Philippines Seeks P2.7 Billion for eGovPH App Upgrade
The Philippine government is seeking P2.7 billion next year for crucial upgrades to the eGovPH superapp's cloud and cybersecurity. The app has already garnered over 61 million downloads and processed more than 900 million transactions, aiming to enhance Filipinos' access to digital services.
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