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Privacy watchdog says registration not an endorsement of lawfulness

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) reminded the public on Monday that registration with the commission does not constitute or imply an endorsement, clearance or...

Philippine privacy body orders World App to halt biometric data collection

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has ordered Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind the World App and Orb verification system, to immediately halt...

Abante hopeful FOI bill will finally get lawmakers’ nod

House Human Rights Panel chairperson Bienvenido Abante Jr. expressed optimism that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill will finally be enacted after being included...

Authorities nab traveler with pending warrant

The Philippine National Police - Aviation Security Group (PNP-Avsegroup) apprehended a newly-arrived traveler from China with a pending warrant of arrest for acts of...

Cyber libel complaints vs. Davao content creator

CEBU CITY—Content creator Cassandra Vanessa “Cassie” Japos is facing 38 counts of cyber libel, along with complaints for violation of the Data Privacy Act...

Globe Telecom expresses concern over ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ Act

Globe Telecom has expressed concern over the Konektadong Pinoy Act, which lapsed into law on Aug. 24, 2025. “By not signing it, Malacanang is taking...

BARMM labor chief eyes workers’ database

COTABATO City—The Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) of the Bangsamoro Region will have to develop a Moro workers’ database which will be compliant...

Loathsome is an understatement

The general robotic reaction to the unlooked-for weekend house visits by police to residences of journalists—print, broadcast, news agency or any media platform—appears laudable. But...

House okays SIM card listup bill

Voting 250-6-1, the House of Representatives led by Speaker Martin G. Romualdez on Monday passed third and final reading a bill requiring the registration...

NTC launches crackdown vs. text scams

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) calls on the general public to report scam text messages. The NTC said persons reporting a dubious text message should...

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s contact tracing technology hailed by National Privacy Commission

Driven by a culture of quality and safety, SMHCC properties across the country use a contact tracing technology which has recently been regarded by...

Gordon: Bilibid deaths stink with cover-up

The reported deaths of several high-profile inmates at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) purportedly due to COVID-19 bears all the hallmarks of a cover-up,...

DOJ probes Bilibid deaths

Bureau of Corrections Director General Gerald Bantag has been summoned to report to the Department of Justice purportedly to shed light on the reported...

Lapid files ‘refund for cancelled orders’ bill

To protect delivery riders and drivers, Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a bill which seeks to establish a mandatory reimbursement scheme for cancellation...
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