TACLOBAN CITY – Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda issued an executive order declaring a pork holiday from April 4 to 8 to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). The order states that except for personal consumption, the slaughtering of pigs is prohibited. Public markets,...
TACLOBAN CITY - Borongan City market tenants, business owners, and local tricycle drivers can now opt for cashless transactions with just a scan of a digitally rendered QR code through the Paleng-QR PH Plus. Borongan City is the first local government unit in Eastern Samar and the first city in...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan Uy has stepped down from his post, Malacañang bared. DICT Secretary Ivan Uy (Photo courtesy of DICT) Palace Press Officer and Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed Uy's resignation on Thursday night, March 6. "DICT...
Malacañang has yet to have information whether Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan Uy has resigned from his post. DICT Secretary Ivan Uy (RTVM) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said they have no update yet on the...
TACLOBAN CITY - The city government of Borongan has approved an ordinance allocating a P250 monthly financial assistance to all qualified Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). “This monetary assistance aims to mitigate the adverse effects of inflation and the rising cost of living on PWDs, who often...
Rumors are rife and cannot be outrightly dignified. This was how Malacañang responded to rumors of a looming Cabinet revamp, claiming that two more Cabinet members, aside from Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, have stepped down from their posts. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (John...
Government websites, including those of the executive branch and senatorial and congressional candidates, have been constantly attacked by hackers especially as the May 2025 midterm elections are upcoming, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy said on...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Surf City of Borongan in Eastern Samar is co-hosting the first leg of the Philippine Kiteboarding Tour from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. Renowned kiters from Ireland, Estonia, Spain, Germany, Lithuania, China, and Thailand will harness the wind and waves at Baybay Beach alongside...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is ramping up its efforts for its ambitious National Fiber Backbone (NFB) program as it eyes to complete the project a year ahead of its original target. At the sidelines of the FiberConnect APAC Conference 2024 in Mandaluyong City...
TACLOBAN CITY – Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda announced on Wednesday, September 4, that flag carrier Philippine Airlines will add a third flight to their Borongan-Cebu route. Agda said the Wednesday flight will be added to the existing Monday and Friday schedule, with the expansion set...
(Unsplash) The Department of Information And Communications Technology (DICT) under Secretary Ivan John Uy has trumpeted the “remarkable” progress the agency has achieved in enhancing the Philippines’ digital infrastructure and services, particularly...
Department of Informational and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy on Monday, Aug. 5, warned that artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology will be used to scam and hoax voters come elections. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy (Photos from Pixabay, Presidential...
