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“Cutting off access to certain Internet services is a violation of citizens’ basic rights and could have serious consequences for the country’s digital infrastructure. The government must ensure that all citizens have access to the Internet, which is a fundamental tool for communication, education, and economic development.”

“We urge the Philippine government to reconsider the threat to cut off internet services and instead work towards ensuring that all Filipinos have equal access to the internet.”

MozillaPH on DICT’s Threat of Cutting Off Internet Services to Non-SIM Card Registrants Before the New Deadline

At a press briefing in the Malacañan Palace held last 25 April 2023 (live-streamed by the People’s Television Network – PTV), DICT Secretary

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“While we understand the importance of addressing crimes, misinformation, and scams, the Mozilla Philippines Community firmly believes that the policy neglects the critical role of online anonymity in safeguarding whistleblowers and promoting public discourse. Additionally, the deployment of digital identity systems may create security risks that could have catastrophic effects in the event of a data breach.”

MozillaPH Welcomes the Extension of the SIM Card Registration Deadline

PRESS RELEASE The Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) warmly welcomes the recent extension of the deadline for SIM Card Registration b