Southeast Asian region strengthens alliance against cybercrime, scams
Remulla highlighted advanced regional initiatives, including an ASEAN declaration to protect children from online sexual exploitation — specifically addressing…
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Cybercrime maze
Only four percent of victims report scams to authorities. This points to a significant trust gap between the public and law enforcement.
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Filipinos lose P121.8B to scams
Filipinos lost a staggering P121.8 billion to online scams in the past year. Learn how the Department of Justice and telecom companies are joining forces to…
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P1.4-M online tire scam suspect collared
Relying on the receipts, the victim dispatched the goods without verifying if the funds had posted to the business’ bank account.
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DOJ pushes stronger interagency coordination vs cybercrime
The DOJ calls for stronger interagency coordination to combat cybercrime, emphasizing improved mandates, technical capabilities, and secure communication…
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PNP targets deceptive drought claims, scams
The Philippine National Police has ordered intensified online surveillance against scammers exploiting drought concerns to sell fraudulent water treatment…
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Cybercrime training reforms for aspiring law enforcers backed
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) will pursue reforms in criminology education and police training to strengthen the Philippine National Police’s…
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PNP targets cyber scammers exploiting NCAP
The PNP is intensifying cybercrime monitoring after scammers sent fake NCAP traffic violation notices and payment links designed to steal motorists’ personal…
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DoJ Cybercrime Office pushes national anti-scam hub
The DOJ Office of Cybercrime and PAOCC are pushing for a National Anti-Scam Hub to strengthen the Philippines’ fight against online fraud, digital scams and…
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Justice across borders
I return from Abu Dhabi deeply grateful for the opportunity to represent our country, for the trust placed in our delegation, and for the lessons,…
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Underground in plain sight?
This woman? Beautiful, sweet, young; she asks if he’s eaten. Within three weeks, he’s telling his friends, ‘she’s different.’
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PNP orders nationwide grassroots cyber safety drive
The PNP is intensifying cyber safety awareness campaigns in schools, universities and barangays to help communities combat online scams, phishing,…
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Cybercrime summit tackles growing digital threats
The first Philippine Cybercriminology Summit will gather over 1,000 delegates in Pasay City to address cybercrime, digital forensics and cybersecurity…
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NBI fears foreign meddling during ’28 polls
The NBI is investigating suspected foreign-linked online influence operations that could manipulate public opinion ahead of the 2028 elections, while senators…
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Reddit, Discord get reprieve from gov’t deadline
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Meta tracing accounts targeting Cendaña
The NBI’s Cybercrime Division will seek Meta’s assistance in identifying individuals behind about 30 social media accounts accused of mocking the disability…
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Solon files NBI complaint over PWD, LGBTQ+ online harassment
Akbayan Rep. Percival Cendaña asked the NBI to investigate at least 30 social media accounts accused of mocking PWDs and making homophobic attacks.
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