DICT Warns of Possible Internet Traffic Surge on November 5

On November 5, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in Manila, Philippines, issued a warning about a potential DDoS (distributed denial of service) traffic flood. The advisory indicated that some websites might experience slowdowns as a result of this traffic surge. Read more

De Lima Seeks Stronger Philippine Coast Guard Amid Rising WPS Tensions

Just days after Cavite Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga suggested abolishing the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Rep. Leila de Lima proposed strengthening the agency. On Friday, she filed House Bill No. 5131, aimed at establishing a more robust organizational structure for the PCG, which includes three core functional commands:…

Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon Takes Command of Army’s 10th Infantry Division

On October 29, Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon officially took command of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division, succeeding retired Maj. Gen. Allan Hambala during a change of command ceremony at Camp General Manuel Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao de Oro. Luzon previously played a key role in liberating Basilan from the Abu Sayyaf Group. Read more

DepEd to Lease Idle Private School Buildings to Ease Classroom Shortage

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education is addressing severe classroom shortages by seeking unused buildings from closed private schools to alleviate overcrowding in public schools. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on October 30 that the department is partnering with property developers and government agencies to identify suitable campuses for lease and conversion into temporary…