The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Google are working together to counter the spread of false information online and support digital literacy efforts across the country.
DICT Secretary Henry Aguda met with Yves Gonzalez, head of Public Policy and Government Relations at Google Philippines, to outline plans to strengthen content moderation, boost AI-driven detection tools, and roll out new digital education efforts in local communities.
“This is teamwork for truth. Together, we’re building stronger defenses against disinformation and giving every Filipino the tools to thrive in the digital world,” Aguda said.
Faster response to harmful content
Google will tighten enforcement of YouTube’s Community Guidelines, improve human moderation, and strengthen AI systems that detect misleading and harmful content. At the same time, DICT’s Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) will open a rapid-response channel to flag illegal or dangerous online material, ensuring quicker action and greater accountability.
“This partnership reflects a strong model of responsible digital governance and private-sector accountability — a necessary foundation in building a safe, trusted, and inclusive digital Philippines,” the joint statement of DICT and Google reads.
DigiBayanihan 2.0 goes nationwide
As part of the partnership, both sides launched DigiBayanihan 2.0, a new digital literacy campaign led by non-profit group ASSIST and supported by Google. The program builds on DICT’s Digital Bayanihan push by bringing practical tech skills to underserved communities in the Visayas and Mindanao.
The campaign focuses on teaching everyday digital tools, helping more Filipinos safely navigate the online world, and ensuring no one is left behind in the country’s digital shift.
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