DICT secretary Henry R. Aguda said the project will add more than 1,000 kilometers of government-owned fiber network connecting cities in Mindanao, including Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Zamboanga, and Davao.
NGA 911 Philippines has launched its NEXiS Message platform in the two localities, allowing emergency reports to be sent through Facebook Messenger and other messaging apps.
Under Senate Bill 782, or the proposed Physical Identity Protection Act, Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero aims to address the misuse of AI in generating and disseminating content that mimics a person’s physical attributes without authorization — a practice he warns could undermine public trust and harm individuals.
Lawyer Renato “Aboy” Paraiso has been officially appointed as “acting executive director” of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), following his oath-taking before Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) secretary Henry Aguda on Friday, August 1.
Santiago Sillano, a senior engineer, developed several programs while working under JGC Philippines. When a dispute arose over who owned the software – Sillano claimed it was his, while JGC said it belonged to the company – Sillano activated security features that made the programs unusable.
Speaking during a post-SONA event in San Juan City, DICT secretary Henry Aguda reiterated the app's critical role in promoting efficient, transparent, and inclusive public service delivery.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) have partnered to incorporate National ID authentication services into SBCorp’s mobile app, aiming to simplify and secure the loan application process for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The move closely follows the company's launch in Brazil in September 2025 and positions DigiPlus to enter Africa's most established and rapidly expanding online gambling market.
Landbank serves as the sole acquiring bank and transit payment gateway integrator, processing EMV card payments to ensure the direct settlement of fares into the DOTr’s account.
