Year: 2023

Community Press Releases Privacy

MozillaPH on DICT’s Proposed “Project: SIM Check Mo”

Mozilla Philippines
MozillaPH Raises Concerns over DICT’s “Project: SIM Check Mo” | Urges Protection of Privacy Rights The Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH), the local arm of the global non-profit organization Mozilla, expresses serious concerns regarding the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) plan to allow anyone to access the initials of the owner of a duly registered SIM Cards through “Project: SIM Check Mo.” Dedicated to promoting openness, innovation, and privacy on the Internet, MozillaPH sees “Project: SIM Check Mo” as… Read the rest
Press Releases

MozillaPH on DICT’s Threat of Cutting Off Internet Services to Non-SIM Card Registrants Before the New Deadline

Mozilla Philippines
At a press briefing in the Malacañan Palace held last 25 April 2023 (live-streamed by the People’s Television Network – PTV), DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy said, “I urge the public to really register quickly. We are now exploring other options to incentivize registration. One, we are talking to our telcos; during the 90-day period, we will observe the rate or registration and after a certain period of time, we are seeing maybe 30 days or 60 days into registration,… Read the rest
Press Releases

MozillaPH Welcomes the Extension of the SIM Card Registration Deadline

Mozilla Philippines
PRESS RELEASE The Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) warmly welcomes the recent extension of the deadline for SIM Card Registration by the Philippine government. However, we remain deeply concerned about the possible negative impact of this policy on online anonymity and free speech. Insufficient communication and outreach efforts by the government and service providers may be the primary reason for the lack of awareness about the registration requirement or the compliance deadline among some Filipinos. Furthermore, the registration process itself may… Read the rest
Community News

Join the Mozilla Responsible AI Challenge

Robert "Bob" Reyes
To show our commitment to building a future where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developed responsibly in order to serve society, Mozilla is investing US$50,000 to search for top applications and projects under the Mozilla Builders Responsible AI Challenge. The competition is open to all technologists, business leaders, and ethicists who want to build (or are already building) trustworthy AI solutions, which may be ambitious yet ethical and holistic. Participants will be granted mentorship from top industry experts, a chance to… Read the rest
Community InternetPH

Call for Comments: Internet Transactions Act & Anti-Phishing Law bills at the Senate

Robert "Bob" Reyes
As part of Mozilla’s mission to ensure the Internet remains a global public resource, open and accessible to all; an Internet that truly puts people first, we are calling for your valuable comments and suggestions for the Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) to come up with a position paper on the following bills currently filed with the Senate of the Philippines: Internet Transactions Act (Senate Bill No. 154) Anti-Phishing Law (Senate Bill No. 225) As a tech community, we are opening… Read the rest
Community Events

MozillaPH Online Meetup [JAN 2023]

Robert "Bob" Reyes
Join the Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) Online Meetup this coming Saturday, 28 January 2023 at 8:00 PM (GMT+8) as we discuss how to become a Mozilla volunteer. Mozilla is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting openness, innovation, and opportunity on the internet. We rely on the contributions of volunteers like you to help us achieve our mission. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and initiatives, from software development and localization… Read the rest