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Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology
Identity
NamePhilippines Department of Information and Communications Technology
TypeGovernment agency
AcronymDICT
DomainAI · Cyber · Privacy
VerifiedVerified
Verified date4 May 2026
Source
Mandate
Lead executive department for ICT policy. Maintains the E-Government Master Plan (EGMP) and Philippine Government Interoperability Framework (PGIF), under which AI systems deployed as part of E-Government programmes must operate. Co-authored the DICT–CSC Draft Joint Memorandum Circular on Ethical and Trustworthy AI in Government (in draft since April 2024). Cybersecurity coordination via the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT). Co-issuer of the DICT–NPC–SEC Public Advisory on Online Lending Platforms.
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