DSWD creates ‘Digital Transformation Team’

The Department of Social Welfare and Development signs a Memorandum of Understanding in pursuit of e-governance with the Department of Information and Communications Technology and other national government agencies on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. Photo from DICT

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is forming a team focusing on digital development.

The group will be called the “Digital Transformation Team (DX).”

It will consist of Information and Communications Technology professionals and experts.

The department said, “DX team will be tasked with streamlining processes, enhancing accessibility, and improving proficiency.”

DSWD is encouraging persons skilled in UI/UX design, software quality engineering, cybersecurity, and data privacy to submit their applications.

It added, “The DSWD leadership is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create a seamless, user-friendly experience for beneficiaries that will ultimately impact the lives of millions of Filipinos.” — With reports from Aliah Gumasing, trainee

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