Insularity. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer has, for the first time in over a quarter of a century, coined trust worldwide has retreated to this psychological state that is shaped by fears and crises. 70% of 33,938 individuals across 28 countries expressed hesitancy and unwillingness to trust persons with a different way of life at […]
Building Inclusive Digital Futures: Reflections from My DRAPAC26 Fellowship Journey
When I first started working in technology as a developer, I was mostly focused on building things. Writing code. Solving problems. Launching features. I spent most of my time thinking about functionality, performance, and solving technical problems. Like many developers early in their careers, I was focused on building things. That perspective started to change […]
Building a Safer Internet for the Philippines: Lessons in Cyber Ethics
Last March 28, 2026, I had the privilege of representing NetMission.Asia as a speaker at the 5th Philippines’ Youth Internet Governance Forum (YIGF) IN2ITION 2026. This year’s theme, “Empowering Filipino Youth in Shaping a Trusted Digital Future,” highlighted the role the youths play in building a safer and more inclusive online environment. As I delivered […]
NetMission Case Study Series 2026
Shifting Digital Landscapes AI, Inclusion, and Governance Challenges in Asia-Pacific The NetMission Case Study Series 2026 presents a collection of case studies on key Internet governance issues, developed by the sub-groups of the NetMission Academy 2026. Drawing from collaborative research, regional analysis, and discussions held during the online academy sessions from December 2025 to February […]
AI Agents, Uneven Futures: Literacy, Risk, and Governance in Asia-Pacific
Welcome to Issue #6 of NetMission Digest. As we move further into 2026, the digital landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. While the previous years were defined by generative AI, Microsoft leadership labelled 2026 the year of AI agents – systems that, unlike chatbots that respond to prompts, can independently plan, make decisions, and execute […]