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Socmed ban on minors hard to enforce, says group

CitizenWatch Philippines warned lawmakers that a blanket ban on minors’ access to social media may be difficult to enforce and vulnerable to circumvention, urging...

Focus on broadband quality over speed, advocate urges regulators

Consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines on Monday called on regulators and internet service providers to shift their focus from headline broadband speeds to overall...

Congress urged to ratify bills on AI development

CONSUMER advocacy group has urged Congress to adopt clear and robust data localization policies,  adding that “policy gaps could leave Filipino consumers exposed as...

CitizenWatch urges gov’t to reduce telco airwave fees

Consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines has urged the government to reform the country’s Spectrum User Fee (SUF) system, warning that the current fee structure...

Cyberattacks on telcos reach 200,000 daily

The Philippines recorded more than 200,000 cyberattacks on telecommunications infrastructures daily amid the push for a law that reduces the oversight powers of regulatory...

Konektadong Pinoy Act may lower internet quality in PH—CitizenWatch

The passing of the Konektadong Pinoy Act could lead to lower internet quality in the Philippines, as it may force telecom companies to cut...

Gov’t asked to focus on cybercriminals

A citizen’s rights network asked state actors to focus on catching criminals rather than revising the SIM card registration law, as Filipinos’ financial losses...

Consumer group slams NAIA fee hike as premature, unfair

A consumer advocacy group said the recent luggage debacle at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 proves that the huge increase in...

‘Konektadong Pinoy’ bill to widen digital divide, says consumer group

A consumer network warned that the proposed “Konektadong Pinoy” bill could worsen the digital divide in the country, noting that the bill does not...

Groups sound alarm over easing telco rules under ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ bill

Think tanks and advocacy groups are sounding the alarm over potential national security risks associated with the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act, even as the...

Citizen rights group air concerns over Konektadong Pinoy bill

A citizens’ rights network aired its concerns on the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Bill, or Senate Bill 2699, noting that its current form has oversight...

Group urges gov’t to boost broadband connectivity

A consumer advocacy group urges the government to collaborate with the private sector to improve broadband connectivity to enhance the quality of education and...

Group wants quick passage of anti-piracy bills to curb scams

An advocacy network is appealing to the government to expedite the passage of anti-online piracy bills due to the reported economic losses and crimes...

Group wants bolder moves to frustrate cyberattacks

A CONSUMER  advocacy group has lauded the President Marcos’ approval of the National Cybersecurity Plan 2024-2029 amid the rising incidence of cyberattacks targeting the...
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