The use of 911 as the new Nationwide Emergency Hotline Number was made possible through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between the DILG and telecommunications companies which allowed the change of 117 to 911 as the designated national disaster number.
In his message, DOST secretary Fortunato dela Pena said the government under the administration of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte is determined to harness the benefits of science and technology to spur development especially in the countryside to boost inclusive growth.
Although relatively newer compared to open-source technology, cloud computing has soared in use and popularity because of one distinct advantage: applications.
According to web traffic analysis tool StatCounter, 56.4 percent of PCs in the Philippines are still running on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, both of which are eligible for the free Windows 10 upgrade offer.
Giancarlo Bonsel, general manager of OLX Philippines, said in an interview that the campaign makes sure that the groups and resources that "people have are actually used in the most optimal way."
Local telcos Globe Telecom and PLDT have signed an agreement with the government to support the creation of a new nationwide emergency hotline number, 911, to replace Patrol 117.
Senate Bill No. 180 seeks to amend Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (VAWC Law) to include violence committed using the internet and communications technology.
A lawmaker has re-filed a bill seeking to amend Republic Act 53 or the Press Freedom Law of 1946, which exempts only the publisher, editor, or duly accredited reporter of print media from revealing the source of news report or information.
Although it is still undergoing integration with computer maker Dell, storage giant EMC introduced in the country recently three new storage products which it touted as "secure, quick to install, and reliable."
Software AG, the second largest software firm in Germany, has re-established its presence in the Philippines through a partnership with local firm MDI.
