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Digital Pinoys: Key Digitalization and Online Safety Bills Left Hanging Amid Senate Deadlock
A network of digital advocates expressed alarm over the continued failure of the Senate to advance several important measures due to the repeated absence of senators, resulting in the lack of quorum and the paralysis of legislative work. Digital Pinoys National Campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that among the measures affected are key bills on digitalization,…
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Digital Pinoys Warns Against Statements That Incite Violence
A network of digital advocates welcomed efforts to hold individuals accountable for statements that may potentially cross legal boundaries, following recent developments involving the filing of cybercrime-related complaints against an Isabela Vice Mayor over alleged social media posts urging supporters to stage a “revolution.” Digital Pinoys National Campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that while freedom of…
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Digital Pinoys Backs Crackdown on Syndicated Clout-Chasing and Online Extortion
A network of digital advocates welcomed House Resolution 1006, which seeks to investigate alleged online extortion and coordinated harassment activities committed by an online social media outfit. Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that several propaganda machineries and online personalities have weaponized social media for personal gain, influence, and notoriety while hiding behind freedom…
