Philippine Digital Strategy's New digital plan to highlight National ICT Month.

Philippine Digital Strategy (PDS) New digital plan for the years 2011-2016 to highlight National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) by declaring every month of June as National ICT Month with a theme “A Digitally Empowered Philippines”.The Celebration is mandated under Presidential proclamation No 1521.The Month-long celebration features was organized by government and Private Sectors.

As a Part of Program National ICT will feature the official launch of the PDS for the years 2011-2016. and also the edition “Commemorative Stamp marking National ICT Month 2011”.Another Biggest event is the celebration of establishment of National computer centre.

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 As According to “The Global Location Trends 2010 Report” of IBM Global Business Services Philippines is the Leader in Jobs ,Shared and BPO Services. Philippines has Provided 525,000 jobs as of December 2010 and about to create 79,000 New Jobs representing an increase of 24% compared to previous year. The Increase in employment can also be attributed to the success of “Next Wave Cities Initiative “Program which develops cities as an alternative destination for BPO Investments.

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The PDS identifies different strategies like transparent govt and efficient services for all people. Providing Internet opportunities for all .Digital literacy for all by investing in people and also Business innovation for national development. This increases the importance in transforming Philippines aa competitive force in global digital economy by 2016.