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 […]
Author: NetMission Ambassador
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 […]
AI Agents, Uneven Futures: Literacy, Risk, and Governance in Asia-Pacific
Welcome to Issue #6 of NetMission Digest. As we move further into 2026, the digital landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. While the previous years were defined by generative AI, Microsoft leadership labelled 2026 the year of AI agents – systems that, unlike chatbots that respond to prompts, can independently plan, make decisions, and execute […]
Connectivity in Crisis: What the Recent Events in Balochistan, Pakistan Reveal About Digital Rights and Internet Governance
When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words In the early hours of 29–30 January 2026, as violence spread across Balochistan, another crisis unfolded alongside it: a near-total communication blackout. With internet and mobile services suspended, residents in cities such as Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Pasni, Turbat, Panjgur, and Gwadar were left without access to timely information. People […]