PHL rated 'ready' in Digital-Society assessment - BusinessWorld Online
Source: BusinessWorld
Published on: 2026-04-07 13:36
THE Philippines was rated "ready" to become a digital society but continues to lag in the areas of quality access and digital skills, Tech For Good Institute (TFGI) reported. In its Realizing a Confident Digital Society: Spotlight on Southeast Asia report, TFGI said the rating indicates that the Philippines has strong foundations but lags in terms of future readiness. "Digital societies here have adequate quality access and established meaningful participation frameworks, but may need to increase readiness for future challenges, such as the risks of emerging technologies or sustainability considerations," the report found. "Nations that fall into this category may not be primary producers or participants in the supply chain of digital goods and technologies but are ready to act on leapfrog opportunities given solid fundamentals," it added. The Philippines had a score of 66.6 in found...
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