I.T. News
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Local ICT industry to put in $50B by 2016
The local ICT industry has the opportunity to contribute around $50 billion in annual direct revenues to the Philippine economy by 2016, according to the...
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Tinga: Cybercrime bill clearly defines offenses
Reacting to criticisms that the proposed Cybercrime bill – whose version in the Senate has already been approved on final reading – curtails numerous freedoms,...
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BI to remain front and center on IT agendas
Business intelligence (BI) and analytics software will continue to remain front and center for IT and business agendas in 2012, according to research firm Ovum.
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DOLE alarmed by ‘lifestyle-related diseases’ in BPO sector
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday said the there is a growing concern in the surge of so-called “lifestyle diseases” in the...
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Enrile: Why are telcos not using anti-SMS spam software?
Cagayan Rep. Jack Enrile has challenged local telecommunications firms to take more aggressive actions to improve network security and better protect their customers from unsolicited...
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House passes bill penalizing cable TV, Internet pilferage
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill prohibiting and penalizing the pilferage and theft of cable television and Internet...
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Comelec buying PCOS machines for 2013 polls
After intense debates and lobbying within and outside the Comelec, the poll body is said to have arrived at the decision to buy the PCOS...
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Data Privacy Act nears passage as Senate OKs bill on 2nd hearing
In what is shaping up to be a golden year for ICT-related legislation, the highly anticipated Data Privacy Act recently passed second reading in the...
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Gov’t report: Most S&T OFWs go to MiddleEast
A new comprehensive study released by the government on Wednesday showed that the Middle East has been the consistent importer of science and technology overseas...
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ICT players intensify efforts for DICT setup
Despite the recent passage of the DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology) bill in the Senate, local ICT stakeholders are now marshalling support to...
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Ceza cracks down on ‘online sabong’, unlicensed crypto firms
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Smart boosts GigaSurf packages with new ‘Video Every Day’ promo
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DICT inks deal with China Telecom for submarine cable link to HK, US
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House confirms validity of Mislatel franchise, but annual reports lacking
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Smart Padala bares new digital services for 26,000 partner agents
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Value of fake goods seized reach P18B in last 9 months: IPOPHL
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