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Request for Comments on the Proposed Internet Transactions Act of 2023 – Implementing Rules & Regulations

Mabuhay, Pinoy Mozillians! As advocates for an open and accessible internet, we must stay informed and engaged in matters that impact the digital landscape in the Philippines. One such significant development is the proposed Internet Transactions Act of 2023 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations (IRR) released by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) this week. In line with Mozilla’s mission to ensure the internet remains a global public resource, we invite you to actively participate in reviewing and… Read the rest
Community InternetPH Press Releases

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

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
Press Releases

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

At a press briefing in the MalacaƱan 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
Community InternetPH

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

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 InternetPH News Privacy

MozillaPH Urges President Duterte to Veto the SIM Card Registration Act

On 02 February 2022, the Philippine House of Representatives and Senate of the Philippines ratified the SIM Card Registration Act aimed for end-users to be accountable for their usage of mobile communications by mandating SIM Card registration — according to the proposed legislation. After several internal discussions between the Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) and the Global Public Policy team at Mozilla, last 05 April 2022, our colleague Udbhav Tiwari, Mozilla Senior Manager – Global Public Policy, posted this article on… Read the rest
InternetPH

MozillaPH Asks Senator Nancy Binay to Act on the Open Access in Data Transmission Bill Fast

Last 30 July 2021, more than a month ago, we sent the following letter via email to Philippine Senator Nancy Binay: In the letter, we stated our support for the passing of the Open Access in Data Transmission Bill a year ago. The said bill aims at establishing a forward-looking and future-ready digital policy framework for the Philippines. In the same letter, we reiterated our stand and belief that the ratification of the said bill will give Filipinos an equal… Read the rest