GWHS (Government Web Hosting Service)

Presenter:
GOSD-GWHS
GWHS

Government Web Hosting Service

Administrative Order no. 39, s. 2013
Administrative Order no. 39, s. 2013

Mandating Government Agencies to

migrate to the Government Web
Hosting Service (GWHS) of the
Department of Science and Technology-
Information and Communications
Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) now
Department of Information and
Communications Technology (DICT)
Section 1

Establishment of the
Government Web Hosting Service (GWHS)

For the hosting of websites of:

 National Government Agencies (NGAs)
 Government Financial Institutions (GFIs)
 Government Owned and Controlled Corporations
(GOCCs)
 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
 Inter-agency collaborations, programs and projects
 Local Government Unit’s (LGUs) are encourage to
avail the service
Section 2

Responsibilities of the Implementing

Agencies

a. Content Coverage: NDSCG responsible

for the issuance of the Unified Web
Content Policy(UWCP) and OP-PCDSP
shall administer the implementation of
the UWCP under the control and
supervision of the NDSCG

a. Technical Assistance: DICT thru

Helpdesk
Section 3

Responsibilities of other Gov’t.

Agencies

a. Produce and regularly update contents

of websites
b. Develop online services offered
through their websites
c. Employ a webmaster duly designated
by the Head of Agency
Section 4

Migration of Existing Website

Within:
- One Year: Complete migration
- 180 days: Content compliant with the
UWCP

Websites that have been defaced or

rendered inaccessible by unauthorized
parties within the last 6 months shall be
given priority.
Section 6

Cost of Operating the Facilities

and Services of the GWHS

- DICT: annual appropriations

- May be allowed to charge fees

from its subscribers for the use of its
facilities and services on a cost
recovery basis
Overview

 Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016,

Chapter 5 – The development of ICT
infrastructure to support e-government systems

 E.O. 47, s2011 – mandates DOST-ICTO

now DICT to provide ICT infrastructure,
information systems and resources

 RA 10844, s2016 – an Act creating

Department of Information and
Communications Technology act creating the
DICT
Overview
GWHS Memorandum Circular
No. 2015-001

 Web hosting
 Content Management System
 Security Audit and Assessment
 Service Training
 GWT (Government Website Template)
Web Hosting

- Shall establish, administer, operate and

maintain the GWHS

- There will be guidelines on the co-location

of agency equipment
Content Management System

- Shall be identified by DICT

- Agencies may use their custom platforms,
subject to a qualifying process
- Shall conform with the general guidelines of the
GWT
- Shall provide training and instructional materials
on the use of the identified CMS
Content Management System

- The CMSs approved or prescribed by the DOST-

ICT Office under the Government Web Hosting
Service (GWHS), include the following:

WordPress Joomla Drupal

5.2.1 3.9.6 8.7.2
Release date: Release date: Release date:
May 21, 2019 May 07, 2019 May 23, 2019
Security Audit and Assessment

- Shall cover web applications and prescribed a

list of allowed modules, extensions, plug-ins,
and web services by the agencies
- Findings will be forwarded to the agency for
appropriate remedial action
- Both periodic and random checks shall be
applied
- DICT reserves the right to install website
monitoring and auditing tools
Service Training

• Technical training workshops: developers and

trainers
• Training for agency content managers: actual
site build up
• Training for agency MIS: the setting up and
management of accounts
(GWT)Government Web Template

Details on the content,

structure, and design of
government websites
Government Web Template (GWT)

Main Objectives

• Institutionalize a corporate identity by having a

common look and feel

• Facilitate the creation and/or migration of

agency websites and content build-up
Government Web Template (GWT)

• Compliance of the design and content of

government websites with the different circulars

• Ensure that government websites are

responsive to optimal viewing on mobile
devices

• Institutionalize accessibility for persons with

disabilities (PWDs) on all government websites
Basic Interface Requirements

1. Vertical Measurements
2. Homepage Section
3. Inner Page – with 6 Sections
4. Content Area Placeholders
5. Section Components
6. Required Contents to be
included
7. Requirements for Citizen’s
Engagement/Transaction
Modules
Basic Interface Requirements

Vertical Measurements
Responsive Framework
Standard width of 1190px on regular
screens and scales down on smaller
devices of 320px in width
12-column grid layout on regular screens
and scales down to a 1-column layout on
mobile devices
Basic Interface Requirements

Homepage Section – Major

Sections
Top Bar
Masthead
Banner
Auxiliary Menu (Optional)
Content Area
Agency Footer
Standard Footer
• Content Area Placeholders
– May be divided only into three, two and one column(s)
Basic Interface Requirements

Section Components
 Top Bar
 GOVPH
 Main Navigation
o Home
o Transparency
o Products and Services/Major Programs and
Projects
o Contact Us
 Search bar
Basic Interface Requirements

Section Components
 Content Area
 White background only (#ffff)
 Images and icons with description
 Transparency Seal
 Color: agency may use its own colors
 Font styles:
o Font face: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma
o Style: Bold, Underline, Italic
o Size: 10-12 pt
Basic Interface Requirements

Section Components
 Agency Footer
 Downloads Page
 Archives Page
 Site Maps
 Standard Footer
 Link of the Government Directory
 Seal of the Republic of the Philippines
 Copyright Placement “All content is public domain
unless otherwise stated.”
Basic Interface Requirements

Section Components
Suggested Content
 FAQs
 Social Media Modules
 Events Calendar
 Philippine Standard Time
 Secretary’s Corner / Director’s Corner /
Dean’s Corner
 Photo Galleries
Basic Interface Requirements

Required contents to be included

 Banner
 Slider image(s) – full width: 1250px
 Agency Footer
 Archives
 Site Map / Website’s Directory
Basic Interface Requirements

Required contents to be included

Standard Footer
 Link of Government Directory
 Seal of the Republic of the Philippines
 Copyright Placement
Transparency Seal
 The transparency seal shall be “prominently
displayed on the main page of the website of
a particular government agency.”
Basic Interface Requirements

Requirements for Citizen’s Engagement /

Transaction Modules
Helpdesks and FAQs
Social Media Modules
User Login / Password
Basic Interface Requirements

Other Possible Features to Include /

Recommended Sections
Events Calendar
Examination Results
Link to Webmail Service
User Login and Password
Advisories
Migration Procedure
Migration Procedure

A. Submit GWHS
Requirements
B. Develop Website using
GWT (Staging Server)
C. Transfer Website to
GWHS Production
Server
GWHS Requirements for Web Hosting

① Official Letter of Request addressed to:

Denis F. Villorente
Undersecretary
Department of Information and Communications Technology

② Accomplished Web Hosting Service

Application Form

Submit letter of request and application form (in PDF format) to

helpdesk@i.gov.ph
Indicate agency name and service to be availed in the email subject.
GWHS Requirements for DNS Hosting

① Submit two letters of request

*Letter of intent to avail the DNS Hosting services of the DICT
Addressed to:
Denis F. Villorente
Undersecretary
Department of Information and Communications Technology

* Letter of intent for the gov.ph domain application or modification

Addressed to:
gov.ph Administrator
Advanced Science and Technology Institute
ASTI Bldg., Technology Park Complex,
U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City,
PHILIPPINES 1101
② Accomplished the following forms:
- DNS Hosting Service Application Form
- .gov.ph Domain Application Form (NO existing gov.ph domain)/
.gov.ph Domain Registry Modification Form (with existing gov.ph domain)

Submit letter of request and application forms (in PDF format) to helpdesk@i.gov.ph
Indicate agency name and service to be availed in the email subject.
GWHS Requirements for DNS and Web Hosting

① Submit two letters of request

*Letter of intent to avail the DNS and Web Hosting services of the DICT
Addressed to:
Denis F. Villorente
Undersecretary
Department of Information and Communications Technology

* Letter of intent for the gov.ph domain application or modification

Addressed to:
gov.ph Administrator
Advanced Science and Technology Institute
ASTI Bldg., Technology Park Complex,
U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City,
PHILIPPINES 1101
② Accomplished the following forms:
- DNS and Web Hosting Services Application Form
- .gov.ph Domain Registry Modification Form

Submit letter of request and application forms (in PDF format) to helpdesk@i.gov.ph
Indicate agency name and service to be availed in the email subject.
 GWHS Requirements for .GOV .PH
REGISTRATION, DNS and Web Hosting

① Submit two letters of request

*Letter of intent to avail the DNS and Web Hosting services of the DICT
Addressed to:
Denis F. Villorente
Undersecretary
Department of Information and Communications Technology

* Letter stating that you are given permission to register the particular domain name for that agency
Addressed to:
gov.ph Administrator
Advanced Science and Technology Institute
ASTI Bldg., Technology Park Complex,
U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City,
PHILIPPINES 1101
② Accomplished the following forms:
- DNS and Web Hosting Services Application Form
- NEW .gov.ph Domain Application Form

Submit letter of request and application forms (in PDF format) to helpdesk@i.gov.ph
Indicate agency name and service to be availed in the email subject.
Requirements for Updating GWHS
Account Information
① Accomplished GWHS Account
Modification Form

Submit letter of request and application form

(in PDF format) to helpdesk@i.gov.ph
Indicate agency name and service to be
availed in the email subject.