DOJ to Block ‘Adultery Website’ Ashley Madison

Justice Secretary Leila De Lima on Sunday said she is seeking to block the ‘extramarital’ dating website Ashley Madison in the country alleging that it facilitates crime.

De Lima, through a text message, reportedly said that the website is ‘a platform that allows illegal acts to be eventually committed’. She added that a ban may be enforced.

Ashley Madison, a Canada-based firm, which has the slogan: “Life is short. Have an affair,” recently launched their website in the Philippines.

The Philippine population is largely Roman Catholic and sanctions divorce as illegal.

De Lima, in a report, stressed that “adultery” also remains against the law in the Philippines, even though it has largely been un-enforced and is a country where many powerful men flaunt their mistresses.

“The [telecommunications companies] will have to do their part to ensure that illegal content and websites that are used to drive illicit conduct are not used,” De Lima said. However, she did not specify if they could be compelled to block the website.

At least 2,500 Filipinos have already signed up to the website since its recent launch, report said.

There are countries which banned the site which includes Singapore and South Korea. Both countries banned Ashley Madison, citing it threatened family values.

Source: GMA News Online