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FMA attends APrIGF 2016
Taipei, Taiwan – On its sixth year, the Asia Pacific regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) was held in Taipei, Taiwan with the theme “A New Interner Era – Merging Physical Space with Cyberspace.” And for the third straight year, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) sent representatives to take part in the Read more
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Change. Move. Achieve: Moving forward through Social Media
With the theme “Change. Move. Achieve: Moving forward through Social Media” about 1000 participants from Philippine National Police, National Defense, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, academe, media, college students from various universities and CSOs were present during the 3rd Social Media Summit organised by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Read more
Privacy in the Philippines
IRR Consultations on the Data Privacy Act
FMA, in cooperation with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) is co-sponsoring public consultations in Manila and Davao City on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 10173 or the Data Privacy Act. On July 13, the consultation will be held at Room 301, ISSI, UP Diliman from 8:00 am to 5:00 Read more
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FMA signs petition rejecting amendments to HRC32 draft resolution protecting civil society space
The Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) was one of more than 200 civil society organizations that extended its hand in calling for support and solidarity to reject amendments to HRC32 draft resolution on the protection of civil society space. The draft resolution spells out the essential ingrediants for States to Read more
Privacy in the Philippines
Public Consultation on Data Privacy Act IRR set for July 13
On 13 July 2016, FMA will be sponsoring a Public Consultation on the Draft Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Data Privacy Act with the National Privacy Commission. The Consultation will be held at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, at 8 AM to 5 PM. Apart Read more
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FMA and other FOI Advocates issue Statement on Rodrigo Duterte’s planned Executive Order on FOI
Coalition Welcomes Duterte Plan to Issue EO on FOI STATEMENT OF RIGHT TO KNOW, RIGHT NOW! COALITION 23 May 2016 The Right to Know, Right Now! Coalition, a network of organizations and civil society leaders pushing for the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act for the past fifteen Read more
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A Statement of Concern
Dutertismo Should Address – Not Contribute to – the Climate of Impunity Preventing Rhetoric from Becoming Reality in Respecting Rights Though it is still two weeks before President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is formally proclaimed as the country’s next Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief, his electoral victory has been apparent early on, just Read more
ICT in the Philippines
Commentary: The IRR of RA 10175
In stark contrast to the passage of its parent Statute, the recent issuance of the Cybercrime Protection Act’s (RA 10175) Implementing Rules and Regulations came about with little to no hostility and controversy involved. The three government agencies charged with crafting its watered-down provisions—the DILG, DOJ, and DOST—met for a Read more
Gender-Based Violence
Mapping Technology-based Violence against Women in the Philippines
Did you know almost 74% of women, aged 18-30 and younger are more likely to experience online violence? And did you know that Facebook (28%) and mobile phones (23%) are the platforms where most violations were reported? Check out this infographic that draws on the 130 cases reported on the Read more