Beginner’s Guide to Online Security: Learn the Basics and Stay Safe In today’s digital world, our lives are more connected than ever. We shop, bank, study, and socialize online – but this convenience comes with risks. Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to trick people, steal information, or break into Read more
One of the sessions held at the DRAPAC 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur in August was on gendered digital surveillance that was organized by Ellen Kusuma from Indonesia. It aimed to discuss and explore how gendered surveillance technologies impact marginalized communities in Southeast Asia, and identify actionable measures that can Read more
Kasabay ng pagbukas ni Honey** ng kanyang laptop ang pag-bukang liwayway sa Sarawak, ang pinakamalaki sa mga lokalidad sa Malaysia. Para sa isang neurodivergent, at queer na kabataan, ang pag-log in ni Honey sa mundo ng internet ay pagpasok sa mundong mas nakakaunawa sa kanya. Sa Pilipinas, sa pagtawid ng Read more
Last August, I attended my third Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Conference (DRAPAC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Having participated in DRAPAC since 2023, I’ve grown familiar with its format and have come to expect seeing many of the faces I’ve met in previous years. Yet, despite this sense of familiarity, each experience Read more
On September 15, 1995, the world adopted the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) — a bold global agenda for advancing women’s rights and gender equality. It outlined 12 critical areas of concern, from ending violence and poverty to ensuring education, health, and leadership for all women. Thirty years later, its Read more
‘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
Press freedom is a cornerstone of democracy, ensuring that journalists can report truthfully and hold power to account without fear of censorship or retaliation. In the Philippines, press freedom remains a critical issue, one increasingly under threat not only by direct intimidation but also through digital means. Filipino women journalists Read more
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
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
We live in a culture that thrives on visibility. Photos, livestreams, Reels, and TikToks are part of daily life – documenting joy, creativity, protest, even injustice. But amid this constant documentation, consent has become an afterthought. When someone films you without your permission, especially in a way that is sexualized, Read more