A research expert said “the damage inflicted by fake news can be serious, and its ramifications far and wide, as news could travel more quickly on social media, especially sensational stories, which most disinformation producers invent in selling fake news.”
Based on internal projections, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba said that by 2030, there would be 6.6 million EVs on local roads, half of which are targeted to be manufactured locally.
According to a study of state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), the global outlook of the EV sector is “very optimistic” given the increasing trend that has been observed in the global fleet for any type of vehicle from 2010 to 2019.
Filipino Online Professionals Service Cooperative (FOPSCo) chairperson Rochefel Rivera emphasized the need to use the term “online professionals” instead of “freelancers” when referring to people working in the online industry for better representation.
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.
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.
Jeremille Raton, a digital advocate and business development manager for a Chile-based technology and data science company, said the digital economy’s cross-border nature is crucial to its success.
While the Philippines has existing laws that are “friendly” to digital platforms, some restrictive policies and regulations still hinder their growth in the country, according to a tech lawyer.
DTI official Marie Sherylyn said “there is a need to get rid of bad regulations that could stifle competition and inhibit innovation” as the digital economy continues to flourish in the country.
