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
Between Innovation and Vulnerability: The Philippine Digital Landscape in 2025 2025 Digital Rights Report By: Foundation for Media Alternatives 2025 was a pivotal year for the Philippines’ digital landscape. Efforts were made to expand connectivity, including initiatives under the Konektadong Pinoy Act and broader campaigns for digital inclusion, aimed at Read more
Regulating Risk: The 20th Congress of the Philippines Response to Artificial Intelligence By: Shreya Menon, Alternatives Intern Artificial intelligence (AI), though existing for decades, has undoubtedly changed the world we live in over the past few years. Although this newfound technology has brought innovation and accessibility across many fields, it Read more
Digital Rights Round-up (May 1 to 31, 2026) PNP PUSHES STRONGER LAWS VS TROLL FARMS, AI DEEPFAKES The Philippine National Police supported proposed laws targeting AI-driven cyber threats such as deepfakes and troll farms, emphasizing that AI-powered disinformation and coordinated online harassment pose serious national security risks that require stronger Read more
Mainstreaming FIMI The Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) did two activities in relation to Mainstreaming FIMI. The first activity was the conduct of a focus group discussion (FGD) with two participant groups – women in urban communities, and young people (high school students). The second activity is the development of Read more