Public comments on legislation, amicus briefs in active cases, policy briefs on the technology-law frontier, and original commentary on Philippine jurisprudence — all open, all citable.
As government agencies adopt automated decision-making — from social benefits to risk scoring at ports — Philippine administrative law lacks a coherent right to explanation. We propose a statutory framework grounded in the Data Privacy Act and the Bill of Rights.
Public Comment
04 May 2026
Concerns regarding the chilling effect on journalism and dissent, with proposed amendments grounded in the Bill of Rights.
Policy Brief
22 Apr 2026
An independent review of breach reports, NPC enforcement, and the costs borne by ordinary subscribers.
Case Digest
14 Apr 2026
Recent Supreme Court ruling on warrantless device searches at ports of entry. Doctrine, dissent, and implications.
Working Paper
02 Apr 2026
What the law promised, what's been delivered, and what subscribers have paid in privacy cost over twelve months.
Amicus Brief
28 Mar 2026
Joint brief with two partner organizations on the foundational requirements for admitting digital evidence.
Explainer
14 Mar 2026
Plain-language explainer in Filipino, Cebuano & English on the proposed bill and its constitutional concerns.
Public Comment
04 Mar 2026
Concerns about the proposed adequacy framework and recommendations for the public comment period.
Policy Brief
18 Feb 2026
The intersection of officer-worn recording requirements and consent under R.A. 4200, with proposed reforms.
Legal Commentary
02 Feb 2026
A founding essay on why constitutional rights need translation into the language of automated decision-making.