Take Back The Tech Philippines

21/09/2026

Survivors need support, not blame.

Sa pagharap sa technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), hindi dapat dagdagan ang bigat na dala ng survivors sa pamamagitan ng panghuhusga, victim-blaming, o "Bakit mo kasi…?”

Hindi nila kasalanan ang violence na ginawa sa kanila.
At hindi nila kailangang harapin ito nang mag-isa.

Kung ang isang survivor ay nakararanas ng matinding distress, hopelessness, o nahihirapang magpatuloy, makinig tayo nang walang panghuhusga. Kumustahin natin sila. Samahan sila. Tulungan silang makahanap ng ligtas at angkop na suporta.

Minsan, ang simpleng:

“Naniniwala ako sa’yo.”
“Hindi mo ito kasalanan.”
“Nandito ako para makinig.”

ay maaaring maging mahalagang simula ng paghingi ng tulong.

This World Su***de Prevention Month, let’s build communities where survivors are met with care, dignity, safety, and support—not blame.

📩 TFGBV support: [email protected]

Survivors need support, not blame.
Ending violence means making sure no one is left alone to carry its burden.

Isang paalala mula sa Foundation for Media Alternatives

20/09/2026

Women in power are not there for men’s entertainment.

We stand with Senator Risa Hontiveros against the continuing sexism directed at her.

Women in public life deserve respect-not unsolicited flirtation, sexualized attention, or sexist behavior disguised as humor. We refuse to normalize the idea that women must simply laugh along and endure when men cross professional boundaries.

Enough. Sexism is not harmless. Disrespect is not a joke. Women will not be silenced, diminished, or made uncomfortable for doing their work.

We stand with Risa. We stand with women who refuse to tolerate sexism.💜

19/09/2026

17/09/2026

Your AI chats aren't private. Companies use them to train models. But you can opt out:

✅ ChatGPT: Settings → Data Controls → Turn off "Improve model"
✅ Claude: Settings → Privacy → Disable model training
✅ Perplexity: Settings → AI data retention → Off

Important caveats:
➡️ Opting out stops future training use but doesn't delete past data
➡️ Safety/security incidents can still trigger human review
➡️ Your data may still be processed for service operation/legal compliance
➡️ You're not having a truly private conversation

Take control of your digital footprint before sharing sensitive info.

ChatGPT contractors are reviewing real users' conversations. Here’s how to stop AI companies using your chats for model training.

12/09/2026

Reminder: AI photo trends can create TFGBV risks when people’s images are uploaded, transformed, or shared without meaningful consent.

Photos can be misused for harassment, impersonation, sexualized manipulation, deepfakes, or other forms of online abuse, risks that can disproportionately affect women and girls.

✅ Think before you upload.
✅ Get consent.
✅ Protect privacy.
✅ Don’t normalize or share AI content that could harm someone.

10/09/2026

"Restrictions alone cannot solve young people’s digital problems." - Kim Jin-sang, President and CEO of Korea Youth Work Agency

Young people need more than bans they need digital literacy, platform accountability, meaningful participation, and protection.

Let’s protect young people without excluding them from the digital spaces that shape their lives.

09/09/2026

September is World Su***de Prevention Month.

For survivors of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), the impact of online abuse can extend deeply into mental health, safety, and well-being. Prevention requires more than crisis response, it calls for accessible, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered support.

Let’s create safer spaces for survivors to speak, seek help, and heal, while advancing digital justice and accountability.

Read more from the Foundation for Media Alternatives :

Healing, Care, and Digital Justice Recognizing Mental Health Providers and Supporting Survivors of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence “Mental health support is essential in helping survivors of online gender-based violence reclaim their sense of safety, dignity, and Read more

07/09/2026

We stands in solidarity with women, girls, WHRDs, activists, journalists, and communities experiencing technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

Violence does not stop when it moves online. Digital spaces must uphold our rights to safety, privacy, freedom of expression, and meaningful participation.

We support stronger accountability for online violence against women, alongside survivor-centered support, digital security, prevention, and rights-based policies.

Technology should empower - not silence, threaten, or harm.

Together, we work toward a safer, more inclusive, and rights-respecting digital space for all. #

07/09/2026

Bullying prevention works better when we listen to the people closest to the children. 💙

With 1 in 3 Filipino students experiencing bullying at least once a week, Ateneo de Manila University researchers are working with parents—not just for them—to create more relatable and practical ways to prevent and respond to bullying.

One powerful idea from parents? Comic strips. 📚 Their feedback also challenged traditional family roles, highlighting that both mothers and fathers play an important role in supporting their children’s emotional well-being.

This is what “designing with users” looks like: listening, learning, and creating solutions together. 🇵🇭

Learn more about Ateneo’s Digital Materials to Prevent Bullying project and access the materials here:
https://alls.ateneo.edu/archives/7448

In this project spearheaded by Dr. Regina Hechanova in partnership with the Department of Education, we aim to develop digital materials on bullying prevention. Using a human-centered design process, multi-disciplinal teams if college students will work with public school students in ideating, proto...

04/09/2026

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In a sprawling online community of 430,000 members, users openly brag about tricking women into sharing intimate moments, treating manipulation and theft as badges of honor.

Link to the full story in the comments section.