The University of the Philippines (UP) became the first Philippine university authorized to operate as a Registration Authority under the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI), enabling identity verification and...
While mobile data is widely available, it does not always guarantee a fast and stable connection, especially during travel, prompting the activation of free Wi-Fi for commuters at the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) stations on Thursday, May 14. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto joined Metropolitan...
The digital landscape is shifting from a playground of convenience to a serious frontier where our data, finances, and identities reside. As we move further into this era, the traditional ways we secure these assets are no longer enough. We have entered a period where trust itself has become the...
The ang Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned netizens against exploiting the gunfire incident in the Senate to incite violence and sow disinformation on social media and other digital platforms. DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said he already tapped the Cybercrime...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda has denied rumors of his resignation, stressing that false information is being spread to “sow confusion and undermine public trust.” “I deny the false reports and speculations that I have resigned from my...
The Philippines has taken a major step in fortifying its digital defenses after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Republic of Korea formally signed an agreement to establish a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) in the country. The Records of Discussion...
The recent disruptions in the eGovPH app were caused by a surge in users and limited cloud resources, as downloads reached 40 million and more government services were integrated into the platform, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Tuesday, April 21. DICT...
The Philippine government has issued a firm warning to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, along with WhatsApp and Threads, after the tech giant 's formal response to a joint government request was deemed insufficient in addressing the rapid spread of disinformation across its...
The government’s eGovPH Super Appwent back online after a temporary outage caused, not by a security breach, but by a spike in user activity, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) clarified on Friday, April 17. DICT Undersecretary for e-Government David Almirol Jr....
Malacañang said the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed a memorandum of agreement to bolster efforts against fake news, disinformation, and AI-generated deepfakes. PCO Secretary...
From the point of view of the law enforcement agency at cybercrime frontline, requiring social media firms to implement stricter regulations to shield their platform from fake news and disinformation is a welcome development. And that’s what officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) felt...
As a global oil crisis drives fuel prices higher and deepens economic uncertainty, the Philippine government has escalated its response beyond traditional policy measures—turning its focus to the digital sphere by ordering Meta Platforms, Inc. to curb the spread of disinformation across its...
