DICT welcomes Ombudsman probe into alleged 'ghost internet' scheme

GMA Network - Sep 20, 2026

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday welcomed the Office of the Ombudsman"s probe into an alleged “ghost internet” scheme involving government IT systems, saying it is ready to provide the necessary records and data for the investigation.

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