Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

Also known as RA 10175

The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 is a Philippine law aimed at preventing and penalizing cybercrimes, including online threats, disinformation, and unauthorized interception of communications. It has been used to file cases against individuals spreading false information about the conduct of elections and former officials, as well as those threatening violence against government figures. The act continues to play a crucial role in addressing digital security and misinformation in the Philippines.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

Recent stories about RA 10175

SEC files criminal complaints against Easypeso operators for abusive debt collection

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed criminal complaints against Easypeso's operators and officers for abusive debt collection practices.
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Comelec chief welcomes election complaint, denies wrongdoing

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia welcomed criminal complaints filed against him and other Comelec officials by several bishops, retired generals, and civic leaders regarding the conduct of the May 2025 midterm elections.
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NBI seizes PHP32M illegal vapes, arrests 3 suspects

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seized over PHP32 million worth of illegal vape products and arrested three suspects in Biñan City, Laguna on Monday, July 7.
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PNP arrests 94 in Tarlac for illegal gambling

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group arrested 94 individuals involved in an alleged illegal gambling operation in Tarlac City on Sunday, June 29.
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PNP-ACG arrests over 5,099 for online crimes, calls for SIM limits

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) reported that over 5,099 individuals were arrested for various online crimes between January and mid-June 2025.
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Isabela vice mayor-elect surrenders over cybercrime charges

Isabela Vice Mayor-elect Jeryll Harold Respicio voluntarily surrendered at the Manila Regional Trial Court on Tuesday in connection with cybercrime charges filed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) following a warrant of arrest issued by RTC Branch 34.
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Ex-police vlogger arrested for seditious social media posts

Francis Steve Fontillas, a former police patrolman and tough-talking vlogger who was dismissed for criticizing top police officials over the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte, has been arrested for inciting to sedition through social media posts critical of the government.
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Drag performer Pura Luka Vega acquitted of controversial mass song performance

Drag performer Pura Luka Vega was acquitted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, of charges related to a controversial performance that involved dancing to the Catholic mass song 'Ama Namin'.
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Yap pleads not guilty to Sotto's cyberlibel charges

On Tuesday, Director Darryl Yap pleaded not guilty to cyberlibel charges filed by actor and host Vic Sotto.
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Rep Rufus Rodriguez files HB No. 11506 to criminalize fake news

Reelected Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez has filed House Bill (HB) No. 11506 to criminalize the dissemination of fake news, especially information that undermines public order or national security.
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