The Department of Information and Communications Technology recognizes its partner agencies, including the Philippine Statistics Authority-10, in promoting better and more efficient government services through the utilization of technology during the eGovPH App Launching and eLGU Kickoff, February 26. (Photo: RTP/PIA-10/Camiguin)
CAMIGUIN (PIA) — “Camiguin stands as the first province in the Philippines where all LGUs (local government units) have fully complied with the e-BOSS (Electronic Business One-Stop-Shop), setting a national benchmark for efficiency and service excellence,” said Department of Information and Communications Technology Sec. Ivan John Uy.
Uy, leading the launch of the eGOV PH app and e-LGU system in Camiguin on February 26, commended the province for its digital transformation efforts and further added that the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has officially recognized the province’s commitment to reducing red tape and improving public service delivery.
He said this achievement reflects the leadership and dedication of all the local officials in Camiguin.
“The launch of eGOV PH in the province is a declaration that government services must be efficient, accessible, and truly serve the needs of the people,” Uy stated. “More than adopting technology, our event is about redefining governance.”
He also emphasized the end of long queues, excessive paperwork, and bureaucratic inefficiencies. “The eGOV PH puts government services where they should be—within reach of every Filipino. With just a few clicks, transactions that used to take days or weeks can now be done in a few minutes,” Uy said.
Nationwide, the eGOV PH app has surpassed 10 million downloads, with 5,663 downloads recorded in Camiguin alone. The province is now among the 920 LGUs integrated into the e-LGU system, reinforcing a national shift toward digital governance.
Uy said these initiatives have contributed to the Philippines’ improved ranking in the e-Government Development Index, moving from 89th place in 2022 to 73rd in 2024.
Beyond statistics, he highlighted the tangible impact of digital transformation: faster business permit processing, easier access to government services for senior citizens, and seamless transactions for students.
“Digital transformation is not and should not be an abstract concept. It is a direct, tangible improvement in every citizen’s lives. So let us be clear: this is just the beginning,” Uy said.
He also urged continued collaboration to build a “Bayang Digital”—a nation where governance effectively serves the people and earns their trust. (RTP/PIA-10/Camiguin)
