Following its inclusion as one of the organizations facing the removal of confidential funds in the 2024 budget, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Wednesday, Oct. 11, that the agency is planning on making an appeal for reconsideration. Department of...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Wednesday, October 11 that he will fight for the confidential funds of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). This was after the agency was stripped of its confidential funds under the P5.768-trillion General Appropriations...
To help enhance effective and inclusive communication, the Department of Science and Technology - Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) conducted a two-day training workshop on Filipino Sign Language (FSL). Photo credit to DOST-STII DOST, in a statement released Oct. 6,...
Sen. Robin Padilla has filed a bill that aims to provide Muslim Filipinos with digital access to Sharia courts. Padilla, in filing Senate Bill 2462, sought to amend some provisions of Republic Act 9997, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Act of 2009, to make Sharia courts more...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recognized a total of 45 Balik Scientists for their contributions that helped shape the country's science and technology (S&T) landscape during the 9th Annual Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Convention. DOST Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. gives the...
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:...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The government highlighted the bamboo’s capabilities as a strategy, especially for local government units (LGUs) in Mindanao, in reducing disaster risk during the occurrence of natural hazards as well as climate change adaptation during the HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in...
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), on Wednesday, Oct. 4, released its new chapter of the journal “Transactions” of the NAST Philippines. Photo credit to NAST "We are excited to announce that Transactions NAST PHL has...
Dr. Alexander Abad, a professor in the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering (DECE) at the De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-Manila), made history as he won second place in the Queen Mary United Kingdom (UK) Best PhD in Robotics Award. (Dr. Alexander Co Abad/Photo credit to...
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...
To showcase the intellectual prowess of students, the Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) organized its first-ever STARBOOKS Whiz Bee in General Trias, Cavite. Photo credit to DOST In a statement released on Oct. 2, DOST said more...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr., on Monday, Oct. 2, encouraged the public to reach out and consider a career in Science and Technology (S&T) DOST to improve their businesses and research. Photo credit to DOST “Sa ating mga kababayan, ang...
