The ICT agency, however, has not yet released any statement on the reported issue with the installed software in the automated counting machines (ACMs), which was different from the software that had undergone independent review.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said in a statement on Monday, May 12, that Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — has dramatically accelerated its takedown of election-related disinformation, with some removals occurring within an hour.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) have called on Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — to act more swiftly against online disinformation, fake accounts, and coordinated inauthentic behavior, even beyond the May 12 national and local elections.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology, which has regulatory oversight over the delivery courier industry, said there are about 200 suspected illegal delivery operators in the country.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it has received a directive from Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to accelerate and expand access to digital loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide.
In line with the government’s directive to protect the nation’s digital infrastructure, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) secretary Henry R. Aguda vowed swift and decisive action against hackers targeting the country’s critical infrastructure.
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) has proposed the creation of a “Government -as-a-Service” model, which would integrate government agencies through a shared digital system, similar to how apps work together on a smartphone.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) secretary Jay C. Ruiz said his agency has already crafted an operational framework designed to identify and monitor websites and online content known for spreading false information.
Through the upcoming issuance, government agencies will soon be able to move directly to budgeting their ISSPs without requiring prior DICT clearance – provided they adhere to established guidelines and standards.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology first sought to provide 30-minute free Wi-Fi access in 2017. This initiative, however, didn’t last long.
