False health claims online are no longer background noise. In the Philippines, misinformation is now directly affecting how people respond to disease outbreaks, whether they get vaccinated, and how much they trust public health institutions. Here is what the data shows and what programs need to do about it.
The National Privacy Commission does not require every organization to register in the same way, but covered PICs and PIPs must register their Data Processing Systems and Data Protection Officer under NPC Circular No. 2022-04. This article explains who must register, when registration is required, what exemptions exist, and what organizations should do next.
Digital health systems can promise faster reporting, better coordination, and smarter decisions. In the Philippines, the bigger challenge is not whether these systems are useful, but whether they are designed and implemented in ways that actually work on the ground.
AI errors in health programs are not limited to hallucinations. Real-world use shows six common failure patterns that can quietly affect decisions and outcomes.
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