Where were you on 29 March 1994? On that day, the Philippines officially connected to the global Internet for the first time, a historic milestone made possible by Filipino engineer Benjamin Tan and the efforts of the Philippine Network Foundation. The event was marked not only at a PLDT facility...
President Marcos was back to doing public engagements outside Malacañan Palace two weeks after being diagnosed with diverticulitis. After attending only meetings and events inside Malacañan Palace for two weeks, President Marcos graced two consecutive events in Metro Manila on Thursday, February...
President Marcos has approved the country’s first National Digital Connectivity Plan (NDCP), a long-term master plan aimed at accelerating broadband rollout, lowering internet costs, and closing the digital divide nationwide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday, November 5, announced that it has officially signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Konektadong Pinoy Act — marking a historic step toward ensuring that every Filipino has access to fast,...
An advocacy group urged the public on Friday, October 3, to set aside misplaced fears over the installation of telco towers near schools, stressing that scientific research shows no health risks associated with such facilities and highlighting their importance in improving digital access for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) are accelerating efforts to achieve full internet connectivity in all public schools nationwide by the end of 2025, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance the quality of education...
President Marcos said the government’s ongoing rollout of fiber optic infrastructure will not only connect more areas nationwide but also lower internet costs for millions of Filipinos by giving telcos access to public broadband infrastructure. Marcos said this as he led the launch of the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a 24-month feasibility study for the construction and replacement of 25 priority bridges across 11 regions in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, through Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, said the study...
President Marcos has vowed to improve internet access in Eastern Visayas, especially in remote areas, as part of the government's efforts to widen reliable connectivity in the region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as he led a Regional Development...
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairman Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno welcomed on Thursday, October 17, the Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project, and emphasized his trust in the administration’s strong commitment to Mindanao’s growth. Magno made the...
President Marcos has approved the Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project (MTCIP), ordering implementing agencies to "proceed with the project" as much as possible. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos made the approval during the 21st...
(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...
