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DICT, SBMA LEAD SUBIC BAY GOVNET SITE LAUNCH

In its thrust to boost connectivity between 47 government agencies for faster communication, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) launched the Government Network (GovNet) Project in this premier Freeport. Held at the Best Western Hotel on June 24, the GovNet interconnects national government agencies, local government […]

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DOT, DICT INK PACT TO BOOST INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has formally signed a partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in a bid to introduce and further improve internet connectivity in 94 identified tourist destinations across the country, and digitalize tourism services nationwide. The ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was held at the […]

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STRONG INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SEEN IN CAR BY 2023

The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is expected to have strong and reliable connectivity by 2023 after an internet service provider committed to provide a fiber-optic broadband network and a satellite global technology even in the most remote mountain towns. Clarence Alvarado, the lead engineer of Metroworks ICT in charge of installing fiber optic cables, said […]

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GATCHALIAN TO TELCOS: PROVIDE FREE CONNECTIVITY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING

Senator Win Gatchalian is appealing to telecommunication giants Globe Telecom and Smart Communications to provide all learners with free connectivity to help in the roll-out of distance learning for the reopening of classes. While modular distance learning or the use of printed and digital self-learning modules is the most preferred learning modality among enrolled learners, […]