The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the adoption of electronic commerce (e-commerce) in the Philippines, a government official said on Monday.

“We know the increased adoption of e-commerce over the past year. Our records will show that more and more people are getting into the online business,” said Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez during the Sulong Pilipinas 2021: Partners for Progress, A Pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Economic Development and Infrastructure Clusters Forum held virtually on Monday.

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