DSWD’s digital transformation a game-changer

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is making significant strides toward digital transformation, which Secretary Rex Gatchalian describes as “game changer.”

Secretary Gatchalian said the DSWD recognizes that the success of this initiative is heavily reliant on the recruitment of bright Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talents as well as technology leaders.

The Department is therefore committed to creating an environment that attracts the best and brightest in the industry, according to the DSWD secretary.

The DSWD’s Information and Communications Technology Management Services (ICTMS) is behind the digitalization effort which is aimed at creating a more efficient and responsive organization.

“This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s mandate to accelerate digitalization across all government agencies,” said Gorospe, who is also Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for E-Governance and Digital Infrastructure.

“The department is embracing modern technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and data analytics to enable it to become more agile and responsive to the needs of the people,” said Gorospe, who also acts as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Department.

“In addition, this initiative will catalyze change in other government agencies and organizations across the country,” Gorospe said.#