The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a major new report at its Global Summit in Manila today, to help the sector’s stakeholders understand how cyber resilience is shaping the Travel & Tourism sector and plan for a safer and more robust future. The report, ‘Codes to...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday, March 22, contested the cyber libel case filed against him by Vice Mayor Iyo Bernardo, denying that his comments were libelous. “Obviously I don’t think I said anything libelous...I didn’t post anything online, say anything online. That was...
FILIPINO consumers must become responsible digital citizens to protect themselves from internet-based crimes, and while there are existing laws against cybercrimes, the government and the private sector must work together to educate and empower the people against falling prey to cybercriminals, an...
Jungkook, 24, the youngest member of K-pop superstars BTS, is now a university graduate. South Korea’s Global Cyber University uploaded on March 3 a video showing Jungkook announcing that he is now a graduate. BTS' Jungkook in his graduation video (Screenshot from Global Cyber University video)...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has filed a cyber libel complaint against Anakalusgan party-list Rep. Mike Defensor over the accusations he posted on social media platforms, which have crossed the boundaries of freedom of speech. Belmonte’s complaint, which she filed on Feb. 24, stemmed from two...
ILOILO CITY — Mayor Ronnie Dadivas of Roxas City is eyeing to file cyber libel against Capiz Provincial Administrator Edwin Monares for the latter’s post on Facebook. Mayor Ronnie Dadivas of Roxas City (left) and Capiz Provincial Administrator Edwin Monares. (Facebook) “Ang iya malisyoso,...
Amid the recent cyber attacks on several news sites in the Philippines, the National Union of Journalists (NUJP) called on the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the National Bureau of Investigation Cybercrime Division to look into these incidents and hold the...
Following the reported incidents of teachers losing their money due to phishing scams, the Department of Education (DepEd) will issue an advisory to its field personnel to protect themselves against various forms of online fraud. (Photo from Unsplash) “Ang isang gagawin ng DepEd ay mag-i-issue...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) called on the government to investigate the recent cyber attacks against the websites of media outlets in the country. (File Photo/ Unsplash) The statement was issued after the recent Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against...
At least four Philippine government agencies were persistently targeted by hackers conducting cyber espionage operations across Southeast Asia which are believed to be sponsored by the Chinese government, a cybersecurity company based in the United States has revealed. Civilian boats deliver...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo proudly congratulated journalist Maria Ressa for her Nobel Peace Prize award, saying it honors her “courage in service of others.” Rappler chief Maria Ressa (JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN) The opposition leader said Ressa’s award is a...
The lawsuit filed by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi against seven media organizations, including the Manila Bulletin, for publishing a story on him and Davao City-based businessman Dennis Uy facing a graft complaint over irregularities in the Malampaya gas field buyout was meant to stifle freedom of...
