Digitalization, the call of today

(Conclusion)

Such a move is significant for small and medium enterprises in order to succeed in the digital economy. In his State of the Nation Address last year, President Marcos expressed that digitalization is the call of today – not of the future but of the present – and that it is needed today. With this call, the Department of Information and Communications Technology or DITC took action in maximizing projects and further promoting digital literacy efforts in order to enhance the people’s skills and capacity.

In the Marcos administration, digital inclusion also plays a key component by bringing technology to the grassroots, as access to it has become a necessity for social and economic development. During the Local Governance Summit in 2024, President Marcos told representatives of local governments the importance of promoting smart solutions and strategies that would help people persevere even in the worst of situations, where the health and wellbeing of the people are threatened.

The Marcos administration emphasizes that no Filipino should be left behind and prioritizing people through digital development is essential in order for them to achieve sustainable growth. Inclusive digital transformation despite navigating through the challenges also puts a proper focus on resilient digital infrastructure in order to ensure a digital future for all, especially for the most vulnerable communities in our country.

Digitalization is a call of today as it is a propellant – an investment that goes beyond providing technology but also a means to pave the way for a more inclusive future with the potential to reshape how people participate in democracy and governance.