Amid the alleged proliferation of paid trolls who spread disinformation and misinformation, two lawmakers have moved to criminalize peddlers and creators of fake news. Malabon City lone district Rep. Jaye Lacson-Noel and An Waray Party-list Rep. Florencio Noel filed House Bill (HB) 2971, otherwise...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Benhur Abalos ordered on Monday, July 11, the Philippine National Police (PNP) to step up the campaign against cybercrime amid reports of increasing incidents of crimes committed online, particularly scamming. In a speech during the...
By Jeffrey Ian Dy (Following the steps of the Israeli government to secure its country against cyber attacks, the Technical Skills, and Education Authority (TESDA) of the Philippines is planning to offer a national certification (NC) for cybersecurity. TESDA Executive Director for Information and...
The government recently opened a state-of-the-art Digital Forensics Platform and Laboratory (DFPAL) in Quezon City to fight cybercrimes, particularly, Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). “Children became more vulnerable to cyberattacks after the pandemic forced them to stay...
The Senate has approved a report recommending that social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Tiktok be held accountable for the spread of disinformation. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, drafted the...
Vice President Leni Robredo and her spokesman Barry Gutierrez will file a case at the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office on Friday, May 6, against online news site journalnews.com.ph for publishing “false statements” against them. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) “To...
Another daughter of Vice President Leni Robredo asked assistance from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for the spread of the lewd sex videos allegedly featuring her on various internet sites. Dr. Tricia Robredo (Photo courtesy of Leni People’s Campaign) Dr. Janine Patricia “Tricia”...
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...
Vice President Leni Robredo’s eldest daughter Aika asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the spread of a fabricated sex video claiming to be her on various internet sites and social media platforms. Aika Robredo (Photo courtesy of Leni People’s Campaign) In a letter...
mimecast Email security and cyber resilience company Mimecast Limited , has announced it is continuing its expansion in APAC by establishing an office in Singapore as a regional hub for focus on South-East Asia. The company has appointed Stanley Hsu as its Regional Vice President, to help improve...
CAMP BRIG. GEN. OSCAR M FLORENDO – Joint operatives of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit (RACU) 1, RACU 4A, Basista Municipal Police Station, and Pangasinan Provincial Police arrested a woman caught in the act of getting money she received from an alleged extortion. Brig. Gen. Emmanuel B....
Vice-presidential candidate Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday, Feb. 14, filed a libel case against YouTube channel Maharlika for spreading false and malicious content that intends to inflict damage on him and his family. Senator Kiko Pangilinan files a third libel complaint against the...
