Palace yet to confirm DICT chief Uy’s resignation
Malacañang has not confirmed whether DICT Secretary Ivan Uy has resigned amid reports of his departure over frequent overseas trips. Palace Press Officer…
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Comelec, DICT, DOST partner to secure midterm elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has signed an agreement with the DICT and DOST to fight cybercrime and ensure the integrity of the upcoming midterm…
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Filipina cybersecurity expert champions women’s fight against tech abuse
In a Women’s Month forum, cybersecurity expert Mel Migriño stresses the need for education to protect women from online threats like deepfakes, scams, and…
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DICT eyes broadband expansion before SoNA
‘When we started here, we saw that if we rely on the GAA to put the National Broadband, it might take us until 2030 to complete but we want to speed it up’
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DICT says it foiled 5.4-M cyber attacks
According to Dy, DICT processed 2,500 cybersecurity cases in 2024, with 60 attributed to state-level hackers employing advanced techniques.
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Aspirants warned vs IMSI catchers
‘In past elections, we saw that IMSI catchers were used for text blasting, and previously, these devices were in high demand among politicians, especially…
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Phl, South Korea begin talks on digital transformation
South Korea will share technical advice on three Korean-Phl Economic Innovation Partnership Program projects under the Department of Information and…
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Phl IT-BPM industry rakes $38-B in 2024
The IT-BPM Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) celebrates a milestone in 2024, generating $38 billion in revenue and creating 1.82 million jobs. Discover…
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DICT denies hacking, secures database
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) denies any successful hacking attempts on Philippine government agencies, ensuring database…
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DICT: No info compromised in reported Executive Branch hack
The DICT assures the public that no sensitive data was compromised in the reported Executive Branch hack, despite attempts by Chinese-state-backed hackers.…
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DICT eyes jobless, boosts ICT skills
The DICT has launched the Google Career Certificate Program to provide ICT skills to unemployed individuals, students, and government workers, aiming to…
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DICT urges Filipinos to use eGov apps eReport, e-Travel
‘With the holiday season upon us, we expect a rise in online scams, making the eReport feature of eGov essential. Additionally, the eTravel system is crucial…
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Digital LGU system rollout underway
As of October, 838 local government units nationwide have adopted the eLGU System
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Phl rises 31 spots on the UN digital index
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Phl rises to 49th in UN e-Participation Index
The EPI evaluates how governments leverage digital tools to empower citizens, promote transparency, and encourage active participation in governance.
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DICT: Mobile app hack a hoax
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DICT says 'hacking' of eGovPh app a hoax
The DICT debunks claims of a hacking incident involving the eGovPH app, assuring the public that user data remains secure and no anomalies have been detected.…
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