#DICT Philippines

The agency worked with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to launch this feature. Amazon may launch its satellite internet service, called Project Kuiper (also known as Amazon LEO), in the Philippines as early as this year, according to Henry Aguda. The announcement was shared by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The agency said the platform, widely used by children in the Philippines, is being monitored due to reports that it is being exploited by bad actors, including individuals targeting minors and engaging in illicit activities. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have issued a warning to Roblox. The DICT and CICC have stated that Roblox could face restriction or suspension in the Philippines. Failure to comply could lead to restrictions in the Philippines. DICT and CICC also pointed to recent actions involving platforms like Telegram and Tumblr which were flagged over similar concerns but avoided bans after working with authorities. Read more in our articles including "BIR launches digital TIN ID in eGovPH app" and "Starlink's rival Amazon LEO Internet could arrive in the Philippines Soon".