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DICT launches 'Trabahong Digital' program

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Juliet Seva

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology launched on Thursday its program “Trabahong Digital,” which vows to create eight million digital jobs by 2028.The announcement comes as the department kicks off this year’s National ICT Month in Basco with the theme “Walang Iwanan sa Digital Bayanihan.”<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0TBp9XbyqRpTUV1dxdU5QqTbEqxtADBLkEKkKh8rgPfc1tPDfSGJUBrzfdiWWu67fl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="728" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div>Plans for multiplying digital jobs </div>To achieve its target of providing millions of jobs, the DICT aims to secure connectivity in the Philippines, especially in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.Seeking to develop a robust, resilient, and transformative ICT industry, the DICT also wants to turn local products into global digital enterprises and open job opportunities for Filipinos “anywhere, everywhere.”In a message sent by DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda, who can&#x27;t attend the event due to another commitment, he says, “The true spirit of progress and nation-building is when everyone rises together by helping one another.”Championing data privacy and protection is also one of the steps that the department plans to take. Included in this is requiring digital platforms like Meta to identify real versus false job advertisements.The DICT said it will also create fast and efficient government e-services that will streamline complicated processes and make all government portals user-friendly.“Driving the digital-first economy will maximize job opportunities and businesses through digital skills empowerment and providing the necessary tools for our people,” Aguda added.When asked how sure they are of achieving their target, the agency said it is “very confident,” as LGUs, SUCs, and private partners will also work on the project. <div>Improving digital connectivity in provinces</div>“Dalawang aspetong may kaugnayan sa ICT ang malapit sa ating Pangulo. Una ay ang paglikha ng trabaho mula sa digital economy o ‘trabahong digital.’ Pangalawa ay siguruhing ang connectivity ay maipaabot sa bawat sulok ng bansa,” the agency said.(“Two aspects related to ICT are close to our President. First is the creation of jobs from the digital economy, or ‘digital jobs.’ Second is ensuring that connectivity is extended to every corner of the country.”)In Batanes, the &quot;Free Wi-Fi for All&quot; program is slowly resolving connectivity issues.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749132298954IG ratio (1920 x 1080 px).jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Online business owner Monette Tabuso and freelancer Bodjing Astudillo III deliver testimonials during the celebration of National ICT Month in Basco, Batanes, on Thursday.</div>Online business owner Monette Tabuso and freelancer Bodjing Astudillo III both said that the free Wi-Fi service in their province helped them make a living. From being a full-time data analyst in Manila, Monette chose to become an entrepreneur and return to her hometown, where she can better balance work and family life.“Deep down, I wanted something more flexible…Nag-resign po ako sa isang magandang kompanya sa Maynila and tinaya ko po ‘yung experience ko rito sa Batanes,” she narrated.(“Deep down, I wanted something more flexible…I resigned from a good company in Manila and put my experience to good use here in Batanes.”)Selling began as a side hustle where she sold accessories and pastries until an idea struck, prompting her to do more and give birth to Petonio&#x27;s Kitchen.“When I started posting online, everything changed. The internet opened a whole new world for us.”With her husband, Monette started a catering service by posting on digital platforms and gathering more customers apart from her family and friends. She credits her family’s success to the free Wi-Fi service in Batanes.Online freelancer Bodjing also shared his journey to becoming a full-time remote worker.“Before Zoom became the new office, I was already in my pambahay interviewing engineers,” said Bodjing, who started working at a BPO company in 2012.Back then, resources were limited and he had to pay thousands for online training that sometimes even turned out to be scams. He thanked the DICT, as free and high-quality seminars have become just one click away.As a proud Ivatan, Bodjing shared his joy of cycling along scenic roads, running on coastal trails, and swimming in crystal-clear waters, all while flourishing in a global career.“I wasn’t just living here. I was thriving here,” he said.Success stories like Monette’s and Bodjing’s make the DICT more hopeful about adding livelihood options for Filipinos. After visiting Batanes, the agency aims to fly to Tawi-Tawi and continue the “digital bayanihan” there.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology launched on Thursday its program “Trabahong Digital,” which vows to create eight million digital jobs by 2028.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology launched on Thursday its program “Trabahong Digital,” which vows to create eight million digital jobs by 2028.

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DICT vows to create 8 million digital jobs by 2028

Juliet Seva,

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Published Jun 05, 2025 10:19 PM PHT

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