President Marcos has rallied support for the 2024 National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Summit of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Memorandum Circular No. 54 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 7, takes effect immediately. The...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Monday, June 3, that over 72 million individuals can now access their National IDs through the eGov application. DICT "Who here already has the plastic (physical or PVC version) of the national ID? Who here has the paper...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology's Cybersecurity Bureau (DICT-Cybersecurity) conducted a public briefing for the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) 2023 to 2028 on Monday, May 27. DICT In his keynote speech, Undersecretary for Infostructure Management, Cybersecurity, and...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, May 27, highlighted the need to regulate the terms and conditions of over-the-top (OTT) social media applications regarding the use of public data. Photo from Pixabay "For example, when you join TikTok or Facebook, do you...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, May 13, assured the public that there is still time to implement the online voting system for the upcoming 2025 elections. (Photo from DICT) "Well to be honest, it will take a while because I want to manage the...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, May 13, underscored the importance of updating biometrics for internet voting to prevent ghost voters, citing best practices from other countries, as part of their proactive approach to enhancing electoral security and...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Saturday, May 4, cautioned the public regarding the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) cyber attack. With this, the actors approached their victims, claiming they violated the NCAP and directing them to settle the alleged...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, May 3 cited the lack of cybersecurity experts in both private and public sectors in the Philippines. Photo from Pixabay On the sidelines of "HackforGov 2024," DICT Cybersecurity Bureau Director Jose Carlos Reyes addressed...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, May 3 kicked off the annual nationwide cybersecurity competition "HackforGov 2024" Capture-The-Flag (CTF). All systems go for HackforGov 2024, a nationwide cybersecurity competition at Lucky China Town Hotel in Manila on...
The Cybersecurity Bureau of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, April 26, released a list of eight signs to identify if someone has been targeted by a “hijack profile” scam. Photo from Pixabay DICT said individuals should be concerned if they notice...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, April 25, joined the annual celebration of International Girls in ICT Day 2024. From left to right: Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, DICT, and DIWA Role Model Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Deputy Director for...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday April 25, said they are expecting more "deepfake" incidents as the election approaches. Photo from Pixabay "Well, dadami 'yan at lalago, lalo na po ngayon with AI (artificial intelligence) and parating po 'yung mga...
