Conference on IT Utilization to Strengthen Economic and Social Infrastructure 5-11 November 2017Tokyo, Japan

Engr. Georben A. Torralba, MBAOIC, Technical Assistance Services DivisionSystems and Infrastructure Development Service

The Department of ICT - Philippines

“ An act creating the Department of Information and Communications Technology, defining its powers and functions, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes.”

Proposed 27th July 2015

Approved and signed 23 May 2016

RA 10844

The Department of ICT - Mandate

“DICT shall be the primary policy, planning, coordinating, implementing, and administrative entity of the Executive Branch of the government that will plan, develop, and promote the national ICT development agenda.”

The Department of ICT - Major Functions

Policy and planning

Improved public access

Resource-sharing and capacity building

Consumer protection and industry development

Country-side development

Cybersecurity and cybercrime

Republic Act 10929 (Free Internet Access in Public Places Act)

The Law would allow the public to get free internet access in the following areas:• National and local government offices• Public basic education institutions• State universities and colleges• Technology institutions• Public hospitals, health centers, and rural health

units• Public parks, plazas, libraries and barangay reading

centers• Public airports and seaports• Public transport terminals

Related Policies:

Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP) MO 237

All government agencies including the National Government, GOCCS, State Universities are mandated to submit a three (3) year ICT strategic plan to DICT thru the Medium Term ICT Harmonization Initiative (MITHI) Program and endorsed the same to DBM.

Related Policies:

The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022

It is the medium-term plan of the DuterteAdministration which is anchored on the 0-10 Point Socio-Economic Agenda. It also takes into the account the country’s international commitments such as the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PDP%202017-2022-06-06-2017.pdf

Related Policies:

Philippine e-Government Masterplan (2013-2016)

Which served as the blueprint for the integration of ICTs in the whole of government and aimed to provide more efficient services to the public through optimized and integrated use of technologies. Currently, a successor e-Government Masterplan (2017-2022) is under development. In line with its predecessor, EGMP 2022 focuses on key areas of digital transformation which will move for a harmonized and interoperable environment towards increased operational transparency for the whole of government. http://i.gov.ph/resources/reports/

Related Policies:

The Philippine Digital Strategy (PDS) 2011-2016

Envisions a digitally empowered, innovative, globally competitive and prosperous society where everyone has reliable, affordable and secure information access in the Philippines; a government that practices accountability and excellence to provide responsive online citizen-centered services; and a thriving knowledge economy through public-private partnership.http://dict.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/philippine-digital-strategy-2011-2015.pdf

Related Policies:

Accelerating Infrastructure Development

Aims to accelerate infrastructure development and ensure that operations of infrastructure systems and facilities will be sustained. There will be four major strategies for the infrastructure sector: (a) increase spending on public infrastructure; (b) implement strategic infrastructure for the various infrastructure subsectors; (c) ensure asset preservation; and (d) intensify R&D on technologies that are cost-effective over the whole project life-cycle. http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/19-04-07-2017.pdf

Telecommunication Industry Structure

NTC data (ASEAN-U.S. Spectrum Management Conference 2016)

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS(TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES)

Type of Service Year 2015

Local Exchange CarrierService 70International ExchangeCarrier Service 13International GatewayFacilities 11Cellular Mobile TelephoneService 9Value Added Service 18Networks With Coastal Broadband 19Networks Without 674

SERVICES 2015CMTS 119,369,644TELEPHONE 3,170,982

BROADBAND 10,749,542

E-Government is the use of information and communicationstechnology in public service.

E-Government Master Plan (EGMP)

A blueprint for a harmonized government informationsystem. It aims to achieve a networked and collaborativeenvironment for improved delivery of public services.Objectives

● For citizens: provide fast and efficient services.For government: provide a roadmap for theestablishment of an e-government.●

● For businesses and other partners: provideplans and programs for participation andcollaboration with the government.

BUILDING BLOCKS OF EGOVERNMENT

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DICT Initiatives vis-a-vis Strategic Thrusts of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

Blueprint 2025

AEC Blueprint 2025

“Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is recognised as a key driver in ASEAN’s economic and social transformation. A strong ICT infrastructure with pervasive connectivity in ASEAN can facilitate the creation of a business environment that is conducive to attracting and promoting trade, investment and entrepreneurship. ”

AEC Strategic Thrusts

Economic Development and

Transformation

Next Wave Cities

Stepping Up the Value Chain

People Integration and Empowerment

through ICT

Tech4Ed

Philippine Information Infrastructure of the

NBP

Innovation

ITU Big Data Project

Open Data

ICT Infrastructure Development

Free Wifi

GovNet

SECURE GovNet

Human Capital Development

Rural Impact Sourcing

SeedPH

ICT Literacy and Development Management

Information Security and Assurance

Cybersecurity Plan 2022

Data Privacy Law

New Media and Content Industry

National Government Portal

AEC Strategic Thrusts

digitalPH

Next Wave CitiesStepping Up the

Value Chain

1st Strategic Thrust (Economic Development and Transformation)- Explores further utilisation and coordination of ICT for economic development and

promotes digital trade in ASEAN

2nd Strategic Thrust (People Integration and Empowerment through ICT)

TECH4ED

- Strengthen digital inclusion efforts to empower individuals and to enable community development, and explore new ways to enhance Internet broadband penetration and affordability

CeC at President Roxas, Capiz CeC at Malvar, Batangas

CeC at M’Lang, North Cotabato

2nd Strategic Thrust (People Integration and Empowerment through ICT)

Tech4ED Platform:

Philippine Integrated Infostructure of the NBP

aims to enhance internet broadband penetration in the country

“A resilient, comfortable and vibrant life for all, enabled by open, pervasive, inclusive, affordable, and trusted broadband internet access.”

2nd Strategic Thrust (People Integration and Empowerment through ICT)

- Strengthen digital inclusion efforts to empower individuals and to enable community development, and explore new ways to enhance Internet broadband penetration and affordability

3rd Strategic Thrust (Innovation)

- Support ICT Innovations and entrepreneurship as well as new technological development such as Smart City, and Big Data Analytics

- -aims to explore innovative - ways of using big data for

development and for - improved measurement

- of the information society.

OpenDataPH

DICT-ITU Big Data Pilot

Study

4th Strategic Thrust (ICT Infrastructure Development)

Deployment of wireless Internet access points in public places such as, town plazas, parks,

government offices, health units, and transport terminals including

train stations, seaports and airports.

GovNet

Aims to interconnect government agencies to provide fast, secure, and

efficient fiber connectivity and improve provision of public

services to people.

SECURE GovNet

Strategic engagement and collaboration to undertake a

reliable and efficient government network

- Improve ICT Infrastructure and connectivity especially in the rural areas, and develop measures to enhance the resilience of ICT infrastructure

Pipol Konek

On-going & Proposed Infrastructure Projects

Regional GovNet15 cities &

municipalities

iGov Infrastructure (Metro Manila)

- connecting 180 Government Offices

TVWS Technology (Cebu-Bohol provinces)

Government Emergency

Communications System (GECS)

Spectrum Policy Assessment System

(SPAS)

5th Strategic Thrust (Human Capital Development)

digitalPH

SeedPH

Promotes digital entrepreneurship and advocates the development of the country’s startup ecosystem by unifying its players and

stakeholders towards the community’s common goals.

Rural Impact Sourcing

-Aims to promote ICT-enabled jobs as a high value economic activity in rural communities that are not yet ready to host IT-BPM operations.

- Strengthen the professional development of the ICT workforce in the region

5th Strategic Thrust (Human Capital Development)

ICT Literacy

- Conduct of ICT related training courses to

government agencies and employees

- Strengthen the professional development of the ICT workforce in the region

6th Strategic Thrust (Information Security and Assurance)

Cybersecurity Plan 2022

- - Serves as the roadmap for ICT key stakeholders to take

part in policing and safeguarding the cyberspace

against cyber threats.

Data Privacy Act of 2012

-Protects the privacy of individuals while

ensuring free flow of information to promote innovation and growth

- Build a trusted digital ecosystem including through further strengthening cooperation on cyber security and developing measure to protect personal data.

7th Strategic Thrust (New Media and Content Industry)

National Government Portal

Envisioned as a one-stop gateway uniting all web-based government content to maximize efficiency and provide rapid, high-quality service to citizens.

- Encourage the growth and use of e-services and new media in the region

National Government Portal

Philippines’ eServices

The National Government Portal was design that allows Government-to-Government (G2G), Government-to-Citizen (G2C), Government-to-Business (G2B) services, and vice versa to occur all in one venue. As an added value, the NGP will also help unify the Philippine Government under a singular online identity.

Challenges and Roadblocks

Outdated policies and laws due to rapid innovation of technology

Lack of stakeholder awareness

Lack of M&E framework for projects

Continuing digital divide Cybersecurity

Meeting rapidly changing skills requirements

Citizen expectations on e-Government Services

Moving forward

• Implementation of the National Broadband Plan• Accelerate deployment of Free Public Wifi

(Pipol Konek)• Full Migration to National Government Portal• Greater integration of ICT in other sectors

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Thank you!georben.torralba@dict.gov.ph

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