Community InternetPH Press Releases

MozillaPH Statement of Support to the Proposed Open Access in Internet Services Act

Robert "Bob" Reyes
As a community of passionate advocates for an open and accessible internet, the Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) firmly believes that the passage of the legislation of the Open Access in Internet Services Act will play a pivotal role in shaping a fair and inclusive digital future for all Filipinos. The proposed legislation represents a significant step towards ensuring that every Filipino can fully exercise their rights to access and participate in the digital sphere. By promoting the principles of net… Read the rest
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 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