The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 4A was lauded for its exemplary commitment in championing local governance through information and communications technology (ICT). (DICT Calabarzon) This was through their implementation of Local Governance Regional Resource...
The country's first "high-power hybrid rocket" made from 3D-printed advanced composite materials is set to be launched into space in 2023, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) announced on Friday, Dec. 9. "Astronaut Soichi Noguchi captured the Philippines from the International Space Station (ISS)...
Various initiatives and programs on nuclear Science and Technology (S&T) were highlighted during the opening of the 50th Atomic Energy Week (AEW) of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI). Former DOST Undersecretary and current National...
Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Franz-Michael Skjold- Mellbin emphasized that a good mix of diversified energy sources such as nuclear, renewables, and energy storage could ensure the country with abundant, cheap, and reliable energy. Photo courtesy of DOST-STII Mellbin made the statement...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo A truly Digital Philippines is the vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Digitalization is no longer an option, but a necessity in order to achieve our development goals. From the onset, the President’s directive is to ensure universal connectivity as this will...
EDITORS DESK Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat Even before the pandemic, the term digitalization was already floating out there. But when the pandemic broke out, the term became a household name. The exigency of the times has forced the government and the private sector to run to technology for comfort....
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched eTravel, a contact tracing platform and health declaration checklist for inbound travelers. “The interconnection, the data-sharing and the synergy of all different departments that belong to different silos will now be...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy urged the 19th Congress to allocate additional funds for the strengthening of the country’s cybersecurity. The appeal was made at a Commission on Appointments (CA) committee hearing held on Tuesday, Dec. 6....
Students as well as their coach from the Philippine Science High School - South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos (SOCCSKSARGEN) Region Campus (PSHS-SRC) in Koronadal City bagged six awards in the Robotics Innovation Challenge (RIC) 2022 in Singapore. (Photo courtesy...
A pro-farmer congressman has backed President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s call to utilize technology in improving the state of the local agriculture sector. AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN) "Sinusuportahan natin ang...
Backed by its goal to open more opportunities in the field of ICT, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) opened access to free Google Career certificates. “Right-skilling and right-tooling are more accessible now with the Google Career Certificates Program. We...
Seeking to address the Philippine Army's (PA) dependence on imported military equipment and armaments, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) signed an agreement together with the agency for Project COBRA which stands for Controller Operated Battle Ready Armament. (Photo courtesy of...
