Author: Robert "Bob" Reyes

Mozilla Rep | Localizer | Aviation Professional Bob is a Mozilla Representative (ReMo) Mentor from Makati City, Philippines. He is the Lead Localizer for the Tagalog Firefox and Firefox OS Projects. He is a graduate of BS Computer Science and was an aviation professional. He is currently an IT Consultant to big companies in the field of telecommunications, broadcast and aviation in the Philippines. He is the General Manager & Chief Technology Officer of TurfSite Web Services. He plays the piano, develops desktop & mobile applications, does plane spotting (photography) during his free time. He is dad to Robyn Andi Xeon and Bea Gaia Haswell.
Community Cybersecurity

MozillaPH Call for DICT National Cybersecurity Strategy 2023-2028 Inputs & CommentsMozillaPH

Robert "Bob" Reyes
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is inviting all stakeholders to share their inputs, comments, and suggestions on the draft of the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCP) 2023-2028, which is intended to be used as a reference for consultations to strengthen the final version of the said document. As a community, MozillaPH will be submitting our comments and recommendations to the DICT related to the above. We want the voices of MozillaPH community members to be heard and make… Read the rest
Community Privacy

MozillaPH Call for NPC Guidelines Public Inputs: CCTV Systems

Robert "Bob" Reyes
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is currently seeking inputs on the experiences, issues, and concerns of Filipinos related to the Use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems. The NPC has previously issued Advisory No. 2020-04 (Guidelines on the Use of CCTV Systems), which provided guidelines to all Personal Information Controllers (PICs) and Personal Information Processors (PIPs) on the use of such systems in public and semi-public areas. The NPC sees a need to provide for an updated policy framework on the… 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
Community Events

Invitation to Attend the MozillaPH 2023 Community Planning

Robert "Bob" Reyes
Happy New Year to all! The community is an important aspect of many open source projects. Mozilla has a strong and active community of volunteers who provide support for users of its products and contribute to the development of its open source projects. As part of our goal to encourage collaboration within the community, and rely on contributions from a wide range of volunteers and contributors, the Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) is set to have its annual Community Planning activity… Read the rest