The Department of Information and Communications Technology's Cybersecurity Bureau (DICT-Cybersecurity) conducted a public briefing for the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) 2023 to 2028 on Monday, May 27. DICT In his keynote speech, Undersecretary for Infostructure Management, Cybersecurity, and...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, May 27, highlighted the need to regulate the terms and conditions of over-the-top (OTT) social media applications regarding the use of public data. Photo from Pixabay "For example, when you join TikTok or Facebook, do you...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) wants to increase agriculture exports with the help of Japan’s new envoy to Manila. During the courtesy meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, the officials delved into the...
Around eight power plants have shut down due to the onset of Tropical Storm Aghon, which may trigger a red alert next week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). The energy department recorded a total of 26 plants that have currently gone to a forced outage. In a briefing on Monday, May 27,...
In line with its efforts to prepare the next generation of public health leaders, the Department of Health (DOH) sent a Philippine delegation to this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA). DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa and Permanent Representative Amb. Carlos D. Sorreta together with delegates...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to crack down on the rampant selling of babies online, particularly on Facebook. In a press briefing, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Authority on Child Care (DSWD-NACC) Executive...
President Marcos continues to trust Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) ad interim secretary Hans Leo Cacdac after he reappointed him to the position on Friday, May 24. MIgrant Workers ad interim secretary Hans Leo Cacdac (DMW) The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said this after the...
An official from the Department of Energy (DOE) has reported a better power situation in Luzon due to improved stability in the region's electricity supply. Energy Assistant Secretary Mario C. Marasigan told reporters on Friday, May 24, that the power outage was reduced to 1,600 megawatts while the...
Agricultural truckers will receive toll discounts to help them save on costs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced. Under the Agri-Trucks Toll Rebate initiative, all DA-accredited truck drivers will be exempted from the recent hike in toll fees starting June 1. Agriculture Secretary...
In anticipation of the impact of tropical depression Aghon, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday, May 24, directed all DSWD field offices along the projected path of the storm to assess their stockpiles of family food packs (FFPs). (Photo from DSWD)...
Former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) governor Nur P. Misuari and six other persons were convicted by the Sandiganbayan of graft in two cases involving P77 million worth of irregularly procured education materials in 2000 and 2001. However, Misuari and his six co-accused were...
President Marcos is set to embark on a State Visit to Brunei Darussalam and a Working Visit to Singapore from May 28 to 31, to promote partnerships with both countries and to convey the Philippines’ positions regarding regional developments. File photo The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said...