With only a few days before the April 26 deadline for SIM registration, DICT has issued a statement on calls for an extension. In its statement, the DICT reiterated that there’s no need for an extension of SIM Registration beyond April 26. In its statement, the DICT reiterated that they encourage everyone to register their […]
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has chosen SpaceX’s Starlink to provide free internet connection in remote areas of the Philippines. According to DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy, the portability of the SpaceX kit makes it perfect for the country’s far-flung areas. “It’s plug and play. It’s very portable,” Uy said when he […]
A familiar face is returning to public service, as IT expert and lawyer Ivan John Uy is confirmed to be the next DICT secretary. Prior to this appointment, Uy used to be under the Commission on Informations and Communications Technology (CICT) back in 2010 before it was abolished in 2011 and changed into the Department […]
With a boom in new housing and condominium projects all across the country, more and more Filipinos are making investments into permanent, long-term real estate solutions. This is partly due to the fact that remote work is now more socially acceptable than ever, with the threat of the virus turning Work From Home arrangements into […]
A quick swipe on social media websites might have you running across your friends’ progress in this viral word game called Wordle. It’s also likely that you clicked on it as well, only to find yourself coming back every day to fulfill your daily brain stretch. This application started from humble beginnings but has now […]
In the latest research of DICT, they found that the system of Smartmatic, the company handling the upcoming 2022 elections, is compromised. This was revealed by DICT Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) Executive Director Cezar Mancao II during a joint congressional hearing on the automated election system. While he did not reveal his proof about […]
As part of the government’s commitment to improving the country’s communication infrastructure, the DICT launched Tower Watch PH as a platform that aims to streamline permit processing time and accelerate the rollout of connectivity infrastructure in the country. “We endeavor to ‘future-proof’ our Common Tower Initiative by ensuring that our streamlining efforts in the previous years […]
With more and more Filipinos being fully vaccinated by now (or have received their first dose at the minimum), both the DICT and DOH are looking into issuing a Digital Vaccination Certificate. In a post from DICT’s official Facebook page, Secretary Gringo Honasan lauded how LGUs responded to its call to submit info to the […]
Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo released a report on Apple movements including predictions on the iPhone 14 lineup that’s due on 2022. It looks like we may be seeing two 6.1-inch, and two 6.7-inch iPhones by next year, and unfortunately no more mini variants if the report is accurate. The iPhone 13 series will still get […]
A new bill requiring telcos to give customers refunds for downtime might be enacted into law. The Department of Information and Communications Technology DICT showed support for this new bill that requires telcos and internet service providers to refund its subscribers for service outages or downtimes. Senate Bill No. 2092 states that public telecommunications entities […]
Without a doubt, Mobile Legends is one of the most popular mobile games with Filipinos. Young and old, student or yuppie, masa or burgis, practically everyone is playing this game, fostering new friendships and (unfortunately) fights between players. With phones being more affordable and more powerful, Filipinos get to enjoy playing such games anywhere they are—as long […]
Make sure to know your digital rights! Here’s the situation: you needed extra cash to pay for obligations. Since you wanted something that’s convenient, you resort to an online lending app. However, after getting your loan, said online lending app keeps on bugging not just you, but your relatives as well. Aside from being annoying […]