The Philippines is the fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia. In 2021, the internet economy in the country is valued at US$ 17 billion — an exponential increase from the US$ 2 billion levels in 2015. While all ASEAN-6 countries are expected to have double-digit growth rates in the internet economy, the Philippines leads the way with a projected 24% compounded annual growth rate by 2025.
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We Need To Talk About the Hidden Pandemic: OSEC in the Philippines
While the government-imposed lockdowns have kept people safe from the virus, it has unintentionally facilitated a dramatic rise in one of the most heinous forms of modern human trafficking: online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC). It is a horrific crime where minors are sexually abused through photos, videos, and even livestreaming of sexual acts—and we need to have conversations about it.
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With Great Technology, Comes Great Need for Cybersecurity: Policy Considerations for the Philippines
While there are current initiatives from various sectors to forge cyber resilient industries, there are key cross-cutting measures the government should consider as urgent that would serve as building blocks to further refine regulations and frameworks for cyber security. The private sector also has a huge role to play in achieving a whole-of-society approach to combat cyber threats.