GSIS ASSURES MEMBER DATA SAFETY AFTER SECURITY BREACH
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Friday assured its employees, members, and pensioners that their personal information remains secure following a confirmed security incident involving a compromised administrator account on a test computer.
DIGITAL DIVIDE: GROWING RIFT BETWEEN BIG TECH AND GOVERNMENTS
As tighter regulations around access to data and competition materialize, tech companies have grown increasingly wary about how certain legislation could limit the growth of potential technologies, especially artificial intelligence. These concerns are at the core of the growing tug-of-war between big tech and governments on how internet platforms should be regulated.
MOST FILIPINO MOBILE PHONE USERS DEMAND TOTAL DATA PROTECTION — SURVEY
About 97.5% of Filipino consumers seek total protection of their data in mobile applications after the country has seen a rise in security, fraud and privacy threats, a recent survey found.
SCAM CALLS, MESSAGES IN PH UP BY 200 PCT IN 2024
The number of scam calls and messages in the Philippines grew by 200 percent during the first eight months of 2024 compared to last year, according to anti-scam app Whoscall on Wednesday.
PHILIPPINES: IMPLEMENTING RULES OF THE INTERNET TRANSACTIONS ACT ISSUED
Various agencies led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have signed Joint Administrative Order No. 24-03, Series of 2024 containing the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11967, or The Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (ITA). The ITA is intended to regulate e-commerce, protect consumer rights and data privacy, and uphold intellectual property rights.
CONGRESS URGED TO AMEND PH’S DIGITAL LAWS, MAKE THEM ‘MORE RELEVANT’
Lawmakers should look into the country’s digital laws and amend them to address current cyber-related issues such as artificial intelligence, a former official said Tuesday.
2025 ELECTIONS BLOG: COMELEC MEMO VS AI MISUSE ‘HOPEFUL DESPITE LIMITATIONS’
In Memorandum No. 241031 released on September 19, the Comelec is requiring candidates and parties to disclose any form of AI manipulation in digital campaign materials. It is also mandating candidates, parties and their campaign teams to register their social media accounts and platforms with the body.
PCO VOWS TO UNITE WITH MEDIA IN ‘FIGHT FOR TRUTH’
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Friday expressed its commitment to help the media fight for the truth by preventing the spread of misinformation and disinformation. This, as the PCO joined the nation in celebrating the National Press Freedom Day.
GOV’T VOWS TO DOUBLE EFFORTS TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS—MARCOS
“Be assured that we are doubling down on our commitment to protect our journalists and uphold press freedom,” the President said in his speech during the 50th anniversary of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. “We stand with you, hand in hand in this fight.”
DFA EYES CYBER SECURITY SYSTEM FOR PHILIPPINE PASSPORT DATA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it was “seriously looking… to employing a cyber security system” for Philippine passport data, over a “litany of concerns” on the data security of APO Production Unit, Incorporated, a Philippine government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC).
‘OUR NATION’S SHAME’: MARCOS SAYS PH MUST DO MORE TO STOP ONLINE CHILD ABUSE
An emotional President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines must do more to fight online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), as the country has long been dubbed the “global epicenter” of the crime.
MARCOS TO DICT: BOOST INTERNET CONNECTIVITY IN REMOTE AREAS
Marcos suggested launching the internet connectivity program in areas where the government can provide free Wi-Fi. Specifically, the government could help by providing connections to government facilities to ensure a market for telecommunications companies.
COMELEC TO PROHIBIT MISUSE OF SOCMED, AI, INTERNET FOR 2025 POLLS
In a resolution promulgated Wednesday, the Comelec en banc has set the guidelines for the use, prohibition, and punishment of the misuse of the technologies for digital campaigning for the two elections next year.
LEGARDA: INTERNET CONNECTIVITY NECESSARY FOR HOLISTIC NAT’L GROWTH
Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday emphasized the importance of investing in the development of data transmission services to narrow the digital divide in the country and push for holistic national growth.
PH MAKES BIG LEAP IN GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY RANKINGS
The report, released Sept. 12, reveals the Philippines’ cybersecurity score rose to 93.49 points from 77 points in 2020, putting the Philippines just 1.51 points away from joining Tier 1, which includes the world’s best in cybersecurity laws, technology, organizations, training, and international cooperation.
LOOPHOLES IN SIM REGISTRATION LAW LEAD TO RISE IN CYBERCRIMES – IT EXPERTS
Nearly two years following the implementation of the SIM Card Registration Law, a group of computer professionals criticized the government for its failure to fulfill its promises to lessen cybercrimes with the new law.
THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT needs to ramp up cybersecurity education and set up globally recognized training centers to grow its small pool of local cybersecurity talent, which will help boost the country’s resilience against cyberattacks to attract more foreign investors, according to analysts.
SC EYES USE OF AI IN DRAFTING OF DECISIONS
Court Administrator Raul Villanueva told members of the Senate finance subcommittee during Wednesday’s hearing on the judiciary’s P63.57-billion proposed budget for 2025 that the high tribunal was already developing voice-to-text transcription.
‘BEWARE OF INTENSIFIED RESURGENCE OF FAKE NEWS’
House Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Margarita Nograles yesterday issued a warning to the general public to be more aware of what she called an “intensified resurgence of fake news” in the coming months.
STATE MEDIA LEAD WAY IN COMBATING FAKE NEWS
The role of state media organizations in combating fake news is among the keys to address disinformation in the age of social media and artificial intelligence. University of the Philippines professor Rachel Khan pointed this out Saturday during the National Information Summit here, adding that artificial intelligence (AI) is not reliable.
INQUIRER.NET WARNS PUBLIC OF SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS USING MISLEADING URLS
INQUIRER.net is warning the public of articles and social media posts using its name to spread fake information and misleading URLs.
ICT EXPERT EXPLAINS HOW THE PHILIPPINES CAN IMPROVE CYBERSECURITY
ICT expert Abhishek Srivastava believes that the Philippines may become a digital powerhouse. With over 10 years of experience at the global consulting firm Arthur D. Little, he shared the country’s potential steps towards improved cybersecurity.
PH GOV’T TAPS HID FOR DIGITAL ID SYSTEM
The Philippine government has introduced a digital ID system through the eGovPH app, in partnership with identity solutions provider HID and FMC Research Solutions Inc. The app, developed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), aims to streamline access to government services, offering a one-stop platform for national and local transactions.
CICC EYES NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO COUNTER DEEPFAKES
Ramos said the government continues acquiring advanced tools for deepfake prevention, noting that it is spending an estimated PHP10 million annually for “subscription-based” technologies. He said the new technologies that the CICC seeks to acquire could be more expensive than the existing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies it is using to stop deepfake manipulation.
BILLIONAIRE DUROV SAYS TELEGRAM WILL TACKLE CRITICISM OF HOW IT MODERATES CONTENT
Telegram boss Pavel Durov said on Friday that the messaging app would tackle criticism of its content moderation and remove some features that had been abused for illegal activity.
GMA NETWORK TRIUMPHS AS DIGITAL POWERHOUSE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND SOUTHEAST ASIA
Leading broadcast media company GMA Network continues to solidify its position as a digital leader in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The Network’s commitment to delivering the biggest and most credible news and information, and engaging entertainment across multiple online platforms has led to its stellar performance.
ANGARA VOWS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ IT SKILLS, DIGITAL LITERACY
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has vowed to improve the information and technology or IT skills and digital literacy of Filipino students to make them more “adaptable” when they enter the workforce.
PBBM TO JOURNOS: INNOVATE BUT NEVER COMPROMISE PRINCIPLES
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on journalists to uphold integrity as they seek innovative ways in reporting the truth with the advent of advanced technology.During the 50th anniversary celebration of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Marcos said his administration stands with the media in bringing out the truth.
SAFEGUARDING BUSINESS AGAINST DEEPFAKES AND AI-BASED CYBERATTACKS
RESEARCH from global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro shows that the explosion of enterprise AI use has resulted in a dramatic increase in AI-based tools available for illegal intent. These tools are cheaper and more accessible than ever, enabling criminals at any skill level to more easily launch attacks at scale.
DEEPFAKE CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE 2025 PH ELECTIONS – IBM
According to Mr. Braim, deepfakes have been widely used during elections in different countries like the United States and Taiwan. “They had a major problem with one of their neighbors using deepfakes trying to influence the election,” he said on the 2024 presidential election in Taiwan.
CICC, PLDT TO BOOST TELECOMS RESILIENCY VS. DISASTERS, CYBERATTACKS
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) and telecommunications firm PLDT-Smart are leading a public-private collaboration to improve the resiliency of the sector against disasters and cyberattacks.
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