Module 3 – Emerging Trends and Issues on Privacy Introduction By this time, you are now armed with a basic understanding of the concepts of Privacy and Data Protection, as well as the key elements of the Philippines’s Data Privacy Act. This is crucial for this next discussion, which will Read more
The Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) remains steadfast in its commitment to support its 12 national and regional member networks during the pandemic and to safeguard fundamental rights that are challenged at the present time. In its 29th General Assembly, the coalition passed three resolutions: to monitor and address the Read more
On Monday, 10 August 2020, FMA joined a coalition of civil society groups and lawyers in filing the 27th petition seeking to nullify Republic Act No. 11479, or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. The group, led by the Center for International Law (CenterLaw) assailed the constitutionality of the law, stating Read more
In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement (iDEFEND) welcomes the resolution filed by Iceland at the 41st UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva, seeking a comprehensive report by the High Commissioner, on the extrajudicial killings in the Philippines pursuant to the government’s war on drugs. The draft resolution Read more
Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Women Through Digital Literacy Digital literacy is more than knowing how to operate a computer or smartphone. It encompasses the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to meaningfully participate in today’s increasingly digital society – from accessing information and government services to pursuing employment, communicating with others, Read more
The Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) is one of the signatories of a joint statement on Facebook’s Internal Guideline for Content Moderation, and its impact on women and gender violence. This statement is borne out of the UK-based Guardian publication releasing in late May 2017 “The Facebook Files“, leaked internal documents Read more
The Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) on June 28, 2017 held a forum on the State of Open eGovernance in the Philippines. Dr. Randy Tuano from the Ateneo Economics Department, who is also the President of the Board of Trustees of FMA and part of the core research group Read more
“The internet is a very dangerous world that we all fall into. With the rising innovation in technology, we had all fallen into the culture of social media and had made ourselves vulnerable by the way we use them, may it be FB, Instagram, Twitter, etc. We post every move Read more
18 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence In the Philippines, the 18-day campaign to end violence against women is from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 12, International Day against Trafficking. The campaign calls on everyone to take take action to end Read more