Digital 2021: Philippines seen to embrace e-governance solutions; innovations for financial transactions, remote work
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Various governments across the world imposed their respective lockdowns to help prevent the spread of
COVID-19.
Philippines, all types of on-site social gathering, which include work and class, were strictly prohibited.
While travel restrictions have recently eased, the general public seemed to have gotten used to conducting their activities, including banking, shopping and work, via digital platforms.
In line with this, the national government is currently pushing to adopt smart city technologies in the future.
Baguio, the New Clark City in Pampanga, Davao, Cebu and
Manila are among the places in the country that had laid the groundwork to develop their areas into smart cities.