Tag: DICT
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Cybercrime Surge Drives P1B DICT Budget Boost, Says Brian Poe
Overview: Why the DICT budget is back in the spotlight The Philippines is lining up a sizable budget response to a sharp rise in cybercrime. FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe, a vice chair of the Committee on Appropriations, argued during the marathon plenary debates on the P6.793‑trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for 2026…
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Poe pushes P1B DICT security budget amid cybercrime surge
Poe pushes P1B DICT security budget amid cybercrime surge The surge in cybercrime has lawmakers calling for stronger digital defense. FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe, a vice chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, presented the case for boosting the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) budget for 2026 as part of the…
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Cybercrime Surge Spurs P1B DICT Security Budget Boost, Poe Says
Cybercrime Surge Spurs P1B DICT Security Budget Boost, Poe Says The surge in cybercrime has become a rallying cry for a bigger shield around the Philippines’ digital landscape. FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe, a vice chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and the budget sponsor for the Department of Information and Communications Technology…