Qué funciona en Filipinas

The Philippines has implemented several major programmes to expand digital access and economic opportunity for women and learners. The Free Wi-Fi for All programme has deployed 25,000+ public Wi-Fi sites nationwide, with 900 dedicated access points in isolated and disadvantaged areas. The GREAT Women Project supported over 14,000 women micro-entrepreneurs across two phases, with Phase 2 reaching 821 of 831 targeted entrepreneurs and 58.5% recording sales increases of 30% or more. The Magna Carta of Women mandates at least 5% of every government agency budget for gender and development programmes, with PHP 807.64 billion (23% of the 2023 national budget) tagged for GAD initiatives, though actual utilisation reached only PHP 442.5 billion (13%). These practices demonstrate institutionalised commitments to digital inclusion and women's economic empowerment, though disbursement gaps persist in gender budgeting.