The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a grant to the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for technical assistance to upgrade its digital infrastructure and enhance services for millions of Filipinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
USTDA\u2019s assistance continues a successful, decades-long partnership that has advanced priority information and communications technology infrastructure across the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUSTDA is supporting an ambitious effort by the Bureau of Internal Revenue to identify and deploy the most innovative ICT solutions in support of its vital mission,\u201d said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA\u2019s Acting Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur assistance will help the bureau meet its data and cybersecurity needs as it navigates an increasingly complex technology environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur involvement in this project will also create opportunities for American firms to support the Philippine government\u2019s Digital Transformation goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
USTDA\u2019s technical assistance will create a digital strategy roadmap, workforce development and implementation plan for an in-house data center that will collectively enhance BIR\u2019s e-filing and e-payment systems. By building a platform for more efficient and transparent revenue collection, USTDA\u2019s grant will enhance the Philippines\u2019 tax reform and long-term Digital Transformation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n