Party-list lawmakers have filed a bill to strengthen the powers of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). The same bill also seeks classify Internet and short messaging services (SMS) as utilities imbued with public interest.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has partnered with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to help streamline its operation by allowing online submission of documents and requirements.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said the songwriter?s consent is needed before creating a jingle based on their works -- including the singing of a song, or dancing along to it, during the campaign program.
TrendMicro said the Comelec breach may surpass the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) hack last 2015 that leaked sensitive personal identifiable information (PII), including fingerprints and social security numbers (SSN) of 20 million US citizens.
Apart from the 10 New Wave Cities, government and industry leaders also elevate Davao City and Iloilo City to the status of Centers of Excellence for IT-BPM operations. They join the ranks of Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, Metro Clark, and Bacolod City as premier IT-BPM hosts and high-density locations.
In a major boost to the local games development industry, Paris-based video game maker Ubisoft has announced the opening of its new production studio in the Philippines, which will be located in the sprawling new campus of De La Salle University in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
Commercials ISPs were earlier reluctant to participate in the ICT Office?s flagship initiative as this would compete with their own service offerings. Some were hesitant to set up infrastructure in far-flung areas.
Under the MOU signed on March 14, Landbank will provide the payment solution system for the OneSTore project through its ePayment Portal, which will provide a secure and convenient payment platform for seller-MSMEs located all over the country.