Comments on: The Philippines’ ICT Ranking: Dismal http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/ The Corsarius on technology, video games, blogging, freelancing, Philippine ICT, and more. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:17:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Corsarius http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-1000 Corsarius Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:26:00 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-1000 Btw, this post has been cited in <a href="http://www.technopinoy.com/?p=172" rel="nofollow">Technopinoy</a>. Btw, this post has been cited in Technopinoy.

]]> By: Corsarius http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-940 Corsarius Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:42:42 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-940 Thanks for the insight, <b>Mike</b>. The student leader in you still shows outside of UP, hehe! ;) You are right about that -- we need people who'll take responsibility for the mess. But as always, that's easier said than done. Thanks for the insight, Mike. The student leader in you still shows outside of UP, hehe! ;) You are right about that — we need people who’ll take responsibility for the mess. But as always, that’s easier said than done.

]]> By: mike http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-824 mike Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:01:35 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-824 There is more to the country's problems than the lagging perfomance of our ICT industry. The more general issue is the lack people who would actually own the problem and take responsibility for making our solutions work. I mean, we are talented but when we are asked to implement it on a national or global scale, we more often than not don't want to do it ourselves. The only Filipinos who I see have guts are those from the entertainment and politics (although for this one, its more of a "kapalan ng mukha" thing than something actually beneficial). It's me blabbing again... :) There is more to the country’s problems than the lagging perfomance of our ICT industry. The more general issue is the lack people who would actually own the problem and take responsibility for making our solutions work.

I mean, we are talented but when we are asked to implement it on a national or global scale, we more often than not don’t want to do it ourselves. The only Filipinos who I see have guts are those from the entertainment and politics (although for this one, its more of a “kapalan ng mukha” thing than something actually beneficial).

It’s me blabbing again… :)

]]> By: Corsarius http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-547 Corsarius Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:14:13 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-547 <strong>Robert</strong>, great points. Again relevant to all of this is the problem of the digital divide, oft-mentioned but never overcome. There have been many (some?) steps taken by the goverment (e.g. through the CICT or National Computer Center), but IMO they're still enough. Like you said, we need an increase in national revenue foremost. <strong>Peter</strong>, yeah, we'd sure to top that list if there was one! ;) True -- poor infrastructure, rich talent. Sometimes in my musings, one thought that goes across my mind is how Pinoys are proficient at chugging along with scant material resources and surviving on talent, resourcefulness, and dedication. This brings to mind my conversation with a La Sallian prof when I was still studying in UP (just a year ago, I think). He expressed his admiration for the students who chug along with 60s-era engineering equipment and manage to top the national board exams. As Robert said, the Philippines really needs the money. <strong>Jason</strong>, I understand your apprehension. At the start, I was also "<em>Huh? Talaga lang ha</em>," with regard to our standing compared to the other SEA nations, but of course I resigned myself to the fact more quickly than you did ;) I can't say I know the factors upon which they based the rankings; the full report is a paid one, I believe. Robert, great points. Again relevant to all of this is the problem of the digital divide, oft-mentioned but never overcome. There have been many (some?) steps taken by the goverment (e.g. through the CICT or National Computer Center), but IMO they’re still enough. Like you said, we need an increase in national revenue foremost.

Peter, yeah, we’d sure to top that list if there was one! ;) True — poor infrastructure, rich talent. Sometimes in my musings, one thought that goes across my mind is how Pinoys are proficient at chugging along with scant material resources and surviving on talent, resourcefulness, and dedication.

This brings to mind my conversation with a La Sallian prof when I was still studying in UP (just a year ago, I think). He expressed his admiration for the students who chug along with 60s-era engineering equipment and manage to top the national board exams. As Robert said, the Philippines really needs the money.

Jason, I understand your apprehension. At the start, I was also “Huh? Talaga lang ha,” with regard to our standing compared to the other SEA nations, but of course I resigned myself to the fact more quickly than you did ;) I can’t say I know the factors upon which they based the rankings; the full report is a paid one, I believe.

]]> By: j4s0n http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-546 j4s0n Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:09:59 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-546 I still don't believe that crap. Under what parameters, did they get to conclude on that values? Specially around the Southeast Asian Countries. Maybe I don't believe it just because I can't accept it. Well, count me in on hoping for the lower 50 I still don’t believe that crap. Under what parameters, did they get to conclude on that values? Specially around the Southeast Asian Countries. Maybe I don’t believe it just because I can’t accept it. Well, count me in on hoping for the lower 50

]]> By: Peter http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-542 Peter Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:57:22 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-542 The Pinas is tops in ICT I ndebtedness C orruption and T rapo politics! Kiddling aside, the country is poor in ICT infra, its people rich in talent. The Pinas is tops in ICT
I ndebtedness
C orruption and
T rapo politics!
Kiddling aside, the country is poor in ICT infra, its people rich in talent.

]]> By: Robert http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-541 Robert Wed, 19 Jul 2006 08:08:38 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-541 The problem of technological readiness is probably the availability of technology. Im a noob when it comes to being tech-savvy, but i can notice how expensive technology is available to the common Filipino. A lot of "Filipino big-timers" which includes the financially secure can rant and bitch about the lack of the latest technology that isnt available in places common in other countries (quick reference to those who think every restaurant or coffee should should have mandatory WIFI access) but never stop and think how our own economy prevents these establishments to get enough profit to upgrade themselves to the level of "technological readiness". Compare the gross economic rate between us and Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and China and you'd see the connection. If we could learn to pay our taxes, improve tax collection & minimize corruption perhaps we can generate enough national revenue to improve our technological standing in this world of ours. The problem of technological readiness is probably the availability of technology. Im a noob when it comes to being tech-savvy, but i can notice how expensive technology is available to the common Filipino. A lot of “Filipino big-timers” which includes the financially secure can rant and bitch about the lack of the latest technology that isnt available in places common in other countries (quick reference to those who think every restaurant or coffee should should have mandatory WIFI access) but never stop and think how our own economy prevents these establishments to get enough profit to upgrade themselves to the level of “technological readiness”. Compare the gross economic rate between us and Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and China and you’d see the connection.

If we could learn to pay our taxes, improve tax collection & minimize corruption perhaps we can generate enough national revenue to improve our technological standing in this world of ours.

]]> By: Philippines’ Lacklustre ICT Performance Disappointing -- Pinoy Tech Blog - The Philippines’ Premier Technology Blog http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-539 Philippines’ Lacklustre ICT Performance Disappointing -- Pinoy Tech Blog - The Philippines’ Premier Technology Blog Wed, 19 Jul 2006 03:16:49 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/07/19/the-philippines-ict-ranking-dismal/#comment-539 [...] Corsarius airs his gripes on the Philippines’ having ranked 70th out of 115 countries in the WEF’s Global Information Technology Report for 2005 to 2006. I can’t help but agree with his sentiments (both the economist in me and the ICT professional). Of course it hurts to accept that fact, more so when you’re within the ICT industry. You might not feel it if you’re studying in a Wi-Fi hotspot-blessed university or frequently visit classy malls and cafes, but many tech-savvy Pinoys have experienced this national deficiency firsthand. Heck, even the best Internet services offered in the country comes at exorbitant charges or suffer from frustrating quality and customer support. [...] [...] Corsarius airs his gripes on the Philippines’ having ranked 70th out of 115 countries in the WEF’s Global Information Technology Report for 2005 to 2006. I can’t help but agree with his sentiments (both the economist in me and the ICT professional). Of course it hurts to accept that fact, more so when you’re within the ICT industry. You might not feel it if you’re studying in a Wi-Fi hotspot-blessed university or frequently visit classy malls and cafes, but many tech-savvy Pinoys have experienced this national deficiency firsthand. Heck, even the best Internet services offered in the country comes at exorbitant charges or suffer from frustrating quality and customer support. [...]

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