Application, impacts, and challenges of the Internet of Things in the Philippine digital governance

Eduardo Junio Andaya; Ronhel Patricio; Helen Baguna; Gellisa Prestoza

doi:10.31637/epsir-2026-2660

Auteurs

Eduardo Junio Andaya Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3565-4573
Ronhel Patricio Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4762-1701
Helen Baguna Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2554-8845
Gellisa Prestoza Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-2660

Mots-clés :

Internet of Things, Digital Governance, Philippines, Public Administration, Smart Cities

Résumé

Introduction: The integration of digital technologies into governance positions the Internet of Things (IoT) as a tool with the potential to transform the Philippine public sector by improving service delivery and efficiency. However, its actual implementation, structural barriers, and effects in the Philippines remain underexamined. This scoping review addresses this gap by analyzing documented applications, reported impacts (benefits, challenges, and risks), and future research directions for digital governance. Methodology: Following PRISMA-SCR, a search was conducted in Scopus, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and government sources. Results were limited to the 2015–2025 period, and nine eligible documents were selected. Results: The identified applications align with national needs, highlighting pilot projects such as a dengue early-warning system in public health and the promotion of precision agriculture to optimize resource use. Adoption faces barriers including inadequate internet infrastructure (with reported speeds far below what is required), low local investment in R&D, a shortage of IT professionals, and cybersecurity and data privacy risks. Discussion and Conclusions: Although IoT’s potential is high, achieving impact requires moving from isolated projects to systematic implementation and stronger institutional support. This calls for sustained fiscal commitment, the incorporation of standards (e.g., ISO 37122) into accountability frameworks, and strong human capital development through education–industry partnerships.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Eduardo Junio Andaya, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela

First Author Eduardo Junio Andaya is a college instructor (Instructor II) at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, under the College of Public Administration and Governance, and also the Director of the Office of Community Engagement and Extension Services in the institution, with a passion for writing, research, and extension works. Born and raised in Valenzuela, he authored and published several research papers in public administration. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and a Master of Government Management at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, Philippines. He pursued his studies in Doctor of Public Administration at Bulacan State University, Philippines.

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