Universal Health Care (UHC), also known as Kahimsogan Para Ha Ngatanan in Waray-Waray, is a phrase that has yet to achieve full sincerity in the Philippines. With PhilHealth members covering at least 60% of their medical expenses out of pocket and an increasing number of women facing unmet needs for Read more
The Philippines has had a total of 17 presidents. Out of these, 15 have been men. For much of its history, men have led the government, perpetuating the stereotype that men should hold control. Recent election data shows that women only hold about 28% of seats in the House of Read more
FMA AND DENTSU CREATIVE LEVERAGE GENERATIVE AI TO FIGHT AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE IN TIKTOK CAMPAIGN When it comes to retelling accounts of abuse, anonymity is important to protect those involved. Still, there is power when a real person tells their story, as it points to the fact that domestic abuse Read more
As a biological male, everyone—even the people I don’t even know—expects that I will conform to the expectations that come with being a man in a patriarchal society. I am expected to be tough, lack drama in life, be direct, and practical. Like any other type of expectation, it molded Read more
The Internet can be many things, but above all, it is a vast space for free expression. Many members of the LGBTQIA+ community come online to live their true selves and band together to form social circles of their own. But as in the real world, prejudice and hate also Read more
PH LEADS WORLD IN WORKERS USING AI: MICROSOFT PHILIPPINES According to Microsoft, 86 percent of knowledge workers in the Philippines use AI at work. This is higher than the global average of 75 percent and the regional average of 83 percent. HERE IS HOW MACHINE LEARNING CAN VIOLATE YOUR PRIVACY Read more
On May 27, 2024, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) released the latest iteration of its Digital Rights Report titled “Internet Rights on the Edge: Navigating the Digital Landscape in Chaos,” which delved deep into how technology, especially the Internet, responded to the urgent crises that defined the year 2023. Read more
NPC ISSUES NEW ORDERS ON DATA PROTECTION The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued guidelines creating a system that will govern the issuance of the Philippine Privacy Mark (PPM) certificates on public and private organizations and companies that handle and control personal data of Filipino subjects. PBBM SEEKS BEEFED-UP EFFORTS Read more
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As the Pacific region is rapidly digitizing and embracing digital transformation, the newly available technology can empower Pacific citizens with greater access to information and networks. However, there is a lack of global and Pacific governance standards and norms on the digital economy and digital transformation. Digital governance encompasses the Read more