Malacañang has backed the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigation into alleged “ghost Internet” projects, saying irregular transactions involving public officials must be examined and those found responsible held accountable.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has opened its nationwide Free Wi-Fi monitoring dashboard to the public amid increased scrutiny of inactive sites and alleged “ghost Internet projects.”
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that it had tightened monitoring of the Free Wi-Fi for All Program amid an Office of the Ombudsman inquiry into alleged “ghost Internet projects” involving undelivered connectivity services and potentially misrepresented technology purchases.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it would cooperate with an Office of the Ombudsman investigation into alleged “ghost Internet” projects involving potentially outdated or counterfeit software, undelivered connectivity services, and inflated government contracts.