Ten years ago, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) co-hosted RightsCon Southeast Asia in Manila in 2015. That event marked my first exposure to a global conference of this nature and my first encounter with the concept of digital rights. At the time, net neutrality was a hot topic, especially Read more…
With more than 400 sessions, 2,000 in-person attendees, and numerous networking events, RightsCon 2025 was the perfect avenue for digital rights advocates to gather, collaborate, and strategize how to bring about change in this rapidly evolving digital age. After working in this field for over two years, I often heard Read more…
PHILIPPINES REPORTS FOREIGN CYBER INTRUSIONS TARGETING INTELLIGENCE DATA, BUT NO BREACHES Attempts to steal data are wide-ranging, said minister for information and communications Ivan Uy. Advanced Persistent Threats or APTs have repeatedly attempted but failed to infiltrate government systems, suggesting the country’s cyber-defences have held firm. SENATE APPROVES BILL TO Read more…
Honey** opens her laptop as the day begins in Sarawak, the largest among all states in Malaysia. For the queer and neurodivergent youth, the act of logging onto her device and connecting to the internet is more than just a routine. It is an opening into a world that understands Read more…
This International Working Women’s Day, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) celebrates the rich history and victories of women’s ongoing campaign for equal rights. Tracing its origins to the suffrage movement in 1848, women worldwide have shown how our fundamental freedoms can be won through collective action and constant struggle. Read more…
As the country struggles with worsening corruption and power imbalances, there is no better time to commemorate the 1986 People Power Revolution and the hard-fought democracy it afforded the Filipino people at present. Since Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assumed the presidency three years ago, his administration has found ways to water Read more…
IN FORUM, EXPERTS TACKLE DOUBLE-EDGE ROLE OF AI IN PH ELECTIONS The discussion explored the applications of AI, highlighting its potential to streamline research and efficiently process large volumes of data. Experts emphasized that AI could enhance creative social media campaigns, foster differential privacy, and significantly boost productivity. HOW WILL Read more…
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the Internet have transformed the lives of many Filipinos across the world. The advancement of these technologies revolutionized the way we socialize and transact business, but most especially, how we gather and receive information. For women and gender-diverse groups, ICTs and the Internet have given them Read more…
COA NOTES DEARTH OF DATA PRIVACY OFFICERS DESPITE LAW Despite being compulsory under the law, only 7.7 percent, or 164 of the 2,130 government agencies, had registered their data privacy officers (DPO) and data processing systems (DPS) in 2023, COA noted in its annual report. NBI: LEAKED PRIVATE CONVOS MAY Read more…
Between the steady rise of artificial intelligence and the surging cases of online fraud, the year 2024 expanded and challenged the Filipino public’s understanding of internet rights. The rising incidents of identity theft and online scams alone created numerous discussions on privacy and data protection. This vulnerability to cyber crimes Read more…