GOGOLOOK, the company behind Whoscall, a leading caller ID and spam detection app, and the Cyber Battalion Army Signal Regiment (ASR) of the Philippine Army announced a partnership to further protect Filipinos from scam threats. This marks Gogolook’s second MOU with the public sector, following its agreement with the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) in September.
The MOU will enable Gogolook and the Cyber Battalion to collaborate in promoting and utilizing Whoscall as a protective tool against the proliferation of scam calls and messages. Additionally, the Cyber Battalion will gain membership into the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), an international organization co-founded by Gogolook that aims to help consumers avoid scams across the globe.
“This memorandum of understanding with the Philippine Army’s Cyber Battalion demonstrates a strong commitment from various public sector institutions to protect Filipinos through various technologies as scam tactics evolve,” Mel Migrino, Philippines Country Representative and Regional Director for Information Security and Regulatory Alliance at Gogolook said. “We are confident that this partnership will expand the reach of Whoscall and safeguard Filipinos from scam calls and messages.”

“The MOU between Cyber Battalion and Gogolook is a significant milestone,” said the commanding officer of the Cyber Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Rod Quinto. “It reflects Cyber Battalion’s determination to fight against scams, including terminating the people behind these fraudulent activities. This collaboration will not only protect unit personnel from scams but also directly impact the accomplishment of the unit mission by increasing the cybersecurity protection of the nation.”
Meanwhile, Deputy Regiment Commander of the Army Signal Regiment (ASR) Colonel Joey Fontiveros added, “the partnership forged between Cyber Battalion, ASR, of the Philippine Army and Gogolook is a synergetic approach in combating fraud and scam; with Gogolook and its platform and technology alongside the Cyber Battalion with its strong cybersecurity mechanisms, scammers, fraudster and cyber criminals can be put to light for judgment. Colonel Fontiveros added, “We are confident that the Whoscall app will be a valuable asset to our efforts in combating scam calls and messages, and we are grateful to Gogolook for their partnership.”
The MOU was signed by Manwoo Joo, COO of Gogolook and Lt. Col. Rod Quinto, Commanding Officer of the Cyber Battalion, ASR, Philippine Army, with Col. Joey Fontiveros, Deputy Regiment Commander, ASR, Philippine Army and Philippine Country Representative and Regional Director for Information Security and Regulatory Alliance Mel Migrino serving as witnesses.
The partnership between Gogolook and the Cyber Battalion exemplifies the effectiveness of public-private sector collaboration in combating scam calls and messages. By working together, the two organizations can reach a wider audience and provide more comprehensive protection to Filipinos. This partnership also demonstrates the commitment of both sectors to safeguarding Filipinos from these threats.