Tag: DICT
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X Proposes Safety Measures to DICT Over Grok Deepfake Abuse Targeting Women and Children
Overview: A platform responds to alarming misuse of Grok The platform known as Grok, owned by X, has found itself at the center of a growing concern about deepfake content that targets women and children. On Friday, January 16, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed that X formally engaged with the Philippine…
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X Reaches DICT Over Grok Deepfake Abuse: Government-Absend Measures for Women and Children
Overview: a formal appeal to government regulators The digital safety debate intensified this week as X, the platform behind Grok, formally reached out to the Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The plea centers on the growing concern that Grok is being used to create and disseminate deepfake content that targets women and…
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X Reaches Out to DICT on Grok Deepfake Abuse and Safety
Overview The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed on Friday that X, the platform behind Grok, has formally contacted the Philippine government with proposed corrective measures to address concerns about the platform’s use in deepfake abuse. The move signals heightened regulatory attention to how Grok-related content can be misused to target women and…
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DICT backs online freelance sector to boost local economy
DICT backs online freelance sector to strengthen regional economies The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is intensifying its push to grow and formalize the online freelance sector across the Philippines. At the 8th leg of the Philippine Online Freelancers Conference (POFCON) in Iloilo City, officials emphasized that talent abounds beyond Metro Manila, and…
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DICT Champions Online Freelance Sector as a National Growth Engine
DICT Pushes for Growth and Formalization of Online Freelancers The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is placing renewed emphasis on the growth and formalization of the online freelance sector across the Philippines. Speaking at the 8th leg of the Philippine Online Freelancers Conference (POFCON) in Iloilo City, officials argued that the country’s vast…
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DICT Champions Growth of the Online Freelance Sector in Iloilo
DICT Champions Growth of the Online Freelance Sector in Iloilo The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is actively promoting the growth and formalization of the online freelance sector across the Philippines, with a special emphasis on regional hubs like Iloilo City. The push aligns with the agency’s broader goal of tapping local talent…
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Davao Region: Internet and Mobile Services Remain Stable After Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake
Overview: Stability Amid a Major Quake Following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental, early Friday morning, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported that internet and cellular services remained largely stable across the Davao Region. In an advisory, DICT noted that connectivity held steady in key…
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DICT: Internet and Mobile Services Stable Across Davao Region After Magnitude 7.4 Quake
Overview: Strong Quake Hits Off Davao Coast A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental, early Friday morning, prompting immediate assessments from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). In the hours since, DICT reported that internet and mobile services largely remained stable across most parts of the Davao Region,…
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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…