Because the Philippines is a third-world country, Filipinos may struggle to adapt to technological advancements. Despite most technologically adept companies already investing in digitizing paper documents and storing them digitally, paperback persists as a budget-friendly way to process work. 

30% to 50% of the Information and Technology budget is often allotted for file data. Add another percent for the costs of digital storage, maintenance, up-time, hardware, and many more components that need to run for digital files. These complicated parts and processes require technological and digital literacy from the workers, and more IT experts in the workplace need to be hired. 

The aforementioned factors affect the longevity of digital utilization, if improperly handled, money is aimlessly lost. 

Meanwhile, employing the traditional way of processing files is familiar and more accessible. There is a wide supply of file storage in the Philippines, making it relatively cheaper depending on the quality. Also relying on their quality is their durability. While wooden cabinets are common and more affordable, steel furniture is more durable and insusceptible to damage. Simple steel furniture such as file cabinets protects your files’ conditions while they are also easily maintained making them cost-effective. Nevertheless, files will still get damaged if improperly cleaned or used.