The document discusses the Philippines' technological environment and readiness. It notes that the country has identified information and communications technology as important for development, and has a technological development agenda as part of its national plan. While the Philippines ranks relatively low internationally in terms of technological readiness, it is working to improve areas like its broadband infrastructure and digital competitiveness. A key strength is that Filipinos are early adopters of technologies like social media.

2. Social Responsibility
and Good Governance
SY 2022-2023 SUMMER CLASS
PROFESSOR
HELEN ABORDO
REPORTER
DIANA N. ESMERLADA

3. TECHNOLOGICAL
ENVIRONMENT

18. 1.) What technology is appropriate for local, regional and national development?
A. Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Under the digital transformation program, the immediate priorities
include a cloud data center, software development for business process
improvement, the conversion of local government units into smart
cities, cybersecurity solutions for data privacy protection, and improving
the internet and mobile services landscape through a national
broadband plan.
2.) Do we have a technological development agenda?
Yes, the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 emphasizes the full
implementation on the competition act through strategies that allow business to
leverage or emerging digital technologies.

19. 3.) Are we coping with technological advancement?
Yes, Although the Philippines is not the world's least technologically
advanced country, it is far from leading. It ranks 83rd out of 138 countries in
terms of technological readiness, according to the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST).
4.)Do we have the technology that supports national cohesion?
Yes, The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the primary
science and technology body in the country, charged with pursuing the state
policy of supporting local efforts in science, technology, and research and
development.
5.) What is the cost of technological development?
In 2020, the Internet economy in the Philippines was estimated to be worth
USD7.5 billion and is expected to grow by 30 percent annually to reach USD28
billion by 2025.

20. 6.) Are we ready to compete given our existing technology infrastructure?
Yes, The country placed 56th out of 63 countries in the 2022 International
Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Digital Competitiveness
Ranking, improving from its 58th spot last year. Three factors are used to
determine an economy's overall ranking: knowledge, technology, and future
readiness.
7.) What are the technological edge compared to our immediate neighbors?
The Philippines has been called the social media capital of the world, as
millions of Filipinos spend an average of almost four hours a day on social media
sites, particularly Facebook, the highest social media use in the world. Filipinos
are known to be early technology adopters and are internet savvy, especially
when it comes to communicating online.

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