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 of this […]
Registered SIM cards reach 23 million — DICT
PH, China sign MOU on enhanced digital cooperation
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 the Department […]
Cisco boosts UGNAYAN 2030 with DICT collaboration
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 Country Digital […]
DICT holds ‘Emerging Technologies Workshops’ with Huawei Philippines
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 the DICT […]
DICT boosts e-governance, e-services to improve PH’s ease of doing business
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 local business […]
DICT tells telcos, ISPs to comply with law against online child sexual exploitation
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 CyberTipline ranks […]
DICT says Free Wi-Fi rollout in 2020 increased by 500%
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 previous annual […]
Gov’t agencies urged to use DICT’s encryption service for secure online transactions
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 Technology (DICT), […]
Gov’t agencies join efforts to improve PH ICT infrastructure
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 and initiatives […]
DHSUD eases guidelines on ICT infrastructure permits
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 communications technology […]
DICT pushes for P46.6-B budget for 2021 to aid in digital transformation
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 P22.1 billion, […]
DICT’s WFH website provides tools for telecommuting gov’t employees
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 Communications Technology) […]
DICT hopes to streamline permit issuance for common towers
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 by 52% […]
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