The whole world is now at war with an enemy that cannot be seen – the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). As a response to the increasing number of cases, the Philippines has been placed under a State of Calamity by virtue of Proclamation No. 929 issued 17 March 2020, with some areas under community quarantine. continue reading : Free Wi-Fi for All continues operations amid COVID-19 pandemic
Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, more known as COVID-19 with more than 43,105 confirmed cases and 1,016 deaths worldwide as of this writing, every nation is taking necessary precautions in order to prevent further spreading of the virus among their populace. It is with this in mind that on 09 February 2020, thirty continue reading : Free Wi-Fi for All provides free Internet access to Filipinos quarantined as precaution against COVID-19 outbreak
As the month of February moves forward, so does the rollout of the DICT’s Free Wi-Fi for All Program across the country – including at the Province of Marinduque. To celebrate the on-going establishment of free Wi-Fi sites across the said province, a series of launches were held between 4 and 5 February 2020. On continue reading : Back-to-back Free Wi-Fi for All launches held at Marinduque
It was a busy week for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) as Undersecretary Jose Arturo De Castro met with several government officials—the empowering of citizens through ICT services provided by the DICT on their agenda. On 29 January 2020, Cavite Governor Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla expressed interest in establishing a partnership with continue reading : Free Wi-Fi for All eyes Taytay And Cavite for next rollout of sites
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) jump-started the year with a back-to-back Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing with some provincial and local government partners in order to strengthen the ICT niche of the country. On 18 January 2020, the DICT, with the Provincial Government of Zambales led by Sec. Gregorio B. Honasan II continue reading : Back-to-back MOA signing for Free Wi-Fi for All held at Zambales and Dagupan, Pangasinan
Last January 19, 2020, the streets of Cebu City were filled with both locals and visitors from around the world, all in a festive mood as they partook in celebrations for this year’s Sinulog Festival. The festival is a series of events honoring the Sto. Niño (Child Jesus). The month-long celebration culminates in a Grand continue reading : Free Wi-Fi for All at Sinulog Festival 2020