Philippines Seeks P2.7 Billion for eGovPH App Expansion Amid Digital Push
The Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is requesting P2.7 billion for the next fiscal year to expand its eGovPH super app, following multiple outages due to a surge in users. The funding aims to bolster infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI capabilities.
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