
DICT scrutinizes Telegram app amid child abuse reports
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned Wednesday that it may ban Telegram in the Philippines if the messaging platform fails…
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned Wednesday that it may ban Telegram in the Philippines if the messaging platform fails…
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Child rights advocates are raising alarm over the rapid rise of artificial intelligence-enabled online abuse targeting Filipino children, warning that…
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Deputy Speaker Jay Khonghun of Zambales on Sunday slammed as baseless and irresponsible social media claims that a “presidential son” was harassed along the…
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‘This is not legitimate employment. This is organized fraud with international victims. We will not allow our country to be used as a recruitment ground for…
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Four foreign nationals allegedly involved in telecommunications fraud, online gaming scams, and other illicit activities in Pampanga were arrested, the Bureau…
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Umeta Credit Lending Corp. is no longer allowed to operate its lending apps after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered it to immediately stop…
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In the digital age, scams thrive on speed and emotion. The better defense is awareness and a moment of pause.
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‘How do they know that it constitutes to abuse? So if they don’t know the law, it’s hard to understand for them that they are being violated.’
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A Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) licensed e-casino operator is calling on celebrities and social media influencers to stop accepting…
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On 15 February 2026, operatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Group conducted an operation that led to the arrest of a man for the illegal…
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Tourism officials and resort owners on Bantayan Island issued a stern warning Wednesday regarding a surge in sophisticated online booking scams targeting…
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Sites that host unacceptable content will be investigated and punished.
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BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday called for the aggressive enforcement of child protection measures, warning that government campaigns against…
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The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) voiced support for the proposed Children’s Safety in Social Media Act during a Senate public…
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BAGUIO CITY — During the flag rites at the Baguio City Hall on 16 February 2026, Mayor Benjamin Magalong stressed that the campaign to protect children against…
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday launched three cybersecurity initiatives aimed at shifting the government’s…
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