Articles by Robert "Bob" Reyes

Mozilla Philippines Community’s Impactful Contribution to the Internet Transactions Act of 2023

In an era where digital interactions and transactions are an integral part of our daily lives, the importance of well-crafted legislation governing the online space cannot be overstated. Recognizing this need, the Mozilla Philippines Community has taken a proactive stance by actively participating in the shaping of the Draft Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Internet Transactions Act of 2023. In this blog post, we delve into the community’s involvement and the impact of their comments and suggestions on… Read the rest

NEW DATE: MozillaPH Planning Session 14 OCT 2023

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Mozilla Philippines Community Planning Session, where we will come together to discuss our future projects, initiatives, and ways to strengthen our community. Date: Saturday, 14 October 2023 (rescheduled due to connectivity problems)Time: 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM (UTC+8)Location: Google Meet (Meeting link will be provided when you RSVP) Agenda: Recap of past community activities and achievements. Setting goals and priorities for the Mozilla Philippines Community. Brainstorming for upcoming projects and events.… Read the rest

MozillaPH Statement of Support to the Proposed Open Access in Internet Services Act

As a community of passionate advocates for an open and accessible internet, the Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) firmly believes that the passage of the legislation of the Open Access in Internet Services Act will play a pivotal role in shaping a fair and inclusive digital future for all Filipinos. The proposed legislation represents a significant step towards ensuring that every Filipino can fully exercise their rights to access and participate in the digital sphere. By promoting the principles of net… Read the rest

MozillaPH Call for DICT National Cybersecurity Strategy 2023-2028 Inputs & CommentsMozillaPH

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is inviting all stakeholders to share their inputs, comments, and suggestions on the draft of the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCP) 2023-2028, which is intended to be used as a reference for consultations to strengthen the final version of the said document. As a community, MozillaPH will be submitting our comments and recommendations to the DICT related to the above. We want the voices of MozillaPH community members to be heard and make… Read the rest

MozillaPH Call for NPC Guidelines Public Inputs: CCTV Systems

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is currently seeking inputs on the experiences, issues, and concerns of Filipinos related to the Use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems. The NPC has previously issued Advisory No. 2020-04 (Guidelines on the Use of CCTV Systems), which provided guidelines to all Personal Information Controllers (PICs) and Personal Information Processors (PIPs) on the use of such systems in public and semi-public areas. The NPC sees a need to provide for an updated policy framework on the… Read the rest

Join the Mozilla Responsible AI Challenge

To show our commitment to building a future where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developed responsibly in order to serve society, Mozilla is investing US$50,000 to search for top applications and projects under the Mozilla Builders Responsible AI Challenge. The competition is open to all technologists, business leaders, and ethicists who want to build (or are already building) trustworthy AI solutions, which may be ambitious yet ethical and holistic. Participants will be granted mentorship from top industry experts, a chance to… Read the rest
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