Philippines' Digital Push: Progress and Challenges One Year After SONA
One year after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address, progress on digital transformation initiatives is reported. The eGovPH app has seen a surge in usage despite temporary outages, while free Wi-Fi spots have significantly increased and national fiber optic network development is advancing.
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