A policy rift has emerged within the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) after secretary Henry Aguda publicly endorsed cooperation with World.org’s iris-scanning technology — a move that directly contradicts a cease-and-desist order (CDO) issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC), an attached agency of the DICT, against the project’s operators over alleged violations of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA).
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is stepping up its campaign to phase out outdated mobile technologies, warning the public of serious security threats linked to 2G and 3G networks.
Anonymous PH denies role in Sept. 21 protest violence, blames CPP-NPA, but gov’t cyberattacks spike as hacktivists escalate website defacements and breaches.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it is investigating a hacking incident on the Anti-Red Tape Authority’s (ARTA) Policy Reform, Innovation, and Streamlining Management (PRISM) platform that occurred on the evening of September 16, 2025.
The Office of the Secretary (OSEC) of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will take the lion’s share of the agency’s proposed ₱18.9-billion budget for 2026, with ₱17.3 billion earmarked for core digital infrastructure, e-government, and cybersecurity programs.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) are intensifying efforts against the sale of prohibited products on online marketplaces and social media platforms.
The development marks a significant turnaround for major players, particularly PLDT and Globe, which had previously opposed the measure. At one point, PLDT even threatened to challenge the law’s constitutionality before the courts.
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) called the passage of the Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act a game-changing reform that will provide affordable and universal Internet access across the country.
According to DICT, the data center will play a pivotal role in enhancing government operations, supporting business growth, and ensuring that communities across the country have access to reliable and resilient digital services.
