SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) - - Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda cited the importance of the digital revolution in Women Empowerment (WE) putting emphasis on the significant contributions of Filipino women towards a more empowered community and a stronger nation through the use of modern technology.

This she said during the "#Women2023: Women Forging the Digital Future" organized by SPARK! Philippines, where she highlighted the essence of technology in promoting women’s active participation in shaping the Philippines’ future. 

agencies, where women play a crucial role, in improving transparency, accountability and efficacy in public service delivery. 

She said that this was very evident when she authored the establishment of the Department of Information, Communication and Technology that paved the way for the creation the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

With the recent establishments of various digital technology programs such as the  e-Governance and "Broadband ng Masa" in the Province of Antique, the launching of e-Congress in the Senate and House of Representatives, and the proposed Online Network Philippines Act,  Legarda said that these advancements shall lead to more opportunities, as well as reshaping the future of the next generation. 

“As a woman, I strongly support the idea of bringing together and strengthening the relationships between people and communities. My focus has always been on promoting connectivity and inclusivity,” she said.

Legarda added “it is my sincere desire to witness women taking the lead in shaping the direction of technology and the digital landscape.” (JBG/OSLL/PIA-Antique)