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
Healing, Care, and Digital Justice Recognizing Mental Health Providers and Supporting Survivors of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence “Mental health support is essential in helping survivors of online gender-based violence reclaim their sense of safety, dignity, and agency. Care work, especially in digital spaces shaped by inequality and harm, is also part Read more
Digital Rights Round-up (April 1 to 30, 2026) SENATE BILL SEEKS SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR USERS UNDER 16 A Senate bill filed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media, requiring strict age verification and platform safeguards to protect minors from harmful online environments. Read more
Understanding Technology-Facilitated Gender-based Violence (TFGBV) in the Philippines Since 2012, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) has documented 738 cases of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in the Philippines through its ongoing mapping effort. These cases were sourced from media reports, online correspondences from individuals, and personal narratives shared by victim-survivors Read more
The 20th Congress of the Philippines and Its Efforts Against Gender-Based Violence By: Shreya Menon, Alternatives Intern at FMA The 20th Congress of the Philippines, which commenced on July 28 2025, has introduced several legislative proposals aimed at addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in both physical and digital spaces. With the Read more