Chapter
Philippines

Join the fight against scams by becoming a member
of the GASA Philippines Chapter.

Abdul Rahim Bin Abdul Rahman Amanah Ramadiah Angela Regina Tiong-Cacho Art Tanseco Bensen Koh

Why does GASA Philippines exist?

Online scams are a growing threat across the Philippines, costing consumers millions and overwhelming enforcement systems.

What do we do?
We protect consumers in the Philippines through research, collaboration, and continuous education.

  • National and Cross-Border Initiatives

  • Annual State of Scams Reports

  • Scam.org: Anti-Scam Hub for Consumers 

₱11,896.3

lost to scams, per
person, on average.

77%

of Philippine adults claim to have encountered a scam.

30%

of Philippine adults claim to have lost money to scams in the last 12 months.

GASA PHILIPPINES

Board members

GASA Philippines is guided by a cross-sector board of leaders committed to fighting scams across the country.

Abdul Rahim Bin Abdul Rahman

Abdul Rahim Bin Abdul Rahman

Head of Risk, Regional Southeast Asia

Visa

Art Tanseco

Art Tanseco

Vice President Business Development

Mastercard

DERICK OHMAR ADIL

DERICK OHMAR ADIL

Sr. Director and Head, AI, Data and Privacy Governance

Globe Telecom

Ing Wang

Ing Wang

Singapore and China Lead, Customer Trust External Relations

Amazon

Irish Salandanan-Almeida

Irish Salandanan-Almeida

CHIEF PRIVACY OFFICER

globe

Kah-Wee Lim

Kah-Wee Lim

Director

Visa

Mel Migrino

Mel Migrino

Country Head and GM

Gogolook

Meet the Asia-Pacific team

The GASA Asia-Pacific team leads regional initiatives to strengthen collaboration and fight scams across the region.

Brian Hanley

Brian Hanley

Director, Asia-Pacific Chapter

Jack Chan

Jack Chan

Partnership Coordinator

Zsa Lacanilao

Zsa Lacanilao

Marketing Coordinator

Jessica Chuah

Jessica Chuah

Ambassador - Asia-Pacific

Foundation members & partners

Trusted organisations across the Philippines are uniting under GASA to take collective action against online scams.

Corporate members & partners
Supporting members & partners
Associated organisations

Upcoming events

Latest blogs & research

State of Scams in Japan - 2026 Report

More than one in five adults in Japan encountered scams in the past year

New State of Scams Japan 2026 report examines how scams are reaching consumers and where stronger prevention and collaboration can make a difference

Research Scam Trends Topic - Fraud Research Region - Asia-Pacific

State of Scams in Japan - 2026

This study of 1,200 Japanese adults shows that scam exposure remains significant, with 22% of participants encountering a scam in the past year. While 57% say they are confident in recognizing scams, 53% of those exposed interacted with a scammer. Ultimately, 1% experienced financial or data loss, while 18% of those scammed reported the incident to the police. Among victims, 55% reported an impact on their mental wellbeing.

Report Region - Asia-Pacific

GASA and Whoscall Release 2026 Asia Scam Report – Taiwan

The 2026 Asia Scam Report – Taiwan, provides an in-depth look at scam exposure, channels, victim experiences, and scam awareness among people in Taiwan.

Research Industry - Telecom Operators / Hosts Scam Trends Region - Asia-Pacific

State of Scams in Taiwan - 2026

This study of 1,240 Taiwanese adults shows that scam exposure is widespread, with 75% of participants encountering a scam in the past year. While 66% say they are confident in recognizing scams, 30% still interacted with a scammer (52% of those exposed). Ultimately, 7% experienced financial or data loss, with only 3% reporting the incident to authorities. Among victims, the impact extends well beyond financial harm, with 55% reporting effects on their mental wellbeing and 45% experiencing repeat scams.

Report Region - Asia-Pacific