1-M digital jobs eyed by 2028
THE g overnment i s working to create 1 million digital jobs by 2028 which could bring in P24 billion to fund public services and i nfrastructure projects, according t o President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
“We’re on a mission to create 1 million digital jobs by 2028, potentially bringing in P24 billion to fund various public services and infrastructure projects,” Marcos said in a Facebook post on Saturday, April 20.
The President made the announcement following his meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council ( PSAC) in Malacañang to discuss updates and their recommendations concerning the Digital Infrastructure Work Plans.
“With PSAC, we’re aligning t raining programs with market demands, preparing our workforce, and opening doors to digital innovation and economic growth in the country,” he added.
In a statement issued yesterday, PSAC said Marcos ordered a “strategic focus” on creating 1 million digital jobs by 2028 during their meeting.
The Pre s i d e n t a l s o a d v o c a t e d f o r t h e e mpowerment o f t h e I n t e r - Agency C o u n c i l f o r Devel o pment a nd Competitiveness of t he Philippine Digital Workforce, which wi l l s pearhead public- private partnerships essential for targeted skills development and training programs.
T h e i n t e r - a g e n c y council i s t he primary planning, coordinating, and implementing body of Republic Act No. 11927, or the “Philippine Digital Workforce Competitiveness Act,” which is enacted to enhance the skills and competitiveness of the Philippine workforce in the digital age.
A n o t h e r s i g n i f i c a n t d e v e l o p men t t a c k l e d during the meeting is the implementation of the 10,000 Digital Civil Servants project, which will begin with the foundational training of some 40 participants i n Singapore, who will lead a larger training cohort in the Philippines to significantly boost the capabilities of the government’s digital services. Broader Internet Coverage
During the meeting, Marcos also directed the prioritization of Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) in the expanding connectivity services to bridge the digital divide.
In line with this, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla introduced a security and
rationalization program for protecting submarine cables and transmission lines, which is crucial for
ensuring uninterrupted digital connectivity, especially in regions prone to land reclamation activities.
The PSAC also vowed to develop a detailed proposal for “nationwide, meaningful