Digital Maturity and Business Resilience: Analyzing The Role of Information Systems in Post-Pandemic Recovery Strategies for Philippine Diocesan Schools
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Digital Maturity, Business Resilience, Information Systems, Post-Pandemic Recovery, Diocesan Schools, IT Governance, PhilippinesAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed profound vulnerabilities in the information systems infrastructure of Philippine diocesan schools, forcing a rapid and often unplanned transition to digital learning and administrative operations. This study investigates how digital maturity influences business resilience in Philippine diocesan schools during post-pandemic recovery. Using qualitative research and secondary data analysis, the study examines the relationship between information systems capability, organizational agility, governance structures, and institutional sustainability. Findings indicate that digital maturity is a critical determinant of post-pandemic recovery, with institutions demonstrating higher levels of IT governance achieving faster operational normalization and sustained enrollment. However, significant gaps persist in cybersecurity posture, data privacy compliance, and legacy system modernization. The study underscores the necessity for diocesan schools to adopt governance-centered digital transformation strategies that balance technological investment with institutional mission and resource constraints.
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