Current legislative attempts to expand the definition of Violence Against Women and Children in line with the latest technologies supplement the application of the Cybercrime Prevention Act on current laws on that matter. ...
The recent promulgation of the Rule on Cybercrime Warrants increases the chances for successful and accurate prosecution of cybercrimes in the Philippines. Understanding the specificity requirements under the new Rule would be crucial to its effective utilization. ...
Last August 6, 2018, President Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. 11055, also known as “An Act Establishing the Philippine Identification System (or “National ID Act”).” The Act seeks to establish a single national identification system referred to as the “Philippine Identification System” or...
Even as laws have been enacted to address emerging markets in the Philippines, the basic law on corporations – Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, or the Corporation Code – has remained mostly intact since it went into effect in 1980. It had been noted that the...
"A new law recently enacted by the Philippine Congress legitimizes telecommuting or work-from-home employment arrangements and ensures a legal framework for the rights of telecommuting workers." ...
E-commerce has led to new payment systems such as online payment apps or mobile wallets. The Philippines recently passed a law to oversee and regulate these payment systems in the Philippines. ...
Since the 2016 U.S Presidential elections, internet trolls have made their presence known in various social media platforms such as Facebook. In an indictment filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Internet Research Agency[1], a Russian internet troll farm owned by a close ally of...
Every day, we see the impact of the digital age on traditional industries and businesses. For example, the print industry (i.e. newspapers, magazines, books) is struggling to compete with their electronic counterparts. Either they beat the digital form, or they join it. Last April 2018,...
If one goes into stores, there are multiple ways of paying one’s purchases. One could pay through traditional means, i.e., through cash, debit or credit card or through their electronic wallets, more commonly known as “e-wallet”, an electronic card which allows the user to pay...
What is a smart city?In 2016, the global spending on smart city technology reached $80 billion, and by 2021, it is predicted to increase to $135 billion. The international community has consistently lauded several cities who have adopted smart city solutions. The impact of smart...
