Analysis of big data technologies for policy building in the Philippines

• Main Authors: Bedruz, Rhen Anjerome, Concepcion, Ronnie, Vicerra, Ryan Rhay P., Bandala, Argel A., Dadios, Elmer P.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2019
• Subjects: Big data > Philippines; Policy sciences > Philippines; Information storage and retrieval systems—Policy sciences
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2188; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/faculty_research/article/3187/type/native/viewcontent
• Institution: De La Salle University

Big data is one of the rising technologies in the world today. This is due to the fact that data in general is very useful because there are tons of information to be obtained out of it. This paper analyzes and discusses the rise of big data as one of the most important technologies today and actions that the Philippines can do about it. Current trends in the global scale and in the Philippines are also discussed. Subsequently, the general applications of big data and the how the Philippines adapt the technology are analyzed. Most importantly, its impact to the society, economy and the industry is examined. From this, policy recommendations are given which would help the nation adapt this technology for nation building. © 2019 IEEE.