US tech giants operating in the Philippines are looking to intensify their partnerships with the government in cybersecurity and digital transformation. In a Nov. 19 statement, Washington-based US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) said it co-hosted the 2024 Philippine Digital Transformation in...
The Philippines, the United States, and Japan held talks on cybersecurity as they expanded their trilateral ties to include addressing cyber threats. Officials from information and technology departments of the three governments attended the trilateral dialogue in Singapore, where they discussed...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday, Sept. 17, expressed concern about the increasing number of Filipino information and communications technology (ICT) professionals leaving the country for better opportunities. (Photo from Unsplash) DICT Assistant...
With its significant leap in global cybersecurity rankings, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday, Sept. 17, expressed confidence that the Philippines will soon be recognized as a global leader in cybersecurity. (DICT / MB Visual Content Group) During the...
The Department of Energy (DOE) will integrate cybersecurity in the planned modification of policy frameworks that shall underpin resiliency assessment and rating system for various power facilities in the country. Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella indicated that the energy resiliency...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (PPAB) ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro stressed the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures across all government assets online following the recent hacking and defacement of the...
President Marcos said that the country's power and internet services are continuously being upgraded in terms of capacity and connectivity as he noted that information technology (IT) capabilities should be at par with the Philippines' economic growth. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
The Japanese government conducted a three-day cybersecurity risk management training for government workers to enhance the country’s ability to address data breaches. The training is part of the two-year work plan of the ongoing project for the Department of Information and Communications...
One of the most beneficial advancements with the arrival of smartphones is data storage. Instead of needing multiple envelopes for personal documents, now users can simply use a single handheld device to store all personal documents. Photo from Pixabay However, with this convenience comes the risk...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced on Thursday, July 11, that it is currently preparing cybersecurity guidelines for government agencies. Photo from Pixabay This measure aims to compel various agencies to fix vulnerabilities on their websites. "We are...
Losing one's phone can cause panic and confusion for the owner, leading to decisions that could worsen the situation. Photo from Pixabay As emotions like anxiety and sadness can make it difficult to decide what to do first, the Department of Information and Communications Technology-Cybersecurity...
President Marcos has expressed continued support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) bid to adapt to new tactics against cybersecurity. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. attends the 1st Semester 2024 Command Conference of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at the Camp Aguinaldo...
