Re-examining the key goals, core values, and top priorities of journalism in a changing world WAR ROOM The Manila Bulletin (MB) newsroom, springboard to the future in a heritage building in Intramuros At a small, rather casual, but top-level meeting of executives and editors at the Manila Bulletin...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has warned the public against a fake DSWD Facebook account. (DSWD Facebook page) In a Facebook post, the DSWD clarified that the “DSWD Tulong Financial Staff” is not the agency’s official Facebook account. "Muli naming pinapaalala sa...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has identified the two traffic enforcers who allegedly extorted P1,000 from a couple over the weekend. "Nakita na po namin (We've seen it)," lawyer Vic Trinidad, Director III of the MMDA's Metropolitan Public Safety Office, said in an interview...
Admitting problems in her office’s free teleconsultation services, Vice President Leni Robredo said on Sunday, April 25, that they intentionally made it “low-tech” so even those without an internet connection can reach out to them. However, being low-tech has many disadvantages to an...
All passport applications can be made only through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), not through any company or person using social media accounts. Department of Foreign Affairs (Manila Bulletin) The foreign affairs department issued the latest advisory to the public in the wake of concerns...
EDITORS DESK The National Privacy Commission is “currently validating information that says 879,699 Facebook accounts of Filipino netizens have allegedly been compromised.” They are part of the large-scale breach affecting 533 million global users of Facebook in 2019. A statement from the...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said it is currently validating information that over 879,699 Facebook accounts of Filipino netizens that are allegedly compromised as part of the large-scale breach affecting 533 million global users in the social media platform. In a statement, NPC was...
After deactivating her social media account for quite some time, Kris Aquino is now back on Facebook and Instagram. And her first post is cryptic. "Sometimes, the things that break your heart end up fixing your vision," the quote read. According to her, the message was actually sent by her...
Social media users expressed mixed reactions Sunday, March 14, after the social media account of Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr., the controversial military official known for his relentless anti-communist insurgency views, seemingly got restricted. An undated photo shows that the personal Facebook...
"Vintage shopping"--the selling and buying of second-hand clothes--has gone digital. Used, thrifted clothes are being sold in the online space, with the advent of delivery services facilitating "ukay-ukay" shopping like never before, even during a restrictive pandemic. But some sellers are bolder...
Kris Aquino On the eve of her birthday on Feb. 14, Kris Aquino planned to celebrate her special day by giving out cash gifts to her loyal followers but it was delayed following a technical glitch. In her recent post, Kris shared how everything on her Facebook account that were uploaded beyond Jan....
Counterfeit trades in the country almost tripled in 2020 mostly done via online with Facebook being the dominant online platform as the pandemic presented opportunities for illegal activities to thrive, according to a report by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Based on...
