Performance Governance and the Myth of the ‘Green Lane’
When Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda broke his silence following the abrupt ban and swift restoration of…
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Spin over Strategy: Directives Expose Henry Aguda’s Push to Mask Policy Blunders as ‘Victory’
Caught in the fallout of a disastrous policy blunder, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda didn’t fix his…
Misplaced Priorities: Why the DICT’s Reflexive Platform Bans Threaten the Philippine Digital Economy
The primary mandate of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is to bridge digital divides, protect online freedom and foster…
BYPASSING MALACAÑANG: The Ghost “Undersecretary” Running DICT Procurement
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is facing intense public and legislative scrutiny following allegations of administrative irregularities, constitutional violations,…
Smoke, Mirrors and Unanswered Mail: How Henry Aguda Orchestrated a PR Stunt Out of a Budget Debacle
The digital landscape in the Philippines has long been a battleground for state agencies attempting to regulate unchecked social media algorithms. However,…