Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña is this year’s recipient of the General Gregorio del Pilar Awards 2021 Natatanging Bulakenyo. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña receives Sunday, Nov. 14,...
The Philippines ranked 48th among 110 countries in the latest Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL), climbing 18 places since 2020 and surpassing Indonesia. digital-897x598 The study, conducted by cybersecurity company Surfshark, covered 90 percent of the global population. Evaluated on five...
DICT-Standard-Sub-brand-Logo-for-dark-backgrounds_02 Despite getting just P1.9 billion of its P18 billion budget for the National Broadband Program (NBP), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is fast tracking the build out of a supplemental infrastructure -...
Former poll commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal will run for a seat in Congress in the May 2022 polls. media Larrazabal revealed this information on Twitter Monday, Sept. 28. "Not running for the Senate. Running in the House as a district representative," he said. Larrazabal said he made the decision...
Prime Edge owner Benny Benitez, right, talks to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio and Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Ryan Gregorio. (SBP Photo) From the national sports associations (NSAs) of basketball, golf, badminton and gymnastics, each have improved their...
Internet speeds in the Philippines are now faster, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Department of Information and Communications Technology DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan II said average fixed broadband Internet speeds jumped by about 800 percent,...
Gilas Pilipinas women's team during practice session at the Summit Point Golf & Country Club in Lipa, Batangas. (SBP Images) The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team is now on the final stage of preparation in a training bubble in Batangas in time for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2021 scheduled Sept....
#ASKGOYO Atty. Gregorio Larrazabal Last week the palace announced that Metro Manila will continue to be under MECQ until September 7, 2021. Based on news reports, aside from Metro Manila, the following areas will likewise be under MECQ : Province of Aklan Province of Apayao Province of Bataan...
“Napatawad na po namin siya (We have forgiven him).” The relatives of Sonia and her son Frank Anthony Gregorio said they have forgiven dismissed Police Staff Sergeant Jonel Nuezca and finally found peace after he was sentenced to a maximum jail term of 80 years on Thursday, Aug. 26. Former...
#ASKGOYO Atty. Gregorio Larrazabal Let me settle one of the most common questions asked of me once and for all: What happens if I failed to vote in the last two elections? Answer: You get deactivated as a voter and can no longer vote in the next elections. If you wish to reactivate your voting...
#ASKGOYO Atty. Gregorio Larrazabal Recently, there was a request sent by some legislators and stakeholders to COMELEC to extend the period for voter registration, which is scheduled to end September 30, 2021. I had posted on social media that it would be problematic for the Commission to extend...
In just a year, the Philippines posted an "impressive rate of growth" in terms of internet speeds and government said it will ensure that the upward trajectory continues in the coming months. 1200px-Department_of_Information_and_Communications_Technology_(DICT).svg Department of Information and...
