Under the warm glow of the afternoon sun streaming through the window at the University of the Philippines BGC Campus in Manila, I found myself immersed in a vibrant scene. Around me, participants were busy crafting Wayang figures from discarded plastic packaging. Laughter and the sounds of creativity filled the air, creating an inspiring atmosphere […]
Author: NetMission Ambassador
Civic Space Under Pressure: The Mazari-Chattha Case and Pakistan’s Digital Rights Standoff
A previous piece in this series examined the prosecution of human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha. It argued that cybercrime laws can be used against political speech. Since then, the case has grown into a long back-and-forth between civil society and the state. That exchange is worth reading […]
Brokering Trust in Tumultuous Tech Tides
Insularity. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer has, for the first time in over a quarter of a century, coined trust worldwide has retreated to this psychological state that is shaped by fears and crises. 70% of 33,938 individuals across 28 countries expressed hesitancy and unwillingness to trust persons with a different way of life at […]
Building Inclusive Digital Futures: Reflections from My DRAPAC26 Fellowship Journey
When I first started working in technology as a developer, I was mostly focused on building things. Writing code. Solving problems. Launching features. I spent most of my time thinking about functionality, performance, and solving technical problems. Like many developers early in their careers, I was focused on building things. That perspective started to change […]
Building a Safer Internet for the Philippines: Lessons in Cyber Ethics
Last March 28, 2026, I had the privilege of representing NetMission.Asia as a speaker at the 5th Philippines’ Youth Internet Governance Forum (YIGF) IN2ITION 2026. This year’s theme, “Empowering Filipino Youth in Shaping a Trusted Digital Future,” highlighted the role the youths play in building a safer and more inclusive online environment. As I delivered […]