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Homepage > News > Business > Philippines names Henry Aguda as new DICT Chief President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed confidence that the country’s digital transformation will accelerate under the leadership of Henry Rhoel Aguda, the newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The department is responsible for the Philippines’ development and promotion of information and communications technology agenda, such as using blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in support of national development. “Sa pamumuno ni Secretary Aguda, tiwala akong mas mapapabilis ang digital transformation ng bansa. Hangad nating makinabang ang bawat Pilipino sa mga oportunidad ng makabagong teknolohiya (Under the leadership of Secretary Aguda, I am confident that the digital transformation of the country will be fast. We aim that every Filipino will benefit from the opportunities of the latest technology),” Marcos said in a social media post on Tuesday.  Aguda took his oath before Marcos on March 25, replacing Ivan John Uy, who resigned earlier this month. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda took his oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañang. (Source: DICT/Facebook) Aguda’s extensive experience in digital transformation Before assuming the DICT role, Aguda held leadership positions in banking, technology, and telecommunications. Most notably, he was the President and CEO of UnionDigital Bank, the digital banking subsidiary of UnionBank. He has also served as a director for various companies, including City Savings Bank, UBX Philippines, Insular Health Care, and BancNet. His experience extends to government advisory roles as well. Aguda was the Digital Infrastructure Lead at the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), a body established by Marcos to enhance collaboration between the private and public sectors in advancing the country’s digital agenda. His background also includes positions as chief technology and operations officer and chief…

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