Seven reasons why Executive Order No. 119 matters for our digital future

Signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on July 13, 2026, Executive Order No. 119 completely overhauls how the Philippine government handles digital data. By setting up a robust, modern framework for data classification and residency, this directive bridges the gap between traditional bureaucracy and modern cloud computing. Here are the seven essential takeaways you need to know about this landmark policy and why it is a game-changer for digital governance. 1. It drags Philippine data policy out of the 1960s 2. It covers digital government data—even when held by private companies 3. Classifications are simplified into four tiers 4. […]...

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