The bill entitled as the Philippine Digital Workforce Competitiveness Act earlier hurdled the House of Representatives with a vote of 230-0-0 in favor of House Bill No. Ensure adequate protection and support for the digital workforce for the continuous improvement of their skills to effectively keep up with global standards. Provide support to the digital workforce through the provision of co-working or shared service facilities and loan facilities with concessional terms. Ensure that all stakeholders from the government, industry and labor sector are properly consulted and in collaboration in the crafting of policies, programs, activities and projects for the upskilling, re-skilling and training of the Filipino workforce in digital technology and innovations. Creation of implementing body The Inter-Agency Council for Development and Competitiveness of Philippine Digital Workforce would be tasked for the promotion, development, enhancement, and competitiveness of the Filipino digital workforce. Digital Workforce Week Intended to coincide with the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Month every June, the Digital Workforce Week is proposed to be observed every third week of June to promote awareness on jobs and skills requirements on digital technology and innovation. Read more in our articles including "Explainer: Philippine Digital Workforce Competitiveness Act and the Future of Work" and "Western Digital Around the World Contest".
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Mar 25, 2026The bill entitled as the Philippine Digital Workforce Competitiveness Act earlier hurdled the House of Representatives with a vote of 230-0-0 in favor of House Bill No. Ensure adequate protection and support for the digital workforce for the continuous improvement of their skills to effectively keep up with global standards.
Provide support to the digital workforce through the provision of co-working or shared service facilities and loan facilities with concessional terms. Ensure that all stakeholders from the government, industry and labor sector are properly consulted and in collaboration in the crafting of policies, programs, activities and projects for the upskilling, re-skilling and training of the Filipino workforce in digital technology and innovations. Creation of implementing body The Inter-Agency Council for Development and Competitiveness of Philippine Digital Workforce would be tasked for the promotion, development, enhancement, and competitiveness of the Filipino digital workforce.
Our coverage of digital workforce week includes: "Explainer: Philippine Digital Workforce Competitiveness Act and the Future of Work"; "Western Digital Around the World Contest"; "BPI partners with Robinsons Retail for barcode cash deposits in stores". Each article provides unique insights and information.