Butuan city: The Department of Information and Communications Technology in Caraga Region (DICT-13) has reported a significant increase in residents utilizing the eGovPH application (App) across the region. 'As of July 9, there are 207,935 eGovPH app users in the region for an easier, faster, and more secure access to government services,' Marku Paul Serrano, assistant regional focal person for the eGovPH project, said in an interview on Monday.
According to Philippines News Agency, data provided by DICT-13 shows a substantial rise in adoption - from 16,455 users of the app in 2023 to 119,543 users in 2024. As of July 9, an additional 71,937 residents have registered for the app this year, bringing the mid-year total to 207,935 users.
Most of the registered eGovPH app users are located in Agusan del Norte with 66,451, followed by Surigao del Sur with 46,662, Agusan del Sur with 45,455, Surigao del Norte with 42,829, and Dinagat Islands with 6,538. The eGovPH app facilitates various functions, including applying for local government frontline services, monitoring contributions, and accessing social services.
