“Our efforts to adapt technology in our changing times have paid off. Technology is an effective tool in our campaign for faster and more efficient delivery of services,” said Mayor Lani Cayetano.
Cayetano added that the award shows that the city’s efforts on revenue/tax collections, as well as the promotion of transparency in the local government improved with the use of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
E-readiness reflects that local governments are inclined to adapt e-Government. E-governments allow a competitive edge in the global market place, creating an investment environment that can help drive local and foreign investors.
The awarded cities were chosen through the E-readiness Assessment Survey conducted by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
The 143 cities were assessed for their ICT capability, technology environment, and web presence maturity. Other sub-indicators are presence of an ICT development plan, internet connectivity, and the presence of an ICT/MIS unit.
““We are in fast-paced and changing society and we, in the local government, want to adapt to that,” Cayetano added.
Other cities recognized were: Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu City, Mandaluyong, San Fernando City, Pampanga, Balanga City, Bataan, Angeles City, Batangas City, Valenzuela and Makati City.
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Quelle/Source: Philippine Information Agency, 17.07.2014
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