The DICT said the improvements in telco services will stem from a high-speed Internet infrastructure to be built through its partnership with Facebook and the start of operations of Dito Telecommunity Corporation (Dito), the country's third major telco player.
Facebook is working with non-profit and research partners to use AI and big data to address large-scale social, health, and infrastructure challenges in Asia.
The NPC directed Facebook to implement identity theft insurance or credit monitoring service for free to affected Filipino users or establish a dedicated helpdesk to provide assistance in identity restoration and other related matters.
The National Privacy Commission said in a statement on Saturday, September 29, that it has already communicated with social media giant Facebook regarding the hacking incident that is said to have affected about 50 million accounts.
Through different educational programs and workshops, the partnership will provide resources that can help OFWs gain knowledge on privacy and safety, critical thinking and empathy, and spotting false news.
