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In a momentous gathering at the Digital Pilipinas Festival, the Philippines took center stage as a flourishing technological hub with the theme “World Meet ASEAN in a Digital Pilipinas.” The festival, driven by the private sector, aims to thrust the Philippines into the forefront of ASEAN’s digital innovation. width=”562″ height=”315″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”> Director for International Partnerships at Digital Pilipinas, Dr. Alexander Titov, explains the essence of this year’s festival, emphasizing the collaborative effort across various sectors in driving technological progress in the country. “We have 12 critical industries like agriculture, education, SME digitalization, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and together with the administration of the President, PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority), BOI (Board of Investments), DTI (Department of Trade and Industry ), DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government), DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology), we work in close collaboration to deliver those pilots and projects,” he notes. The festival underscored the potential for innovation in underdeveloped sectors within the Philippines, with blockchain emerging as a strategic solution to address long-standing issues. Christine Leong, Chief Information Officer at nChain, stressed the importance of cybersecurity, stating, “the Philippines is the fourth most attacked cyber country globally.” For her part, security considerations are crucial, especially with significant investments happening in the country. nChain’s Business Development Lead – Philippines Stephanie Tower further highlighted the significant role of blockchain in cybersecurity. She explained that detecting cyber attacks usually takes an average of 212 days, but with blockchain solutions, she says real-time monitoring can be achieved. DICT Undersecretary David Almirol gave a keynote address delving into the agency’s initiatives, specifically the recently launched eGov Super App, marking a significant stride in digitalization. The app is a comprehensive platform that offers various services, such as digitalized government IDs. Leong explained the role of blockchain in digital identity, saying, “Many organizations today, whether that’s Nasdaq using blockchain for settlement…

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