The threat of cyber-bullying in politics
Friday, April 04, 2025 | 110 Views |
While the internet has provided a platform for political networking, social interaction, and information sharing, it has also given rise to a serious and pervasive issue: cyberbullying.
Often associated with teenagers and young people, cyberbullying is increasingly affecting many people in political, social, and personal contexts. Unlike traditional bullying, which is confined to physical spaces, cyberbullying transcends geographical boundaries and infiltrates the personal lives of its victims through digital means, making it difficult to escape.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...