Online libel remains the most frequently reported cybercrime in the Philippines, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).
In recent years, online libel has surged, primarily occurring on social media platforms. Following online libel, the next most common offenses include illegal access, computer-related identity theft, and others. Here’s the list of the top offenses:
- Online libel
- Illegal access
- Computer-related identity theft
- Computer-related fraud
- Data interference
- System interference or hacking
- Computer-related forgery
- Misuse of devices
- Illegal interception
On a positive note, the DICT reported a 38 percent decrease in cybercrime cases in 2025.
Between March 20, 2013, and October 31, 2025, the department documented 85,595 cybercrime incidents across the nation. This year, there were only 8,987 cases reported, down from 14,529 last year.
From November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, the CICC brought 2,933 cases to court, resulting in 252 convictions and 1,068 warrants executed.
The DICT emphasized the importance of ongoing monitoring and enforcement to combat cybercrimes, particularly during the holiday season.
