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On Roblox, Pinoy kids preyed on by violent extremists
MANILA, Philippines — A message arrived on the group chat of seven 15-year-olds in Calamba, Laguna, coming from a “friend” they met on Roblox. It contained a link. They locked the…
By Elijah Felice Rosales·July 4, 2026
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This is how Filipino children survived online abuse & exploitation (Full Documentary)
Home is where children are meant to be safe and protected. Yet it can also be the first place where they lose their innocence and learn about betrayal. Presented by ABS-CBN News…
By A Documentary by Karen De Guzman·July 1, 2026
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‘Smishing’ Scam Victims Seeking Answers, Accountability
While financial institutions and law enforcement agencies have stepped up efforts to prevent more Filipinos from falling prey to fraudsters, victims are often left to bear the…
By EJ Macababbad, Janvic Mateo, Rona Hannah Amparo·June 30, 2026
JAC
Inside SMS Spoofing: Evolving Scams Outpace Policy, Enforcement
The scheme involves the use of portable devices called IMSI catchers, which can function as a “fake cell tower” that can hijack legitimate message threads and send “spoofed”…
By Janvic Mateo, EJ Macababbad, Rona Hannah Amparo·June 30, 2026
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Call for Proposals: JAC Reporting Grant on Corruption and Trafficking for Forced Criminality
Corruption is fueling one of the region’s most urgent human rights crises: trafficking in persons for forced criminality. If you’re a journalist ready to expose the networks behind…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·August 5, 2025
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JAC Statement on the arrest of Cambodian investigative journalist Mech Dara
The Journalists Against Corruption (JAC) expresses alarm and concern over the arrest of our colleague, Cambodian independent journalist Mech Dara. Mech Dara is a crusading…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·October 1, 2024
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Video highlights from JAC’s ‘Investigating Corruption’ training in Bangkok
The Journalists Against Corruption (JAC), a four-month old network of editors and reporters covering southeast Asia, held its first in-person training on “Investigating Corruption”…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·July 26, 2024
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JAC Newsletter – July 2024
This is the latest edition of the newsletter.
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·July 18, 2024
