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. Then again, what would this legislation bring to the table for our digital workers? Aims and objectives Ensure and take pro-active measures to improve the digital competence of all citizens of working age and equip them with digital skills. Ensure that Filipinos are equipped with digital skills and 21st century skills. 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 digital inclusion by taking into account special needs of sectors such as, but not limited to, persons with disabilities (PWDs), indigenous peoples, senior citizens, individuals located in geographically-isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA), and other sectors. 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. Read more in our articles including "Explainer: Philippine Digital Workforce Competitiveness Act and the Future of Work" and "PH digital transformation could create PHP 5 trillion in annual economic value by 2030, reports Google".
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May 8, 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. Then again, what would this legislation bring to the table for our digital workers?
Aims and objectives Ensure and take pro-active measures to improve the digital competence of all citizens of working age and equip them with digital skills. Ensure that Filipinos are equipped with digital skills and 21st century skills. Ensure adequate protection and support for the digital workforce for the continuous improvement of their skills to effectively keep up with global standards.
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