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NEDA stresses need to enhance connectivity, calls for passage of Open Access Bill

NEDA secretary Arsenio Balisacan told a forum that access to reliable Internet services is no longer a luxury but a fundamental prerequisite for inclusive socioeconomic development.

Common tower firm secures P2.4-B loan from ADB to construct 800 cell sites

The ADB noted that smartphone usage in the Philippines is among the most widespread in Southeast Asia, but the country has limited tower coverage — with only 240 towers per million population.

UK reaffirms commitment to S&T tie-up with PH

The United Kingdom (UK) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue the science and tech partnership with the Philippines following the 1st Philippines-United Kingdom Joint...

PH business leaders urged to improve Gen AI literacy in their firms

Consulting firm Deloitte Philippines has urged business leaders to improve generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) literacy throughout their respective organizations so that everyone is primed to use AI in a safe, optimal, and ethical way.

9 PH rural banks get $655,000 ADB grants for digital transformation

Nine rural banks and a bank consortium have secured grants worth $655,000 from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the implementation of digital transformation solutions aimed at catalyzing financial inclusion.

NEDA calls for early passage of Open Access in Data Transmission bill

NEDA said the bill promotes more competition in the telecommunications sector by removing the requirement of a legislative franchise for players seeking to build their networks.

NEDA vows to accelerate connectivity, digital transformation in gov’t

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the goals of the government's Philippine Development Plan (PDP) could be achieved by faithfully carrying out the plan’s transformation agenda in 2024 and in the coming years.

NEDA urges Congress to pass Open Access in Data Transmission Act

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the proposed measure promotes further liberalization of the telecommunications sector by removing the requirement of a legislative franchise for players seeking to build their networks, rationalizing access and use of the country's scarce spectrum resources, and making it easier for entrants to provide better services for consumers at more competitive prices.

To stem declining labor force, NEDA cites need to expand digital economy

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has emphasized the need to expand the digital economy, including the digitalization of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, to address the declining labor force and increase labor market gains in 2024 and beyond.

DOST pushes digitalization of PH garment, fashion industries

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing for an aggressive digitalization program for the country’s struggling garment and fashion industry that includes digital prototyping and handloom weaving.

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