The Philippines and Oman are looking to transform decades of labor cooperation into a broader economic partnership as both countries pursue stronger trade, investment and business links.
The government stands to save between P30 billion and P40 billion every year by eliminating redundant technology systems across various agencies, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is deepening its partnership with the Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN) to boost tax compliance among online sellers, combining taxpayer education with tougher enforcement as the country's digital economy continues to expand.
Connectivity has grown to match the importance of traditional utilities such as water, electricity and transportation in supporting daily life and economic progress across the Philippines, according to Globe.