‘No techie’ Honasan hopes to push right buttons as new DICT chief

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2019 21:13:33 +0000

‘No techie’ Honasan hopes to push right buttons as new DICT chief

After his maiden press conference as the new secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday last week, Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan II was asked to share his mobile number.

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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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Online precinct finder finally operational — DICT

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 10 May 2019 11:35:49 +0000

Online precinct finder finally operational — DICT

Three days before the May 13 midterm elections, the government’s online precinct finder is finally operational, the DICT said Friday evening.

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Sharers of Jim Paredes sex video liable under cybercrime law – DICT

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:29:01 +0000

Sharers of Jim Paredes sex video liable under cybercrime law - DICT

MANILA, Philippines  – Following the video scandal involving singer Jim Paredes, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday warned that those who shared the said video will be held liable.

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Duterte reappoints Eliseo Rio as acting DICT secretary

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:08:44 +0000

Duterte reappoints Eliseo Rio as acting DICT secretary

MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has reappointed Eliseo Rio Jr. as acting secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

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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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DICT eyes faster internet services before Duterte’s term ends

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:52:19 +0000

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), under acting Secretary Eliseo Rio Jr., is aiming to upgrade internet services in the country to world standards before President Duterte’s term ends.

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DICT: Facebook to block ‘Momo Challenge’ in its platform 

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 04:12:56 +0000

Facebook has already agreed to block all “Momo Challenges” in its platform, the Department of Information and Communications Technology said.

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