IN his Final Report to the People 2016 to 2021, President Rodrigo Duterte reported how the government shifted to E-Governance ensuring service continuity through digitalization. Here's an excerpt of the report.

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippines was one of the fastest growing economies in the region driven by fiscal reforms, and its increasing public spending and investor confidence. This was made possible by fostering an environment that safeguarded efficiency in the delivery of government services, provided opportunity for greater competition, and was open to changes. The shift to e-governance was instrumental in achieving such an environment.