PCG regains control of Facebook page
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has regained access to its Facebook page which was hacked last Friday.
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Solve vote-buying problem first, Comelec told
MANILA, Philippines — Instead of granting the Commission on Elections additional powers that could regulate candidates’ use of social media, the Comelec should focus on addressing the perennial problem of vote-buying first, Lanao del Norte Rep. Khalid Dimaporo said Wednesday.
PNP reports decrease in cybercrimes
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday reported a notable reduction in cybercrime complaints across the country.
Social media users charged over Marcos deepfake
MANILA, Philippines — Social media users who uploaded a deepfake audio recording of President Marcos are facing cybercrime charges filed by a group of social media influencers.
Trillanes files cyber libel, libel raps vs Roque, SMNI hosts, pro-Duterte vloggers
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday filed libel and cyber libel charges against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, pro-Duterte vloggers and hosts of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) over persistent attacks and "fake news".
DOJ indicts Manibela chair of libel over defamatory remarks vs DOTr chief
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of libel charges against the chairman of transport group Manibela Mar Valbuena due to his remarks against Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista.
‘Beware of fake Globe rewards scam’
MANILA, Philippines — There is a fake rewards promotional campaign supposedly led by telecommunications giant Globe Telecom, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).
Stricter rules on issuance of PWD card ordered
QUEZON CITY Mayor Maria Josefina Belmonte ordered on Wednesday the Persons with Disability Affairs Office to implement stricter rules on the issuance of privilege cards for persons with disability (PWDs).
Advocates slam arrest of alleged sexual abuse victim in Cavite
MANILA, Philippines — A youth group is calling for a speedy resolution of charges against a student in Cavite who was allegedly sexually abused by his teachers.