The pandemic has fast-tracked the digital transformation of the Philippines. In 2022, around 85 million Filipinos are active internet users, spending an average of 11 hours a day online. Online purchasing and e-wallet usage have surged, making the Philippines a burgeoning digital economy valued at 2.08 trillion pesos, or 9.4% of its GDP.
Jocel De Guzman delivers a keynote address at Cybersphere Philippines Forum 2023, unveiling Scam Watch Pilipinas as a national movement to educate and empower Filipinos against cyber fraud. Also in photo are Congressman Paul Daza and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center Executive Director Undersecretary Alexander Ramos
While statistical data might offer a macro-level perspective, the actual extent of Filipinos falling victim to cyber fraud remains elusive. This gap exists primarily because many victims do not report incidents or do not know how to do so. This reality underscores the lack of digital literacy and cyber hygiene culture at the grassroots level in the Philippines.
In his keynote address at the forum, De Guzman, a key advocate for Scam Watch Pilipinas, stressed the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration. He urged citizens to report cyber fraud incidents to the Inter-Agency Response Center via Hotline 1326 and other government channels. Scam Watch Pilipinas has launched"Kontra Scam Attitude," offering four practical steps to counter cybercrime: Mag-damot. Mag-duda. Mang-isnab. Mag-sumbong. This guide emphasizes the need for skepticism and caution while navigating the online world.
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