PICTURE borrowing money to cover essential expenses, only to be harassed, have your privacy violated, or feel trapped by predatory terms. Unfortunately, that's the harsh reality for many in the online lending industry in the Philippines.

With public trust in freefall and financial inclusion efforts suffering, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is stepping in. By partnering with JuanHand, a digital lending platform, they aim to clean up the industry and establish a safer, more transparent lending environment.