Noting that the current figures are still “far from the target,” the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) continued to urge the public to register their SIMs before the deadline set this month to avoid the deactivation of SIM cards. DICT / MANILA BULLETIN “The DICT...
Quezon City won several local and international awards in March for its innovative programs, the local government announced on Saturday, April 8. "It was a week of recognition for the Quezon City government as it received various international and local awards for its efficient service to its...
NIGHT OWL It’s less than a month before the deadline for SIM registration on April 26, 2023. As of April 1, a total of 56,192,720 SIMs from the three telco providers have been registered. This is 33.25 percent of the estimated 169 million active SIM cards. The Department of Information and...
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government of Iloilo won another Digital Governance Awards from the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT). Its Information Communication Technology Management Office (ICTMO) topped the 2022 Business Empowerment-Provincial Level...
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy was among the country’s top cabinet officials, a non-commissioned survey showed. The independent poll dubbed as “Boses ng Bayan” was led by the RP Mission and Development Foundation Inc. In the said survey, Uy ranked third...
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo emerged as the top government spokesperson in the Philippines, a non-commissioned and independent survey showed. The “Boses ng Bayan” nationwide survey led by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc....
One hundred students from Malolos Integrated School Atlag and Bulihan Elementary School have benefitted from the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) cyber hygiene training. Through its program called Project CLICK, the DICT provided at least 100 students with...
NIGHT OWL The use of digital technologies presents opportunities for the formalization and growth of enterprises. It facilitates connectivity, flexibility, and efficiency in business operations and provides a wider market for micro-entrepreneurs. However, there is a need to level the playing field...
After completing the VIP Protection Executive Training (VIPPET) of the PSG Training School, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo is now officially part of the Presidential Security Group (PSG). “It’s an honor to be part of the PSG...
Citing the latest statistics released by the country's major Public Telecommunication Entities (PTEs), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that there are over 49 million subscribers who have completed their SIM registration. As of March 21, DICT noted that a total...
NIGHT OWL “Leaving no one behind means leaving no one offline.” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasizes the importance of ensuring information technology accessibility and inclusivity. UN’s goal is to connect everyone, everywhere by 2030. Digital connectivity will provide...
Citing the European Commission’s Digital Economy and Society Index in 2022, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) revealed that only 20 percent of information and communications technology professionals and graduates are women. This indicates that lesser women are...
