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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the Philippines. The DICT’s campaign theme, “HABI: Salig sa Gawa, Tibay sa Banta,” promotes a people-centered approach to a resilient Philippine cyberspace. The past year has shown why it matters: the country is under sustained cyber pressure, and its readiness is being tested in real time.

A sweeping NPC overhaul narrows and sharpens the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) requirement, placing AI, biometrics, and large-scale data processing under a brighter spotlight.

MANILA, Philippines — The official website of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) was briefly defaced in a cyberattack on the evening of September 8, 2026, marking the latest in a series of breaches targeting Philippine government platforms.

The EU's AI Act just became the first major enacted AI law to reach full enforcement - a preview of what's coming as goverments worldwide move from AI strategy to AI statute.

NPC just closed a loophole that Philippine businesses didn't know they were relying on - and it touches everything from Lead Generation to Background Checks.

A Plain-Language Guide to NPC Circular 2024-02 for Philippine Organizations

Over the years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven its own opportunities in business development.

Every October, people from all over the world observe the celebration of Cybersecurity Month—that month, which was set aside to heighten public awareness concerning the growing importance of cybersecurity.

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Cisco study shows that just 1% of Philippine Companies Fully Prepared for Cybersecurity Risks

Voice phishing, commonly known as vishing, is a type of phishing attack where scammers will call bank account holders and pretend that they are authorized bank agents.

The need for undergoing PIA has escalated into an urgent matter as numbers of data breaches were reported to the National Privacy Commission (NPC) over the past few months, targeting both public and private institutions.

The registration reminder comes with a stern warning from the Commission.

On May 30, 2024, the NPC hosted this year's Philippine Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) at the Solaire Resort and Casino. The event was attended by Data Privacy advocates, Compliance Officers, and Data Protection Officers.

The PAW initiative aims to promote Data Privacy awareness and the protection of Personal Information. Participating countries organize various activities for individuals, businesses, and government offices, and these events emphasize data protection and security.

Privacy Commissioner Warns Establishments About Non-Compliance with Data Privacy Act (DPA)