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.
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.
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.
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.
Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.
Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.
Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.