October 3, 2012

Get in the know: Republic Act 10175 – Cybercrime Prevention Act

Fellow Filipinos, please read and be informed before passing judgment.


It is not a threat to our human rights. It is not to be feared, only if you have the propensity to commit criminal acts. Yes the law need to further enhance its parameters and amendments, yes it is not perfect; IT CAN BE PERFECTED to protect our human right to be who we are on CYBER SPACE without being stalked, defamed, or having our identities stolen for some obscure reason. Here are the criminal acts and see if YOUR rights are hindered:

1. Illegal access (akyat bahay gang in cyber space)

2. Illegal interception (snatchers in cyber space)

3. Data Interference (salisi gang in cyber space)

4. System Interference (destruction of private property)

5. Cybersex (QC circle and Q.Ave in cyber space)

6. Misuse of devices (your friendly neighborhood pirates and hackers; production and sale of something not yours is still STEALING)

7. Cyber-squatting (yes, there are squatters in cyberspace)

8. Computer-related Forgery (recto replicators of cyber space)

9. Computer-related Identity Theft (recto replicators of cyber space)

10. Child Pornography (cyber food for our sexual predators)

11. Unsolicited Commercial Communications (SPAMMING/ you have a choice not to watch infomercials on TV you should also have the right not to waste time with unsolicited sales)

12. Libel (journalists should always be unbiased and present the truth objectively)

Rebelling against this law is waving your right for protection leaving you wandering cyberspace with the feeling that someone is out there to get you.