Common tower policy implentation delayed

Credit to Author: Lisbet K. Esmael| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:14:18 +0000

The implementation of the common tower policy has been delayed possibly this coming March, as it continues to face hurdles, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Wednesday. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Gregorio Honasan 2nd said the policy might be released “in the next few weeks”— another delay from the planned […]

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DICT tells schools to stop using social media for class assignments

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:02:22 +0000

DICT tells schools to stop using social media for class assignments

The DICT on Thursday said it will issue a memorandum circular asking schools to refrain from using social media for class projects.

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Alternative media groups call on DICT to act on ‘cyberattacks’

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 05:19:29 +0000

ALTERNATIVE media groups banded together and staged a protest in front of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday seeking protection against alleged cyberattacks launched against them….READ

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Taxpayer asks DICT to clarify status of Mislatel

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 21:00:56 +0000

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has been asked to clarify the status of the award of the third telco slot to Mindanao Islamic Telephone Co. (Mislatel)

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COA hits failed P6.5-B ‘free Wi-Fi’ project of DICT

Filipinos have failed to reap the benefits of free Wi-Fi connectivity due to the failure of the four-year, P6.5-billion project of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the Commission on Audit (COA) said.

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