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DICT orders standards-based ICT planning across gov’t bureaucracy

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has issued what it said is a landmark policy mandating all government agencies to adopt a unified, standards-based approach to ICT planning through their Information Systems Strategic Plans (ISSPs).

DICT taps Google to fight fake news, expand literacy in PH

Under this partnership, Google will strengthen AI-powered content detection, enhance human moderation, and tighten enforcement of YouTube Community Guidelines. Meanwhile, DICT’s Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) will launch a rapid-response channel to flag harmful and unlawful online content.

Public policy expert named as new DICT undersecretary

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has formally announced the appointment of lawyer Christina Faye M. Condez-de Sagon as undersecretary where she will concurrently serve as the chief of staff to secretary Henry R. Aguda.

Canon PH targets SMEs for new campaign of printer line-up

The local unit of Japanese tech giant Canon has launched a new campaign aimed at boosting productivity for local businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), under the tagline “INKfinite Possibilities.” 

Bustos town in Bulacan activates 911 emergency response system

The town of Bustos in Bulacan province has just become the first local government unit in Region 3 to be equipped with the high technology public safety communication system used in the US and Europe.

Gov’t eyes 10,000 digitally trained employees by 2027

The government is looking to train at least 10,000 civil servants between now and 2027. These trained individuals are expected to become key drivers in the digital transformation of the bureaucracy.

SC requires e-filing for annulment, nullity of marriage cases

Before this change, the Rules of Civil Procedure did not cover special proceedings like annulment and nullity of marriage cases. The Office of the Court Administrator recommended their inclusion, noting that these cases follow similar procedures to civil actions.

iHeatMap, an online monitoring guide for heat index, unveiled by DOST

The iHeatMap, available from March to May 2025, utilizes data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.

Tech firm Xamun pitches AI-powered platform for speeding up software dev’t

In an effort to address the challenges of lengthy processes in digital projects, tech firm Xamun Technologies has introduced Xamun V3, an AI-driven platform that drastically reduces the time required for software development.

DOST-funded project to advance brain imaging tech for early detection of neuro disorders

The Neuromap PH’s aim is to help clinicians identify early markers of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia, which often go undiagnosed due to the current lack of specialized diagnostic tools.

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