DICT Warns Public Against Scammers Asking Fees for Sim Registration The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has warned the public against scammers asking fees for Sim card registration. The DICT cautioned users on Tuesday not to engage with individuals who seek money in exchange for SIM registration assistance. According to DICT Usec Anna … Read more
DICT Suggests Digital National ID for Pinoys amid the Actual Cards Printing DIGITAL NATIONAL ID – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is pushing for it amid the pending printing of cards. A valid identification card or ID is one of the things that are always present in the requirements list for different … Read more
DICT Warns Public Over Pretending Fake Officials Collecting Donations The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) has warned the public against fake officials of their agency soliciting donations. The DICT made the notification after receiving information that certain people are impersonating agency officials and workers in order to seek donations from the public. “The … Read more
DICT Warns Public of Fake Delivery Riders Defrauding Filipino People The Department of Information and Communications Technology warned the public to beware of individuals pretending as delivery riders. DICT advised the Filipino people to beware of individuals whose modus is to pretend as delivery employees or courier service personnel forcing their victims to pay parcels … Read more
Facebook Temporarily Reduce Video Bitrate Amid Luzon Lockdown FACEBOOK – Facebook recently said that it will reduce video bitrate on its platform, as well as Instagram in order to reduce data congestion amid Luzon lockdown. According to GMA News, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), who made this statement, said that the social … Read more
3rd Major Telco Mislatel Gets Permit Today MISLATEL – The third major telco player Mislatel Consortium will receive their permit today at the Malacañang Palace. The Globe and Smart telecommunication company have been dominating the whole Philippines for several years now. President Rodrigo Duterte previously promised that he’ll bring another telco company to compete with … Read more
Bureau Of Customs Seeks DICT Assistance After Hack On Website BUREAU OF CUSTOMS – The Bureau of Customs has sought the assistance of the Department of Information and Communications Technology after their website was hacked. The Philippine government agency, Bureau of Customs is managed under the Department of Finance. The duties of BOC include the … Read more
A Third Telco Could Have It’s License By This Month FASTER INTERNET – For the Philippines, the Information and communications technology could have a huge significant improvement. Reports from years ago showed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte revealing his plans to resolve the Internet problem in the country. This was after the Philippines has been noted … Read more
DICT & Deped Urged by Malacañang Palace To Make Move On Viral Momo Challenge The Malacañang Palace was now urging DICT and DepEd to make necessary actions regarding the controversial Momo Challenge. The Department of Information and Technology (DICT) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have been ordered by the Palace to make immediate actions … Read more
Pres. Duterte Offers DICT Secretary Post to Sen. Honasan HONASAN – Senator Gringo Honasan accepted the offer of Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for him to be the DICT Secretary. Lots of transitions are currently happening in the government. One of the latest happenings is the putting of the Bureau of Customs under military control … Read more