Benched DICT exec defends integrity amid Ombudsman suspension
Suspended DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. denied conflict-of-interest allegations involving ₱1.55 billion in government contracts linked to his former…
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Ombudsman suspends DICT exec
The Ombudsman orders the six-month preventive suspension of DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. over alleged conflict of interest involving P1.55 billion in…
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Ombudsman slaps DICT exec with six-month suspension
DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. faces a six-month suspension by the Ombudsman over alleged conflict of interest involving P1.55-billion government…
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CoA flags gaps in DICT free wi-fi program
The Commission on Audit (CoA) uncovers gaps in the DICT's Free Wi-Fi for All program, citing issues like missing signages, inoperative services, and weak…
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Marcos names new DICT, PCO chiefs
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints Robert Joseph Montes de Claro as DICT acting secretary and Lino Cayetano as PCO acting secretary, signaling a renewed…
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Marcos confirms Aguda resignation amid ‘ghost internet’ probe
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirms the resignation of DICT Secretary Henry Aguda amid an Ombudsman investigation into alleged irregularities in…
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Aguda quits, Palace names replacement
Malacañang accepts DICT Secretary Henry Aguda’s resignation as potential successors emerge amid scrutiny over the Discord blocking and the investigation into…
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Aguda resignation accepted; possible DICT successors emerge
Malacañang has accepted Henry Aguda's resignation as DICT secretary, with Dave Almirol, Edwin Lacierda, and Alexander Paraiso among the names discussed as…
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Gaming social media bans
Both Discord and Reddit have since been reinstated after both went to the negotiating table and reportedly signed on to binding agreements.
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Shots in the dark
The CICC itself admitted that it had not fully understood how extensively Filipinos were using Discord for business and education.
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Discord ban lifted after deal with DICT, CICC
The DICT and CICC lifted the Philippines’ ban on Discord after the platform committed to stronger child safety measures and closer coordination with…
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DICT weighs court battle with Meta
DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said the government is considering legal action against Meta over unresolved online safety concerns, while stressing that no case…
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DICT to Meta: Sign safety deal, open Manila office
Meta (Facebook) faces increased regulatory pressure in the Philippines as the government pushes for a safety agreement, local subsidiary, and possible…
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CIO, DICT join forces vs fake news
Cagayan de Oro’s City Information Office and DICT Region 10 are strengthening coordination to address disinformation targeting politicians, public figures,…
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Garin presses DICT to strengthen oversight of social media
Rep. Janette Garin urges the DICT to strengthen social media oversight as the House defers its proposed P19.49-billion 2027 budget over Meta concerns.
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Now we have ‘ghost internet’
The Office of the Ombudsman uncovered an alleged “ghost internet” scheme involving government contracts with network providers, including claims of substandard…
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Aguda’s absentee genie
So why has Zuckerberg become the star of the show? Perhaps because it is much easier to summon a billionaire in absentia than to explain what Congress actually…
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