Winwyn Marquez sa pag-consider sa 'Telegram ban' ng DICT: "Band-aid fix"

• Winwyn Marquez shared her thoughts on the DICT's plan to consider a ban on Telegram
• She argued that scams are a law enforcement and cyber capability issue, not an "app problem"
• The actress pointed out that scammers are present on all messaging platforms, not just Telegram
• Winwyn also questioned the effectiveness of the SIM registration law in catching major scam syndicates.

Beauty queen and actress Winwyn Marquez is speaking out against the Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) recent announcement that they are considering a ban on the messaging app Telegram.

Winwyn took to social media to express her belief that banning a specific platform is merely a "band-aid fix" for a much larger problem.

"Scam is not an app problem... law enforcement at cyber capability problem yan," Winwyn stated in her post.

She noted that even if one app is removed, criminals will simply move their operations elsewhere.

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"Nasa SMS, FB, Viber, Whatsapp, kung saan saan din ang scammers kung ano man na messaging app. Pag na-ban ang Telegram, lilipat lang sila," she pointed out.

In her post, Winwyn emphasized the need for "real action" and stronger enforcement from the DICT rather than restricting access to digital tools used by millions of legitimate users.

The actress also brought up the SIM Registration Act, questioning whether the law has actually led to any significant arrests since its implementation. She pointed out that many Filipinos are still plagued by suspicious messages daily.

"At yung SIM registration pala? May major syndicate na bang nahuli dahil doon? OR kahit sino may nahuli na ba? Legit question," she asked. "Kasi hanggang ngayon... ang dami pa rin talaga random scam texts na pumapasok eh," she lamented.

Winwyn Marquez is a Filipina actress, model, and beauty queen. She is the daughter of actor-politicians Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno, and the niece of Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, making her part of a well-known showbiz and pageant family. Winwyn began her career in the entertainment industry through acting on GMA Network shows, eventually carving her own identity as a performer. She gained wider recognition when she pursued pageantry, where she showcased not only her beauty but also her intelligence and advocacy work.

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As previously reported by KAMI in 2025, Winwyn Marquez shared a video montage reflecting on her journey as a mother. The video featured a touching voiceover reminding mothers that while they are "moms" to the world, they are "the world" to their children. Winwyn emphasized that motherhood has no "perfect balance," only doing one's best through every season. Celebrity moms like Iza Calzado and Megan Young expressed their support for the post.

Meanwhile, in the same year, Winwyn Marquez used Instagram to express frustration over the lack of accountability regarding the Philippines' flooding issues. She pointed out that despite another approaching storm, "no one is being held accountable pa rin" for inadequate preparation. Aside from this, she questioned what the authorities will say this time around. Her post reflects the public sentiment demanding transparency.

Source: KAMI.com.gh