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DICT now a formality as bill clears second hearing in the Senate
The proposed Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is now a mere formality as the Senate on Wednesday approved on second hearing a bill creating the agency.
IT systems of LTFRB, LTO to be integrated in new P7.9-billion project
The DOTC announced on Monday that the technical board of the Neda has given the green light for the P7.9-billion “Road Transport IT Project” which seeks to integrate the IT systems of the LTO and the LTFRB.
PH gov’t gives out first franchise for e-jeepney
In a historic moment for the country’s transportation sector, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) recently issued the country’s first electric public utility jeepney franchise to eJeepney Transport Corporation (EJTC).
Tech group veering away from ICT roots
After selling its industry-leading online gaming subsidiary on Tuesday, tech conglomerate IPVG appeared to be slowly walking away from its ICT roots when it announced on Thursday that it is entering the mining refinery business.
Gov’t developing cloud network for PH schools
The Congressional Commission on Science & Technology and Engineering (Comste) said it is currently hatching a cloud-based collaboration network for local colleges and universities.
Koko bats for i-PCOS in 2013 midterm polls
Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has launched an initiative called i-PCOS, an acronym for Improved Precinct Count Optical Scan (i-PCOS) machines that would require the Comelec to improve the PCOS’ application, efficiency, and transparency.
CAC seeks rigid testing of OMR poll technology
The Comelec Advisory Council (CAC) has submitted a resolution to the Comelec recommending that an outstanding legal issue of the current canvassing system be resolved prior to adopting it for use in the upcoming 2013 elections.
PH to roll out e-learning project based on cloud
Adopting a proposal from the private sector, the government has set into motion an ambitious cloud-based e-learning project that will see Filipino teachers and students tapping the Internet for collaborative education.
‘Cybercrime bill will not impair Internet rights’
Noting the comments in social media, the main sponsor of the Cybercrime bill said the measure is not a threat to basic freedoms and will, rather, protect them from abuse on cyberspace.
Poll advisory council picks OMR for 2013
The Comelec Advisory Council (CAC) has already sent two resolutions to the Comelec recommending the use of Optical Mark Reader (OMR) technology in the 2013 mid-term elections.