PLDT Inc. and wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) took down 3,011 sites that host illicit content featuring children, in compliance with National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) orders. The PLDT Group upholds protection from online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC)...
A horrifying case of child abuse was brought to light in a recent episode by Korean television series Unanswered Questions , and now the hashtag #SorryJungin is trending all over South Korea. The program covered a story of an adopted 16-month-old baby named Jung In who passed away...
K-pop boy band Golden Child member Bong Jaehyun, 21, tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Dec. 17 as the virus continues to sweep the Korean music industry. The band’s agency, Woollim Entertainment, made the announcement, saying that Jaehyun underwent testing on Dec. 16 and was...
Better mark Dec. 20 on your calendars! Apart from the unlimited feasting and gift giving, December in the Philippines is also a month celebrating Filipino-made movies. While its prime film festival, the Metro Manila Film Festival , will go virtual to keep its annual tradition of offering Philippine...
With the viral story of a mom’s frustration about a resort mistreating her and her child with special needs and netizens sharing the post and their sentiments as well, it was about time that the Department of Tourism (DOT) released a statement on this matter. At a press conference, Tourism...
Everyone looks forward to a relaxing vacation, especially now when travel is very limited. But what if your happiness, especially your child’s joyful mood, gets halted. How should a parent handle this scenario? How should the resort take care of its guests? A mother's review Such is the case...
Photo courtesy of Rica Peralejo/Instagram When you were getting ready to be a first-time parent, you might have read one or two pregnancy and baby books and maybe even took a couple of classes to prepare for the arrival of your little bundle of joy. But what happens after the first year of life...
It lets parents see how long their children are spending on the app each day and restrict the content they see on their feed With social media usage surging during the lockdown, keeping your kids safe online has become even more difficult to do. That’s why TikTok has rolled out a new safety...
Reading, in this day and age, has become even more important In the Philippines, National Reading Month is celebrated every November. The notion of commemorating reading and learning in the country started out in 2011, after former education secretary and Lasallian brother Armin Luistro declared...
This GIF Learning Library provides a fun, creative way for parents to explain the importance of staying safe—even when you’re indoors How can parents help their kids understand what it’s like to live through a pandemic? These colorful GIFs, presented in colorful short animations, depicts...
Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many in-person K-pop concerts and fan meetings were cancelled. To continue promoting Korean culture, Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) have launched MOKKOJI...
Sarah Balabagan Sereno (Facebook Live/Screenshot) After 22 years, former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Sarah Balabagan has come out to claim broadcaster Arnold Clavio is the father of her firstborn. She said so in a recent Facebook Live video, adding that she thought of speaking up because the...
