Prior to his appointment, lawyer Johann Carlos S. Barcena served as executive director at the Office of the Commissioner under the Governance Commission for Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG).
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, Dec. 3, approved on third and final reading a measure requiring telecom providers to roll over unused prepaid or postpaid internet data or convert them into rebates.
The government is laying the groundwork for the entry of new foreign telecommunications firms, with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirming strong interest from overseas operators ahead of the release of new policy frameworks.
During a recent budget hearing, Sen. Risa Hontiveros questioned the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s original plan to pursue direct contracting.
Growth is being fueled by booming e-commerce, rising digital payments, and rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), according to the latest e-Conomy SEA 2025 report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
The European Union has awarded the Philippines a €22.6-million (around ₱1.4-billion) Digital Economy Package to accelerate the country’s digital transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and expand the use of artificial intelligence in government services.
Cloud computing titan Salesforce has established a Philippine office as it moves to strengthen its footprint in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital markets.
Cherry Mobile CEO Maynard S. Ngu allegedly received at least ₱280 million in two tranches in early 2025 as part of a supposed 20% kickback from flood control and infrastructure projects linked to Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, according to testimony presented at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Friday, Nov. 14.
Included in the roster of social media influencers and online entities allegedly involved in promoting unlicensed online gambling platforms are Whamos Cruz, Toni Fowler, and Boy Tapang.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Konektadong Pinoy Act has been signed, marking the final step in its legislative journey.
