Grab eyeing to monopolize transport sector; PCC urged to intervene

"The government should enact a law to prevent companies like Grab who will try to live up to its name and Grab and swallow everything in its sight. The PCC should also enforce its oversight function to intercept any attempt to consolidate numerous services under a single banner."

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Digital advocacy group urges vacationers: stick to legitimate booking platforms

"Transactions with legitimate and reputable online booking platforms are safer and more secured as they employ a stringent vetting process before onboarding accommodations. They also allow visitor reviews and usually have 24/7 live customer support in case things go south. It is more reliable for the users and as well as to people offering their properties as accommodation"

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Digital advocates lament poor Shopee customer support

Digital advocates blasted today an online shopping platform for its poor customer support.  Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that social media posts from numerous customers of Shopee have…

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Digital advocates welcome blockchain research program

A network of digital advocates welcomed today the launching of the blockchain research and education partnership between  Ateneo De Manila University and global blockchain leader nChain.  Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald…

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Public outrage, not SIM registration, led to decline of text scams

The drastic decline of spam texts cannot not be attributed to the SIM registration law. Credit should be given to the public outcry which pushed the government to act on the problem by blocking text messages with URLs

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House investigation welcomed as Grab cases remain unresolved

A network of digital advocates welcomed the recent move in the House of Representatives to investigate the inaction on complaints filed before regulatory agencies.  Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo…

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