Digital infrastructure must be matched by education reforms — group
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-16 10:39 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Transport, Philippines, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific, Technology
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MANILA, Philippines — Consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines on Wednesday urged the government, telecommunications companies and educational institutions to align the country's digital infrastructure expansion with education reforms, saying the country's newly attained upper-middle-income (UMIC) status will only lead to sustained economic growth if the workforce is equipped with digital skills.
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