News and Articles
Power to the people
April 29, 2024The country’s high-growth areas deserve to be given the opportunity to realize their potential without roadblocks that would impede their progress. If DUs are not able to respond to the need, there must be a way to do justice to these areas’ efforts to grow instead of letting their potential go to waste.
No lease for broadband service installations
April 1, 2024By Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard “We have been advocating reforms that would update the country’s policies more compatible and adaptable to fast evolving technological innovations of a global digital economy” When the world had to enforce quarantine measures to fight the COVID 19 pandemic, the global shift towards digital technologies for […]
Affordable connectivity for every Filipino, everywhere
March 19, 2024The BBMP cements our aspirations to being a digitally powered nation, its citizens empowered and able to maximize opportunities in this digital age.
Treat digital connectivity as standard utilities like water and power
February 28, 2024We enjoin our lawmakers to use their legislative powers to institutionalize a rational policy that would pave the way for a total digital transformation at the individual and community levels.
No reason for delay in passage of anti-piracy bills
January 12, 2024Allowing cyberthieves to profit from the hard work of others and incentivizes more theft of intellectual property. We call on our good legislators in the Senate to act expeditiously on the Online Site Blocking Act.
Hopeful reflections on economic security for 2024
January 1, 2024Amidst great challenges are great opportunities that with an all-of-society mindset, we can hopefully move forward to a happier 2024.
FALSE ALLEGATIONS ARE VERY UNPRODUCTIVE
November 9, 2023The allegations made against Meralco in a recent privilege speech by Congressman Dan Fernandez have quickly been debunked as false and appears to be an attempt by some parties to sow intrigue in the guise of addressing the high cost of electricity. CitizenWatch Philippines has consistently been calling for strategic solutions that will effectively address […]
Strategic push to agro-industrialization
October 23, 2023Agro-industrialization is a strategic move towards a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector that benefits both producers, consumers, and the national economy.
Crack the whip on erring electric cooperatives and distribution utilities
October 19, 2023A nation cannot be truly progressive without stable and affordable electricity services.
War vs. brutal specter of terrorism
October 16, 2023by Orlando Oxales originally published in Then Manila Standard It is now that we must beckon our allies to stand united in steadfast commitment to the rule of law and the inviolable rights of every human being In the quiet of dawn, as the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah was being celebrated, Southern Israel was suddenly […]