Digital Rights Round-up (August 1 to 31, 2026) META SHARING SOCMED DATA TO HELP PH PROBE THREATS American technology firm Meta Platforms Inc., which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has made a commitment to the Philippine government to remove harmful artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes from its platforms and cooperate with Read more
Mid-Year Report on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in the Philippines (January–June 2026) Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) remains a significant concern in the Philippines as digital technologies and online platforms continue to be used to facilitate harassment, sexual exploitation, abuse, and other forms of gender-based harm. From January to June 2026, Read more
Who Bears the Cost? Mapping the Impacts of AI in the Philippines Last July 28, 2026, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), together with Fair Transition Lab, held “Mapping the Impacts of AI in the Philippines: A Civil Society Risk-Mapping Workshop,” bringing together civil society and grassroots representatives to identify Read more
New Report Highlights Risks of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Against WHRDsWomen human rights defenders (WHRDs) in the Philippines face increasing risks of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), with online attacks often extending into real-world threats and harm. The new report, “Strengthening Protection of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) through the Development of Read more
Digital Rights Round-up (July 1 to 31, 2026) PRESIDENT MARCOS SIGNS EO 119, UNLOCKING DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE GROWTH AND STRENGTHENING PHILIPPINE DATA SECURITY President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 119, titled “Updating the Government Data Classification, Establishing a Data Residency Framework, and for Other Purposes,” establishing a Read more
Privacy Starts Local: Pilot Conduct and MOA Signing in Naga City Last February 25, the Foundation for Media Alternatives and Naga City Government signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) which will serve as the foundation of a continuing effort and collaboration on the implementation of data protection program for offices Read more
A Gamer’s Take on Privacy in Online Gaming By: JB San Miguel, FMA Intern Why is it important that we address digital privacy in online gaming? Why should you be concerned? The global market size, or the potential revenue that could be generated by the industry is 225.28 billion USD Read more
Digital Platforms as a Breeding Ground for Extremism and Radicalization On the 22nd of June, the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City suffered an armed attack, a school shooting carried out by two teenage students, aged 14 and 15. In its wake, 3 students were killed, and 20 Read more
Digital Rights Round-up (June 1 to 30, 2026) DIGITAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES GATHER IN PH, SEEK GREATER PUBLIC ROLE IN ASEAN DIGITAL POLICIES Held as the Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, the conference brought together delegates to discuss issues ranging from digital governance and online freedoms to the growing influence of Read more
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Addressing the rapid expansion of top-down digital platform regulations across Southeast Asia, a coalition of regional civil society organisations (CSOs) successfully concluded a strategic dialogue at the Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly (DRAPAC 2026). The session, titled “(Re)Imagining a Multistakeholder Model for Digital Platforms in ASEAN,” served as Read more