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The Philippines and Spain recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in the field of Information and communications technology (ICT). Representing the Philippines in the signing ceremony was Department of Science and Technology’s Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) Executive Director Louis Casambre, while representing the State Secretariat for Telecommunications and the Information Society of the Ministry of Industry , Energy and Tourism of the Kingdom of Spain was Ambassador Jorge Domeq.

The two countries agreed to cooperate on ICT areas such as spectrum management, cybersecurity, capacity building, disaster risk reduction, and bridging the digital divide. This will be done through the exchange of IT experts and consultants, as well as exchange of best practices and experiences in ICT policy aimed to promote economic and social development.

“This MOU signing between Spain and the Philippines for improved cooperation in Information and Communications Technology is in indeed a significant landmark in the relationship of our two countries.” Usec.Casambre said.

Ambassador Domeq commented on how than other than providing humanitarian relief in time of natural disasters, Spain is keen in providing assistance in disaster prevention utilizing ICT, according do Ambassador Domeq: “We’ve have been working with the Philippines and Local Government Units in times of natural disasters, which is good, but we would also like to use our resources to help in minimizing the harmful effects natural disasters and mitigate the effects of climate change.”

Other areas of cooperation in in ICT for the two countries include, e-health and e-education, technical standards, and certifications, e-government, green ICT and Government – private sector collaboration. S&T Media Service, DOST-ICTO

Written by: Roy Espiritu   
Monday, 25 March 2013 01:58