Current State and Impacts of ICT in the Philippines PDF

Current State of ICT in the Philippines  What am I? Identify the items referred to by the image MOBILE or CELLULAR PHONE WEB BROWSER OR BROWSER LAPTOP APPLICATION SOFTWARE or APPS TELEVISION or T. V. Information A processed data Communication Transfer or exchange of informat...

Current State of ICT in the Philippines  What am I? Identify the items referred to by the image MOBILE or CELLULAR PHONE WEB BROWSER OR BROWSER LAPTOP APPLICATION SOFTWARE or APPS TELEVISION or T. V. Information A processed data Communication Transfer or exchange of information Technology The use of scientific knowledge to invent tools Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Use of communication technology to Send, Save and Edit information. Examples- Laptop Smart phones, Tablet, Telephone, internet and etc. The use of Communication Technology spread in the entire country now a day in rural areas. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) The top online activities are social media, videos, online games, location based search and online shopping. Staying connected with loved ones, friends and relatives is a fundamental need for Filipinos. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) All technology that is used to handle telecommunication and access information Includes broadcast media, management systems and network-based control Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Any communication device or application, as well the various services and applications associated with them The use of different communication technologies to locate, save, send, and edit information  ICT stresses the role of unified communications and the Integration of telecommunications. 1 Did you know? Since 2002, there have been more mobile subscribers than the number subscribing to fixed telephone lines Did you know? Internet access expands based on various platforms, and access to the internet continues to grow Did you know? Top markets for IT sales in the Philippines are business process outsourcing (call centers), telecommunications, financial services, and the government. Approximately, how many Filipinos are Active Social Media users? 68M 73M 78M 83M Based from your actual average, what do you think is the average number of hours a Filipino spend online? 9h 25m 9h 35m 9h 45m 9h 55m ICT in the Philippines ICT Statistics (2019) Fixed-telephone subscribers: 4,165,209 Mobile-cellular telephone subscribers: 167,322,432 Total Fixed-Broadband Subscribers: 4,178,822 Percentage of Population covered by a mobile- cellular network: 94% (network coverages 2G, 3G and 4G) Two Main Telecommunication Provider in the Philippines2 PLDT Globe Telecom IMPACTS OF ICT How it affects our daily lives The following are positive impacts of ICT, except for __________. + Usage of free time - Information Sharing / Daily Routine Management * Reduced physical activities A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z R EDUC ED F A C E T O F A C E I N T ERA C T I ON S A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U VWX Y Z Positive Daily Routine Management ▫ Storage and management of daily schedule using our gadgets Social Relationship ▫ Provides a facility to stay in contact, and maintain relationships with people around the world Positive Information Sharing ▫ Accessibility of information anytime and anywhere is now possible Communication ▫ Communication without boundaries and has become quicker, and at a less cost Positive Usage of free time ▫ Can be used for entertainment – games, TV, videos, music, etc. Education ▫ New ways of learning is now possible – e- learning, online materials, virtual learning, and interactive multimedia Positive Self-employment ▫ Online businesses Paperless environment ▫ Less printed bills, forms, etc. Developing Health Literacy ▫ Apps and services related to better health management and fitness Negative Reduced face-to-face interactions ▫ People has the tendency to become more individualistic and introverted Social disconnect ▫ Increased emotional distance in some aspects Reduced physical activities / Health problems ▫ More sitting lifestyle by using gadgets Negative Cost ▫ ICT gadgets are cost-effective to purchase and maintain Job Loss ▫ Automation replaces manual operations Security/Loss of Privacy ▫ Risk of personal data loss (identity theft)  “Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.” Christian Lange 3