DICT: eGovDX platform processes over 500M transactions
According to the DICT, the eGovDX integrates government platforms to enable secure data sharing across agencies.
The e-Government Data Exchange Platform (eGovDX) has processed more than 500 million transactions with the aim to enhance data privacy and efficiency, an official from the Department of Informations and Communications Technology said on Friday.
In a press release, DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. said the eGovDX platform, which links over 1,000 government services, was recognized as the 'Digital Transformation of the Year' in the GovMedia Awards 2025 in Singapore due to its secure and interoperable ecosystem.
'People need to feel that [the] government is working for them. That means faster service, zero lines, and more transparency,' Almirol said.
He said the cornerstone of this transformation was the national ID system, which covers 87% of Filipino citizens.
According to the DICT, the eGovDX integrates government platforms to enable secure data sharing across agencies.
Meanwhile, the eGovPH Super App won the E-Governance Project of the Year after it has enabled over 150?million transactions.
The eGovPH Super App is a one-stop digital platform allowing Filipinos to conveniently access government services whenever they need it. This innovation pushes for the administration's intent to simplify bureaucratic processes.
Almirol called on all government agencies to integrate their services into this unified ecosystem.
''The job isn't done. This is about building a government that works better — for every Filipino, every day,' Almirol said. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
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