Globe ready to support digitization in health, education, fintech
GLOBE Telecom, Inc. said it is ready to support the government’s digitization efforts, especially in public services, healthcare, education and fintech, where the broadband and technology solutions will act as critical infrastructure.
The company said Globe’s services fit well with the Marcos administration’s plan to digitize government processes and provide universal connectivity, which President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. highlighted in his address to Congress on Monday.
“Management can rely on the universe of Globe’s digital solutions – from new technologies that our core telco business offers to our portfolio companies in and beyond – to provide innovative services to make their digitization and connectivity goals a reality,” Globe President and Chief Executive officer Ernest L. Cu said in a statement Wednesday.
“Globe also fully supports the President’s call for an e-commerce law aimed at protecting consumer rights, privacy and intellectual property,” he added.
The group is intensifying its online anti-piracy campaign in connection with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and the Asia Video Industry Association.
According to Mr. Cu, the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) “very much reflects the Globe’s long-standing programs on digital enablement, intellectual property and clean energy, and reflects our shared goal of seeing a Filipino nation admired.”
“This gives us fuel fire in consistently bringing reliable services and solutions towards digital enablement.”
Mr. Marcos said he has tasked the Department of Information and Communication Technology to ensure digital connectivity across the archipelago.
“This will be done through the implementation of the National Broadband Plan, the Joint Tower Program, connecting our Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) via our ‘Broad Band ng Masa’ project,” he said in his SONA.
“These could be through a combination of terrestrial or undersea fiber optics, wireless and even satellite technologies,” he added.
He called for the deployment of “breakthrough technologies” such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, the Internet of Things, robotics, self-driving electric vehicles, 3D printing and virtual and augmented reality to revolutionize the way business is done.
The new administration expects an increase in foreign direct investment as a result of the amended Public Service Act, which has opened doors and removed restrictions on foreign investment in key industries. — Arjay L. Balinbin
