Malacañang has urged both the private and public sectors to put an end to misinformation and disinformation, particularly against government programs and officials. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Emerald Ridao emphasized the need to put an end to...
Passengers arriving in or departing from the Philippines will soon experience a seamless customs process with the upcoming implementation of a unified QR Code in the e-Travel System. Starting on May 10, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Saturday, May 4, cautioned the public regarding the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) cyber attack. With this, the actors approached their victims, claiming they violated the NCAP and directing them to settle the alleged...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, May 3 cited the lack of cybersecurity experts in both private and public sectors in the Philippines. Photo from Pixabay On the sidelines of "HackforGov 2024," DICT Cybersecurity Bureau Director Jose Carlos Reyes addressed...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, May 3 kicked off the annual nationwide cybersecurity competition "HackforGov 2024" Capture-The-Flag (CTF). All systems go for HackforGov 2024, a nationwide cybersecurity competition at Lucky China Town Hotel in Manila on...
To strengthen its efforts in promoting the responsible disposal of electronic waste, SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, recently tapped PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), two of the leading telecommunications providers in the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the authorities seized almost P32 billion worth of illegal narcotics under the present administration's campaign against illegal drugs during President Marcos' first 21 months in office, or from July 1, 2022, to April 21, 2024, the Presidential...
Creating and spreading the now deleted deep fake video of President Marcos was "done deliberately" to cause warmongering among citizens, a Palace official said, stressing that the government is considering legal actions against the perpetrators. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo...
The Cybersecurity Bureau of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, April 26, released a list of eight signs to identify if someone has been targeted by a “hijack profile” scam. Photo from Pixabay DICT said individuals should be concerned if they notice...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, April 25, joined the annual celebration of International Girls in ICT Day 2024. From left to right: Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, DICT, and DIWA Role Model Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Deputy Director for...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday April 25, said they are expecting more "deepfake" incidents as the election approaches. Photo from Pixabay "Well, dadami 'yan at lalago, lalo na po ngayon with AI (artificial intelligence) and parating po 'yung mga...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Cybersecurity on Wednesday, April 24 warned the public about a scam known as the hijack profile scam or social media account takeover. Photo from Pixabay The DICT-Cybersecurity said in a hijack profile scam, cybercriminals gain...
