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In a powerful move that brings βGood Vibes sa Internetβ to life, and in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.βs directive to combat disinformation, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Google Philippines have renewed their strong alliance to fight fake news and expand digital literacy efforts across the country.
The high-level meeting between DICT Secretary Henry R. Aguda and Google Philippinesβ Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Atty. Yves Gonzalez, on Wednesday resulted in stronger online safeguards, smarter AI tools, and a nationwide push for digital empowerment.
Under this partnership, Google will strengthen AI-powered content detection, enhance human moderation, and tighten enforcement of YouTube Community Guidelines. Meanwhile, DICTβs Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center will launch a rapid-response channel to flag harmful and unlawful online contentβensuring faster action and greater accountability.
The two parties sealed their commitment through a joint statement, emphasizing their shared duty to protect Filipinos online and uphold digital integrity.
βThis partnership reflects a strong model of responsible digital governance and private-sector accountabilityβa necessary foundation in building a safe, trusted, and inclusive digital Philippines,β the joint statement of DICT and Google read.
βThis is a teamwork for truth. Together, weβre building stronger defenses against disinformation and giving every Filipino the tools to thrive in the digital world,β Sec. Aguda added.
The partnership also kicks off DigiBayanihan 2.0, a grassroots digital literacy campaign supported by Google Philippines and led by ASSIST. Aligned with DICTβs flagship Digital Bayanihan agenda, the program will focus on teaching practical digital skills to communities in the Visayas and Mindanaoβbringing the benefits of digital knowledge to those who need it most.
With stronger policies, smarter tools, and united leadership, DICT and Google are putting power back in the hands of the peopleβhelping Filipinos spot fake news, think critically, and connect with confidence in todayβs digital age. #