(Photo courtesy of Freepik) In our generation, where technology is central to our everyday lives, it's easy for us to connect with each other. With just one click on our mobile phones, seamless communication enables personal or business transactions. As they say, the new currency is the number of...
In a recent incident that drew attention online, a BDO Unibank depositor took to Facebook to express his dismay over the sudden disappearance of his hard-earned savings totaling P345,000, earmarked for his son's college education. The emotional account resonated with many, sparking a swift and...
Take a selfie with your products and post it on social media. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) President Marcos encouraged the public to promote their local products which would also help the country's micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). "Dito sa Iligan, alam...
(Unsplash) House Deputy Majority Leader and Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre says the regulation of social media content requires a delicate balance between oversight and the preservation of freedom of expression. Acidre expressed this sentiment in...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Friday, March 1 called for an inquiry into the prolfieration of advertisements of online gambling on different social media platforms in the country, saying this could be detrimental to social and mental health. Lapid said he will file a resolution seeking...
Social media has consistently played a pivotal role in the Philippines by serving as an avenue to extend conversations among Filipinos from diverse backgrounds. In 2023, let's unravel the topics that sparked intricate online discussions, significantly influencing public discourse and reaffirming...
By BENJAMIN SARONDO Angeline Sarmineto-Fraginal, 32, from San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, started SF Mushroom Farm. She said that social media was very helpful to promote the farm and mushroom products. “It is an advantage for small businesses, like us, to be visible in the digital space. It serves...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has confirmed that data in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), the Civil Registry System, and more than 100 other surveys and censuses are safe and unaffected. In a statement, the PSA said on Friday, Oct. 13, that personal details such as...
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has issued a call for responsible social media use among government officials and employees, highlighting the potential consequences of hasty online posts. Speaking from his experiences serving in multiple administrations, Diokno emphasized the importance of...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Commission on Elections will monitor the social media accounts of candidates in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. The Cagayan Provincial Information Office said that Comelec Chairman George Garcia assured that they will monitor possible election...
Senate deputy minority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the Senate to conduct an inquiry into the alarming rise in social media-related hacking, illegal access and other cybercrime incidents. In filing Senate Resolution No. 777, Hontiveros said “the offices of individual...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution calling on the Senate to investigate the proliferation of fake celebrity endorsements online, victimizing consumers to buy unregistered drugs and food items. In filing Senate Resolution No. 666, Estrada cited the risks the said scam poses to...
