Strengthening Philippine Digital Economy Through Public-Private Collaboration with the Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation

Launch of The Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN) to unite tech players for inclusive digital growth in PH

April 12, 2023, MANILA — The Philippines, the fastest growing digital economy among major ASEAN countries in 2021, is projected to create PHP 5 trillion in economic value by 2030, according to a 2022 study released by Singapore-based economic consultancy firm AlphaBeta. In order to achieve the projected economic growth, The Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN), seeks to bring together government, businesses, and communities to create an enabling environment for innovation in the digital economy. This is ATIN’s ultimate goal as they formally launch the organization through a Media Launch attended by representatives from the tech industry and government, April 12th.

ATIN, a loose multi-stakeholder coalition of tech industry players and advocates in the Philippines, seeks to harness the power of tech to promote inclusive growth and development. ATIN has identified three actions that must be taken to improve the lives of everyday Filipinos in the digital economy: enhance digital skills training and education, accelerate digital adoption and innovation, and promote digital trade opportunities.

“Digitalization will foster inclusive growth where financial services become more accessible to the majority. A collaborative effort between the Public Sector, Business Stakeholders, and MSMEs will help to create a digital ecosystem that drives development, long-term employment, and inclusive growth in the country”, said Monchito Ibrahim, Lead Convenor of ATIN and former Undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

The ATIN Launch at the Diamond Hotel in Manila is the coalition’s first step to raise awareness on the state of the country’s digital economy, and the pivotal role of multi-stakeholder initiatives for its growth. ATIN aims to foster alignment between the public and private sector to coordinate efforts to drive greater digital economy participation among Filipinos, and to create an enabling policy and regulatory environment. The coalition is also planning to host the ATIN Digital Economy Summit to sustain discussions and bring nascent issues policies and initiatives for the Philippine digital economy at the forefront of public discussions by reconvening thought leaders in tech, and policy and decision makers in government.

“ATIN aims to contribute its expertise in the tech space to shape regulations and legislation for inclusive digital growth and development. Following our launch event, the ATIN Digital Economy Summit 2023 will be a crucial next step to sustain multi-stakeholder dialogue to improve our digital infrastructure, assist MSMEs in adopting digital technology, and promote ease of doing business
through technology, so we can build sustainable growth that will reach our communities.” Ibrahim added.

For more information about ATIN, visit atinph.org

About ATIN

The Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN), is a loose multi-stakeholder coalition of tech industry players in the Philippines. We aim to promote inclusive growth and development through the digital economy by harnessing the power of tech and advocating for the importance of enabling innovation and working with the government to create an enabling environment for innovation.

About Mr. Monchito B. Ibrahim
Mr. Ibrahim retired as Undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in July
2019. He also served as Commissioner of the then Commission on Information and Communications Technology from
2006 until July of 2011.
Before joining the government in 2006, he had a long successful career with multinational companies like Fujitsu,
WeServ, Siemens-Nixdorf, Comparex Germany, and Unisys Australia in various executive positions.
He started his ICT career in 1975 with NCR Philippines. Currently, he is involved in the following organizations:
Lead Convenor – Alliance of Technology Innovators for the Nation (ATIN)
Trustee and President – the University of the Philippines System Information Technology Foundation (UPSITF),
Trustee – Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP)
Member – Smart Cities Network ASEAN
Senior Advisor – 2022 International ICT Awards, Canadian Chamber of the Philippines
Member – Technical Panel for Information Technology Education (TPITE) of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Member – Internet Society (Philippine Chapter)
Columnist (Tech4GOOD) – Manila Bulletin
During the 2012 International ICT Awards, he was given the ICT Individual Contributor Award for his contributions to the
growth of the Philippine IT-BPO Industry. He was also named as one of the Ten ICT Industry Movers and Shakers for the
period 2002-2012 and recipient of the Boards’ Choice as Government Champion, both given by the Contact Center
Association of the Philippines (CCAP). In 2016, he was given the Sapphire Flare for Brilliance Award by IBPAP for his work
in the development of home-grown BPO companies in the countryside