NPC TO CONDUCT DATA PRIVACY PROBE ON GCASH GLITCH
In its notice, GCash said that there was no data leakage or personal data breach involved in the recent incident involving alleged unauthorized transactions leading to lost funds of GCash user accounts, according to the NPC.
EGOVPH APP DATA LEAK A HOAX – DICT
In a statement, DICT Assistant Secretary for Legal Affairs Renato Paraiso said the eGovPH app remains secure, according to an initial investigation by the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) and the eGov development team.
‘SUPERBODY’ EYED TO HANDLE AI TECHNOLOGY CONCERNS IN PHILIPPINES
A “superbody” handling artificial intelligence-related concerns has been proposed by Rep. Robert Ace Barbers. The Philippines, he said, needs a multi-agency regulatory body that would deal with the expected AI revolution, augment the existing skills of Filipino workers, increase the productivity of enterprises and enhance the competitiveness of the economy.
IN THE PHILIPPINES, SOME PROGRESS FOR MEDIA RIGHTS, BUT RISKS REMAIN
Once the country with the worst record for securing justice in journalist killings, the Philippines is improving, say some experts. But more work is needed to protect reporters.
COMELEC ASKED: REPEAL RULES ON AI, SOCIAL MEDIA
A poll watchdog has called for the repeal of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI) and social media for being “censorship in the guise of fighting fake news.”
PHILIPPINES AMONG COUNTRIES WITH MOST UNSOLVED MEDIA KILLINGS, SAYS WATCHDOG
The Philippines placed ninth in the world in unsolved media killings, dropping by one place from the previous year, a New York-based press freedom watchdog said. In the 2024 Global Impunity Index of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), 18 unsolved media murders were tallied in the Philippines from September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2024.
CHR SAYS ROLE OF MEDIA AS FOURTH ESTATE VITAL TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY
In a statement, the CHR underscored that the media plays a critical role in safeguarding every Filipino’s access to information and freedom of expression, despite the persistent challenges faced by the sector.
PBBM DIGITAL REFORMS FUEL ONLINE PURCHASING POWER – LAWMAKER
In a press release, House Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Committee chairperson and Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco attributed the growth in digital transactions to the President’s prioritization of information technology as a key economic pillar.
PH RECLAIMS TITLE AS SOUTHEAST ASIA’S FASTEST-GROWING INTERNET ECONOMY
The report attributes this strong growth to several factors, including robust domestic consumption, a revitalized services sector, and increased remittances from overseas workers. It further indicates that stabilizing inflation and declining unemployment rates actually stimulate private consumption and drive increased demand for digital services.
COMELEC REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE ONLINE ACCOUNTS
Private individuals need not register their webpages, vlogs and other online platforms that they will use to campaign for or against a particular candidate in the 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday.
WB APPROVES $287-M LOAN FOR EXPANDING PH INTERNET ACCESS
In a statement on Friday, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy said the PIDP will deploy high-speed internet to 772 sites in Mindanao and extend broadband coverage to 10,259 underserved areas.
SENATE PROBE ON SCAMS, UNAUTHORIZED DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS SOUGHT
Senate Resolution No. 1234, which Hontiveros filed on Wednesday, seeks to review existing regulations governing the financial technology (fintech) sector and ensure stability, transparency and public trust.
PH, AUSTRALIA EYE ‘CYBER BOOT PROGRAM’ TO BOOST ONLINE DEFENSES: OFFICIAL
Manila and Canberra are eyeing a “cyber boot program” which will “impart technical skills on how to gear up for cyber attacks,” said Prof. Helge Janicke, research director of Australia’s Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre told reporters.
CYBERATTACKS TARGET GOV’T, ACADEME, TELCO—DICT
“At any given day, approximately 2.1 million threats are being monitored by the National Security Operations Center,” DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy said. “Fifty percent (of the attacks) target the government, 30% target the academe, 10% target the telecommunications industry, the remaining 10% is usually banking or health sectors, etc,” he added.
AFP CHIEF WARNS AGAINST ‘SOPHISTICATED CYBERATTACKS’
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) warned of the growing vulnerabilities of the country’s cyberspace, pointing out that foreign invasions may come not through traditional military force, but via sophisticated cyberattacks.
2025 ELECTIONS SPARK FEARS OF CYBER ATTACKS
With the 2025 midterm elections approaching, stakeholders raised serious concerns about the country’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
PUBLIC SUPPORT SOUGHT VS. ONLINE CHILD EXPLOITATION
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday urged the public to come forward and help authorities in cracking down on online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and child sexual abuse or exploitation materials (CSAEM), following the conviction of former Disney and Pixar studio animator Bolhem Bouchiba for child sexual abuse in a Paris court.
KONEKTADONG PINOY BILL COULD LOWER INTERNET QUALITY, GROUP WARNS
In a statement on Thursday, CitizenWatch Philippines warned that the law could inadvertently encourage telecommunication companies to cut costs and reduce investments in infrastructure in order to stay competitive in a newly deregulated market.
FIBER INTERNET TO BE AVAILABLE IN MORE AREAS: DICT
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is expected to complete phases 2 and 3 of the National Fiber Backbone project by next year, an official said on Tuesday.
WATCHDOG URGES COMELEC TO JUNK ORDER SETTING SOCIAL MEDIA USE IN CAMPAIGNS
A poll watchdog on Thursday said the Commission on Elections (Comelec) should scrap its resolution seeking to regulate the use of social media platforms in campaigning.
CYBERSECURITY CONCERN RAISED OVER MEASURE RELAXING TELCO RESTRICTION
Cyber intelligence company CYFIRMA said the Philippines is a prime target for cyber espionage activities due to a lack of cybersecurity awareness and underdeveloped cybersecurity infrastructure, especially with the rising tension in the region.
CYBERSECURITY GROUP CALLS FOR VIGILANCE AMID RISING FINANCIAL SCAMS
Multi-sectoral cybersecurity group Protecta Pilipinas on Tuesday called on the financial technology (fintech) industry to implement strong cybersecurity measures amidst the continued rise in financial scams targeting both consumers and businesses.
SWS: FAMILIES REPORTING VICTIMIZATION BY CYBERCRIMES REACH ‘RECORD HIGH’ IN SEPTEMBER
The SWS poll released Saturday said families victimized by cybercrime nationwide “rose sharply” from 3.7 percent in June 2024 to a “new record-high” 7.2 percent in September 2024.
PNP DENIES HIKE IN CYBERCRIME CASES IN PH
Citing data from the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo said that cybercrime cases decreased to 3,704 in the second quarter from the 4,354 in the first quarter.
PH’S TOP ‘FAKE NEWS’ RESEARCHERS LAUNCH ‘DISINFO HUB’ AHEAD OF 2025 POLLS
The Philippine Disinformation Resource Hub (PH Disinfo Hub) is a repository of references, learning materials, and “everything you need to know about disinformation studies in the Philippines.
IABC PHILIPPINES STRENGTHENS FIGHT VS. FAKE NEWS
During its recent General Membership Meeting (GMM) entitled “Unmask the Truth: Fight Disinformation, Empower Insight,” the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines forged a partnership with the Movement Against Disinformation Philippines in a joint bid to empower the public to be more discerning and responsible in sharing of information.
AI KILLING JOBS? PHILIPPINES CAN BE GLOBAL HUB, SAYS TECH STARTUP
A Silicon Valley-based startup said it would hire Filipino data scientists and software engineers, seeking to make the country a global hub for artificial intelligence.
PH RISES 31 SPOTS IN UN E-PARTICIPATION INDEX
The UN described EPI as an index that offers insights into how different countries are using online tools in promoting interaction between the government and its people, as well as among the people, for the benefit of all. Out of 193 countries evaluated, the Philippines ranked 49th this year in EPI from 80th in 2022.
GOV’T LAUNCHES INFO CAMPAIGN VS. HOLIDAY SCAMS
During the campaign’s launch at the National Cybercrime Hub in Taguig City, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) Executive Director Alexander Ramos said cybercriminals see the holiday season as the “perfect opportunity to launch attacks” due to the increase in online shopping and mobile device usage.
PH GEARS UP FOR FIRST-EVER INTERNET VOTING FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINOS IN 2025
Comelec conducts final tests to ensure secure and seamless online voting, empowering over a million overseas voters.
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