Unlike traditional offline employment, DOLE exec Ahmma Charisma Lobrin–Satumba said platform work does not require many eligibility requirements. Thus, it provides alternative employment opportunities even to those with limited educational and professional experience.
The government needs to adopt a well-thought-out strategy and policy package in taxing the digital economy, according to the deputy commissioner of BIR’s legal group.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently launched programs and technologies in support of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) National Roadmap.
Gender and other related issues in platform work in the country are likely to remain, if not widen, due to the lack of policies and programs for skills development and social protection, according to researchers.
The Philippine Online Dispute Resolution System (PODRS) will serve as the Web-based consumer complaint portal of the country where consumers can file complaint and seek redress in relation to the product purchased or service availed either online of offline from a business establishment or platform located in the Philippines.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the bill seeks to improve Internet access in the country by encouraging the entry of new satellite technologies to provide services to those either unserved or underserved areas.
The DICT is seeking to reclassify spectrum users fees (SUF), which are collected annually from telcos, from Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) to “capital outlay”.
