ICT in the Philippines

Current State of ICT in the Philippines

• ICT encompasses various technologies for communication and information access. This includes broadcast media, management systems, and network-based control.
• The use of communication technology enables Filipinos to send, save, and edit information. Examples include laptops, smartphones, tablets, telephones, and internet access.
• ICT use is expanding, with access and usage now available even in rural areas.
• Top online activities include social media, video streaming, online games, location-based services, and online shopping. Staying connected with loved ones and relatives is a prioritized need for Filipinos.
• More Filipinos now use mobile phones than subscribe to landlines, since 2002. Internet access continues to expand across various platforms. Key sectors for IT sales include business process outsourcing (call centers), telecommunications, financial services, and government services.
• Active social media users in the Philippines are approximately 73 million. Filipinos spend an average of 9 hours and 45 minutes online daily.
• Mobile phone connections exceed total population in the Philippines. Over 159% of Filipinos have mobile phone access
• 67% of the Philippine population is connected to the internet and uses social media.
• Fixed telephone subscribers are 4,165,209, while Mobile subscribers total 167,322,432. 94% of the population is covered by cellular networks (2G, 3G, & 4G).

ICT Definition and Attributes

• Information is processed data.
• Communication is the exchange of information.
• Technology harnesses scientific knowledge to create tools.

ICT's Impact on Daily Life – Positive Impacts

• Daily Routine Management: Using gadgets for scheduling, organizing daily activities.
• Social Relationships: Staying connected, maintaining relationships using communication technologies.
• Information Sharing: Easier and quicker access to information anytime anywhere.
• Communication: Enhanced communication without limitations of time or location.
• Usage of free time: Entertainment through games, television, videos, music, and other forms of media.
• Education: New learning methods through e-learning, interactive multimedia, online learning materials, and virtual learning.
• Self-Employment: Setting up online businesses for income.
• Paperless Environment: Reduction of printed documents, bills, and forms for increased efficiency.
• Developing Health Literacy: Digital health aids and apps improving fitness and overall well-being.

ICT's Impact on Daily Life – Negative Impacts

• Reduced face-to-face interactions: Encourages introversion and less direct communication due to increased usage of digital communication.
• Social disconnect: Emotional distance in relationships due reliance on digital communication.
• Reduced physical activities & Health problems: Increased sitting behaviours.
• Cost: ICT gadgets may have costs associated with purchase and maintenance.
• Job Loss: Automation through technology replaces manual operations and workers.
• Security/Loss of Privacy: Increased risk of personal data loss and identity theft from online activity.

Summary of the Overall Data

• The presentation highlights the significant role of ICT in the Philippines, encompassing user demographics, frequency of usage, and its impact on daily life.
• A noteworthy observation is the high rate of internet and mobile phone users in the Philippines, surpassing the total population.
• The presentation also points out the challenges and drawbacks associated with the increased use and dependence on ICT, such as reduced face-to-face interactions, potential health issues from sedentary behaviour, and security concerns.

An overview of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Philippines, including usage, access, and preferred online activities. Explores the prevalence of mobile phones over landlines and the growth of internet access across platforms in the Philippines. Key sectors for IT sales are also identified.