Establish connectivity in remote areas first and provide allowance for internet connection later, President Marcos ordered. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos made the directive to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)...
Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. (Facebook) Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. believes that the Philippines can move the needle in terms of economic growth by simply setting up 50,000 password-free Wi-Fi hotspots all...
Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have expanded renewable energy (RE) capacity sourcing from Lopez-led First Gen Corporation to power additional six of their network facilities. According to First Gen, a major PLDT facility that will...
"Just tell the truth." This was President Marcos' only instruction to the new Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez as he took over the helm of Malacañang's communication arm. NEW PCO CHIEF — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. congratulates new Acting...
Malacañang has suspended classes at all levels in Metro Manila on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, due to the ongoing rains caused by Tropical Storm Enteng. "In view of the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” classes in public and private schools at all levels within the National...
(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...
Senator Grace Poe on Thursday, August 29 urged the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to address travelers’ complaints pertaining to the country’s eTravel system. Poe said the BI should consider asking the Department of Information and Communications (DICT) for help to ensure an efficient data...
Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless unit of PLDT Inc., is ramping up the rollout of its 4G/LTE and 5G networks for the rest of 2024 to support the robust demand for mobile data in the country. The firm said the increase in the number of unique 5G devices driving data traffic continues into...
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are warning its customers against vishing, or phishing over voice calls, after the activation of a new firewall blocked scammers from doing SMShing, or phishing over SMS. “Criminals are quick to adapt. Now that our new...
EASYCALL COMMUNICATIONS PHILIPPINES, INC. will be conducting its annual meeting of stockholders on September 06 at 10:00 A.M. through hybrid set-up; in person and remote communication via videoconferencing. The details and link to the virtual meeting will be provided via email to...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday, Aug. 14, cautioned the public against "unverified" independent tower companies. DICT / MB Visual Content Group "The DICT informs the public that these companies are in no way connected to this office, nor are their...
Top executives of the Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) and Height Realty, Inc., owner and developer of the exclusive Southlinks Estate, sign a credit facility to help finance the newest real estate development south of Metro Manila. In photo, (L-R): PBCOM Corporate and Commercial Banking...
