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DICT’s Office of the Secretary to corner ₱17.3B of proposed 2026 budget

The Office of the Secretary (OSEC) of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will take the lion’s share of the agency’s proposed ₱18.9-billion budget for 2026, with ₱17.3 billion earmarked for core digital infrastructure, e-government, and cybersecurity programs.

Bam pushes full rollout of ‘Free Wi-Fi Law’ to widen public access

Sen. Bam Aquino has underscored the need to fully implement Republic Act 10929, or the Free Internet Access in Public Places Act, saying the measure will benefit millions of Filipinos who cannot afford Internet connectivity.

Cris Concepcion, veteran tech and marketing executive, dies at 54

Cris Concepcion, a technology and marketing executive who held leadership roles in banking, e-commerce, media, and telecommunications, has died due to stroke at the age of 54.

Globe calls for passage of site-blocking law to fight online piracy

Globe Telecom has called on lawmakers in both chambers to prioritize the passage of site-blocking legislation that would authorize the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to direct Internet service providers to block piracy websites.

E-governance bill signed into law to digitize public services

Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law the E-Governance Act or Republic Act 12254, a measure that seeks to make government services accessible anytime and anywhere through digital platforms.

PH faces major gaps in data governance, report warns

The Philippines remains behind its neighbors in establishing a comprehensive data governance framework, exposing gaps that weaken transparency, accountability, and innovation, according to the D4DAsia Synthesis Report released on Friday, Sept. 12.

PH gov’t steps up drive against illegal online trade, harmful content

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) are intensifying efforts against the sale of prohibited products on online marketplaces and social media platforms.

Google appoints Prep Palacios as new PH country manager

Internet giant Google has appointed technology executive Prep Palacios as its new country manager for the Philippines, succeeding Bernadette Nacario, who now serves as country manager of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks.

DOST opens 7th Advanced Manufacturing Center in Laguna

The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen), located at the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) San Pablo Campus, aims to strengthen regional development and boost the competitiveness of Calabarzon’s manufacturing sector through additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing.

PH urged to prioritize governance, policies for AI adoption

The Philippines must establish strong governance policies before fully embracing new technology to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). This was the central...

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