agong Henerasyon party-list representative Robert Nazal on Tuesday, Sept. 16, pushed back against assertions that banning online gambling in the Philippines cannot be done, saying other countries have already proven it is possible.
The Philippine government is rolling out an expanded 911 emergency hotline that will now cover police, fire, medical, and disaster-related incidents across more parts of the country.
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.
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, 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
