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With the opening of the 19th Congress following the inauguration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr., developments in technology and the future of the emerging digital economy are among the key issues the Philippines has to contend with moving forward, while still juggling the competing demands of the ongoing pandemic. In relation to this, the "Philippine Public Service Directory" featuring information on all civil and public officials in the country will also become accessible to citizens. To help expand access to digital platforms, the "Philippine CitizenConnect Program" would be established. Online Network Philippines Act - creation of ICT hubs across the country, with every province having at least one activity type (data farms, IT-BPO, cyber skills learning, digital innovation, and other classifications). Blockchain Technology Development Act - defining permitted and restricted use of blockchain technology in the Philippines, as well as exploring its potential in financial technology (fintech) promotion, and studying the possible use of blockchain for the purposes of the National ID System. In an effort to eradicate the “Filipino-time” notion, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) urges all Filipino to synchronize their timekeeping devices with the official Philippine Standard Time (PhST) starting on January 1, 2014. This initiative is in accordance with Republic Act 10535 or the Philippine Standard Time Act of 2013 which was signed by President Benigno Aquino III on May 15, 2013. Read more in our articles including "Tech Bills to watch out in the 19th Congress" and "Are you ready for R.A 10535?".