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ICT and Cyber Security Industry News

First Cybersphere Philippines conference unveils national strategy for cybersecurity and digital transformation

Department of Information, Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy emphasized the role of the government,  private sector, and citizen groups in building a cyber-resilient nation at the first Cybersphere Philippines held on early this month. The two-day event attracted about 500 participants and 30 exhibitors from 10 countries.

Singapore-based  APAC Expo Pte. Ltd. has the exclusive right to organize the international conference and exhibition within the next five years with the support of DICT and the Cybercrime Coordination and Investigating Center (CICC). Click to Read More

GCash Banners Best Practices in Trust Tech at DICT-CICC Cybersphere Forum

GCash has recently co-hosted the Cybersphere Philippines Forum in collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The two-day event brought together experts and decision-makers in cybersecurity and showcased the latest trends and products in ICT, cybersecurity, and cloud technology.

The event was attended by DICT Secretary Ivan Uy, who was the guest of honor at the opening ceremony. Other participants included officials from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), National Privacy Commission (NPC), as well as influential figures from the private sector. Click to Read More

Stakeholders vow to work for a cyber-resilient ICT nation

Department of Information, Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy emphasized the role of the government, private sector and citizens group in building a cyber-resilient nation at the first Cybersphere Philippines held on September 5 and 6, 2023 at the Shangri-la The Fort in Bonifacio Global City.

The two-day event attracted about 500 participants and 30 exhibitors from 10 countries.

Singapore-based APAC Expo Pte. Ltd. has the exclusive right to organize the international conference and exhibition within the next five years with the support of DICT and the Cybercrime Coordination and Investigating Center (CICC). Click to Read More

MANILA — The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is helping local enforcement agencies such as the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police with the training they need to deal with cybersecurity threats, an official said on Tuesday.

During the first day of the Cybersphere Philippines conference in Taguig, INTERPOL's Cybercrime Directorate Angelo Paolo Trias said local authorities are the "first responders" to cybercrimes and should be well-trained to act on such incidents concerning their territory. Click to Read More

Bohol Earns Philippines’ First UNESCO Global Geopark

Bohol Island, home of the renowned Chocolate Hills, has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as the Philippines’ first global geopark, a prestigious recognition that celebrates Bohol’s rich geological and cultural wonders. Click to Read More

The historic Walled City of Intramuros bears witness to the Philippines’ storied past. Built by the Spanish colonists in the 16th century, Intramuros was the seat of political and religious

power in the Philippines for over 300 years. To this day, traces of this era are visible and preserved within the famed walls, which is now considered the oldest and historic core of Manila.

Intramuros, a Spanish word that translates to “within the walls”, was built to protect the city from foreign aggressors. Its walls, braced with moats and towering stone structures, now stand as silent witnesses to our nation’s history. Click to Read More

Clark, a thriving and cosmopolitan city in Northern Luzon, is poised to showcase its world-class conference facilities on the global stage. As a testament to this, Clark Freeport Zone secures its bid to host MICECON 2024, the Philippines’ largest gathering of Meetings,

Incentive Travel, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) professionals next year. Click to Read More

INTERPOL working with PH authorities to fight cyber crimes

MANILA — The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is helping local enforcement agencies such as the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police with the training they need to deal with cybersecurity threats, an official said on Tuesday.

During the first day of the Cybersphere Philippines conference in Taguig, INTERPOL's Cybercrime Directorate Angelo Paolo Trias said local authorities are the "first responders" to cybercrimes and should be well-trained to act on such incidents concerning their territory. . Click to Read More

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has officially sealed its alliance with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) in combatting the escalating wave of cybercrime in the Philippines.

UNODC Senior Resident Policy Advisor Olivier Georges Lermet and CICC Executive Director Alexander K. Ramos signed the cooperation agreement on June 21 at the National Cybercrime Hub (NCH) in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Click to Read More

The Super App of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has been amplified with the activation of the 200 GBPS internet connectivity powered by the Japanese firm Infinivan Inc.

The Connectivity Facility was formally inaugurated on June 23 at the building of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) Click to Read More

Singapore-based APAC Expo Pte. Ltd. has the exclusive right to organize the international conference and exhibition within the next five years with the support of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Coordination and Investigating Center (CICC).

The Memorandum of Agreement was signed by CICC and APAC on April 24 in Manila and the theme for this year’s event is “Towards A Cyber Resilient ICT Nation.” Click to Read More

To promote a more efficient public service delivery and interoperability of government systems and applications, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed an Inter-Agency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 13 national government agencies (NGAs) on Monday, 25 April 2023 in Pasay City. Click to Read More

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) market in the Philippines is expected to experience robust growth in the next five years because of huge investments in both the government and private sectors.

According to Global Data (July 2022 ) the global ICT market in the Philippines was valued at US$14.04 billion in 2021 and was expected to reach US$20.6 billion by 2026. Click to Read More

Description goes hereThe Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Google Philippines have formed a partnership to provide cybersecurity scholarships to 500 government employees.

The program aims to equip government employees with the necessary skills to identify and combat cybersecurity threats, particularly when deliver. Click to Read More