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NPC monitoring proliferation of ‘impostor’ accounts on Facebook

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said it has already brought the issue to the attention to the local office of Facebook.

House bill seeks use of gov’t-owned TV, radio networks for distance learning

During a congressional hearing, a DepEd official said the government already has a plan to utilize the facilities of IBC-13 for a middle- to long-term Television Learning Program.

To create ‘new digital normal’, Congress urged to pass Open Access bill

With Congress adjourning its session on Friday, June 5, an alliance of civil society groups has called on the immediate passage of the long-delayed Open Access bill once the legislature resumes work in July.

E-commerce will help drive PH economic growth, says NEDA

NEDA is recommending the revisit of the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 to make it more comprehensive in detailing transactions covered by the law, specifying the rights of consumers, and strengthening the penalties imposed on service providers.

SC: Videoconferencing hearings to continue in GCQ areas

The Office of the Court Administrator noted the initial success of videoconferencing hearings in authorized courts nationwide where more than 7,000 videoconferencing hearings were done in a month and more than 22,000 PDLs were released during the lockdown.

Senate bill calls for Comelec to conduct electronic voter registration

Sen. Joel Villanueva has filed Senate Bill No. 1516 allowing the Comelec to allow the registration of voters through the development of an automated online system.

REVIEW | Samsung Galaxy Fit light activity tracker

Samsung is not known for making budget products, but the Galaxy Fit is well-priced, and a great entry point into wearable and fitness/activity tracking.

NPC chief to lead UK-based global privacy group’s Covid-19 taskforce

Europe-headquartered Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) has announced that NPC chair Raymund Liboro will lead a Covid-19 Taskforce that will drive practical responses to privacy issues emerging from the pandemic.

Rio throws shade on qualifications of RJ Jacinto as DICT usec

Resigned DICT undersecretary Eliseo M. Rio took to social media to throw a subtle dig at the man who replaced him at the agency – former presidential adviser for ICT Ramon “RJ” Jacinto.

Eyeing June 1 return, GrabCar intros new hygiene protocols

Ride-hailing firm Grab Philippines is eyeing the resumption of its GrabCar service by June 1 by introducing new safety and hygiene standards to minimize risks of the spread of Covid-19.
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