Fruit of PBBM’S Japan visit: DICT and MIC sign accord for ICT devt
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Wednesday it signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with its Japanese counterpart to “encourage and strengthen cooperation, and to accelerate development, enhancement, and integration in the field of ICT.”
The digital cooperation between the DICT and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan aims to drive improvements in broadband infrastructure and service provision in the Philippines.
“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. As a developing country, we are sure to gain valuable insights and support from Japan, especially in the field of ICT,” DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy said.
It is also expected to result in the diversification of 5G suppliers and the development of open, secure and resilient 5G network, as well as the development of capacity-building programs for cyber security.
The cooperation provides for the reinforcement of their previous areas of cooperation such as digital transformation, big data and artificial intelligence, Internet of things, and cultural relationships through broadcasting content.
Lastly, 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.
The two agencies will be working together in formulating and facilitating joint ICT projects over the course of five years.