Leading integrated telecommunications firms PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are supporting the government's e-governance mandate by pushing for the continued narrowing of the digital divide. "Governments around the world are now under pressure from rapid...
The government is set to hold another round of cash payouts in Metro Manila and Zamboanga del Sur on Monday, Sept. 11, as part of the Marcos administration's efforts to assist small rice retailers affected by the nationwide price ceilings. CASH GRANT — Department of Social Welfare and...
PLDT Inc. (PLDT), the country's largest integrated telecommunications network, and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. have teamed up with Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) on various reforestation and water stewardship programs. In a statement, PLDT said this is in line with...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has vowed to ramp up digital transformation in Palawan. DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy delivered the opening remarks in the National Peace Consciousness Month 2023 kick-off celebration and the Declaration of Palawan...
Senate deputy minority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the Senate to conduct an inquiry into the alarming rise in social media-related hacking, illegal access and other cybercrime incidents. In filing Senate Resolution No. 777, Hontiveros said “the offices of individual...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday, Sept. 3, explained the reasons for the continued occurrence of scam messages despite the implementation of the SIM Registration Law. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) In a DZBB interview, DICT...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has signed an agreement with a Japanese telecommunications firm for the expansion of the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) project. Photo credit to CIIC/DICT The partnership with IPS Inc. and its affiliate,...
PLDT and Smart are supporting Project REACHED, an initiative of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) and the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, as part of the PLDT Group’s commitment to building a disaster-resilient Philippines. Project REACHED, or Resilient Emergency...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has joined hands with other government agencies to effectively disseminate the government’s efforts to achieve peace in the country. OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., PCO Secretary Cheloy Garafil, and PIA Director General Jose Torres Jr. sign the...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has stressed the need for additional resources to finance the implementation of its key programs, particularly the media and information literacy program that aims to combat fake news. PCO Secretary Cheloy Garafil (Photo courtesy of PCO) Presidential...
Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil has cited the outstanding contributions of Mike Enriquez to Philippine journalism as she joined Filipinos in mourning the death of the veteran broadcaster. Screenshot from 24 Oras/GMA Integrated News (YouTube) Garafil said this after GMA Integrated News...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo announced the "Night Owl: A Nationbuilder's Manual" book will soon be released in Ilokano, Bisaya, and Hiligaynon translated versions. Photo credit to Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo/ Manila...
