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Congress urged to prioritize bills on telco infra development

A CONSUMER advocacy group urges policymakers to prioritize legislation that addresses regulatory blocks hindering the country’s digital infrastructure rollout.  In a statement, CitizenWatch Philippines emphasized...

BOC-FPI tie-up vs. smuggling lauded

CONSUMER advocate CitizenWatch Philippines on Tuesday expressed full support for the newly forged partnership between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Federation of...

Group recommends ‘balanced regulation’ of online gaming

A CONSUMER group has urged the government to implement a “more balanced and forward-looking approach” in regulating online gambling rather than shutting down the...

CitizenWatch: Adopt clear data governance

Amid developments in the global digital economy, a consumer group is urging the Philippine government to enact a clear and forward-looking data governance policy...

Veto of digital infra bill sought

A consumer group appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yesterday to exercise his veto power on the Konektadong Pinoy Bill, citing serious national security...

Rising online scams erode digital economy, consumer group warns

A consumer rights advocate has raised concerns over the growing threat posed by high-tech online scams that exploit gaps in digital security, warning that...

Group urges Senate to pass stalled site blocking measure

A consumer advocacy group reiterated its call for the immediate passage of the long-stalled Site Blocking Bill, urging the Senate to follow the lead...

End lease charges for broadband equipment—CitizenWatch PH

Consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines urged lawmakers to eliminate lease requirements for broadband connectivity equipment, calling the current practice a major barrier to universal...

Group seeks nationwide action vs. online child exploitation

A citizens advocacy group has issued an urgent call against the alarming rise of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child...

Blocking piracy, saving an industry, protecting consumers

“The site blocking bill is also about shielding Filipino consumers from the hidden dangers of online piracy.” As advocates for consumer protection, we at CitizenWatch...

Advocacy group seeks speedy passage of Site Blocking Bill

A CONSUMER advocacy group calls on lawmakers to hasten deliberations on the long-delayed Site Blocking Bill which is still pending in the Senate and...

Consumer group urges stiffer fines vs. cable theft

A consumer advocacy group has called on the government to institute stiffer penalties against cable theft, saying these incidents have a significant long-term effect...

Ensuring affordable, reliable power supply for consumers

“It is crucial to continue supporting and champion processes like the CSP” The recent Competitive Selection Process conducted by Meralco for a 600-megawatt baseload supply...

Group cites oversight gaps on telco bill

A citizens advocacy group has cautioned lawmakers about an oversight gap in the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act and urged them to reconsider its implications,...
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