DICT investigates DITO over alleged unlicensed Chinese workers

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is launching an investigation into allegations that DITO Telecommunity Corp. employs around 400 Chinese workers without proper working visas.

Columnist Ramon Tulfo posted on Facebook claims that these workers may be overstaying their tourist visas and could pose a national security risk as they work for a telecommunications company.

DICT spokesperson Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso confirmed the agency's awareness of the issue and stated that the DICT-CICC will conduct an investigation, collaborating with the Bureau of Immigration and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

In response to these allegations, DITO Telecommunity said it welcomes the probe and is confident that the investigation will reaffirm its findings from a recent joint audit conducted on April 8, 2025.

The company emphasized its compliance with all requirements for employment of foreign nationals and highlighted the presence of retired military officers in key security positions within the organization.