Digital Rights Roundup (November 1 to 30, 2025 DICT CALLS ON PUBLIC TO BE WARY OF ONLINE SOURCES The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is urging every Filipino to be critical of the information they read and share online, saying the cautious use of digital platforms is key Read more
Bulatlat Wins Landmark Case Against Philippine Government Censorship In a significant legal victory for press freedom and free speech, Bulatlat, an independent news organization committed to human rights journalism, has emerged victorious in its battle against government censorship. The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 104 recently ruled in Read more
Women Human Rights Defenders in the Philippines Face Escalating Personal Attacks Online November 29 is International Women Human Rights Defenders Day to honor women human rights defenders (WHRDs) for their courage and commitment to upholding human rights. It acknowledges the vital role WHRDs play in fighting for civil, political, economic, Read more
Understanding TFGBV “Am I a victim of TFGBV? What even is TFGBV?” Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) is a new and necessary term that emerged in response to the rapid growth of technology and its harms on people’s lives. Over the years, digital rights advocates may have used terms like cyberbullying Read more
Empowering Women in the Digital Age: 18 Days to End Violence Against Women November 25 – December 12, 2025 | Philippines Every click, post, and message shapes the way we connect in today’s digital world. But for many women and girls, the internet can also be a space of fear, Read more
FMA at Miriam College’s Cybersecurity Seminar: Understanding Why We Post and How to Stay Safe Online Every post we share online tells a story about who we are – our interests, emotions, opinions, and even our routines. For many of us, social media has become a daily space for self-expression, Read more
On November 4, 2025, the Philippine Media and Information Literacy Conference opened with the theme “Truth Under Fire: Empowering Critical Thinking in the Age of AI.” The event was organized by THINKaMuna Pilipinas and MediaQuest Holdings Inc., in partnership with UNESCO. The conference featured keynote speaker Senator Bam Aquino, who Read more
Statement on the DICT Cyberattack Warning: A Feminist Call for Digital Empowerment The Department of Information and Communications Technology – DICT has warned of possible cyberattacks on November 5, 2025, in the form of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) or “traffic flood” attacks. They mainly cause slowdowns or temporary inaccessibility Read more
STUDENTS, SCHOOLS PRIORITIZED UNDER KONEKTADONG PINOY ACT, DICT DIRECTOR SAYS Castro underscored that the law complements the Free Wi-Fi Act, which is tasked with providing free internet in public places, including schools to ensure learners and educators gain consistent and reliable online access for teaching and learning. PH SIGNS LANDMARK Read more
Kuala Lumpur/ Jakarta / Manila / Bangkok: 24 November 2025 — The 15th meeting of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) Negotiating Committee is scheduled to take place from 24 to 28 November in Kuala Lumpur. Civil society organizations from across ASEAN reiterate calls for greater transparency and meaningful public engagement Read more