Mr. Franze Luke T.

Bustarde
 Breakdown of ICT
ICT is made up of three words, namely
information, communications, and,
technology.
Information: refers to the knowledge
obtained from reading, investigation, study, or
research. Some of the tools that transmit
information are the telephone, television, and
radio.
 Breakdown of ICT

COMMUNICATION: It is an act of
transmitting messages. It is a process in
which information is exchanged between
individuals through verbal and non-verbal
means.
 Breakdown of ICT
TECHNOLOGY: Technology has made
communications much easier and faster through
telephones, fax machines, mobile devices, and
the internet.
The application of scientific knowledge to the
practical aims of human life or, as it is sometimes
phrased, to the change and manipulation of the
human environment.
 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY (ICT) HAS PLAYED A
SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT
AND GROWTH OF THE PHILIPPINES. HERE
ARE SOME KEY ASPECTS OF ICT IN THE
PHILIPPINES:
 1. BPO AND OUTSOURCING
• The Philippines is known as one of the
world's top destinations for Business
Process Outsourcing (BPO) services.
• This includes call centers, customer
support, back-office operations, and
other IT-enabled services. The BPO
industry has created millions of jobs and
contributed significantly to the country's
economy.
 2. INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
• The Philippines has seen improvements
in internet connectivity over the years,
with increased access to high-speed
broadband services in urban areas.
• However, there are still challenges in
providing consistent and affordable
internet access in remote and rural areas.
 3. MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
• Mobile penetration is widespread in the
Philippines, with a large percentage of
the population using smartphones.
• Mobile technology has been
instrumental in providing internet
access and financial services to
underserved communities through
mobile banking and payment systems.
 4. E-GOVERNMENT
• The government has made efforts to
digitize public services and improve e-
governance. Initiatives like the
Philippine Identification System
(PhilSys) aim to provide citizens with a
digital ID for easier access to
government services.
• This includes online portals for
government transactions and the
digitization of government records.
 5. EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
• ICT has played a crucial role in
education, especially during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
• Many schools and universities have
adopted online learning platforms
to ensure continuity in education.
 5. EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
• ICT has played a crucial role in
education, especially during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
• Many schools and universities have
adopted online learning platforms
to ensure continuity in education.
 6. CYBERSECURITY
• Cyber security is the practice of defending
computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic
systems, networks, and data from malicious
attacks. It's also known as information
technology security or electronic information
security.
• With the increasing reliance on digital
technology, The government and private sector
have been working to improve cybersecurity
measures to protect critical infrastructure and
personal data.
 7. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
• The integration of digital technologies into
all aspects of business operations. That
means identifying how to use technologies
to deliver new products and services, to
improve existing products and services, and
to streamline processes.
• Many businesses in the Philippines are
undergoing digital transformation to stay
competitive and improve efficiency.
 “Technology is a
useful servant but a
dangerous master.”
- Christian Lous Lange, historian