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From DENIS F. VILLORENTE

Undersecretary

Subject HIGHLIGHTS OF DICT PARTICIPATION IN THE FORMULATION OF THE

PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2017-2022

Date 24 March 2017

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Status of the Philippine Development Plan, 2017-2022

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board officially approved the Philippine
Development Plan 2017-2022 during its third meeting on 20 February 2017 at Malacanan Palace.

The PDP is downloadable from the NEDA website at http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/

DICT Participation

The DICT was invited to participate in four Planning Committees (PCs) below:

Planning Committee Resulting PDP Chapter

Delivery of Public Goods and Services
(PC7)
Economic Development (PC1)
Technology and Innovation (PC12)
Infrastructure (PC4)
Chapter 5 Ensuring People-Centered, Clean, and Efficient
Governance
Chapter 9: Expanding Economic Opportunities in Industry and
Services through Trabaho at Negosyo
Chapter 14 Vigorously Advancing Science, Technology, and
Innovation
Chapter 19: Accelerating Infrastructure Development

Attached as Annex 1 are the PDP highlights relating to ICT in the above chapters.

For added information, we have also included ICT-related matters mentioned in other PDP chapters
which may require the DICTs participation as well.

Annex 2 identifies the DICT officials and staff who were designated to participate in this activity.

For your information.

 Annex 1

DICT Inputs to the Philippine Development Plan 2017-20221

Chapter 5 Ensuring People-Centered, Clean, and Efficient Governance2

Chapter calls for a whole-of-government approach for government systems and

processes, identifying ICT-enabled business processes and an information
infrastructure to facilitate the inter-operability, collaboration and exchange of data.
(Chapter 5 p.68)
The PDP supports the One Connected Government goal connecting G2C, G2G and
G2B to streamline services and simplify transactions. (Chapter 5 p.69)
The PDP also supports the National ID System as an inclusive measure to reach
marginalized groups such as IPs and the poor. It is to be harmonized with the civil
registry system. (Chapter 5 p.69)
Support for development of an overarching National Regulatory Architecture to
include among others, a Philippine Business Regulatory Information System.
(Chapter 5 p.69)
The PDP supports free wifi access in all public places and for e-centers to be
established in communities with little or no access to information and government
services. (Chapter 5 p.72)
The legislative agenda includes support for the passage of the E-Government Act, the
Unified National Identification System Act, and the FOI bill and other FOI measures.
(Chapter 5 p.75)

Chapter 9: Expanding Economic Opportunities in Industry and Services through Trabaho at

Negosyo3

Chapter 9 mentions telecommunications as one of the backbone services in need of

strengthening. The PDP also supports the services sector and would like to move-up
the IT-BPM industry in the global value chain. (Chapter 9 p.128)
The PDP supports development and promotion of digital trade and e-commerce
which it regards as potentially of high-value and competitive. (Chapter 9 p.130)
The PDP supports legislative action on policies to promote competition, such as the
Ease of Doing Business Act, Public Telecommunications Act and Open Access Policy.
(Chapter 9 p.132)
The PDP is full-on supportive of MSMEs in general, but it remains to be seen if such
support will extend to digital startups.

1
Chapters 5, 9, 14, and 19 received direct inputs from the DICT.
2
http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-5-Prepublication.pdf
3
http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-9-Prepublication-1.pdf
Chapter 14 Vigorously Advancing Science, Technology, and Innovation4

The PDP supports the strengthening of the STI infrastructure which includes the
construction of robust ICT infrastructure and fibre optic backbone. This is seen to be
essential for increasing productivity in R&D and other STI activities. (Chapter 14
p.222)
ICT tools were also identified as mechanisms for knowledge-sharing in the STI
ecosystem. An example given was the use of video-conferencing to tap the expertise
of foreigners and overseas Filipinos. (Chapter 14 p.222)

Chapter 19: Accelerating Infrastructure Development5

ICT shares Chapter 19 with transport, water resources, energy and social
infrastructure.
The discussion on ICT supports the national ICT agenda, pointing out the need to
formulate necessary master plans, such as the DTTB migration plan, national
broadband plan, national cyber-security plan, and other successor ICT master plans
to provide the overall policy direction and guide all infrastructure roll-out and
development interventions. (Chapter 19 p.307)
Support for process improvements including streamlining of LGU permits-processing,
efficient utilization and management of the radio frequency spectrum and
infrastructure-sharing and co-use by leveraging existing government infrastructure
assets and forging partnerships with utility operators. (Chapter 19 p.306)
Support for the enhancement of the countrys e-government system as a vital tool
for good governance. (Chapter 19 p.307)
Support the exploration of creation of a universal access fund (UAF). (Chapter 19
p.307)
In the field of R&D, the focus was on the field of emerging ICT applications or
platforms. (Chapter 19 p.310)
The section on asset preservation includes the security of infrastructure facilities,
and mentions global navigation satellite system technologies e.g., global positioning
systems as integral to safety, security, and sustainability; improve supply chain
connectivity; and strengthen capabilities for disaster-preparedness and emergency
response. (Chapter 19 p.310)
Only one law was identified for further legislative action and that is the Public
Telecommunications Policy Act of the Philippines. (Chapter 19 p.312)

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http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-14-Prepublication.pdf
5
http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-19-Prepublication-3172017.pdf
 ICT mentions in other PDP chapters

Chapter 6 Pursuing Swift and Fair Administration of Justice6

Substantial mention of the use of ICT sector-wide to help address fragmentation in

the justice system and greatly enhance the information management of the whole
justice sector. (Chapter 6 p.89)
Support for the Enterprise Information System as the judiciarys roadmap to
maximize the use of ICT. Its component s are the Judiciary Case Management System
(JCMS) and the eCourt system among others. (Chapter 6 p.89)
There is mention of an existing project the The National Justice Information System
(NJIS) supported by the DICT. (Chapter 6 p.89)
Cyber courts were mentioned in the context of the plan to establish special courts.
(Chapter 6 p.83)
The need to enhance and expand the eSubpoena system using email, and an
eWarrant system allowing easy search, viewing, and retrieval of information relating
to a person with an outstanding warrant of arrest or a previous arrest record.
(Chapter 6 p.85)

Chapter 8 Expanding Economic Opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries 7

In the context of strengthening the AFF extension system: ICTs will be utilized to
send timely and site-specific weather and climate advisories to reach and serve a
greater number of stakeholders. (Chapter 8 p.116)
In the context of increased R&D investments for production and post-harvest
technologies: ICT was mentioned as one of the tools to find science and technology
solutions to AFF problems and to develop new products with significant impact to
the sector. (Chapter 8 p.118)

Chapter 10 Accelerating Human Capital Development8

In the context of addressing disparities in the sector and among regions: One of the
strategies is to prioritize ICT-assisted learning. (Chapter 10 p.140)
In the context of current implementation of K to 12 system: The provision of assistive
devices and ICT equipment (among other inputs) is considered important to ensure
success of K to 12 implementation. (Chapter 10 p.150)

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http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-6-Prepublication.pdf
7
http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-8-Prepublication.pdf
8
http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-10-Prepublication-3172017.pdf
Chapter 11 Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families9

Chapter mentions a lack of disability-support devices to access information,

communication, and technology including personal assistance and sign language
interpretation tools. (Chapter 11 p.162)
Chapter mentions legislative support for amendments to the Accessibility Law (BP
Blg. 344) to include information, communication, and technology. (Chapter 11 p.172)
Chapter also mentions legislative action establishing an Act Establishing a Disability
Support Trust Fund which will support PWDs in rehabilitation services, appropriate
assistive devices, technology, education, employment, and other disability support
services. It will also involve capacity-building of LGUs in providing services for PWDs
and building their own trust fund. (Chapter 11 p.176)

Chapter 12 Building Safe and Secure Communities10

Chapter mentions support for the full implementation of an integrated land and ISF11
information system that will map lands for socialized and low-cost housing, as well
as government properties, forfeited properties, hazard areas, and location of
informal settlers. (Chapter 12 p.188)

Chapter 15 Ensuring Sound Macroeconomic Policy12

Chapter mentions support for innovation in export-oriented industries through

investments. Some of the focus areas mentioned were: miniaturization, robotics,
and digitalization of new products and services, as well as support for state-of-the-
art disaster and climate-resilient technologies. (Chapter 15 p.238)
Chapter mentions support for infrastructure and logistics through formulation of
both the transport and logistics network plan and information and communication
technology plan to link sectors to more markets and improve their competitiveness.
(Chapter 15 p.239)

Chapter 16 Leveling the Playing Field through a National Competition Policy13

Chapter supports the review of anti-competitive legislations and policies that may
substantially prevent, restrict, or lessen competition. (Chapter 16 p.249)
Chapter identifies the telecommunications sector as one of the ancillary services
whose competition environment needs to be prioritized. (Chapter 16 p.250)

9
http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-11-Prepublication-3172017-2.pdf
10
http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-12-Prepublication-1.pdf
11
Information settler families
12
http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-15-Prepublication.pdf
13
http://pdp.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chapter-16-Prepublication-1.pdf
Chapter 17 Attaining Just and Lasting Peace14

The development of appropriate systems and tools for conflict monitoring were
mentioned in the context of empowering communities to address conflicts and
reduce their vulnerabilities. It was not specified however, it these tools are
technology -based. (Chapter 17 p.264)

Chapter 18 Ensuring Security, Public Order, and Safety

The chapter mentions the need to address new threats to national security such as
cybercrime in the context of adopting a holistic approach to national security.
(Chapter 18 p.270)
The chapter mentions supporting improvements on technology for online and
mobile application platforms under the context of providing legal aid, guidance, and
counseling for migrants, including a 24/7 action line service for nationals in distress,
and victims of illegal recruitment and trafficking. (Chapter 18 p.276)

Chapter 20 Ensuring Ecological Integrity, Clean and Healthy Environment

The chapter identifies information systems needed to support natural resources

management and DRRM practices:

Land resources information. Aims to improve land administration and management

and improve the capacity and competence of practitioners and workers in the land
sector. (Chapter 20 p.322)
Registry and forest certification system. Aims to promote the sustainable
management of forest and ensure the competitiveness of the countrys forest-based
products in the international market (Chapter 20 p.323)
Information systems for green products and services. Aims to strengthen
certification and promote sustainable consumption and production. (Chapter 20
p.326)
Database to measure emission reduction per sector. Database will assist the
monitoring, reporting and verification of the countrys GHG emissions which is
pursuant to EO 174. Database will contain the GHG inventory for agriculture,
forestry, energy, transport (i.e., land, maritime and aviation), waste, and industry
GHG emissions. (Chapter 20 p.328)
Interoperability of databases. To develop a decision support system in the context of
strengthening existing inter-agency bodies that serve as venues for improving policy
making and implementation of CC and DRRM. (Chapter 20 p.327)

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 Annex 2

Overseeing this activity were the following:

Undersecretary-in-Charge : Denis F. Villorente

Project Oversight : Director Ma. Teresa Magno-Garcia, NIGS
Coordinator/Consolidator : Alana G. Ramos, PMESCD, NIGS

The DICT was invited to participate in four Planning Committees (PCs) and two Sub-
Committees. The following table lists the DICTs Principal Members and their designated
alternates:

DICT Designated DICT Designated

Committee/Sub+Committee Representative Representative
Planning Committee Sub-Committee
Economic Development Undersecretary Denis F.
A.
(PC1) Villorente
Sub-Committee on Industry Director Tess Garcia and Ms.
A.1
and Services Emmylou Delfin (alternate)
Undersecretary Denis F.
B. Infrastructure (PC4)
Villorente
Undersecretary Denis F.
Sub-Committee on ICT Villorente (Chairperson) and
B.1
Infrastructure Director Teresa Magno
Garcia (alternate)
Undersecretary Denis F.
Delivery of Public Goods and Villorente, and PM Juli
C.
Services (PC7) Sudario and PM Cesar
Vinuya (alternates)
Undersecretary Denis F.
Villorente, and Director
Technology and Innovation
D. Siegfried Batucan and Ms.
(PC12)
Arlene Romasanta
(alternates)