Office of Cybercrime

12/11/2026

07/11/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗝-𝗢𝗢𝗖, 𝗨𝗣-𝗡𝗖𝗣𝗔𝗚 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗚 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬

The Department of Justice – Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OOC), in collaboration with graduate students of the University of the Philippines–National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG), conducted a community needs assessment in Barangay Sumilang, Pasig City, as part of efforts to develop a data-driven and evidence-based intervention promoting digital safety, responsible digital citizenship, and cyberfraud prevention.

The assessment involved key informant interviews with representatives of the barangay’s senior citizens and youth sectors. The discussions explored their experiences with digital technologies, awareness of online threats, existing knowledge and skills gaps, and preferred approaches to digital safety education.

The activity forms part of the preliminary development of Digital Youth Ambassadors, a proposed community-based initiative that seeks to empower young people as advocates and educators on digital safety while fostering intergenerational cooperation in preventing cybercrime.

Rather than immediately implementing a predetermined training program, the initiative adopts a needs-based approach to identify the community’s actual challenges and determine the most appropriate interventions. The findings will help inform the proposed program’s design, priority training topics, delivery mechanisms, and sustainability measures.

Initial discussions highlighted the importance of practical cyber safety education, accessible assistance for senior citizens, and sustained community engagement beyond one-time awareness seminars. They also identified opportunities to build on existing barangay activities and Sangguniang Kabataan programs to strengthen community participation.

The initiative underscores the importance of grounding public interventions in evidence and community participation. By engaging intended beneficiaries at the earliest stages of program development, government institutions and academic partners can better ensure that proposed solutions are responsive, relevant, and sustainable.

Through this, the DOJ-OOC and UP-NCPAG graduate students seek to demonstrate how evidence-based policymaking, participatory governance, and intergenerational collaboration can contribute to safer and more digitally resilient communities.

06/11/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗝 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝟱 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Department of Justice – Office of Cybercrime (DOJ–OOC), led by Senior Prosecutor and Director Dr. Aris S. Manguera, met with representatives of Apple to discuss online safety, digital privacy, child protection, and responsible technology use.

Apple presented its approach to privacy and security, emphasizing data minimization, on-device processing, user transparency and control, and robust security safeguards. The discussion also covered the company’s Privacy Nutrition Labels, which provide users with information about how applications collect and use personal data, promoting greater transparency and informed decision-making.

A key focus of the meeting was child online safety and the promotion of healthy digital habits. Apple demonstrated its child-safety and parental management features, including child accounts, App Store age ratings, parental approval requests, Communication Safety, and Screen Time. Apple showcased how parents, guardians, and educators can manage Apple devices at home and in schools, establish appropriate digital boundaries, monitor screen time, and support safer online interactions.

The presentation also highlighted Apple’s accessibility, health, and safety features, underscoring how technology can promote digital inclusion, user well-being, and responsible device use across different age groups and individual needs.

Director Manguera emphasized that child-safety measures must be grounded in evidence and expert research. He cautioned against creating a false sense of security through age ratings, stressing that effective child protection requires shared responsibility and clear accountability among technology platforms, application developers, parents, and guardians.

The discussion likewise addressed emerging online threats, particularly online scams, impersonation, and technology-enabled fraud. Topics included impersonation risk detection and the Trust Insights Framework, alongside broader approaches to identifying suspicious activities, strengthening user protection, and promoting trust and safety in digital environments.

Both sides also exchanged views on balancing privacy protections with legitimate law enforcement requirements, particularly data minimization, the preservation of information relevant to criminal investigations, and appropriate channels for law enforcement requests.

Recognizing that technological safeguards must be complemented by public awareness, the DOJ–OOC and Apple explored possible avenues for digital-safety education and outreach, including cyber hygiene initiatives for students, parents, educators, and the general public. These efforts aim to encourage healthy digital habits, strengthen awareness of online risks, and empower individuals and families to navigate the digital environment more safely.

The DOJ–OOC remains committed to strengthening engagement with technology companies and other stakeholders to advance evidence-based online safety measures, promote responsible digital citizenship, and foster a safer, more secure, and inclusive digital environment, particularly for children and families.

04/11/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗝 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗦𝗣 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱

The Department of Justice reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening interagency cooperation in combating cyber-enabled financial fraud during the 2026 Anti-Financial Fraud Workshop, organized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from 3 to 6 November 2026.

The four-day workshop brings together prosecutors, legal officers, investigators, and financial regulators from the DOJ and BSP to strengthen the investigation and prosecution of financial fraud, particularly offenses involving money muling, social engineering, and fraudulent financial transactions under Republic Act No. 12010, or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA).

In his message of support, Senior Prosecutor and DOJ-OOC Director Dr. Aris S. Manguera emphasized the growing convergence of financial crime and cybercrime, underscoring the need for coordinated institutional responses to increasingly sophisticated fraudulent schemes. He stressed that combating modern financial fraud requires integrating financial intelligence, regulatory supervision, cybercrime investigation, electronic evidence, and criminal prosecution.

The DOJ-OOC also contributes technical and legal expertise to the workshop through discussions on the chain of custody and admissibility of financial account information as evidence, as well as consultations on implementing the information-sharing protocols between the BSP and DOJ.

State Counsel Alyssa M. Africa of the DOJ-OOC is scheduled to discuss the evidentiary requirements for financial account information, while ACP Chris Jark Ace M. Maño will facilitate consultations on operationalizing the BSP–DOJ Information Sharing Agreement.

The workshop also provides a platform for developing policy considerations on money muling prosecution, civil forfeiture under AFASA, and improved coordination in investigating financial fraud cases.

Beyond strengthening enforcement capabilities, Director Manguera emphasized that combating financial fraud is fundamentally about protecting victims, safeguarding public confidence in the financial system, and ensuring access to justice.

He reiterated the DOJ-OOC’s commitment to working closely with the BSP, the National Prosecution Service, and other institutional partners to strengthen the country’s capacity to investigate cyber-enabled financial crimes, preserve electronic evidence, pursue offenders, and protect the public.

Through sustained interagency cooperation and capacity-building, the DOJ-OOC continues to advance a coordinated, evidence-based, and victim-centered approach to combating financial fraud in the Philippines.

31/10/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗝 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗟 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲

HANOI, VIET NAM — The Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Office of Cybercrime (OOC), led the Philippine delegation to the 3rd INTERPOL Asia and South Pacific Working Group Meeting on Cybercrime for Heads of Units, held on 27–30 October 2026 in Hanoi, Viet Nam, strengthening the country’s engagement in regional efforts against transnational cybercrime.

The Philippine delegation was headed by DOJ–OOC Director Dr. Aris S. Manguera. The meeting brought together 70 participants from 22 countries, representing law enforcement agencies, research institutions, private-sector organizations, and regional and international bodies, to advance cooperation in preventing, detecting, investigating, and disrupting cybercrime.

During the event, Dr. Manguera emphasized the need for a legal and procedural framework governing the admissibility of AI-generated and AI-assisted evidence, particularly concerning authenticity, reliability, transparency, and evidentiary value. Dr. Manguera further stressed the significance of collaboration among law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and private-sector entities in ensuring that cybercrime intelligence and investigative findings are translated into legally admissible evidence and effective prosecutions. Dr. Manguera’s intervention underscored the importance of aligning emerging investigative technologies with established evidentiary standards and prosecutorial requirements.

Discussions focused on three strategic pillars: enhancing cybercrime intelligence, strengthening joint operations and cooperation, and developing regional capacity and capabilities. INTERPOL emphasized the importance of timely intelligence sharing, coordinated cross-border investigations, and stronger public-private partnerships to address ransomware, phishing, data breaches, cryptocurrency-related offenses, and other emerging cybercrime threats.

Participants explored strengthening regional operational subgroups, improving intelligence exchange, and coordinating action against criminal networks and shared cybercriminal infrastructure. The meeting also highlighted the importance of capacity-building through specialized training, practical exercises, digital forensic capabilities, and the responsible use of AI-enabled investigative tools.

The meeting also addressed cryptocurrency investigations, blockchain analytics, digital asset tracing, and the freezing and recovery of criminal proceeds. Participants emphasized the principle of prioritizing the preservation of electronic evidence and freezing of suspected illicit assets, while pursuing appropriate legal processes for their subsequent acquisition or seizure.

Discussions highlighted the complementary use of corporate law enforcement portals, INTERPOL channels, the Budapest Convention’s 24/7 Network, and law enforcement attachés for urgent international coordination, alongside formal mutual legal assistance mechanisms. The meeting likewise reinforced the importance of converting operational intelligence into independently obtained, legally supportable evidence, while protecting investigative sources and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

The meeting concluded with an emphasis on translating regional cooperation into measurable investigative, disruption, and prevention outcomes, supported by stronger intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and sustained capacity development.

The Philippine delegation’s participation reaffirmed the DOJ–Office of Cybercrime’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships, enhancing investigative and prosecutorial capabilities, and promoting coordinated action against transnational cybercrime.

Through continued engagement with INTERPOL and international law enforcement partners, the DOJ–OOC seeks to advance a more effective, intelligence-driven, and prosecution-oriented response to cybercrime, contributing to a safer and more secure digital environment in the Philippines and across the region.

30/10/2026

In celebration of the 32nd National Correctional Consciousness Week, with the theme “Makataong Hustisya: Paglaya na may Dangal at Pag-asa,” the Department of Justice – Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OOC) participated in the Legal Aid Caravan for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) held on 28 October 2026 at the Minimum Security Camp, New Bilibid Prison, Muntinlupa City.

In collaboration with the BuCor Legal Service, IBP Cavite Chapter, legal professionals and partner institutions, the DOJ-OOC helped in providing free legal assistance, case reviews and legal counseling to PDLs.

Through participation in this kind of initiative, the DOJ-OOC reaffirms its commitment to promoting access to justice, upholding human dignity and advancing a fair and humane justice system that offers every individual the opportunity for hope and rehabilitation.

28/10/2026

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26/10/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗝-𝗢𝗢𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗥 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆

The Department of Justice–Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OOC) and the Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR) participated in the Katarungan Caravan, held on 20 October 2026 at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City, reaffirming its commitment to promoting access to justice and protecting the rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL).

The initiative formed part of the “Kulay, Kalinga, Katarungan at Kalayaan” program, graced by First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos and spearheaded by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), in partnership with the DOJ Action Center (DOJAC), Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), Fraternal Order of Utopia, and other government agencies and private-sector organizations.

Under the Katarungan component, 227 volunteer lawyers and participating government offices provided free legal consultations and assistance to 857 PDL, helping address legal concerns, clarify case status, and identify available legal remedies. The broader program also facilitated the lawful release of 44 qualified PDL.

Through its participation, the DOJ-OOC and OADR underscored that access to justice must extend to all Filipinos, including those deprived of liberty, and that protecting fundamental rights remains an essential responsibility of the justice sector.

The DOJ-OOC and OADR remain committed to supporting the Department’s initiatives that bring legal services closer to those who need them most, ensuring that justice is not only accessible but also inclusive, responsive, and grounded in the rule of law.

23/10/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗝 𝗢𝗢𝗖 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗛𝗥’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗨𝗣 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

The Department of Justice–Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OOC), through its Director, Dr. Aris S. Manguera, delivered a lecture on Cybercrime Case Build-Up and Prosecution for lawyers of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) during the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Program organized by the UP Law Complex Institute for the Administration of Justice.

The lecture examined the evolving digital landscape and the distinct characteristics of cybercrime, focusing on legal frameworks, investigative tools, electronic evidence preservation, international cooperation mechanisms, and the statutory mandates and operational functions of the DOJ-OOC.

Particular emphasis was placed on how the DOJ-OOC’s expertise and coordination mechanisms can support the CHR in fulfilling its constitutional mandate, especially in investigating human rights violations involving digital technologies, securing and preserving electronic evidence, and strengthening accountability through effective case build-up and prosecution.

The CHR lawyers expressed appreciation for the DOJ-OOC’s vital role in the Philippine cybercrime landscape, particularly in standard-setting, case coordination, international legal assistance, digital evidence preservation, and capacity-building.

The DOJ-OOC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the CHR in advancing human rights protection in the digital age, recognizing that effective cybercrime enforcement and the protection of fundamental rights are mutually reinforcing pillars of justice and the rule of law.

23/10/2026

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