The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) assured the public that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) membership database has not been affected by the ransomware attack last Sept. 22. Photo courtesy of Unplash READ:...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has emphasized the significance of cyber security in the Philippines, emphasizing its role in addressing evolving threats and safeguarding the nation’s critical information infrastructure. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy during the...
PLDT Group's wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. reported that it continues to lead in 5G data roaming, serving customers in 81 destinations through its partnerships with 140 key operators around the world. “As we expand our 5G roaming coverage through strong partnerships with key telco...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, Sept. 28 pledged to continue working on the complete restoration of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) system, which was targeted by cybercriminals last week. Photo from Pixabay Through its...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) along with the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) has partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to establish the North Luzon Data Center. The North Luzon Data Center will be the institution for...
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless subsidiary of telecom giant PLDT Inc., has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in support of the EDSA Greenways Project. The MOA covers the relocation of Smart's utilities and cables affected by the construction...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said the government will not pay any ransom, in light of the hacking incident that targeted the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group READ:...
Five leading internet service providers (ISPs) in the country have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to establish a site-blocking mechanism against pirate sites. The ISPS that signed the MOU include Globe Telecom, PLDT...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez said the Marcos Administration will bring the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) service caravan to all 82 provinces in the country to bring government services closer to the Filipino people, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shared. SERVICE CARAVAN —...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday, Sept. 24 issued a list of preventive measures and security actions to be taken in the event that a system becomes infected with the Medusa ransomware. Photo from Pixabay The DICT emphasized the value of regular attack...
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said on Thursday, Sept. 21, that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will sit as members of the NEDA Board’s Committee on...
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc., and Clark Development Corp. (CDC) have recently signed lease agreements covering telco facilities inside CDC to boost connectivity for businesses and other locators in the area. Leading the signing...
