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“In the Philippines, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) reported that the most prevalent cases of online gender-based violence in 2021 are the non-consensual distribution of intimate images (48.00%), threats of violence or blackmail (41.33%), and deleting, changing, or faking personal data (22.67%).”
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What we gather this month:
Reports of various forms of gender-based violence continued. How responsive are laws in the Philippines? Are there instances in which we need to rethink about how we deal with gender and ICT?
- Councilor mulls shelter for women, children in Bacolod
- Opinion: Psychological Violence
- Marcos Jr. and the Dangers of Virtual Hypermasculinity
- [Caught in act] Man caught hurting mother, kids may face domestic violence charges – SUSNTAR
- [Caught in the act] Cop jailed for beating, poking pistol on girlfriend
- PH journalists face old, new forms of threat including lawfare: NUJP study
- [Caught in the act] 3yo. girl’s legs fractured after being beaten by father
- Breaking the silence: How advocacy groups are helping abused women fight back
- Extramarital mess: Scorned wife goes after husband for cheating
Gendered Disinformation
- Robredo’s Women’s Month message: Fill up whatever little space given to you
- Video disinformation, laws on social media among digital threats in SEA — report
- The disturbing trend of state media use of deepfakes
- Deepfake porn could be a growing problem amid AI race
- Related article: Gendered Disinformation: Attacking Women for Being Female, Online, and Politically Outspoken
- Related article: The Info War Against Women in Politics: How Social Media is Weaponized Against Female Politicians, Journalists, and (Ultimately) Democracy
- Related article: Understanding Hate and Hate Speech: The Philippine Context
Philippine Government in promoting and protecting women’s rights
- Imee leads the distribution of P3,000 aid to 1,000 women in Samar
- DOST council urges FB followers to report ‘odd’ posts, behavior amid hacking
- Davao City Council approved anti-bullying ordinance
- Sen. Grace Poe, Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco lead empowered Filipina campaign of Kultura
- Women’s group: Police force must be protectors not perpetrators
- BI urges condo owners to report illegal activities of foreign tenants
- COA urges credit information agency to comply fully with law on setting up of lactation stations
- Proposed curriculum tackles trolling, red-tagging, EJKs
- Hontiveros pushes for ‘true gender equality’ at Japan parliamentary meet
- Legarda urges women leaders to take the lead in addressing climate change
Tech for Good or Bad?
- Should the US ban Tiktok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains – Rappler
- Southeast Asian Tech Giants Continued Losing Money in 2022
- From Deepfakes to Facial Recognition, Stanford Report Tracks Big Hike in AI Misuse
- Google Wants Android Users to Have More Control Over Their Data
- The Rise of CCV Hacks in an Evolving Cyber-Threat Landscape
- Samsung workers inadvertently leak data to ChatGPT after chatbot ban lifted
- NGOs, TikTok collaborate to create safe digital space for children
Women in Digital Economy
- #Women2023: Digital Innovations Paving Women | Journal Online
- Farmers need tech for empowerment
- Lumina Homes navigating online space via digital sales associates
- Binance Hosts “Women in Blockchain” Event in the Philippines to Empower Women in Tech
- Alorica Philippines highlights International Women’s Month by recognizing gender equity efforts in the workplace
- Women farmers gain from PLDT, Smart’s ‘Buy Local’ fund
- A showcase of success stories by trailblazing Filipina entrepreneurs
- [Call for Grant Application] USAID and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announce Call for Partners for the Newly Launched Women in the Digital Economy Fund
Digital Safety & Security Tips
- LIST: Digital Security tips vs cybercrime this long weekend | ABS-CBN News
- How to Protect Yourself Against Cyber Threats While Gaming Online
- Safe Surfing Techniques: How Do Hackers Make Sure They Stay Safe Online? – MakeUseOf
- Dispelling the stereotypes about cyber security
Beyond the Philippines
- More harm perceived globally regarding online harassment – University of Michigan News
- Online Abuse and Death Threats: The Dark Side of Being a Woman Climate Scientist
- WHO sounds alarm on courts restricting abortion access
- Online attacks against businesses in SEA up by 45%
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