Enterprise tech news and intelligence in the Philippines
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Robert Joseph Montes de Claro called for using information technology to speed up government work and improve public services during his first…
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda said he continues to do his job following a report that he either resigned or was forced to resign. Newsbytes.PH…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it would cooperate with the Office of the Ombudsman as it investigates alleged irregularities in government-funded technology and connectivity projects. The…
Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. blocked nearly 12 billion attempts to access websites hosting dangerous, inappropriate, and harmful content through its network in 2025. The company…
PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. has started distributing free TNT SIM cards with mobile data under the government’s Bayanihan SIM initiative, which aims to improve connectivity in underserved areas.…
Packetworx opened the Internet of Things (IoT) Conference 2024, which focused on building a connected IoT ecosystem in the Philippines. The two-day event, held on Oct. 29-30 and was co-hosted…
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have partnered with GCash to pilot the National ID eVerify platform. This initiative aims to streamline…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reported a revenue collection of P9.459 billion, surpassing its 2023 target by 1.08%, which was set at P874.166. Since January 2023, BOC’s total preliminary…
After a delay, satellite internet constellation company Starlink is starting operations in the Philippines, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Starlink is a satellite internet constellation…
According to The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), registered SIM cards are now at over 23 million as of Jan. 20, 2023. The numbers may have increased as…
Among the 14 bilateral agreements between the Philippines and China as a result of President Ferdinand Marcos’ state visit is the Memorandum of Understanding on Enhanced Digital Cooperation. According to…
As the country transitions from a “response” to a “resilience” phase in its digital journey, Cisco said it is committed to powering an inclusive future for businesses and individuals. Cisco’s…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in partnership with Huawei Philippines, successfully hosted six “Emerging Technologies Workshops” for government employees this year. More than 700 government employees from…
To improve ease of doing business in the Philippines, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is committed to strengthening its e-governance and e-services initiatives that cater to the…
A study from the International Justice Mission says that the Philippines was the largest known source of OSAEC (online sexual abuse and exploitation of children) cases in the world while…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said in a media release that its Free Wi-Fi for All Program (FW4A) reached a 500% rollout in 2020. The government agency’s…
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has directed government agencies to avail of the use of the Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI) service of the Department of Information and Communications…
In pursuit of an improved information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure landscape, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) together with other government agencies are putting together their efforts…
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has updated its guidelines on securing permits for building of network tower projects and other critical infrastructure necessary for information and…
Citing its objective to “effectively implement” Philippines’ digital transformation, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) proposed a P46.6 billion budget for 2021. In its proposal, the DICT allotted…
With certain parts of the country still in various states of quarantine, telecommuting is likely to remain an option for companies and government agencies. The DICT’s (Department of Information and…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is looking at simplifying issuance of permits for the construction of common telecommunications tower. It hopes to “lessen Common Tower Permitting requirements…