The Department of Science and Technology, together with the Department of Education (DepEd), on Wednesday, Oct. 18 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a food manufacturer for this year's “Mega Bigay Sustansya” program to fight malnutrition among children. DOST-FNRI Since 2022, the...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to begin a collaborative partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for the Digital Security and Privacy Quick Response (DSPQR) Project. National Privacy Commission (NPC)/...
Amid the numerous cyberattacks that government agencies suffered from in the past weeks, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano floated the idea of providing reward money for catching perpetrators behind cyberattacks provided that there's a stiff penalty for it. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano suggests that the...
The Senate said on Tuesday, Oct. 17, that it recorded a spike in cyberattacks last Sunday, Oct. 15. This was according to Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. He added that as soon as they learned about the hacking of the website of the House of Representatives (HOR), the upper chamber's team went on...
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology (DOST-PCIEERD) will host this year's Global Research Council (GRC) meeting for the first time as a nation and member from Oct. 18 to 20. Photo credit to DOST-PCIEERD The GRC is a...
Recognizing the need to invest in a cyber-resilient future for the Philippines, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, Oct. 16, hosted the "HackforGov Finals: Capture-the-Flag Competition 2023" in Manila. Participants preparing for the "HackforGov Finals:...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary for Scientific and Technical Services Maridon Sahagun invited the public to join the 2023 National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF). Photo credit to DOST Scheduled from Oct. 25 to 28 at The Forum Tent, PICC in...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Monday, Oct. 16 that the House of Representatives (HOR) cyberattack may have been carried out by local hackers. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) READ:...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday, Oct. 15, said the hacking incident in the House of Representatives (HOR) website is currently under investigation. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) "The Department of Information and...
A local application for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has been launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), together with the University of Mindanao to help local government units (LGUs) in monitoring beneficiaries. (Photo courtesy of DOST-PCIEERD) Dubbed...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched a program that seeks to create food products that have the recommended nutrients specifically for senior citizens. (Photo courtesy of DOST) DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. unveiled today the “Healthy Aging Program for PinoY...
The National Academy of Science and Technology of The Philippines’ (NAST-PHL) Agricultural Sciences Division has organized a policy talk to address the issuance of scientific permits in the country. Photo credit to NAST-PHL During the virtual meeting held on Sept. 26, NAST Secretary...
