Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue recently presented the country’s latest policy and regulation updates at the APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group’s (TELWG) Opening Plenary Meeting held last Feb. 18 at Palm Springs, California.
Starlink, the satellite-based Internet service of SpaceX, will become part of the mix of broadband sources that the government will tap to deliver the free WiFi program to the public.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it will be prioritizing digital inclusion as part of the country’s agenda as chair of the 3rd annual Asean Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN) to be held on Feb. 6 to 10, in Boracay Island in Aklan.
The National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) for 2023-2028 is expected to promote the formulation of updated cybersecurity guidelines for ICT systems or networks, and the adoption of internationally-recognized policies and frameworks.
The Department of Information and Technology (DICT) announced on Friday, Jan. 20, that its Tech4Ed Centers located in its regional offices are ready to support the public with free assistance for SIM registration.
The DICT also held a presscon this week to formally launch the SIM Registration 24/7 interagency response center at the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau Building in Quezon City where subscribers who have concerns regarding SIM registration can dial the response center via its hotline 1326.
