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When cell towers fall, satellites answer Filipinos’ call

For a country where typhoons feel like subscription services and earthquakes show up uninvited, connectivity is not a luxury. It is survival. This year, help is not coming by truck or chopper. It is coming straight from the sky.

Groundbreaking ICT programs reshape telecom and government services

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has made significant strides in the country's digital transformation, marked by initiatives championed by former Secretary Ivan John Uy. His efforts, particularly in digital identity, e-governance, and broadband infrastructure, have left a lasting impact on the country's ICT landscape.

DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy resigns amid leadership transition

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.

Japan commits to help boost Manila digital infrastructures

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. 

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Households and businesses signal turnaround as economic optimism rebounds

Economic sentiment across the Philippines is turning a corner as both families and business owners show growing confidence in their financial future.

Gilas 3×3 women settle for silver, men fall short 

The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 teams discovered on Friday that sometimes the basket simply refuses to cooperate. Both squads lost their final games at the Asian Games in Japan, with the women salvaging silver while the men were denied a place on the podium.

Heart disease remains country’s top cause of deaths

For millions of Filipinos, the biggest health threat does not arrive with the dramatic suddenness of a typhoon or an infectious outbreak. Instead, it creeps in quietly, day by day, making ischaemic heart disease the undisputed leading cause of death in the country.

Philippines climbs WEF tourism ranking but lags ASEAN peers

The Philippines has notched a notable jump in global tourism competitiveness, but structural hurdles continue to keep the country trailing its Southeast Asian neighbors.

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