The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) led the Digital Bayanihan Summit 2026 today. The gathering discussed various issues and problems the public faces in using digital platforms.
Secretary Aguda's Statement
According to DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda, the summit aims to ensure coordination between the agency and online platforms operating in the country. He emphasized the desire to guarantee and demonstrate the continued cooperation of these platforms with the agency, noting that digital platforms bring many positive benefits to the public.
Addressing Negative Impacts
However, the secretary stressed that despite the positive effects, the harmful impacts on the public must still be countered or eliminated. The summit also aims to showcase safety features and platform tools used to combat misinformation, fraud, and online abuse.
Educating the public about digital rights through platform community guidelines, safety settings, and other measures was also a priority at the gathering. Various themes were discussed, including being responsible on digital platforms and how to avoid falling victim to online scams.
Secretary Aguda highlighted that the response of the agency and online platforms in combating the spread of false information has improved.
