SWS

Cybercrime victimization among Filipino families reached a record 8% in June 2026 even as conventional crimes declined, prompting a Manila lawmaker to call for simpler reporting procedures and stronger consumer protection.

More Filipino adults now own formal financial accounts, with e-money accounts emerging as the main driver of growth, according to the latest survey conducted by Social Weather Stations for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

The mobile phone survey also found that 94 percent are aware of Covid-19 symptoms, most commonly fever and cough.

About 46 percent of adult Filipinos use the Internet in the first quarter of 2019 and is on the uptrend from 32 percent since March 2012.

Pulse Asia and SWS both conducted surveys in March, which showed, respectively, that 51% and 56% of Metro Manila homes own a DTT box, which gives a better TV viewing experience and more choices in terms of programs and channels.