Tag: #information and communications technology
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PH lacks cybersecurity professionals, DICT admits
The Philippines has an insufficient number of cybersecurity professionals, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy admitted in a press briefing on Tuesday, Dec. 20.
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DICT launches 10 free WiFi sites in Pagadian City
Ten additional free WiFi sites were launched in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
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Advocacy group: Boost PH’s digital infrastructure, upskill Filipinos
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.
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DICT appeals to Congress: Allocate add’l funds for PH cybersecurity
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.
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DICT introduces free professional ICT training designed by Google
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.
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Tech4Ed Center launched in Agoncillo, Batangas
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched its first Tech4Ed center in the municipality of Agoncillo in Batangas.
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DICT wraps up digital literacy training for PWDs in Pampanga
Another digital literacy training was spearheaded by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) – this time it was held in San Fernando, Pampanga.
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Solon wants mandatory ‘ICT Space’ in housing projects
Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino Dy thinks that housing developers must designate information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure areas within their project zones or subdivisions.
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ICT training courses for PH workforce, students eyed
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) disclosed its goal to provide “in-demand ICT training courses” in hopes of upskilling the FIlipino workforce and studentry.
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DOF to prioritize main tax agencies’ ICT
The Department of Finance (DOF) vowed to modernize the government’s main tax agencies following the swift approval of its proposed budget for next year.
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Gov’t to spend P12-B for digitization next year
The Marcos administration has allotted P12.5 billion for the transformation and digitalization of government processes and transactions next year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
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Hontiveros to incoming economic managers: Fix ‘work from home’ impasse ASAP
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, June 8, urged the incoming economic managers of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos jr. to resolve the “work from home” (WFH) impasse in the information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) sector and remove the anxiety of their investors and international clients.
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Bill penalizing spams and unwanted calls and texts readied for Lower House approval
Sending unwanted calls, text messages and e-mail will be penalized under a bill strongly endorsed by the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology for passage when Congress sessions resume next month.