At the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Manila on 4 November 2026, the Philippines’ leading mobile operators, Globe Telecom, PLDT/Smart and DITO Telecommunity, set out how they are stepping up protection against scams. GSMA research shows 76% of Filipino consumers worry about being scammed, and 62% are avoiding contact or transactions as a result. The industry is focusing on three layers of protection: strengthening networks through the GSMA United Against Scams programme, making digital transactions safer with GSMA Open Gateway capabilities, and exploring how network signals could help identify scams earlier, including through a GSMA Foundry proof of concept with Globe.
Friday 9 October, 2026