The initiative, which continues the legacy of Next Wave Cities, aims to drive inclusive growth in the countryside by selecting high-potential areas throughout the country and transforming them into bustling IT and BPO hubs within five years.
The national government, spearheaded by the Department of Finance and Landbank, has launched the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) as a digital-only, first branchless government bank that allows overseas Filipinos to perform banking transactions anytime and anywhere in the world.
Call center operator Alorica said it needs close to 4,000 jobs by end of July, saying the BPO industry continues to provide essential services even during a post-pandemic scenario.
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has stressed the important role of online learning programs in providing opportunities and creating jobs for Filipinos amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Department of Finance (DOF) said tax payments made through electronic channels last year amounted to P1.8 trillion, which was 84 percent of the total collections of the BIR.
GCash said among the transactions used by its subscribers were fund transfers, which included InstaPay, and online payments to Google, Apple, Lazada, and various other merchants.
Globe Telecom said that it is supporting moves to extend the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act” as it can foster the approval of permits and clearances from LGUs) in as short as seven days.
