News and Articles
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 […]
Go after fraudsters instead of amending SIM law
September 24, 2024Go 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 […]
Oversight Gaps in Konektadong Pinoy Act may backfire
September 13, 2024There 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 […]
Power to the people
April 29, 2024The country’s high-growth areas deserve to be given the opportunity to realize their potential without roadblocks that would impede their progress. If DUs are not able to respond to the need, there must be a way to do justice to these areas’ efforts to grow instead of letting their potential go to waste.
No lease for broadband service installations
April 1, 2024By Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard “We have been advocating reforms that would update the country’s policies more compatible and adaptable to fast evolving technological innovations of a global digital economy” When the world had to enforce quarantine measures to fight the COVID 19 pandemic, the global shift towards digital technologies for […]
Affordable connectivity for every Filipino, everywhere
March 19, 2024The BBMP cements our aspirations to being a digitally powered nation, its citizens empowered and able to maximize opportunities in this digital age.
Treat digital connectivity as standard utilities like water and power
February 28, 2024We enjoin our lawmakers to use their legislative powers to institutionalize a rational policy that would pave the way for a total digital transformation at the individual and community levels.
No reason for delay in passage of anti-piracy bills
January 12, 2024Allowing cyberthieves to profit from the hard work of others and incentivizes more theft of intellectual property. We call on our good legislators in the Senate to act expeditiously on the Online Site Blocking Act.
Hopeful reflections on economic security for 2024
January 1, 2024Amidst great challenges are great opportunities that with an all-of-society mindset, we can hopefully move forward to a happier 2024.
FALSE ALLEGATIONS ARE VERY UNPRODUCTIVE
November 9, 2023The allegations made against Meralco in a recent privilege speech by Congressman Dan Fernandez have quickly been debunked as false and appears to be an attempt by some parties to sow intrigue in the guise of addressing the high cost of electricity. CitizenWatch Philippines has consistently been calling for strategic solutions that will effectively address […]