The two countries agreed
to cooperate on ICT areas such as, spectrum management, cybersecurity, capacity
building, disaster risk reduction and bridging the digital divide. This will be
done through the exchange of IT experts and consultants as well as exchange of
best practices and experiences in ICT policy aimed to promote economic and
social development.
“This MOU signing between Spain and the Philippines
Ambassador Domeq commented
on how than other than providing humanitarian relief in time of natural
disasters, Spain is keen in providing assistance in disaster prevention
utilizing ICT, according do Ambassador Domeq: “We’ve have been working with the
Philippines and Local Government Units in times of natural disasters, which is
good, but we would also like to use our resources to help in minimizing the
harmful effects natural disasters and mitigate the effects of climate change.”
Other areas of cooperation
in in ICT for the two countries include, e-health and e-education, technical
standards, and certifications, e-government, green ICT and Government – private
sector collaboration.
About DOST-ICTO
The Information and
Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology is
the Philippine Government’s lead agency on ICT related matters. Its primary
thrusts are in the ICT Industry Development, eGovernment, ICT policy development,
Internet for all and Cybersecurity.