The number of registered SIM cards in the Philippines has breached 52 million, said the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), 30 days before the mandatory measure ends. Based on the latest tally issued by the DICT, there are now 52,380,146 registrants nationwide. “The...
Startups connected to and related to the digital interactive and design domains can now benefit from the Benilde Hub of Innovation for Inclusion (HIFI) launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the and the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde (CSB). According to DOST, the...
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo emerged as the top government spokesperson in the Philippines, a non-commissioned and independent survey showed. The “Boses ng Bayan” nationwide survey led by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc....
One hundred students from Malolos Integrated School Atlag and Bulihan Elementary School have benefitted from the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) cyber hygiene training. Through its program called Project CLICK, the DICT provided at least 100 students with...
The country's first and only nuclear reactor training facility has formally opened its doors to stakeholders and the academic community after attaining a fully-operational status, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) announced....
NIGHT OWL The use of digital technologies presents opportunities for the formalization and growth of enterprises. It facilitates connectivity, flexibility, and efficiency in business operations and provides a wider market for micro-entrepreneurs. However, there is a need to level the playing field...
Global smart technology company OPPO is not new to foldable smartphone technology. Setting one's sights on creating a new approach to the foldable form factor and making it more accessible to a larger audience, OPPO launched its first foldable flagship smartphone in 2021 - the OPPO Find N ... and...
NIGHT OWL “Leaving no one behind means leaving no one offline.” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasizes the importance of ensuring information technology accessibility and inclusivity. UN’s goal is to connect everyone, everywhere by 2030. Digital connectivity will provide...
Citing the European Commission’s Digital Economy and Society Index in 2022, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) revealed that only 20 percent of information and communications technology professionals and graduates are women. This indicates that lesser women are...
As part of its initiatives in line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will be mounting a startup webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs. The DICT said they are specifically aiming to reach women and girls who are aiming...
The spread of text scams will be drastically reduced once the SIM Registration law is “fully implemented,” said Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo on Friday, March 17. In a “Laging Handa” public briefing, Lamentillo said the...
The Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) listed rice, vegetables, and meat as the top three most wasted foods among Filipino households. According to DOST-FNRI, this was based on the study they conducted called “Does plate waste matter?: A...
