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Darylle Sarmiento

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Irresponsible use of digital tools can ruin Filipino families, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned in his latest vlog, adding that fast-paced digitalization has given Filipinos easy access to online gambling platforms. “Ang isa pang pinadali ng digitalization ay ang pagsusugal. Maraming pamilya na nasisira dito lalo na kung hindi responsable ang pagkakagamit nito,” he said in his vlog. The President said some individuals exploit technology to spread scams and fake news, causing many to fall victim to these deceptions.“Sa kabila naman ng magagandang development na ito nakakalungkot na ginagamit din ito ng mga masasamang loob, sa mga scam sa mga fake news, sa pagpapalaganap ng maling impormasyon at marami sa atin ang nabibiktima nito,” he said.Despite this, President Marcos said the government will continue to strengthen the digital landscape in the Philippines. Proof of this is the continuous improvement of the country’s national fiber backbone.Marcos said the current administration has already launched its phase one to three fiber backbone project, already benefiting around 17 million Filipinos.He also assures continuous improvement of internet connectivity in far-flung communities or those communities labelled as Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas or GIDAs.“Internet ang pangunahing pinakapangangailangan para maging konektado ang ating mga kababayan na nasa GIDA, ‘yan po ang tinatawag na geographically isolated and disadvantage areas. ‘Yung mga mahirap marating ng mga kable, telepono o kuryente napupuntahan na sila para kabitan ng Starlink o satellite internet naman. Wala nang mga kableng kailangan,’ the President added.The President also recognized the role of artificial intelligence, saying it is a major development in the digital landscape that Filipinos must take advantage of.“Isa sa mga development  na ating nasasaksihan ngayon sa digital landscape ay ang tinatawag na  AI or Artificial Inteligence. Napakarami ang kayang gawin nitong AI, maraming gamit niyan, ‘yung simple lamang informational,  magtatanong ka saan ba ito, ano ba ‘yung gawain diyan sa lugar na ‘yan. Kahit sa pagsulat ng speech nakakatulong ‘yan,” he said.“Ito ang kaibahan ng AI sa dating mga computer program. Ang AI natututo. Mas lalo mong gagamitin, mas gagaling ang sagot sa’yo kaya gamitin niyo na ng gamitin para yung AI masanay sa inyo. Pagtagal ng panahon makikita niyo ‘yung sagot ng AI sa mga tanong ninyo ay paganda ng paganda,” the President added.The President also shared that the government will continue to upgrade public wifi in public parks, transport terminals, and MRT stations.He said government services are now made digital through its eGov Super App.“Alam niyo na ba globally recognized at umani ng sari-saring parangal ang ating eGov at parami nang parami  na rin ang function nito,” he said.The app, according to President Marcos, has also helped eliminate corruption and ease long queues in availing government services.“Kamakailan lamang  ay inilusand ng LTO at DICT ang digital na pagrerenew ng lisensya thru eGov app. Wala nang pila, wala nang fixer. Wala nang kurapsyon,” he added.<div> </div><div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ygCOR8ZUFHQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

Irresponsible use of digital tools can ruin Filipino families, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned in his latest vlog, adding that fast-paced digitalization has given Filipinos easy access to online gambling platforms.

Irresponsible use of digital tools can ruin Filipino families, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned in his latest vlog, adding that fast-paced digitalization has given Filipinos easy access to online gambling platforms.

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Online gambling harming Filipino families, says Marcos Jr

Darylle Sarmiento,

ABS-CBN News

Published July 21, 2025 06:37 AM PHT

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Updated July 21, 2025 06:40 AM PHT

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