DIGITAL RIGHTS ROUND-UP (January 1 to 31, 2026) PHILIPPINES EYES MANDATORY SOCIAL MEDIA USER VERIFICATION TO CURB ABUSE THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plans to require all social media users in the Philippines to undergo identity verification, a proposal officials say is meant to curb online abuse, Read more
Digital Rights Round-up (December 1 to 31, 2025) UNESCO AI READINESS ASSESSMENT REPORT: ANCHORING ETHICS IN AI GOVERNANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES UNESCO, in collaboration with the Philippines’ government, have completed the AI Readiness Assessment Methodology – marking a significant step in the Philippines’ ethical AI governance journey. This milestone report Read more
TFGBV in 2026: A New Year, New Digital Threats to Women and Girls As the world enters 2026, technology continues to reshape how people communicate, work, and participate in public life. While digital tools have opened new opportunities for empowerment, they have also intensified Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), a growing Read more
Image-Based Abuse in the Philippines: Why “Consent Matters” In the Philippines, sharing intimate photos or videos of a person without their permission – whether publicizing, distributing or threatening to expose them – is not only wrong, it’s also a crime. Unfortunately, many still do not realize just how serious the Read more
KnowTheLaw: Protecting Women from Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Knowledge is power and when it comes to countering Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), understanding our rights is essential. On the 10th day of the nationwide 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, we highlight key Philippine laws that safeguard women and girls from Read more
Strengthening Digital Inclusion Through Digital Safety: Understanding TFGBV at the PH CCCI Bootcamp 2025 The Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) underscored the importance of integrating digital safety into community connectivity efforts during the Philippine Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives (PH CCCI) Bootcamp, held from November 26–28, 2025 in Silang, Cavite. The three-day Read more
Digital Rights Roundup (November 1 to 30, 2025 DICT CALLS ON PUBLIC TO BE WARY OF ONLINE SOURCES The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is urging every Filipino to be critical of the information they read and share online, saying the cautious use of digital platforms is key Read more
Bulatlat Wins Landmark Case Against Philippine Government Censorship In a significant legal victory for press freedom and free speech, Bulatlat, an independent news organization committed to human rights journalism, has emerged victorious in its battle against government censorship. The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 104 recently ruled in Read more
Women Human Rights Defenders in the Philippines Face Escalating Personal Attacks Online November 29 is International Women Human Rights Defenders Day to honor women human rights defenders (WHRDs) for their courage and commitment to upholding human rights. It acknowledges the vital role WHRDs play in fighting for civil, political, economic, Read more
Understanding TFGBV “Am I a victim of TFGBV? What even is TFGBV?” Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) is a new and necessary term that emerged in response to the rapid growth of technology and its harms on people’s lives. Over the years, digital rights advocates may have used terms like cyberbullying Read more