The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday, June 26, assured the public that it will install devices to ensure the free Wi-Fi service is not used for illegal activities. DICT During a televised Presidential Communication Office (PCO) press briefing, DICT...
The Philippines is getting better in its defense against cyberattacks, an official of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said. Although the country's capacity in detecting cyberattacks needs more improvement, DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy said the country is now...
With the approval by President Marcos of the flagship Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP), the country can expect cheaper internet fees and faster speed while also reaching far-flung areas of Mindanao that will contribute to improving the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP)....
DAVAO CITY – Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte of the first district in this city, through his son Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II, encouraged graduates of the Philippine College of Technology Inc. here on Friday, June 21, to remain optimistic and committed even in the face of the most challenging...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched the eGov PH super app and eLGU system in Sorsogon on Tuesday, June 18. THE eGov PH super app is launched in Sorsogon on June 18. (Nino Luces) The eGov PH is a mobile application that...
The Sandiganbayan has convicted former chancellor Taha Guro Sarip of the Mindanao State University Buug Campus (MSU-Buug) of graft and malversation of public funds for using P94,957.15 in school funds for the repairs of his personal vehicle in 2011 and 2012. Sarip was sentenced to a prison term...
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...
As various government agencies beging tackling preparations for the onset of the La Niña phenomenon, the Department of Science and Technology on Friday, May 31, launched "WEHLO" or Localized Weather, Environment, and Hydromet Monitoring System. WEHLO, a localized 24/7 weather information and...
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...
Students from the Philippines on Sunday, May 26, made history as the first team from the country to win the Grand Prize in the Huawei ICT Competition - Computing Track Global Final held in Shenzhen, China. HISTORIC WIN. The team from iACADEMY won Grand Prize at Huawei ICT Competition - Computing...
