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For a Safe and Reliable Digital Transformation
September 19, 2020As we continue to face the pandemic, the accelerated digital transformation of society needs increased and sustained support from the public and private sectors. Digital innovation and adopting new technologies have been a vital part of surviving the pandemic and our crisis response. Moving forward, these same tools can revive and future-proof our economy, create jobs for the unemployed, and ensure business continuity.
Tragic abandonment
September 14, 2020by Orlando Oxales, originally published in The Manila Standard “Studies have also shown that cancer patients who get COVID-19 are 16 times more likely to be in the severe and critical categories, the Cancer Coalition of the Philippines said.” In Wednesday’s Pre-Budget Briefing on the Department of Health’s (DOH) proposed 2021 budget conducted by the House […]
Digital Innovation Needs Public and Private Support
September 12, 2020In the most recent Global Innovations Index, the Philippines jumped up by four places, putting it in the top 50 list. This report was published by the World Intellectual Property Organization, an agency within the United Nations that covers matters concerning copyrights, trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property issues. The country’s upturn in the index […]
VACCINE SAFETY PLEDGE
September 9, 2020VACCINE SAFETY PLEDGE Half a year into the global response to the public health crisis and economic fallout brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the virus from Wuhan, it has become clear that the only long-term solution that will address the large-scale health and economic issues is a safe, effective, and widely deployed […]
EO 79 policy blunder
September 7, 2020This is an enormous policy blunder that I hope our policy makers will resolve with urgency.
CitizenWatch Philippines Statement: Digitization of bureaucracy to fight COVID-19 corruption
September 1, 2020CitizenWatch Philippines calls for digital transformation in government. This progressive development must be citizen-centric, guided by the objective of curbing corruption and adapting to the accelerated transformation toward a digitized society. The goal is the efficient and effective delivery for government service anchored on transparency and accountability.
To fight corruption, go digital
August 31, 2020by Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard “There are no more excuses in delaying the transformation of our national and local government systems.” It’s National Heroes’ Day but unlike the traditional parades and patriotic celebrations during normal times, we will have to make do with a virtual observance of this holiday through whatever default device […]
Economic frontliners
August 24, 2020All our capital resources, our human resources, and our mineral resources must be harnessed and maximized to their full potential. When the big industries start kicking in, the rest of the ecosystem will follow quickly.
Is the government weaponizing the law?
August 17, 2020by Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard The sudden cease-and-desist order stopping the broadcast of ABS-CBN, followed by the disapproval at the committee level of the pending bills to renew the ABS CBN franchise, the conviction of Maria Ressa for libel, and the quick signing into law of the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) despite […]
Weaponizing the law weakens the people’s confidence
August 14, 2020The adverse impact of the pandemic is not only felt in the worsening economy but also in the turbulent governance and political landscape that have shaken societal norms. During the pandemic, we have witnessed controversial government actions through the shutdown of ABS-CBN network, the conviction of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, and the signing of the […]