NPC Deletes Advisory on Iris Scanning for Cryptocurrency
The National Privacy Commission initially cautioned Filipinos against iris scanning for cryptocurrency, stating it does not authorize such data collection.
Worldcoin Iris Scanning Continues in New Municipality in Bulacan
This is a confirmation that Worldcoin verification in the Philippines will continue for the foreseeable future.
Worldcoin Developer Tools for Humanity Addresses Legitimacy of Iris Scanning in Bulacan
Following the reports on the ongoing iris-scanning activities of Worldcoin in Bulacan, the Tools for Humanity, the developer behind the World app, issued its first statement regarding the initiative in the province.
Ethical, Socioeconomic Issues Raised as Worldcoin Airdrop Activity Continues in Bulacan
Thousands in Bulacan are lining up to exchange their iris scans for a Worldcoin airdrop. But is your biometric data really worth just ₱2,500 to ₱5,000?
Local Group Denies Ties as Bulakenyos Line Up to Worldcoin Iris Scans, Airdrop
The statement clears up confusion about Web3 Bulacan’s role in the controversial Worldcoin initiative, which has raised privacy concerns globally due to its reliance on biometric data collection.