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DICT

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is leading efforts to modernize government operations through initiatives like the National Fiber Backbone project, blockchain integration, and AI-powered disaster management platforms. It also plays a key role in regulating digital spaces, such as curbing online gambling and formalizing the delivery services sector in the Philippines.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, September 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM

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Recent developments on DICT

Fri, September 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM

7 arrested in QC for illegal gambling near Congress

Seven individuals were arrested in Quezon City for allegedly operating illegal online and on-ground gambling without licenses, with operations concentrated around Congress premises.

Thu, September 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM

PBBM signs E-Governance Act into law

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act No. 12254, also known as the E-Governance Act, to institutionalize the government's transition to e-governance and enhance the ICT Academy.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Aboitiz Foundation, partners donate 100 laptops for digital education

Aboitiz Foundation Inc., in partnership with Go Digital PH and Huawei Philippines, has donated 100 laptops to bolster digital education for underserved communities in the Philippines.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM

Aboitiz Construction finishes new berth for DICT Bulk Terminal

Aboitiz Construction has completed the design and construction of a new 200-meter berth for DICT Bulk Terminal Inc. (DBTI) in Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

Sun, August 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM

Rep. Barba files bill to institutionalize blockchain in government systems

A lawmaker has proposed a bill to institutionalize the use of blockchain technology across government systems in the Philippines to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM

DBM launches DIME website to track flood control projects

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched a new website, Digital Information for Monitoring and Evaluation (DIME), enabling the public to track government-funded flood control projects.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM

DICT launches amnesty for colorum delivery services

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched a nationwide amnesty program for unregistered "colorum" delivery service providers, offering them a chance to legalize their operations without penalties for past violations.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM