President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy, and Undersecretary for e-Government David Almirol Jr. led the opening of the National ICT (NICT) Month 2023 and the launch of the eGov Super App during the NICT Month 2023 Kick-Off Ceremony held on 2 June 2023 at the Malacañan Palace, Manila.
With the theme “Connecting Communities, Enriching Lives, Forging a Digital Future for the Philippines”, the NICT Month 2023 highlights the vision and programs of the DICT under the leadership of Secretary Uy in four vital focus areas: digital innovation and inclusion, digital governance, digital workforce competitiveness, and digital infrastructure and cybersecurity.
“With the Philippines’ digital future in mind, this month serves as a reminder of the importance of ICT in driving progress and improving the lives of all Filipinos. It encourages innovation, collaboration, impact, and inclusivity, and promotes a digital transformation that prioritizes clear outcomes and public value,” Uy said.
Prominent heads of agencies, high-ranking government officials, and influential industry leaders were in attendance in a show of solidarity to support the kick-off ceremony of this year’s NICT Month celebration.
During the ceremony, the functionalities of the eGov SuperApp was showcased. The app is a platform that seamlessly aggregates various government services into a unified online system, effectively eliminating red tape and enhancing public service delivery.
As the country observes National ICT Month, the DICT will also be marking its 7th anniversary on 9 June 2023.
“The DICT will soon celebrate its 7th anniversary as a department, tasked with the unenviable task of unifying agencies digitally that were long existing in silos. Reflecting on the past seven years, we look back in our achievements and challenges in transforming our country’s digital landscape. With renewed vigor, the DICT shall accelerate the rollout of programs and projects that will enable Filipinos to reap the benefits of the digital age. Our focus now is more on the impact and outcomes of DICT’s mandate down to every region,” Uy stated.
