Communications & Technology

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has officially opened Phase 1 of the Mindanao Integrated Government Network, part of the larger National Fiber Backbone project. This initiative advances the country’s digital transformation goals to build a more connected Philippines.

As concerns over youth online safety intensify, Meta is rolling out stronger protections for teenage users in the Philippines, placing safety features and parental oversight at the center of its social media platforms.

As the Philippines pushes deeper into the digital economy, fintech firm eTap is betting that the future of financial inclusion will not be purely digital.

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has proposed a dedicated mobile app giving seafarers direct access to emergency help, real-time security alerts, and government support while sailing in high-risk areas. Backed by the EU CRIMARIO initiative, the plan was presented at the 4th IORIS High-Level Meeting in Mombasa, Kenya, where regional authorities discussed better cooperation and information sharing.

Kaspersky has released the findings of a global study showing that 45.7 percent of adults have faced some form of technology-facilitated abuse over the past 12 months. However, only 32 percent of respondents correctly understand what this type of harm entails.