Philippine regulatory authorities have raised the possibility of blocking nationwide access to Facebook, igniting widespread debate across the country’s technology and business sectors. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), led by Executive Director Undersecretary Renato...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is considering recommendations to ban Facebook in the country. Reasons cited by CICC Executive Director Undersecretary Renato “Aboy” Paraiso are misinformation and protecting children from online abuse. He also mentioned his awareness...
Digital platforms that repeatedly refuse to comply with the country’s child protection requirements could face geo-blocking or suspension of access, stressing that no platform is too large to escape accountability, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) warned on Sunday, Aug....
The House prosecution panel wants an intensified probe on the proliferation of fake "quote cards" or social media post that aim to misinform the public regarding Vice President Sara Duterte 's Senate impeachment trial. Specifically, the prosecutors are asking the Cybercrime Investigation and...
In a video posted on its Facebook page, the CICC (Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center) Executive Director, USEC Aboy Paraiso, reminded the public to refrain from spreading or re-uploading unverified reports and graphic or violent images and videos related to the Ateneo de Zamboanga...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Friday, July 31, warned the public about scammers impersonating the agency through fake Facebook accounts and other social media pages to lure netizens into paying bogus fees to recover money they have already lost. The agency recently...
PhilSec 2026, a leading cybersecurity summit in the Philippines, concluded its latest edition on July 1 at the Manila Marriott Hotel after two packed days of keynotes, panel discussions, and an exhibition floor showcasing the latest defense technologies, capping the event with its annual awards...
The call for transparency and accountability by protesters at the People Power Monument in Quezon City appeared to have gained more criticisms than expressions of support on social media. That is according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) which said that negative...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be assisting in the conduct of cyber patrol intended to monitor video games and online applications that may expose minors to violent behavior and safety risks. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said they will be working with the Cybercrime...
One of the shooters in the Tacloban City school gun attack is an avid player of popular gaming application Gorebox, an official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said, citing result of the initial investigation. And police investigators are now establishing a possible link between the 14-year...
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has identified those behind the recent defacement of the websites of the Senate and House of Representatives, an official said. But NBI director Melvin A. Matibag would not provide further details, saying investigation and follow-up operations are...
The Philippines’ cybersecurity market, valued at USD 261.5 million in 2025, is on track to nearly triple by 2032 as the country continues expanding its digital economy across banking, healthcare, government services, and critical infrastructure. However, with such rapid growth comes an equally...
