Gender & ICT
Celebrating National ICT Month with Filipina artist Christa Vega
Last month, the Foundation for Media Alternatives observed the National Read more…
Digital Rights Roundup
On digital transactions, online investment scams, policy and reforms in the digital sector: The FMA Digital Rights Roundup (16-30, 2022)
SC: PHOTOS, MESSAGES FROM FB MESSENGER ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE The Read more…
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GenderScoop: Online Gender-based Violence, the Role of Internet Intermediaries and Initiatives to address Gender Digital Divide
What’s the scoop this month on gender and ICT in the Philippines? We continue to see manifestations of gender-based violence online, policy development on gender, role of internet intermediaries and some initiatives to address gender digital divide.
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Gender & ICT
Understanding Hate and Hate Speech: The Philippine Context
In the Philippines, there is no legislation on hate speech, although it has laws on libel and defamation. Recently though, a bill emanating from the Lower House was filed that aims to define, prohibit and penalize hate speech in the country. The bill was filed by Muslim representatives in congress as a result of the violent incidents that occurred in Christ-church and El Paso that killed individuals due to racist and anti-immigration sentiments.
Digital Rights Roundup
On internet infrastructure, cybersecurity and the fight against disinformation disorder: The FMA Digital Rights Roundup (June 1-15, 2022)
STARLINK SET TO DELIVER BREAKTHROUGH INTERNET SERVICES TO PH SOON Read more…
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GenderScoop: Reaching for inclusivity, leveraging platforms for empowerment and fight vs. disinformation
GenderScoop is a monthly digest on gender & ICT in Read more…
Digital Rights Roundup
On Election Standards, Defending Freedom of Speech and Press Freedom, and Upholding Historical Truth: The FMA Digital Rights Roundup (May 16-31, 2022)
INT’L OBSERVERS: MAY 9 PH VOTE FALLS SHORT OF FREE, Read more…
Human Rights
On Election Hacking Attempts, Disinformation in Social Media Platforms, and Vote Buying: The FMA Digital Rights Round-up (May 1-15, 2022)
PPCRV FINDS 1.6% MISMATCH IN ELECTION RETURNS The Parish Pastoral Read more…
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GenderScoop: Elections, disinformation against women, and fighting for ‘digital rights’
April 2022 Scoop: Elections, disinformation against women, and fighting for ‘digital rights’ Read more…
Digital Rights Roundup
On the veto of the SIM Card Registration Ace, Election-related initiatives, and the Junking of Cyberlibel Raps: The FMA Digital Rights Roundup (April 16-30, 2022)
DUTERTE VETOES SIM REGISTRATION BILL DUE TO MANDATORY REGISTRATION OF Read more…