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Cybersecurity Month 2025: Spotlight on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

In line with the celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Foundation for Media Alternative is launching a four-week social media campaign to raise awareness on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and strengthen digital safety practices. TFGBV refers to harmful acts carried out through technology, including online harassment, image-based abuse, impersonation, Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

The Taliban must restore internet access across Afghanistan now by Access Now and #KeepItOn Coalition

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition unequivocally denounce the ongoing nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan and demand that the Taliban restore internet access immediately.  We, the undersigned organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition — a global network of over 345 human rights organizations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On Konektadong Pinoy Act, disinformation and online gender-based violence: the FMA Digital Rights Round-up (August 1-31, 2025)

‘KONEKTADONG PINOY’ BILL LAPSES INTO LAW The measure allowing new internet service providers to operate in the country without a legislative franchise or Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) lapsed into law on Sunday. SAFEGUARDS SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE PROMISE OF ‘KONEKTADONG PINOY’ While the “Konektadong Pinoy” law could open Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

PLMun, DivinaLaw, and FMA champion online safety and digital accountability for youth

Demonstrating a shared commitment to youth empowerment, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun), the DivinaLaw Foundation, and the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) joined forces to host a legal education seminar titled “Safe Spaces Online: Legal Rights, Mental Health, and Responsible Social Media Use for the Filipino Youth” last Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On internet access, AI and women’s rights online: the FMA Digital Rights Round-up (July 1-31, 2025)

MARCOS YEAR 3: PROMISES, PROGRESS, BACKLOGS Rappler’s community partners from the #FactsFirstPH, #AtinAngPilipinas, and #CourageON: No Lockdown on Rights coalitions identified updates on key promises made by Marcos and his administration during his third year in power.  NO MENTION OF KONEKTADONG PINOY BILL, AI IN SONA 2025 The Konektadong Pinoy Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On internet access, disinformation, and online gender-based violence: the FMA Digital Rights Round-up (June 1-30, 2025)

MARCOS TOLD TO VETO ‘KONEKTADONG PINOY’ BILL DUE TO SECURITY RISKS A consumer group on Wednesday appealed to President Marcos to veto the “Konektadong Pinoy bill,” a measure that the Congress has already ratified and is now up for his signature. 35 GROUPS CALL FOR SIGNING OF KONEKTADONG PINOY BILL Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago