The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) signed on Tuesday, July 15, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at investing in digital infrastructure and services across the Philippines.
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) has proposed the creation of a “Government -as-a-Service” model, which would integrate government agencies through a shared digital system, similar to how apps work together on a smartphone.
The Board of Investments (BOI) has certified strategic projects worth P4.54 trillion as of December 26, 2024 under the government’s Green Lane, which streamlines approvals for high-impact investments.
Industry group Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA) said the way to bridge the digital divide and empower all Filipinos with connectivity is via the swift passage of the Konektadong Pinoy Act (also known as the proposed Open Access in Data Transmission Act).
