The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed on Friday the resignation of Secretary Ivan John E. Uy on Thursday, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's acceptance of his resignation. Despite the leadership change, the DICT assured the public that there would be no disruption in its services during the transition.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan to accelerate digital infrastructure in the country.
The Philippines is on track for a stronger grain harvest this quarter, with palay production projected to rise 5.3 percent from a year ago, although slipping yields suggest farmers are still battling productivity challenges despite expanding planted areas.
The government has taken a major step toward securing the future of the country’s busiest air gateway, with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) agreeing to acquire the 61-hectare property occupied by Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in a P48-billion transaction.
As climate-related disclosures increasingly shape global trade, investment flows, and business competitiveness, the Philippines is moving to establish more reliable and consistent systems for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all industries.