However, ensuring that Filipinos have adequate digital skills and access is a massive challenge requiring a whole-of-society approach to fill in existing gaps. The whole-of-society approach calls for collective action to address broad societal problems, such as bridging the digital divide. However, this must be matched with talent and the next generation of skills that can wield the power of Technology.”“Central to digital transformation is developing the knowledge and skills of the Philippine workforce to adopt to digital transformation,” he added. Also speaking at the event, Hermosa, Bataan Mayor Antonio Joseph “Jopet” Inton highlighted the importance of developing digital skills for and after the pandemic. Therefore, increasing access to the internet and developing digital skills should be a top priority as we learn to live with COVID-19.

Source: Philippine Star August 14, 2021 07:30 UTC