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DSWD, DFA, BSP accept ePhilID as valid proof of identity

The ePhilID is the electronic copy or version of the PhilSys ID, also known as the national ID.

Lapid bill pushes open access in data transmission, adds powers to NTC

Sen. Manuel "Lito" Lapid has filed Senate Bill 1876, which aims to promote open access in data transmission and provide additional powers to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to encourage the construction and development of reliable, affordable, open and accessible data networks.

DICT touts PH digital policies at APEC meet in US

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue recently presented the country’s latest policy and regulation updates at the APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group’s (TELWG) Opening Plenary Meeting held last Feb. 18 at Palm Springs, California.

Jinggoy says OMB no longer relevant, pushes for abolition

The Optical Media Board (OMB) has outlived its purpose and would best be abolished, Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Tuesday, Feb. 21, as he filed Senate Bill No. 1904.

Health agency sees reduced corruption through digital transactions

The online payment service provided by MyEG Philippines, to the Department of Health - Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) will not only enhance the capabilities of the agency, but increase transparency and reduce the chance of corruption via secure record systems.

House bills on digital payments, use of e-money hurdle committee level

The House Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries chaired by Manila representative Irwin Tieng approved on Tuesday, Feb. 14, two bills seeking to promote the adoption of digital payments for financial transactions.

PSA says number of establishments in ‘information economy’ rose 52% in 2019

The number of establishments under the information economy which owned and used computers and communication equipment in their business operations increased by 52.2 percent to 5,533 in 2019 compared to 3,637 in 2017.

House creates technical working group to tackle bill on tax portal

Albay representative Joey Salceda, author of the bill, said the proposed National Tax Transparency Portal would recognize the efforts of revenue-collecting agencies while enhancing transparency and accountability.

BIR adds more features to its online registration system

The BIR said that online updating of registration information as well as other registration-related transactions can now be conducted through its new Online Registration and Update System (ORUS).

AWS highlights power of data amid global cloud woes

While there are increasing reports that suggest a growth slowdown amongst major cloud providers and hinting to the decline of the hyper-expansion era within the cloud industry, AWS has put emphasis on the role of data in the next wave of innovation for enterprises.

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