The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO), a group composed of the country’s biggest telcos, and Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA), an association of cable TV and Internet service providers, issued contrasting statements on Monday, April 7, regarding the “Konektadong Pinoy” bill.
Although no official announcement has been made by Malacanang as of posting time, reliable sources have confirmed to Newsbytes.PH that lawyers Leandro Angelo “Dino” Aguirre and Christina Faye Condez-de Sagon are set to be named as DICT undersecretaries.
The P8-million initiative is the country’s first research laboratory dedicated to using quantum computing to ensure a reliable and efficient supply of energy.
Prior to being named DICT chief, Henry Aguda served as digital infrastructure sector lead of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) while at the same holding the position as president and CEO of UnionDigital Bank.
The rules introduce Electronic Notaries Public (ENPs), who are authorized to perform notarial acts for individuals located anywhere in the Philippines and, in certain cases, even abroad.
The announcement that DICT undersecretary for special concerns Paul Joseph V. Mercado was named as officer-in-charge of the agency somewhat came as a surprise since undersecretary for infostructure/management, cybersecurity and upskilling Jeffrey Ian Dy and undersecretary for e-government David Almirol Jr. were initially tipped to become OIC.
DICT undersecretary Jeffrey Ian C. Dy said the current approach to the Free Wi-Fi Program requires reevaluation and restructuring, noting that there are cost-effective alternatives than spending approximately P6.5 billion annually to provide Internet access to more than 7,000 locations
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation letter tendered by Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) secretary Ivan Uy, Palace spokesperson Claire Castro said on Thursday, March 6.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in collaboration with mWell and Philippine Flying Labs, launched on Jan. 31 what it said is Southeast Asia's first-ever drone-assisted medicine delivery at Barangay Niogan in Pililla, Rizal.
