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There must be stiffer penalties for cable thieves

There must be stiffer penalties for cable thieves CitizenWatch Philippines calls on the government to institute stiffer penalties against cable theft. It has a significant long-term effect on the country’s digital infrastructure and economy that makes it tantamount to economic sabotage. The National Telecommunication Commission has said these lead to millions of pesos in losses […]

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Go after fraudsters instead of amending SIM law

Go after fraudsters instead of amending SIM law Statement of CitizenWatch Philippines CitizenWatch Philippines cautions the government against amending the SIM Card Registration Law in haste, because the proposal to limit SIM ownership would mean nothing if law enforcement remains weak and incapable of going after fraudsters. The impact of regulating the number of SIMs […]

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Oversight Gaps in Konektadong Pinoy Act may backfire

There is an oversight gap in the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act, and our lawmakers should consider its implications before passing it into law. In its current form, the bill could result in unintended negative outcomes that could bring more harm than good to broadband users. CitizenWatch is especially concerned with the potential weakening of the […]

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