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Marcos says PH ‘a hub for digital innovation’ at SG FinTech meet via hologram

By: - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ
/ 01:27 PM November 15, 2023

Marcos says PH 'a hub for digital innovation' at SG FinTech meet via hologram

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is envisioning the Philippines as a “hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Marcos made an appearance via hologram at the 2023 Singapore FinTech Festival, where different policy, finance, and technology communities meet. He called the event a “global platform for sharing learning and cooperation.”

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Marcos said initiatives like the Go Digital Pilipinas, a private sector movement that forwards digitalization in the country, are promising endeavors.

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“Numerous public-private partnerships are also aimed at keeping pace with the rapidly evolving ICT (information and communication technologies) landscape. The Philippines is likewise cementing its position as a hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship with the dynamic startups scene that holds immense promise,” said Marcos in his speech.

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“We invite you to look at these startups and explore potential partnerships to ensure our mutual growth and shared prosperity,” he added.

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According to the President, the country recognizes the growing presence of digital banking but also emphasizes the importance of inclusive finance.

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“That is why we are putting great emphasis on the digitalization of all cash flows regardless of amount or scale so that Filipinos can start building a digital profile,” said Marcos.

While Marcos delivered the speech digitally in Singapore, he was in the United States for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit.

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