Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives ICANN60, Abu Dhabi, UAE October 30, 2017 Benjz Gerard M. Sevilla NextGen, Philippines

Internet Governance Landscape in the Philippines Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives Internet Governance Landscape in the Philippines Key Issues on Broadband Ecosystem Development Digital Transformation in Government Policy Formulation Cycle Delivering Public Service Through ICT Enabling Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policies Digital Inclusion Initiatives National Connectivity Projects and Programs Recent Collaborative Engagements Tech Together: A Gathering for Sharing Technologies for Development PhNOG Conference 2017: Our Philippine Internet 1st Philippine Internet Governance Colloquium 2017 Way Forward References and Acknowledgments

Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives I. Internet Governance Landscape in the Philippines A. Key Issues on Broadband Ecosystem Development Reports indicate low internet penetration rates in the Philippines in comparison with ASEAN neighbors National Broadband Plan Republic of the Philippines 64th out of 138 Countries (5th among the ASEAN-5 Countries) 110th out of 187 Countries (4th among the ASEAN-5 Countries) 3.40 28.30% FIXED BROADBAND SUBSCRIPTIONS PER 100 INHABITANTS PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH INTERNET Accelerated Investment Engaged Public and Private Sectors 89th out of 179 Countries (5th among the ASEAN-5 Countries) 111th out of 187 Countries (3rd among the ASEAN-5 Countries) 40.70% 41.58 PERCENTAGE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTERNET MOBILE BROADBAND SUBSCRIPTIONS PER 100 INHABITANTS More Places Connected Increased Utilization

I. Internet Governance Landscape in the Philippines Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives I. Internet Governance Landscape in the Philippines B. Digital Transformation in Government Information as the new currency Data as government asset and catalyst for investments Investing on infostructure development and emerging technologies Public service to digitally-empowered citizens Virtual trust for cultivating a safe cyberspace Complementing role of policy making and government regulation

I. Internet Governance Landscape in the Philippines Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives I. Internet Governance Landscape in the Philippines C. Policy Formulation Cycle Deliver services through an integrated and interoperable government ICT network and systems nationwide Identifying each user segment requirements to be able to come-up with industry supported and effective plans and programs Spearheading multi-stakeholder engagement with government agencies on the development of broadband ecosystem Recognizing investments in telecommunications as strategic drivers for sustaining the ICT innovation framework Digital Transformation and Governance Enabling developments in broadband availability, access and affordability Embracing the complementing role of government regulation and policy Strategic mechanism to bolster the digital economy and the overall national development with ICT-Enabled Services

Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives II. Delivering Public Service Through ICT A. Enabling Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policies Investing on telecommunications infostructures and ICT service delivery platforms through innovates on the convergence of voice with data Mapping the Technology Stack Options Keeping up with the demands of the time, unique conditions apply to different regions and therefore policies need to be streamlined into implementation Understanding the ICT Landscape Recognizing the opportunities and challenges for emerging technologies that transform and empower people, industries, and economies Magnifying Cross-Sectoral Opportunities Translating development agenda into tangible investments in the ICT sector through connectivity frameworks as a result of policy and planning Building Technical Capacity

Philippine ICT Strategies for Universal Access and Service Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives II. Delivering Public Service Through ICT B. Digital Inclusion Initiatives Philippine ICT Strategies for Universal Access and Service Comprehensive implementation of a national broadband program Promotion of e-governance through digital transformation of processes Stimulating connectivity demand by setting up nationwide Free WiFi Impact sourcing and digital literacy programs and projects As urbanization sprawls in the Philippines, it is unsurprising that economic and social opportunities thrive more in regional hubs as compared to the countryside There is a need to improve public access to the Internet, as well as equip Filipinos by updating their capabilities regarding the utilization of ICTs

II. Delivering Public Service Through ICT Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives II. Delivering Public Service Through ICT C. National Connectivity Projects and Programs National Broadband Network eGovernment Services and Applications Free WiFi Access for the Countryside Rural Impact Sourcing and Literacy Programs Integrated infostructure to address both the demand-side and supply-side issues governing the broadband ecosystem Hosting an integrated government service center, to provide businesses necessary assistance on issues and citizen services To utilize the connectivity for setting up online businesses, or engaging in technopreneurship for social mobility Spread the economic potentials of digital entrepreneurship especially in the countryside Achieve a faster and reliable connection for the Philippines, better access to information and learning through ICT, and an improved access to livelihood and work opportunities A gateway unifying all web-based government content, to avoid long queues in delivering government services to the citizens and businesses, and other government agencies Providing free broadband internet access to about 13,000 identified public places including plazas and parks, public libraries, schools, government hospitals, train stations, airports and seaports Position the government as partner of the community in conducting ICT advocacy and capacity building programs anchored toward creating a nation of innovators and technopreneurs

III. Recent Collaborative Engagements Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives III. Recent Collaborative Engagements A. Tech Together: A Gathering for Sharing Technologies for Development Lead: Internet Society – Philippine Chapter Philippine Network Operators’ Group Department of Information and Communications Technology June 27, 2016, Summit Circle Hotel, Cebu City

Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives III. Recent Collaborative Engagements B. PhNOG Conference 2017: Our Philippine Internet PhNOG Lead: Philippine Network Operators’ Group Department of Information and Communications Technology Internet Society – Philippine Chapter March 6-7, 2017, City Garden Hotel, Makati City

III. Recent Collaborative Engagements Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives III. Recent Collaborative Engagements C. 1st Philippine Internet Governance Colloquium 2017 Lead: Department of Information and Communications Technology Philippine Network Operators’ Group Internet Society – Philippine Chapter October 18-19, Oracle Hotel and Residences, Quezon City

#PHinternet #NetGovPH Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives IV. Way Forward The Philippines addresses very real challenges – economic and technological alike, in terms of internet affordability, investment platforms and the digital divide within the country As policy makers, industry champions and sector regulators, the government’s role ranges from establishing integrated infostructures for connectivity and access, to promulgating rules that safeguard the interest of the public, while at the same time promoting telecommunications industry development It is through a multi-stakeholder model of developing frameworks and plans, and close coordination with industry that appropriate policy recommendations are met #PHinternet #NetGovPH

Maraming salamat po! Thank you very much! Driving Internet Governance Discussions Multi-stakeholder Engagements and Community Initiatives V. References and Acknowledgments Slide: Broadband Ecosystem Development [1] http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.NET.BBND.P2%20 [2] http://www.oecd.org/sti/broadband/oecdbroadbandportal.htm [3] https://www.indexmundi.com/facts/philippines/fixed-broadband-internet-subscribers [4] http://www.tradingeconomics.com/philippines/fixed-broadband-internet-subscribers-per-100-people-wb-data.html [5] http://www.internetlivestats.com/internet-users/philippines/ [6] https://knoema.com/atlas/Philippines/topics/Telecommunication/Telecomm-Services/Mobile-broadband-subscriptions-per-100-inhabitants General Discussion Sources ASEAN ICT Masterplan 2020 accessible via https://www.trc.gov.kh/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1.pdf National Broadband Plan – Philippines accessible via http://www.dict.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017.08.09-National-Broadband-Plan.pdf Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Republic of the Philippines Advanced Science and Technology Institute – Department of Science and Technology, (ASTI – DOST) Republic of the Philippines National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Republic of the Philippines Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Internet Society – Philippines Chapter (ISOC PH) Philippine Network Operators’ Group (PhNOG) Maraming salamat po! Thank you very much!