News and Articles
Zero-emission transport policy and infra challenges
July 10, 2023by Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard Another challenge that needs to be anticipated is how we can develop a road sharing culture that will make our existing roads safe for two, three, four or more wheeled vehicles One of the more positive side effects of the three-year pandemic is that many people all […]
EO32 is critical to becoming a competitive digital economy
July 9, 2023CitizenWatch Philippines commends the President’s timely action with his issuance of Executive Order 32 mandating the streamlining of permitting process for the expansion and upgrading of country’s telecommunications and Internet infrastructure.
The Philippine contribution to the rules-based international order
July 3, 2023Maintaining a rules-based international order is the only path to peace and sustainable growth as the pandemic scarred world must carefully navigate towards a complex multipolar geopolitical environment.
E-bike regulation bugs
June 26, 2023As transportation is an essential daily utility, people will always find a way to get to where they need to be with or without a responsive regulatory environment.
Harmonize policies on e-bikes
June 22, 2023The government, the stakeholders of the EV industry, and local governments need to iron out these policy kinks to accelerate the shift to green transportation modes.
Paving the road for economic partners
June 19, 2023As our government continues to fulfill its duty and mandate to promote and protect our interests as a nation, we must reciprocate by actively participating as responsible citizens contributing the best we can for our collective success.
Remove MC Taxi Limit
June 16, 2023We call on Transport Officials to remove the limit on Motorcycle (MC) taxis to ensure a better commuting experience for the Filipino public.
Nat’l interests, independent foreign policy, and the spirit of Independence Day
June 12, 2023Equal focus should be on economic engagements for trade and investment partnerships that will reboot our economy to a higher trajectory and directly benefit Filipinos.
LGUs, electric cooperatives must help do away with connectivity barriers
June 12, 2023The sooner we can roll out a truly nationwide access to broadband services, the faster our economic rebound will be.
Telco Tower electrification delays will bog down digital economy
June 5, 2023by Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard Further feet dragging from these parties will be unacceptable and a serious disservice to their constituents whose welfare and interests they are supposed to serve The Department of Information and Communications Technology led by Secretary Ivan Uy has kicked off the National ICT Month in ceremonies with […]