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Sunday, December 18, 2005
ICT, support industries indispensable to dev't
By Leonard V. Flores
WITH the promotion of ICT on its way in the trade and industry road of Soccsksargen Region and the opportunity of retirement tourism industry getting a slice of economic recognition, there is a need for a second look at existing support industries.
ICT is expected to provide a robust economic growth for the country taking consideration the outsourcing advantages of the Philippines.
The Philippines is an English speaking country with close western affinity.
Rising are academe and training institutions taking charge of the ICT-responsive human resources.
It has already a competitive telecom infrastructure, cheaper real-estate cost, and increasing government supports.
A multi-million dollar industry, ICT operates 24/7 and will bring in employment opportunities to the region's constituents.
On the other hand, the decreasing birth rate in the first world countries brings another angle of economic prospect for the country.
It may mean necessity to address the unavoidable needs of their aging population.
The Philippines may gain by bringing into the country the retirees and spend their money here.
By being an archipelagic state, the country may well-developed its countryside tourism and allied industries so as more foreigners especially the retirees will chose Philippines as an alternative place to spend their lifetime savings.
"With the present and expected influx of ICT business and retirees, we are zeroing-in on support facilities that would include malls, specialty stores, restaurants, golf courses, health institutions, eco-theme parks, resort and sport facilities development," DTI regional director Ibrahim Guiamadel said.
"Aside from the goal of establishing a world class retirement villages in the region, we will encourage existing operator of tourist destinations to improve its services'" said Guiamadel.
National and international direct dial, satellite and internet-powered communications, cellular phones, SMS messaging systems and other electronic access is long been available in the area.
The region is also home to an international-standard airport and world-class seaport.
"But we will still continue partnering with concerned agencies and organizations so as to attain the best services in inland transportation, power provisions and water systems, among others," Guiamadel added.
(December 12, 2005 issue)
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