The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan to accelerate digital infrastructure in the country.
“The Philippines, through the DICT, has reinforced its cooperation in the field of ICT with Japan. The Philippine Government and the Government of Japan have a long history of collaboration and the signed MOC will only strengthen our cooperative efforts,” DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy said in a statement.
“As a developing country, we are sure to gain valuable insights and support from Japan, especially in the field of ICT,” he added.
The MOC aims to encourage and strengthen cooperation, and to accelerate development, enhancement, and integration in the field of ICT between the DICT and MIC.
The DICT and MIC is expected to cooperate in the improvement of broadband infrastructure and service provision in the Philippines; diversification of 5G supplier and development of open, secure and resilient 5G network and the development of capacity-building programs for cybersecurity.
The two countries will also reinforce previous areas of cooperation such as Digital Transformation, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and cultural relationships through broadcasting content.
Further, the MOC will strengthen the cooperation of the two countries for the smooth transition to Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting and for the utilization of Emergency Warning Broadcasting System (EWBS) in the Philippines.
“Within a 5-year period, the two agencies will be working together in the formulation and facilitation of joint ICT projects; as well as exchanging professionals, delegations, and information on policies, technologies, and regulations in the field of ICT,” DICT said.
“To promote areas of cooperation, liaison with other government agencies, industrial, academic and professional organizations is also encouraged,” it added.
