Philippine court orders regulator to restore license of news site Rappler
A Philippine court has ordered the country’s corporate regulator to restore the license of Rappler, a news site co-founded by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, a prominent critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippines: IFJ welcomes reversal of Rappler shutdown order
A court in the Philippines has overturned a government order to shutter embattled digital media outlet Rappler, a significant victory for press freedom and independent, critical journalism in the country. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), welcome this outcome and urge the Philippines government to respect and uphold the freedom of the press, ensuring that independent media outlets can continue their vital work without fear of persecution.
On Nat’l Press Freedom Day, Visayas youth stand up for media
Student journalists marched in their respective campuses in the University of the Philippines Cebu (UPC) and University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Miagao Campus on National Press Freedom Day on Friday, August 30, calling for justice and solidarity with campus publications and media workers around the country.
GMA Network, partners ink covenant vs fake news, disinformation
Major Philippine media organizations, social media platforms, and academic institutions on Friday signed a pledge and affirmed their commitment to fighting fake news and disinformation. Nearly 60 partners signed the covenant in an event spearheaded by GMA Network.
Marcos to journalists: We need you to discern truths from lies
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said journalists are much needed in the age of fake news and artificial intelligence to help the Filipino public discern the truth from falsehoods.
President Marcos seeks media help in fighting fake news
President Marcos asked members of the Philippine media to help in the fight against fake news, which he warned has become more dangerous with “unregulated social media” and artificial intelligence.
PH, Australia to boost cyber cooperation
Australia and the Philippines have identified ways to bolster cyber cooperation as Canberra raised the need to build Manila’s cyber resilience.
BSP Unveils Cyber Resilience Plan to Combat Growing Threats
The plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance the resilience of the financial services sector against cyber threats, detailing high-level goals and essential strategies to maintain the integrity and security of the country’s financial ecosystem.
Cheaper, more accessible internet for all bill hurdles House
A measure providing a “cheaper and more accessible” internet for all is one step closer to becoming law after the House of Representatives passed the bill on third and final reading.
Free Wi-Fi program gets additional P3.68-B funding
The additional funding is expected to benefit a total of 13,462 Access Point sites in various locations nationwide, the DBM said in a statement Thursday.
Satellites help push PH’s digital transformation
Government initiatives like the Free Wi-Fi for All Program of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aim to provide fast and secure internet access supported by wired and wireless technologies, including satellite communications networks. This increased connectivity drives digital transformation nationwide in areas such as e-government, education and health.
DICT moves to hasten lease-free broadband connectivity
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has taken the lead in implementing a presidential instruction for government and private sector collaboration in expanding broadband connectivity in the country.
Biz groups press Marcos to certify Konektadong Pinoy bill as urgent
MAJOR Philippine and international business groups are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to stamp as a priority bill the Konektadong Pinoy Act, a legislative measure that seeks to expand and improve Internet service in the country by encouraging more investment in broadband infrastructure, especially in the countryside.
Fortinet: Cybersecurity skills gap contributes to data breaches
“Organizations are increasingly recognizing that the lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals is a significant contributor to these breaches,” said Alan Reyes, the country manager at Fortinet Philippines.
DICT chief calls for ‘comprehensive’ law vs. cyber-related offenses
Speaking at the pilot episode of the “Malacañang Insider” program, DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy said the government needs to come up with a “more responsive and timely” policy to address crimes in the cybersphere, saying an all-encompassing law would be easier to enforce compared to numerous specific laws.
CICC working to educate Filipinos against cybercrimes
CICC Executive Director Usec Alexander Ramos said based on data, many cybercrime victims who come from the rural communities may be unaware of many warning signs that they are dealing with cybercriminals.
Cybercrimes, deepfakes now worldwide threats, warns DICT
The Department of Information and Technology (DICT) stressed the harmful impacts posed by cybercriminals who utilize deepfakes and generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. DICT secretary Ivan John Uy noted the alarming threats of what he called a “scandemic” driven by modern technology.
AI, deepfakes to figure more in campaign for Eleksyon 2025 —expert
Much like the 2022 presidential elections and the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), candidates vying for positions in the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) are expected to troop to social media to reach and woo voters.
Howie Severino: If you can’t trust a journalist, who will you trust?
The role of professional journalists is crucial in promoting media literacy and fighting fake information, GMA News Online’s editor-at-large Howie Severino said during the 2024 BaLinkBayan Stakeholders Conference.
ABS-CBN’s Campus Patrol launches university tour to promote media literacy
Francis Toral, ABS-CBN Integrated News chief, emphasized the importance of the project in letting the youth know how journalists continue to serve and how they can discern through disinformation.
Media fest celebrates free expression as driver of nation-building
For the journalists, academics, members of the creative industry, and youth leaders who attended the MAKI+Fiesta media festival on August 23 to 24, upholding the right to free expression is not merely a matter of principle: upholding it allows creativity and innovation to thrive, thus driving progress and nation-building.
Marcos sees media as partners of gov’t: ‘We need you’
The President stressed that the media’s courage and passion in championing freedom of speech and expression in our communities have echoed the aspirations of the Filipino people.
PH intel fusion center eyed to boost cybersecurity —DICT
The plan aims to establish a trusted, secure, and reliable cyberspace for every Filipino, according to DICT Critical Infrastructure Evaluation and Cybersecurity Standards Division officer-in-charge George Tardio during his discussion at the 2024 BaLinkBayan Stakeholders Conference on Wednesday.
Senate confirms website hacked, assures no sensitive data affected
The Senate has confirmed hacking of its website but said the extracted usernames and logs were just for uploading public documents.
PSA vows to take measures for continuous issuance of nat’l IDs
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday assured it is taking measures for the continuous issuance of national identification (ID). National Statistician Dennis Mapa made the statement following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) decision to terminate its contract with the supplier for the national ID card production.
Poe eyes ‘hassle-free’ e-travel system
She urged the Bureau of Immigration to coordinate with the Department of Information and Communications Technology “to make this digital data collection platform more efficient and hassle-free.”
Cayetano seeks cheaper, more competitive internet
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano aims to close the gap between the Philippines’ digital infrastructure versus neighboring Southeast Asian countries, which he says affects not only businesses but all Filipinos, especially students, and teachers, who rely on the internet for education, work, and daily activities.
PNP boosts anti-cybercrime drive
Based on police reports, Cebu City has the biggest number of online scamming victims mostly through Facebook and Messenger. With this, a massive “Anti-Cybercrime Awareness Campaign” will be launched in the city accordingly.
Scammers turn to ‘vishing’, use AI-generated voice: PLDT-Smart
The company said Smart recently activated its new and more advanced network firewall in the first half of July, which was able to block as many as 30 million malicious texts in one day.
US sued TikTok for allegedly violating the privacy of minors
Actions taken by the government and the administration have cited violations under the 2019 agreement and court order regarding the illegal collection of data and the making of accounts without parents’ consent or knowledge.
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