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 […]
19 GOV’T WEBSITES HACKED, NO DATA BREACH – DICT The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday said 19 government websites were hacked and defaced, but there was “no evidence of a data breach” amid the protest actions against corruption on Sept. 21. PCO EARMARKS P16-M TO COMBAT […]
Digital Rights Round-up (June 1 to 30, 2026) DIGITAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES GATHER IN PH, SEEK GREATER PUBLIC ROLE IN ASEAN DIGITAL POLICIES Held as the Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, the conference brought together delegates to discuss issues ranging from digital governance and online freedoms to the growing influence of […]
Digital Rights Round-up (May 1 to 31, 2026) PNP PUSHES STRONGER LAWS VS TROLL FARMS, AI DEEPFAKES The Philippine National Police supported proposed laws targeting AI-driven cyber threats such as deepfakes and troll farms, emphasizing that AI-powered disinformation and coordinated online harassment pose serious national security risks that require stronger […]
Digital Rights Round-up (April 1 to 30, 2026) SENATE BILL SEEKS SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR USERS UNDER 16 A Senate bill filed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media, requiring strict age verification and platform safeguards to protect minors from harmful online environments. […]
Digital Rights Round-up (March 1 to 31, 2026) FACING ONLINE ABUSE? GET HELP REPORTING IT TO THE RIGHT AUTHORITIES WITH THIS TOOL Newly launched platform, Gabay Tech aims to help Filipino victims and survivors of digital threats. FMA JOINS WOMEN’S GROUPS DEMANDING PERPETRATORS’ ACCOUNTABILITY ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026 Technological […]
Digital Rights Round-up (February 1 to 28, 2026) SOCIAL MEDIA REGISTRATION TO BURDEN ORDINARY USERS, CURTAIL SPEECH — RIGHTS ADVOCATES Digital rights advocates are urging the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to scrap its planned mandatory identification verification for social media users, citing “serious effects” on free speech […]
DIGITAL RIGHTS ROUND-UP (January 1 to 31, 2026) PHILIPPINES EYES MANDATORY SOCIAL MEDIA USER VERIFICATION TO CURB ABUSE THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plans to require all social media users in the Philippines to undergo identity verification, a proposal officials say is meant to curb online abuse, […]
Digital Rights Round-up (December 1 to 31, 2025) UNESCO AI READINESS ASSESSMENT REPORT: ANCHORING ETHICS IN AI GOVERNANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES UNESCO, in collaboration with the Philippines’ government, have completed the AI Readiness Assessment Methodology – marking a significant step in the Philippines’ ethical AI governance journey. This milestone report […]
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 […]