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Philippines Recognized for Remarkable Progress in Digital Governance

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

The Philippines has made significant strides in digital governance, earning it a spot among the top countries worldwide in the United Nations E-Government Award. From 2022 to 2024, the country improved its digital governance performance, advancing to the "Very High" category in the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and the Online Service Index (OSI). This remarkable progress reflects the government's sustained efforts to digitalize public services, making them more accessible, secure, and citizen-centric. The recognition highlights the Philippines' alignment with its digital transformation roadmap under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Philippines is one of only 12 countries worldwide to receive the UN E-Government Award, conferred by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) on June 25, 2025.
  • The country improved its classification from 'High' to 'Very High' in the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and rose more than 15 places in the EGDI global ranking.
  • The Philippines also moved from 'High' to 'Very High' in the Online Service Index (OSI) after achieving an increase of over 15% between 2022 and 2024.
  • The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has successfully rolled out several major digital platforms, including the eGov PH Super App, which has over 13 million users and offers 47 integrated service modules with over 150 million transactions.
  • The eGovDX platform has facilitated over 500 million transactions connected to more than 1,000 national and local government agency systems through its eNGA and eLGU platform.
  • The Philippines has generated over 87 million digital national IDs out of 93 million registrants, empowering its eKYC features.
  • The country has deployed and integrated 21 out of 25 eGovernment platforms, including eGovAI, eGovPay, eReport, eGovDocs, eSignature, eResume, and eTravel.

Statistics:

  • Over 13 million users have registered for the eGov PH Super App.
  • The eGov DX platform has facilitated over 500 million transactions.
  • The eGovDX platform is connected to more than 1,000 national and local government agency systems.
  • Over 87 million digital national IDs have been generated out of 93 million registrants.
  • The eGovDX platform offers over 47 integrated service modules.
  • More than 150 million transactions have been made through the eGov PH Super App.

Sources:

  • "Philippines among only 12 countries to receive UN E-Government Award". Manila Bulletin. June 25, 2025.
  • United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "UN Public Service Forum 2025".
  • Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). "eGov PH Super App".
  • Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). "eGov DX Platform".
  • Manila Times. "Philippines clinches two major accolades at 2025 GovMedia Awards".

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