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Statement of Support for the Recent Approval of Senate Bill 2793: Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act
November 20, 2024Statement of Support for the Recent Approval of Senate Bill 2793: Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act CitizenWatch Philippines strongly supports the recent approval of Senate Bill 2793, the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, which marks a significant milestone in advancing the country’s energy security. This landmark legislation positions natural gas—both indigenous resources and […]
Blocking piracy, saving an industry, protecting consumers
November 18, 2024By Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard “The site blocking bill is also about shielding Filipino consumers from the hidden dangers of online piracy.” As advocates for consumer protection, we at CitizenWatch Philippines are deeply concerned that rising online piracy is not only stripping our creative industries of their livelihoods but also putting millions […]
There must be stiffer penalties for cable thieves
October 11, 2024There 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 […]