RA 12254: A digital future for good governance

Republic Act No. 12254, or the E-Governance Act, institutionalizing the government's shift to e-governance, was signed by President Marcos Jr. on Sept. 5, 2025. This marks a bold step toward modernizing the bureaucracy, fighting corruption, and delivering more transparent and efficient services to the Filipino people.

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The E-Governance Act, applies to all branches of governmentfrom national agencies and local government units (LGUs) to state universities and Philippine offices abroad. It mandates the adoption of secure and standardized digital platforms to streamline transactions, eliminate redundant systems, and promote real-time coordination among government agencies.

But beyond the legal text lies a deeper message: technology is now at the heart of good governance. The promise of e-governance is not just about convenience-it is about accountability, efficiency, and inclusion.

Digital platforms are built to track, record, and verify every action-from project bidding to fund disbursement-making it harder for fraud to go unnoticed.

With tools like the eGov PH Super App, launched early this year, which consolidates services such as licensing, payments, and ID verification, there is a digital trail that fosters transparency and public oversight.