Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) secretary Henry Aguda has denied reports circulating online claiming that he had resigned from his post, following a wave of social media posts speculating about an impending leadership change at the agency.
In a joint statement issued on May 7, the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP) and Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT) urged the agency’s officials to “resolve internal differences constructively” and focus on sustaining digital initiatives and public services relied upon by millions of Filipinos.
A former official of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has claimed that internal disputes and budget constraints contributed to operational challenges faced by the government’s eGovPH platform, including recent service disruptions.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said a recent interruption affecting parts of the eGovPH app was caused by a spike in user activity that strained system capacity, even as officials acknowledged funding issues raised in a Senate hearing.
Lawyer Leonido “Bodie” Pulido III has reportedly been appointed as undersecretary at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), although his name has yet to appear on the agency’s official website.
The Philippines and South Korea have signed an agreement to establish a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), a project backed by a $25.6-million grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said its recent engagement with Facebook-owner Meta Platforms over online disinformation has yet to produce the concrete commitments the Philippine government is seeking.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Presidential Communications Office (PCO), and Department of Justice (DOJ) signed a memorandum of agreement creating a unified framework under “Oplan Kontra Fake News,” an initiative positioned as a coordinated response to the spread of false and misleading content online.
The Philippine government will not ban Roblox, but will instead push for stronger safeguards to protect children amid rising concerns over online abuse and exploitation.
The new law requires government agencies to adopt common technical standards, re-engineer processes, and prioritize cybersecurity to enable integrated and citizen-facing digital services.
