DepEd said it has also formed a task force with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center’s (CICC) child protection units to monitor emerging risks.
Converge ICT Solutions has provided a year of free satellite Internet access to an Aeta school in Zambales and delivered tablets and school supplies to two remote schools in Nueva Vizcaya.
Julian Gorman, head of Asia Pacific at GSMA, noted that Filipinos are relatively open about discussing their financial losses from digital fraud, including on social media. He considers this a positive development because it encourages public discussion, raises awareness, and puts pressure on institutions to improve online security.
The proposed laws currently pending in Congress on children’s online safety raise a difficult question for lawmakers: How can they protect children from online harm while preserving their access to information, education, and opportunities on the Internet?
DepEd secretary Sonny Angara said the procurement covers 169,008 Mac-based and 62,717 Windows-based laptops. The package includes 3,646 Mac-based units for administrative officers.
Converge ICT Solutions has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its information security management system, as the broadband provider expands its technology services and enterprise business.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said it will verify reports of alleged data leaks involving several government agencies following a series of reported cyberattacks on November 5.
Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on E-Commerce with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), joining an intellectual property (IP) protection initiative amid documented concerns over counterfeit products sold on its platform.
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) plans to establish a dedicated intellectual property (IP) services office under an agreement with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
