ICT ROADMAP OF

THE PHILIPPINES
(2006)

INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS
as used in this document refers to the
TECHNOLOGY
(ICT)
totality of electronic means to collect,
store, process and present information to
end-users in support of their activities. It
consists, among others, of computer
systems, office systems and consumer
electronics, as well as networked
information infrastructure, the components
of which include the telephone system, the
Internet, fax machines and computers.
(Section 2, Executive Order No. 269, dated
12 January 2004)

The future has never

been nearer than
before
ICT Revolution
This is the game changer! It
has changed the way we think
on doing things.
Efficiency is now the indicator
of competiteveness.

Globalization
Government and private
sectors, from trade and
businesseseverythingare
now networked.
The world is now at your
fingertips. Doesnt this ring a
bell?

Why are we doing

this?

Establish new policy directions for CICT as the lead

government agency for ICT development in the country

Present Philippine governments strategies and programs
Create wider awareness on ICT
Provide investment opportunities
Lay out sustainable strategies for the further development
of ICTs
Define short and medium term objectives
Identify key initiatives to rally all stakeholder
Provide the private sector with a reliable frame of
reference to heighten their action planning for the future
Increase coordination in implementing ICT programs and
achieving the desired impact and outcomes

7
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The basis for implementation

Realize the goal of a people-centered, inclusive

and development-oriented Information Society,
where everyone can create, access, utilize and
share information and knowledge, enabling
individuals, communities and peoples to achieve
their full potential in promoting their sustainable
development and improving their quality of life.

Realize that Governments primary role

in ICT development is to provide an
enabling policy, legal and regulatory
environment.
Good governance at all levels
Supportive, transparent and pro-competitive
policy and regulatory framework
Government as a catalyst; enabler

Commit MultiStakeholder Approach

to ICT for Development

Recognize ICT a tool for Sustainable Development

Need to ensure the propagation and widespread use
of ICT in all aspects of the Filipinos life.
Plans and programs to use ICT for developmental
purposes should be: Accessible, Available, Secure and
Accountable, Interoperable, Sustainable

Promote the development digital content

that is relevant and meaningful to
Filipinos

Create a safe, trustworthy online environment

for all Filipinos
Take preventive measures to guard against
abusive and illegal uses of ICTs
Ensure that the privacy and the right to
freedom of thought, conscience and
expression of individuals are respected

Need for CICT to transform itself into a strong

organization to facilitate ICT development and
ICT for development in the country
Lean and mean, efficient and effective
organization

Strategic
Programs for ICT
How to implement

ENSURING
UNIVERSAL
ACCESS TO
ICT

Community e-Center
Program
At the heart of the governments efforts to bridge the digital divide is the
Community e-Center Program (CeCP).
Partnering with private sector, local governments and civil society
stakeholders, the Philippine government helps to establish various
community-based options for telecommunications and internet access.
Various trainings, specifically adapted to particular needs are also provided
to ensure the sustainability and effective operations management of the
centers.

Low-Cost Computing
PC ng Bayan
Free and Open Source Softwares (FOSS)

National Broadband Plan

Last Mile Initiative

Free and fair competition in the marketplace in terms of ICT

DEVELOPING
HUMAN CAPITAL
FOR SUSTAINABLE
HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT

ICT Competency and

Standards Development
National ICT Competency Standards
ICT Competency Assurance Body

ICT for Education (ICT4E)

ICT in Education Masterplan

Open Content in Education Initiative
iSchool WebBoard
eSkwela (for out-of-school youth)
eQuality Program (SUCs)
Digital Media Arts Program
ICT Skills Strategic Plan

E-Governance:
Using ICT to
Promote Efficiency
and Transparency

eGovernance projects:
eGovernment Fund (funds to migrate to ICT system)
Developing Common Applications for National Government Agencies
(NGAs)
Government Communication Network (easier and faster communication
between government agencies)
CIO Council (PI sharing and dissemination)
Enhanced ICT Training for Government

Strategic Business
Development to
Enhance
Competitiveness in
the Global ICT
Market

Projects:

Workforce Mobilization Program

Philippine CyberServices Corridor
Philippine CyberServices Branding (emphasis on the BPOs)
Strengthening SMEs through ICT

Legal and Policy

Agenda for the
Philippine ICT
Sector

Agenda:

Creation of DICT
NTC Reorganization Bill
Revisiting RA 7925
E-Government Bill (law to enforce eGovernment Fund)
Privacy and Data Protection Act
Cybercrime Law (strengthening)
Freedom of Information Law