It may take two more years to provide free WiFi to all elementary schools and barangays, according to DICT. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that it may take two more years to provide free WiFi to all elementary schools and barangays across the nation. On Tuesday, the DICT said that it … Read more
The DICT widened the coverage of “Free Wi-Fi for All” program to include remote areas in Luzon. The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) recently widened the coverage of its “Free Wi-Fi for All” Program to include remote areas in Luzon. On Friday, DICT Secretary Gregorio “Gringo” B. Honasan II said in a statement … Read more
DICT deployed 20 free WiFi hotspots in Batanes. The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) had deployed 20 free WiFi hotspots in Batanes through its “Free Wi-Fi for All” Program. In a report on Manila Bulletin, the DICT has deployed 20 free Wi-Fi hotspots in five different locations in Batanes. The free Wi-Fi hotspots … Read more
The DICT shall facilitate the turnover of StaySafe.ph rights to the Philippine government. Malacañang on Friday announced that the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) shall facilitate the turnover of StaySafe.ph rights to the Philippine government. In a report on Manila Bulletin, the national government will finally obtain the rights over StaySafe.ph, the country’s … Read more
DICT had introduced “Telecom Tower Watch” The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) had introduced “Telecom Tower Watch” which would facilitate the swift rollout of digital infrastructure nationwide. In a report on Gizguide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology teamed up with CitizenWatch Philippines in order to launch the “Telecom Tower Watch”. Revealed … Read more
The DICT had sought an improvement in the Philippines’ internet connectivity with DITO’s commercial launch The Department of Information and Communication (DICT) was optimistic of an improved state of the Philippines’ Internet connectivity with DITO Telecommunity’s commercial launch. This, as DITO Telecommunity commercially launched its service in some areas in Mindanao and the Visayas last … Read more
DICT will host its free webinar on PC troubleshooting and repairing for teachers. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through its Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB), recently announced that the bureau will host its free webinar on PC Troubleshooting for teachers. This, as DICT-ILCDB posted on its official Facebook page announcing the … Read more
The DICT encouraged IBP staff and lawyers in the Philippines to use digital signatures The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday encouraged key staff of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) and lawyers in the Philippines to use digital signatures as they practice law online. In a press statement, the Department … Read more
DICT is looking for possibilities to use internet cafes for the ‘new normal’ The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is eyeing the use of internet cafes as digital classrooms and workplaces in order to adapt to the new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid the crisis, schools and workplaces were greatly affected. … Read more
DICT released its guidelines on how to apply and issue digital certificates for both the public and private sectors. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) released its guidelines on how to apply and issue digital certificates for both the public and private sectors. Signed by DICT Secretary Gregorio B. Honasan II on Thursday, … Read more