The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has released a statement in response to the procurement of PHP 170M worth of gadgets, which COA recently flagged to be outside DICT's mandate. According to DICT, the laptops and gadgets procured under its Digital Education Program (DEP) were intended to assist its partner Local Government Units (LGUs) in facilitating ICT-enabled education, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. DICT mentioned that the said ICT gadgets, which the LGUs turned over to student beneficiaries, enhance the delivery of services to the education sector, which the department identified as a mandate that it fulfills. Read more in our articles including "DICT: Gadgets to help LGUs boost ICT-enabled education, no procurement irregularity" and "PlayStation Plus games unveiled for July 2026".
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has released a statement in response to the procurement of PHP 170M worth of gadgets, which COA recently flagged to be outside DICT's mandate. According to DICT, the laptops and gadgets procured under its Digital Education Program (DEP) were intended to assist its partner Local Government Units (LGUs) in facilitating ICT-enabled education, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DICT mentioned that the said ICT gadgets, which the LGUs turned over to student beneficiaries, enhance the delivery of services to the education sector, which the department identified as a mandate that it fulfills.
Our coverage of DICT gadgets procurement includes: "DICT: Gadgets to help LGUs boost ICT-enabled education, no procurement irregularity"; "PlayStation Plus games unveiled for July 2026"; "BDO Pay unveils discounts, rewards for everyday payments". Each article provides unique insights and information.