One Last Dance? DICT Usec Shares eGovPH Milestones Ahead of First eGovHackathon
The DICT will hold its first eGovPH Hackathon this month, inviting developers to build digital government solutions as eGovPH reaches 60 million downloads.
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DICT Signs MOU With Malaysia’s Zetrix for Government Blockchain Project
The cross-border initiative will focus on establishing digital identity interoperability between Malaysia and the Philippines, alongside the automated issuance and verification of government-issued digital credentials.
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House Discusses to Consolidate 30 Blockchain and Budget Transparency Bills
DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. provided technical clarity on how a blockchain-based government budget would actually function.
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DICT Rejects Meta’s Misinformation Plan, Threatens Stricter Regulations
The DICT stated that Facebook’s parent tech company’s response lacked the necessary urgency they require to combat fake news.
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Roblox Announces Age-Restricted Accounts and Safety Measures After PH Ban Threat
Roblox and Philippine regulators jointly announced age-based accounts and a direct reporting system to strengthen child safety after threats of a nationwide ban.
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Roblox Ban in the Philippines ‘Not Yet Off the Table’ Pending Compliance, Regulators Clarify
Philippine regulators have clarified that a potential nationwide ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox remains a possibility if the company fails to follow through on its commitments.
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Roblox Ban Temporarily Deferred as Platform Agrees to New Safety Measures — Digital Pinoys
The potential nationwide ban on the online gaming platform Roblox has been temporarily deferred following a high-level meeting between company representatives and Philippine authorities.
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IT Experts and Local Developers Oppose Potential Roblox Ban Ahead of DICT Meeting
Stakeholders argue that a blanket ban will fail to address the root cause of online child exploitation and unjustly penalizes innocent creators.
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Philippine Officials Lay Out Non-Negotiable Demands for Roblox Ahead Ban Deadline
The Philippine government demands strict identity verification, legal compliance, and a local office from Roblox or faces a nationwide ban after April 10.
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[Webcast Recap] DICT Usec. Almirol on PH Gov’t Blockchain: ‘No Single Vendor,’ Calls for Open Collaboration
DICT Usec David Almirol outlines how a blockchain-based national budget could improve transparency, while warning against vendor lock-in and overuse of the technology.
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