In Digital Rights Report 2024, FMA spotlights AI’s impact on basic freedoms
In 2024, the country marked the 30th anniversary of the Philippine internet. First accessed in 1984,…
WHAT WE DO
Democracy and ICT
As internet use continues to play an important role in Philippine society, FMA works to ensure that Philippine internet governance is inclusive, democratic, and rights-based. The Internet Rights Program therefore engages in issues such as meaningful access and free expression on the internet.
Recent Projects
Initiative for Media Freedom
Through this project, FMA has conducted activities and produced materials addressing challenges confronting the media sector such as the information disorder, shrinking democratic spaces and media regulation. Several iterations of the Digital Rights Camp was supported by this project, through which FMA was able to connect with and mobilize digital rights advocates in the country.
Greater Internet Freedom
The Greater Internet Freedom project is a four-year initiative focused on enhancing digital security for civil society and media and increasing citizen engagement in Internet government. Through this project, FMA has held workshops and written reports that help capacitate CSOs and other media groups about digital security and digital rights.
Recent Posts
ICT in the Philippines
ICT in the Philippines
Voters’ Digital Rights: Research on the Internet Voting System as One of the Modes for Overseas Voting in the 2025 Elections
In the past, overseas Filipinos can vote by going to the Philippine Embassy or consulate to cast the…
ICT in the Philippines
2025 Digital Rights Electoral Agenda
On April 23, the Foundation for Media Alternatives launched the 10-Point Digital Rights Electoral Ag…