I.T. News
Top tech firms bid for P8.2-B LTO IT project
More than a hundred IT firms, including some of the biggest names in the tech industry, participated in a pre-bidding conference on Wednesday for the seven-year, P8.2-billion LTO IT project being undertaken by the government.
Hackers unleash new DDOS attack on DBM website
The website of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) was attacked again on Wednesday night, April 25, resulting in a denial-of-service error that prevented users from accessing the site.
Cyber war escalates as DBM website is hacked
An attack allegedly instigated by hackers from China defaced the website of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Monday afternoon, April 25, heightening the on-going cyber war between the Philippines and China.
Gov’t: K to 12 is boldest reform since American period
NO FURTHER DELAY. DepEd secretary Armin Luistro (left) and Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III applaud as student guests receive a copy of the K to 12 basic education program in Malacanang on Tuesday. Sen. Edgardo Angara and Aurora Rep. Sonny Angara also attended the launch.
PRC to launch online application tool for examinees
The Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) will launch its online application system (OAS) on Wednesday, April 25, to enable applicants for the various PRC licensure examinations to file their applications online.
PH is global leader in biz English fluency
Aside from being the call center capital of the world, the Philippines has picked up another global title – the top country in terms of business English fluency.
PH gov’t: We don’t condone hacking of Chinese websites
With the escalation of hostilities between Chinese and Filipino hackers in cyberspace, the Philippine government has released a statement on Tuesday saying it is “not condoning nor encouraging” the retaliatory attacks by local hacker groups.
Senator says social media can ruin early political posturing
A member of the Senate has cautioned both sides of the political fence not to engage in early campaigning for next year’s election as he warned that social media can trigger a public backlash.
Ayala electronics firm to make components for unmanned aircrafts
Electronic manufacturing services firm IMI has disclosed that it is aiming to capitalize on the growing deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by engaging in the manufacture of components for the special aircraft.
Gov’t touts new open source-based health research database
The government recently unveiled the Philippine Health Research Registry (PHRR), an open source-based system that it plans to use in part to provide relevant and timely information to the media.