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 his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos noted that "we are entering an age of exponential adoption of technology. It is the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Public Schools of the Future in Technology Act - establishment of schools in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao which have full internet access, teachers adequately trained in new technologies, employment of IT specialists to assist teachers and students, and appropriate ICT equipment for use. 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. Read more in our articles including "Tech Bills to watch out in the 19th Congress" and "Infinix HOT 70: Coming in HOT Under P8,000!".
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 his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos noted that "we are entering an age of exponential adoption of technology. It is the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Public Schools of the Future in Technology Act - establishment of schools in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao which have full internet access, teachers adequately trained in new technologies, employment of IT specialists to assist teachers and students, and appropriate ICT equipment for use. 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.
Our coverage of technology laws includes: "Tech Bills to watch out in the 19th Congress"; "Infinix HOT 70: Coming in HOT Under P8,000!"; "TECNO POVA Curve 2: Top 4 Best Features". Each article provides unique insights and information.