#DICT news

This week, the Department of Information and Communications (DICT) released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Konektadong Pinoy Act on Wednesday, November 5. DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said that six to seven foreign companies are planning to enter the telco sector once the IRR is in effect. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is fully shutting down 3G networks in the Philippines by September 30, 2025. As per the DICT, the move will help improve security by reducing hacking and scams for mobile users. Globe and Smart are working with the DICT and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to shut their legacy networks down. In addition, the DICT was joined by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to meet with telcos to discuss online threats. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported that 19 government websites were hacked. DICT Secretary Henry Aguda listed four national agencies that were affected by the site breaches. Read more in our articles including "Konektadong Pinoy Act taking effect, could reshape PH telco industry" and "DICT fully shutting down 3G networks in the Philippines by September 30".