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GATCHALIAN: ‘DIGITAL GOV’T’ TO END CORRUPTION

With the continuing pervasiveness of widespread corruption in government, Senator Win Gatchalian is eyeing to pursue policies that mandate the shift to a digital government. This means accelerating digitization and digitalization efforts in government processes and transactions, including the collection of tax payments and other regulatory fees. “Basta may pila sa mga transaksyon sa gobyerno, […]

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VILLAFUERTE: SPEED UP DIGITALIZATION OF MSMES

Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte has called on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to do a far better job of implementing or scaling up its programs designed to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in migrating to digitalization amid the emerging new economy touched off by the COVID-19 pandemic. Villafuerte said digitalization will […]

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PH, SG TO EXPLORE JOINT MSME DIGITALIZATION – DTI

In the virtual courtesy call of Singapore Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez, the two officials talked about further strengthening the Philippines and Singapore’s partnership in digitalizing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Both recognized the surge of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic and its significant […]

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DENR-LMB PUSHES FOR DIGITALIZATION — CIMATU

The Land Management Bureau (LMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) highlighted the improvements in its land services systems and processes through a digital transformation during the month-long celebration of its 120th founding anniversary this September. With the theme “Overcoming Hurdles and Surpassing Boundaries on Land Administration and Management Through Digital Transformation,” […]

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DA TO DIGITIZE BYAHENG DIGISKARTE, BAYANIKITA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with leading digital technology companies to create programs, which aim to accelerate the modernization of agriculture through digital platforms to the farmers and fisherfolk, and other stakeholders. “The push for the digitalization of the country’s agriculture sector has been one of the DA’s goals, especially during the ‘New […]

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PASS DIGITAL ECONOMY BILLS NOW, SAYS VILLAFUERTE

Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has called on the Congress to pass a trio of measures designed to accelerate the Philippines’ digitalization switch amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in support of President Duterte’s goal of transforming the country into a key player in the global digital economy. These digitalization initiatives are Villafuerte’s three legislative proposals  on institutionalizing […]

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VILLAFUERTE: FAST-TRACK LGU DIGITALIZATION

Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte has called on local  executives  to fast-track the digitalization programs  of their respective local government units (LGUs) to speed up the contactless delivery of frontline services to the public and the shift to paperless transactions. The former Camarines Sur governor reminded LGUs that based on the provisions of the Ease of Doing Business […]

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GATCHALIAN BACKS DIGITAL BANKING, VIRTUAL WALLETS

In pushing for equal access to financial services, Senator Win Gatchalian said such a move will boost the digitalization of financial transactions in the country. “Itinutulak sa ating bansa ang financial inclusion dahil less than 20 percent lang ng populasyon natin ang may bank account. Halos lahat talaga ay cash ang ginagamit pero sa ganitong […]