India-based technology conglomerate iSON Group is set to pour up to $300 million into the Philippines over the next decade, a move expected to boost nationwide connectivity, create jobs, and strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.
DICT secretary Henry R. Aguda said the project will add more than 1,000 kilometers of government-owned fiber network connecting cities in Mindanao, including Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Zamboanga, and Davao.
The Philippines recorded an improvement in its score in the 2025 GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index (MCI), increasing from 68.31 in 2024 to 71.54 this year.
Lawyer Renato “Aboy” Paraiso has been officially appointed as “acting executive director” of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), following his oath-taking before Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) secretary Henry Aguda on Friday, August 1.
Speaking during a post-SONA event in San Juan City, DICT secretary Henry Aguda reiterated the app's critical role in promoting efficient, transparent, and inclusive public service delivery.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) formally launched last July 24 the integration of the Travel Tax Declaration system into the eTravel platform.
Despite the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines, a new report by the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI) has found the country trailing its Southeast Asian neighbors in overall AI readiness.
The 2024 National Information and Communications Technology Household Survey (NICTHS) indicated that nearly half of all households now have Internet access at home, while two out of three individuals aged 10 years and over are active Internet users.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) currently serves as the sole Registration Authority (RA) of the Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI) in the country. Through the agreement, the University of the Philippines (UP) will be established as an RA of the PNPKI in line with the university’s flagship program on digital transformation.
As the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) intensifies its push for the passage of the “Konektadong Pinoy” bill, former DICT secretary Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan has voiced strong opposition, citing serious national security concerns.
