Tag: Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
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DICT pushes digital transformation, good governance through emerging technologies
BALANGA CITY— Harnessing the power of digital innovation for inclusive growth, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) gathered leaders, students, innovators, and industry players in Balanga City, Bataan for the Global Emerging Tech Summit 2025 from October 27 to 28. With the theme “Driving Innovation Through Digital Bayanihan,” the summit highlighted key topics…
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Wi-fi para sa lahat: ₱3-Bilyon inilabas ng DBM para wakasan ang digital divide sa mga paaralan
Nagpalabas ang Department of Budget and Management ng ₱3 bilyon upang mapalawak ang libreng internet access para sa mga mag-aaral at guro, lalo na sa mga tinaguriang “last mile” schools at Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) sa bansa. Ayon kay Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman: “Dati, malaking hamon ang mahinang o kawalan ng internet…
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Cayetano, binanatan ang BSP sa pagkaantala ng pagtanggal ng gambling site links sa e-wallets
Pinuna ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Miyerkules ang Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) dahil binigyan pa ng 48 oras ang mga e-wallet provider para tanggalin ang mga link papunta sa mga online gambling site. Bilang chairman ng Senate Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies, kwinestiyon ng senador kung bakit ngayon lamang kumilos ang…
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BCDA, DICT to harness Meta’s 2Tbps bandwidth for National Broadband Plan
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plan to fully harness the two terabit-per-second (Tbps) bandwidth allocation from global technology giant Meta, a move set to accelerate the implementation of the Philippine government’s National Broadband Plan. This initiative builds on the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) project,…
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DICT distributes Bayanihan SIM cards to remote school in Zambales
ZAMBALES—In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to expand internet access nationwide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Smart Communications distributed Bayanihan SIM cards to students and teachers of Coto High School in Masinloc, Zambales. Each SIM card provides 25 gigabytes of free data per month, valid for one year,…
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Digital council to craft code of ethics for social media pushed
MANILA – A lawmaker on Monday proposed the creation of a Digital Council of the Philippines to craft its own code of ethics and combat the spread of fake news in the country. In a press conference, Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman said the proposed council would be composed of registered content creators, digital…
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E-Governance bill, malapit nang maaprubahan sa Senado
Isang hakbang na lang ang kailangan para maaprubahan sa Senado ang panukalang batas na naglalayong gawing digital ang mga proseso at serbisyo ng gobyerno matapos nitong pumasa sa Second Reading. Sa plenary session nitong Martes, January 21, ipinresenta ng sponsor na panukala na si Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ang kanyang amendments para sa Senate Bill…
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DICT installs 1,195 free Wi-Fi sites in Central Luzon, promoting digital inclusion
PAMPANGA— The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has installed and activated 1,195 free Wi-Fi sites across Central Luzon as part of its “Free Wi-Fi for All” project. This initiative bridges the digital divide by improving connectivity in rural and underserved communities. During the 25th episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the…
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DICT launch eGovPH app and eLGU system in Zambales
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has officially launched the eGovPH app and the eLGU system for the province of Zambales, in a ceremony held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center in Subic Bay Freeport zone Tuesday, September 03. According to June Vincent Manuel Gaudan, Director for Government…
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PH foils cyber attacks targeting gov’t websites—DICT
MANILA — The country’s cybersecurity experts had successfully thwarted hacking attacks against a Philippine government website, an official of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported. “Gusto lang po naming i-report for example na noong mga nakaraang linggo, mayroon pong mga cybersecurity incident or attack na nadepensahan naman natin. Hindi po ito tumuloy…
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Cayetano, gusto mas maraming cyber security experts sa gobyerno
Hinimok ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ang Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) na kumuha ng mas maraming cybersecurity experts sa gitna ng lumalalang banta ng hacking at data breaches sa bansa. Ito ay matapos ang DICT at ilang website ng gobyerno gaya ng PhilHealth, House of Representatives, at Philippine Statistics Authority ay magkasunod…
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