The digital economy has transformed the way Filipinos save, spend, invest, and transfer money. With a few taps on a smartphone, financial transactions that once required long queues and paperwork can now be completed in seconds. Yet the convenience of digital banking has come with a growing...
Former senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV filed on Thursday, June 25, a cyber libel case against Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Rodante Marcoleta in connection with the June 4 hearing when he was accused of receiving suitcases containing money. The case was filed before the Department of Justice...
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...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) advised government agencies to conduct a comprehensive check of their digital defenses following a cyberattack that defaced the official website of the House of Representatives. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said coordination with government...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has opened the first satellite office of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit-6 (RACU-6) in Capiz province. Police Major Gen. Wilson Asueta, chief of the PNP-Anti-Cybercrime Group, led the inauguration in Sigma town this week. Police Brig. Gen....
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. has filed cyber libel and libel complaints against the 18 ex-soldiers and their counsel, lawyer Levi Baligod over allegations that he received cash-filled luggages ("maleta") as payoffs under the flood control projects corruption scandal....
Iloilo City Rep. Julienne Baronda has filed a cyber libel and perjury case on Wednesday, June 3, before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against lawyer Levito Baligod and 18 former soldiers over accusations that she is one of the recipients of cash deliveries from former congressman Elizaldy Co....
The Department of National Defense (DND) has advanced its strategies to expand the country’s cyber defense and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities during a recent meeting with United States officials. DND Undersecretary for Information Systems and Cybersecurity Fabian M. Pedregosa met with...
The Philippines has taken a major step in fortifying its digital defenses after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Republic of Korea formally signed an agreement to establish a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) in the country. The Records of Discussion...
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday during a visit aimed at strengthening the countries’ strategic partnership and expanding cooperation. The two agreed to strengthen collaboration in fighting transnational crime and...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A doctor arrested for allegedly murdering Lamitan City, Basilan Mayor Rose Furigay in 2022 has been convicted of several counts of cyber libel. Dr. Chao-Tiao Yumol, 42, was found guilty in an April 17, 2026, decision by a Davao City Regional Trial Court and sentenced to 70 years...
No backing off! Yasmine Vargas, the wife of actor-politician Alfred Vargas, is putting her game face on as she files 20 counts of cyber libel against a certain individual whom she accused of making false claims against her, Alfred, and their children via social media . According to Yasmine, she...
