Melvin Calimag

The SEC also gave the go-signal for the reduction in its authorized capital via a lowering of the par value per share.

The DICT said it will focus on acquiring baseline data for the next three years before launching new major programs including cybersecurity.

Among the notable projects given the green light in August were the infrastructure project of ISOC Asia Telecom Towers that would build 25,000 cellular towers totaling P141.1 billion and the three-phase project of Philippines Fiber Optic Cable Network covering around 60,000 kilometers for an aggregate cost of P134.5 billion.

Iligan City representative Frederick W. Siao has filed a bill making mandatory the installation of dashcams in various types of motor vehicles.

The results are consistent with the global and European data that was previously released, where larger companies have led in UC adoption.

Newly confirmed DICT secretary Gregorio Honasan said the next 18 months will be crucial for the DICT to set the course of the Digital Philippines vision.

The Philippines and Singapore have agreed to share best practices in personal data protection and develop compatible mechanisms to facilitate trusted cross-border data flows including mutual recognition of comparable protection afforded by their respective laws.

A new study of the content-viewing behavior of Filipino consumers revealed that 34% of consumers use a TV box which can be used to stream pirated television and video content.

Julie Sweet has assumed the role of chief executive officer of Accenture and joined the company’s board of directors. She succeeds David Rowland, who has assumed the role of executive chairman after serving as interim chief executive officer since Jan. 10.

Australia-based DBA Advisory, through its local outsourcing arm DBA Global Shared Services (DBA), is expanding its BPO operations in the country by employing the available talent pool in Central Luzon where its offices are located.