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 2027 budget
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on DICT 2027 budget.
House ends OVP budget debate without questions
The House ended plenary deliberations on the OVP’s proposed P785.2-million budget for 2027 without interpellations or objections from lawmakers.
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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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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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Budget watchdog flags P970B in 'pork' from 2027 national budget
The People’s Budget Coalition flagged about P970 billion in the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, raising concerns over allocations it says could be…
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Meta faces heat as DICT backs tougher platform accountability
The DICT is pushing technology platforms to strengthen safeguards against harmful content and online child exploitation, with Meta facing scrutiny over youth…
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DOLE ready to defend P47-B 2027 budget before Senate
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Teachers’ group challenges P1.3-T education budget for 2027
ACT Philippines questions the proposed P1.326-trillion education budget for 2027, citing classroom, teacher and learning material shortages.
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Ejercito pushes ‘back to basics’ ₱7.2T budget
Senate Finance Committee chairperson JV Ejercito calls for greater accountability, tighter scrutiny and a “back to basics” approach to the proposed…
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Ambassador ENDO Kazuya pays farewell call on DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda
Japan Ambassador Endo Kazuya bids farewell to DICT Secretary Henry Aguda as both reaffirm stronger Philippines-Japan cooperation in AI and digital technologies.
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