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Solon questions DICT-MMDA P1.1B fund transfer

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 12:35 PM

A lawmaker on Friday questioned the inter-agency transfer of funds between the DICT and MMDA for the implementation of a national broadband project. Read more »

MMDA chair defends DICT fund transfer for broadband project

Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 08:52 PM

MMDA acting chair Romando Artes said there is nothing irregular in the transfer of DICT funds to his agency for the implementation of the broadband project. Read more »

SIM Registration Act, epektibo na simula Disyembre 27

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 12:36 AM

Inaasahang ipatutupad na sa Disyembre 27 ng kasalukuyang taon ang Republic Act 11934, o Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act. Read more »

Ilang senador nais bigyan ng intelligence fund ang DICT

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 12:05 AM

Ani Sen. Raffy Tulfo, mahirap na umasa lang ang DICT sa mga telcos dahil lumalabas na may utang na loob pa ang DICT sa mga ito. Read more »

Phase 1 ng National Broadband Plan posibleng matapos sa kalagitnaan ng 2023

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 12:01 AM

Sa ngayon, 73 percent nang tapos ang Phase 1 at posible na sa kalagitnaan ng 2023 ay matapos ito at mapakinabangan na. Read more »

Former 'Build, Build, Build' chairperson is now DICT usec

Jacque Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 07:37 PM

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo took oath as the ondersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology Monday, November 14. Read more »

New head of DICT cybercrime investigation unit named

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 01:51 PM

The DICT's cybercrime investigation unit has a new executive director, according to Malacañang. Read more »

Marcos asked to revoke appointment of DICT exec

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 12 10:20 AM

The appointment of former ERC chair Jose Vicente Salazar at the DICT is being opposed based on a finding by the previous administration that he was guilty of misconduct at the ERC. Read more »

DICT suggests making digital version of National ID

Jacque Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 10:31 PM

The DICT suggested releasing a digital version of National IDs pending the printing of the actual cards. Read more »

1 year later, DICT yet to share info on cyber attack vs Bulatlat

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 06:00 PM

Bulatlat has yet to receive results of an investigation after the alternative news website was hit by cyber attacks last year. Read more »

AI sa govt services, makakabawas sa korapsyon: DICT chief

Zandro Ochona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 05:01 PM

Tututukan din ng Department of Information and Communications Technology ang pagpapabuti ng internet connectivity sa bansa. Read more »

DICT working out entry of Elon Musk's Starlink in PH

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 06:41 PM

Incoming DICT chief Ivan John Uy said Starlink is expected to significantly improve internet service particularly in under-served areas in the country. Read more »

DICT vows to prioritize internet access in remote areas

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 04:22 PM

Incoming DICT secretary Ivan John Uy said this is among the the plans of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. on "digitalization of infrastructure." Read more »

More foreign telco players eyeing PH entry: DICT

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 02 04:00 PM

More foreign telecommunications players are showing interest in setting up shop in the country after the sector was liberalized, the DICT said Monday. Read more »

Comelec precinct finder to be activated Friday

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 22 04:10 PM

The Comelec precinct finder will be activated by the DICT on Friday, a poll commissioner said. Read more »

DICT says working to protect May 9 polls web services from cyberattack

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 05:28 PM

The DICT said Tuesday it is working to ensure that the web services it is providing to the Comelec for the May 9 polls are safe from cyberattacks. Read more »

PLDT sees over P50 billion bids for cell tower sale

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 03 07:41 PM

PLDT Inc is getting over P50 billion bids for the sale of about 6,000 cell towers as part of its efforts to improve cash flow, officials said Thursday. Read more »

DICT cybercrime office says Smartmatic system 'compromised'; Comelec cites safeguards

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 28 02:56 PM

The cybercrime office of the Department of Information and Communications said the system of Smartmatic is "compromised." Read more »

Bringing aid and internet to areas hit by Odette

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 21 10:49 PM

Members of the PCG load 10 units of VSAT and various communication equipment at the BRP Bojeador for Odette-hit communities. Read more »

THROWBACK: Free Wi-Fi for all

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 02 08:24 AM

This throwback episode of "Failon Ngayon" examines the DICT's project to provide free Wi-Fi in thousands of hotspots throughout the country. Read more »