The Philippine governmentâs modernization efforts are receiving global recognition at the GovMedia Awards 2025 in Singapore where the eGovPH Super App won the E-Governance Project of the Year and e-Government Data Exchange Platform (eGovDX) as Digital Transformation of the Year.
These awards affirm President Ferdinand R.âŻMarcos Jr.âs vision of bringing government services closer to citizens through secure, user friendly digital tools. He emphasizes that digitalization isnât merely about convenienceâitâs a powerful weapon against inefficiency, corruption, and red tape. Streamlined digital services also lead to faster planning, more reliable data, and enhanced coordination across government agencies.
The eGovPH Super App integrates both national and local servicesâcovering digital ID, travel, health, public safety, and moreâunder one platform. To date, it has enabled over 150âŻmillion transactions and boasts more than 13âŻmillion users.
Meanwhile, the eGovDX platform, which links over 1,000 government services, has processed more than 500âŻmillion transactions. Recognized as the âDigital Transformation of the Yearâ for its secure, interoperable ecosystem that enhances data privacy and promotes efficiency.
For DICT Undersecretary for E-Government David Almirol Jr., the focus extends beyond efficiency to visibility. âPeople need to feel that government is working for them. That means faster service, zero lines, and more transparency,â Almirol said.
Almirol added that while international recognition is gratifying, the real reward is tangible: no more long queues at dawn, vital services delivered straight to citizensâ phones, and, most importantly, renewed public trust.
A cornerstone of this transformation is the national ID systemânow covering 87âŻpercent of Filipino citizensâwhich supports secure identity verification across services.
Moreover, with both platforms gaining traction, DICT is urging all government agencies to integrate their services into this unified ecosystem. âThe job isnât done. This is about building a government that works betterâfor every Filipino, every day,â Almirol said.