MANILA – A proposed National Anti-Scam Hub (NASH) could soon serve as a one-stop center for Filipinos seeking help against fraud, as the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) pushes for a more unified system.
In an interview aired Wednesday, CICC Executive Director Undersecretary Renato “Aboy” Paraiso said the initiative aims to simplify the complaint process by giving victims a single place to report incidents.
He pointed out that the current system often leaves complainants uncertain about where to go, with multiple agencies handling different aspects of cybercrime. The new hub intends to address this by integrating services and improving inter-agency coordination.
The proposed framework will bring together key bodies, including the Office of the Executive Secretary, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, the Bureau for Transnational Crime, and other law enforcement groups.
Through a shared platform, cases can be efficiently assigned to the proper agency. The CICC is expected to focus on monitoring and reporting, while partner agencies will carry out investigations and enforcement.
Paraiso said the streamlined structure will lead to quicker action on complaints and reduce confusion over jurisdiction.
He also emphasized that scams have increasingly shifted to digital channels such as online platforms and text messaging.
In addition, he cited ongoing cooperation between the Philippines and South Korea to establish a National Cybersecurity Operations Center, which is expected to enhance the country’s capability to detect vulnerabilities and defend against cyber threats.
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