Online sellers and digital earners now have a new rule to follow. 38-2026, online sellers, freelancers, vloggers, and influencers must display the badge on websites or social media. Online users can claim the badge at no cost through an online claim process. The BIR states that this initiative establishes trust between buyers and sellers while maintaining transparency for online business operations. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has recommended that the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) file charges against social media personality Jam Magno for allegedly promoting illegal online gambling sites. According to the CICC, the finding was the result of an almost month-long investigation following hundreds of complaints against influencers allegedly endorsing unlicensed and unregulated online gambling platforms in the country. The personalities include: 1) Perkz Gaming 2) Jessica Magno (Jam Magno) 3) Vic Desucatan 4) Wampipti 5) Princess Solomon 6) Norme Garcia 7) Cherry White 8) Girl Tapang Vlogs 9) Al Moralde 10) Bemaks TV Fam Last November 2025, we reported that CICC has named 15 online influencers (including popular Mobile Legends gamer Ohmyv33nus). The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Meta have signed a new agreement to reduce online scams and fake news in the Philippines. Read more in our articles including "The New Friendster launches today!" and "BIR mandates Registration Seal Badge for online businesses".
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Feb 23, 2026Online sellers and digital earners now have a new rule to follow. 38-2026, online sellers, freelancers, vloggers, and influencers must display the badge on websites or social media.
Online users can claim the badge at no cost through an online claim process. The BIR states that this initiative establishes trust between buyers and sellers while maintaining transparency for online business operations. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has recommended that the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) file charges against social media personality Jam Magno for allegedly promoting illegal online gambling sites.
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