NICT Summit 2015: Meaningful Discussions on Government ICT Updates

 

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Senator Bam Aquino is asking why we seem to be advancing in information and communication technology (ICT) but still have slow Internet infrastructures. During the National Information and Communication Technology Summit 2015 (NICT Summit 2015) held last June 23 and 24 at Hotel Intercontinental Manila, several attendees mostly coming from ICT departments of government agencies were given updates regarding ICT projects happening within the government, and how private corporations and ICT vendors are partnering towards a digital Philippines.

A national Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy seeks to establish a transparent and accountable government through the expansion of ICT and its multifaceted use ensuring skilled human resource development.

The policy also aims to enhance the standards of citizen service through the comprehensive and effective use of ICT which is now the major medium of development.

Governments around the world take ICT development seriously due to its many economic potentials.

Developing the ICT and telecom sector should be a key imperative for the present government and authorities. They should take multiple initiatives to improve the required infrastructure, and that would require partnering with the private entities.

Join the Li-Ning Manila Run 2015!!!

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Li-Ning is a fast-growing global sports brand which has a strong presence around the world. Founded in 1990, the company has signed up important sports superstars like Ngoni Makusha (athletics), Marin Cilic (tennis), Chen Long (badminton), and Evan Turner and Dwyane Wade (basketball) into its fold. The brand will furthermore expand its nationwide reach by putting up Li-ning stores in major malls like TriNoma, Greenbelt, SM Iloilo, and Solenad in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, this year. 

In the Philippines, Li-Ning is currently available in Li-Ning store located at SM Mall of Asia, all Juego Sports Outlets, selected Olympic Village and Royal Sporting House stores. With the continuous growth and increasing demand of the brand, Li-Ning will also be accessible to the sports aficionados in Toby’s Sports, Landmark Department Stores, Sports Central, and SM Department Stores. The brand will furthermore expand its nationwide reach by putting up Li-ning stores in major malls very soon.

Come June 28, 2015, Li-ning affirms its support and commitment to the growth of the sport of running in the Philippines by launching the first “Li-Ning Manila Run”. The event will have its check-in area at Seaside Boulevard corner Palm Coast Avenue, Mall of Asia, Pasay City starting 4:30 am. This run includes the following categories: 5k, 10k and 21k with registration fee of Php 700, Php 800 and Php 1,000 respectively.

Awesome Li-Ning quick-dry singlets, freebies, and prizes await the participants.

Projects Expected To Improve Metro Manila’s Transport Infrastructure

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The past months have been eventful for the Philippine transport industry. Both the public and private sectors announced proposals or already approved plans for upcoming infrastructure projects, which observers believe will not only extend development outside Metro Manila but will help improve the quality of life of millions of Filipino commuters.

Lamudi Philippines has listed down these infra projects and the reasons why they tick. These upcoming and soon-to-be-completed projects will improve the capital’s transport infrastructure, and may well be helping the real estate industry.


C5 Modern Bus Rapid Transit
The National Economic and Development Authority’s Investment Coordination Committee has just green-lighted this Php6.403 billion of the Department of the Transportation and Communications, whose objective is to link Parañaque, Taguig, Makati, Quezon City, and Valenzuela via a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along C5 Road. Upon completion, this system will ease traffic flow in and between the aforementioned cities, and make commutes easier.