Ten additional free WiFi sites were launched in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Among DICT’s initiatives, its Free WiFi for All (FW4A) program aims to provide Filipinos the access to "opportunities, education, and...
Citizen Watch, an independent network of advocates seeking to raise the interests of the public, said in order to “embrace digitalization,” the country needs to boost its digital infrastructure and at the same time upgrade the digital skills of Filipinos. (Unsplash) For Citizen Watch...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte wants the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to spearhead an operation against illegal gambling sites together with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR)....
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 4A was lauded for its exemplary commitment in championing local governance through information and communications technology (ICT). (DICT Calabarzon) This was through their implementation of Local Governance Regional Resource...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo A truly Digital Philippines is the vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Digitalization is no longer an option, but a necessity in order to achieve our development goals. From the onset, the President’s directive is to ensure universal connectivity as this will...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched eTravel, a contact tracing platform and health declaration checklist for inbound travelers. “The interconnection, the data-sharing and the synergy of all different departments that belong to different silos will now be...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary and former Build, Build, Build committee chair Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo presented a copy of the Night Owl book's second edition to Senator Mark A. Villar. (Courtesy of DICT USec Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo) “Much was...
The pilot thickens on the alleged anomalous P1.1-billion fund transfer between the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Northern Samar 1st district Rep. Paul Daza (Screenshot from Zoom) This, after whistleblower and...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy urged the 19th Congress to allocate additional funds for the strengthening of the country’s cybersecurity. The appeal was made at a Commission on Appointments (CA) committee hearing held on Tuesday, Dec. 6....
Backed by its goal to open more opportunities in the field of ICT, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) opened access to free Google Career certificates. “Right-skilling and right-tooling are more accessible now with the Google Career Certificates Program. We...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo received a challenge coin from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), marking the commencement of her “plan to be part of the PCG Auxiliary force.” PCG Auxiliary is a civilian volunteer organization...
Senior Deputy Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos is surprised with the deluge of scam and spam text messages that he has been receiving following the enactment of Republic Act (RA) No.11934 or the SIM Registration Act. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep.Sandro Marcos (PPAB)...
