The DICT was targeting to launch VaxCertPH in September 2021. VaxCertPH — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that the government was targeting to start the issuance of digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates to fully vaccinated individuals by early September of this year. According to DICT Undersecretary Manny Caintic, the department was eyeing … Read more
The DICT encouraged LGUs to submit list of vaccinated residents. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) encouraged local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines to submit their list of residents vaccinated against COVID-19 for its digital vaccine certificate project. On Thursday, DICT Secretary Gregorio “Gringo” B. Honasan II said in a statement that … Read more
The vaccination database was delayed due to the “slow-paced” forwarding of information from LGUs, according to DICT. On Wednesday, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that the vaccination database was delayed due to the “slow-paced” forwarding of information from local government units (LGUs). GMA News Online reported that a DICT official said … Read more
The Philippines was set to release “digitized vaccine certificates” by end-August or early September, according to DOH. On Tuesday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that the Philippines was set to release “digitized vaccine certificates” by the “end of August or beginning of September”. In an online press conference, Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said that … Read more
DICT sought to start issuing COVID-19 vaccine certificates by August 2021. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) sought to start issuing COVID-19 vaccine certificates by August 2021. On Saturday, the Department of Information and Communications Technology said that it was looking to start issuing COVID-19 vaccine certificates to fully vaccinated individuals by early … Read more
The DICT was working on a COVID-19 vaccination card verification system, according to DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) said that the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) was working on a COVID-19 vaccination card verification system. On Friday, the Department of Health said that the Department of Information and Communications Technology was currently … Read more
The DICT encouraged government employees to develop their digital skills. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will launch a free online learning portal to encourage government employees to develop their digital skills. In partnership with Microsoft Corporation, the Department of Information and Communications Technology designed a Workplace Learning and Development Platform, which composed … Read more
The DICT had expressed confidence that internet speeds in the Philippines will further improve. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) had expressed confidence that internet speeds in the Philippines will further improve. On Monday, DICT Undersecretary Emmanuel Rey Caintic said that Filipinos will have much faster internet speeds for as long as telecommunications … Read more