Upon its lapsing into legislation on Aug. 24, 2025, the Konektadong Pinoy Act serves as a big measure that may additional help the Philippine digital transformation agenda, in line with the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP).
The act, alongside different complementary measures such because the E-Governance Act and Cybersecurity Act are additionally urged to be handed beneath the twentieth Congress.
In its assertion, the Chamber famous that, “This landmark measure is anticipated to play a significant function in reinforcing its digital transformation agenda by strengthening entry to dependable and inexpensive web companies all through the nation. With larger interconnectivity, it additionally paves the best way for stronger digital entry, cybersecurity measures, elevated funding alternatives within the telecommunication sector and expanded e-governance.”
In the meantime, the Division of Economic system, Planning, and Growth (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan cited the measure’s significance in direction of reaching the aims outlined within the Philippine Growth Plan (PDP) 2023–2028, notably in advancing nation’s digital transformation agenda and narrowing the digital hole.
Secretary Balisacan famous that, “Dependable and inexpensive web means extra college students, particularly these in distant areas of the nation, can achieve entry to on-line studying assets. Micro, small and medium enterprises can attain broader markets, whereas clinics can ship telehealth to those that are unable to journey to regional facilities…”
This has additionally aligned with the Philippines’ worldwide standing when it comes to e-Governance, after its current awarding by the United Nations of UN E-Authorities Award, which is a transparent sign to home and overseas buyers that the nation gives a conducive, safe, and well-connected enterprise setting.
BCCP Government Vice Chair Chris Nelson appears ahead to the drafting of the IRR and welcomes the public-private collaborative insights, he then mentioned in an interview that, “It will help the digital financial system. We need to see the Philippines shifting ahead, we need to see a way more built-in connectivity. We’re an ARTA Champion and we’ve got been stronger advocates of e-Governance Act and Cybersecurity Act and we want to see its passage beneath the twentieth Congress.”
