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  𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐏𝐇 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 PANGLAO, Bohol— Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) secretary Ivan John Uy opened the two-day Geeks On A Beach (GOAB)2023 international conference, Thursday, November 23-24 confidently stating that the vibrant startup ecosystem in the Philippines has been promisingly growing, with more than 1,100 startups, 60 incubators and accelerators, 50 venture capitalists, and more than 200 co-working spaces nationwide that enable collaboration. “It is truly an honor to stand before you as we kick off the sixth edition of Geeks on a Beach. As we gather here, it is heartening to see that through our joint efforts, we have transformed the Philippines into a pivotal regional hub for startups and digital innovation. This is a statement of fact. Our vibrant startup ecosystem has been promisingly growing,” Secretary Yu said. Yu added that the essence of Geeks on a Beach lies

  𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐒𝐂𝐑 𝐈𝐃 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨𝐯’𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 Access to the government’s official ID database is crucial for telcos to validate IDs submitted for SIM registration. This is the stance taken by Globe, the leading digital solutions platform, as it refines its verification process to effectively address fraudulent SIM registrations. Globe has started testing new technology to validate photo ID submissions for SIM registration in collaboration with relevant government agencies. While working to improve the tech, Globe renewed its call on the government to allow telcos to cross reference IDs submitted for SIM registration with information on the official databases of ID-issuing agencies. Globe also looks forward to working with the government in integrating Globe’s SIM Registration system in the government superapp egov.ph to use this platform for ID verification. “As much as we endeavor to enhance our verif

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃: 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐄 𝐑. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 On House Resolutions 1393 and 1477 calling for government cooperation with the International Criminal Court. #PressRelease #ImeeSolusyon #SenImeeMarcos #ImeeMarcos #InternationalCriminalCourt #CebuHappenings #ManilaHappenings #MindanaoHappenings #TeamHappenings

  𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐁: 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐇 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 The much-awaited Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) is all set to offer a diverse and robust program that delivers knowledge, networking, and investment opportunities as it makes waves from November 22-24, 2023, in Panglao, Bohol. GOAB is a conference for partnerships, growth, and innovation in startups, tech, and design, unleashing opportunities to collaborate in the Philippines and beyond. An initiative led by GeeksPH and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), GOAB underscores the event's commitment to fostering a thriving startup ecosystem in the Philippines with this year’s theme "Igniting Innovation and Collaboration." The main conference kicks off on November 23 with a keynote address on the Philippine Startup Development Program by DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy and a deep-dive panel “From Seeds to Stars: Unveiling the 10-Ye