Policies in place to combat money mules, digital vote-buying

Policies in place to combat money mules, digital vote-buying

MANILA, Philippines — Modern problems require modern solutions—this has never been truer in the face of cyber scams. In the Philippines, we are constantly confronted with different fraudulent schemes that target and victimize financial consumers. As technology evolves, so do tactics, making it more challenging for consumers to protect themselves from online threats. Fortunately, recent

Digital vote-buying poses major challenge for Comelec in Iloilo

ILOILO – As the May 12 midterm elections draw closer, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Iloilo is grappling with digital vote-buying — a fast-evolving challenge that threatens the integrity of the electoral process. According to Atty. Reinier Layson, provincial election supervisor of Comelec-Iloilo, traditional cash hand-outs are increasingly being replaced by online fund transfers […]