
SC hikes VAWC cybercrime penalty
The Supreme Court (SC) has imposed a heavier penalty for psychological violence committed against women and children through the use of social media.
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The Supreme Court (SC) has imposed a heavier penalty for psychological violence committed against women and children through the use of social media.
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A ruling was issued by the Supreme Court (SC) that a statement in the criminal information that psychological violence was inflicted through Facebook…
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SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Young men and boys are being targeted for sexual extortion on social media platforms, Australia’s online watchdog said Tuesday,…
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BANGUED, Abra — Police arrested a 56-year-old school principal Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of a pregnant teacher more than two months ago.
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He also said he would ask the DILG to determine whether administrative sanctions, including preventive suspension, should be imposed while the matter is under…
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Digital bank Maya will reduce its InstaPay transfer fee to P10 from P15 beginning Monday, 6 July, joining a growing number of financial institutions lowering…
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The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has placed four children in conflict with the law (CICL) under protective police custody following a stabbing…
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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has confirmed that the extremist group 764 has been active in the Philippines since last year and…
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The engagement of the Department of Justice–Office of Cybercrime (DoJ-OOC) with the social media platform giant TikTok was strengthened following a meeting…
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“Loners” and “introverted” minors who are heavy screen users are the usual targets of extremist “groomers” exploiting gaming platforms to radicalize children…
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Former representative Mike Defensor on Tuesday said he is prepared to face the non-bailable plunder charges expected to be filed against him this week,…
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Senator Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday cried foul over the plunder charges being prepared against him by the Ombudsman, calling it a “calculated” move designed…
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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has temporarily blocked the online game GoreBox in the Philippines following its alleged connection…
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The Bureau of Customs (BoC) filed a second batch of criminal complaints Friday with the Department of Justice (DoJ) against five cargo forwarding firms accused…
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As Filipinos increasingly live, learn and work online, digital responsibility is emerging as a new form of patriotism that helps build a safer and more…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it will work with the Senate and cybercrime authorities to investigate the defacement of the Senate website…
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Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson posted bail of P60,000 after he was arrested Thursday on cyberlibel complaints, the Quezon City Police District reported.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) launched an investigation Monday to track down the sources of fake social media posts falsely claiming that the 8 June…
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