EDITORS DESK At a time when the media industry is being reshaped almost faster than it can document itself, —from digital transformation to the arrival of yet another fundamental shift—Manila’s hosting of Digital Media Asia (DMA) 2026 is even more important. What is this shift? We are in the...
Content creator and filmmaker Jack Logan has always been clear about one thing: his work online is not just about entertainment, it is about intent. That belief sits at the core of his renewed short-form series, "#JackLoganRealtalks," a digital format that blends satire, humor, and social...
The hit social media from the 2000s, Friendster, is back, and it’s available to download in the iOS devices, at least for now. The new Friendster app has no ads and no algorithms to push content into your feed. It’s designed to give users real connection with other people. The only way you can...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia is urging social media companies and digital platforms to report the number of accounts that have been suspended as part of the implementation of government regulations restricting access for children under 16, authorities said Wednesday. “We will continue...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez called on media practitioners to defend truth and uphold journalism’s role in democracy amid the growing threats of artificial intelligence (AI) and disinformation. Speaking at the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)...
Filipino children below 16 years old may no longer be able to access social media once a measure filed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian passes into law. Gatchalian introduced Senate Bill No. 2066 or the Social Media Safety for Children Act, which establishes a minimum age for social media use and...
The digital age has made connection effortless, no doubt about it. But the ease by which connectivity has turned out has also made deception dangerously easy. The recent warnings from high-profile figures about impersonation scams are symptoms of a much larger and more troubling development....
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 21, warned the public about the growing number of fake social media accounts impersonating her and members of her family, cautioning Filipinos against falling for scams. In an advisory posted on her official Facebook page, Duterte said these fraudulent...
Thought leaders and innovators in news publishing from across the globe will meet in the Philippines to discuss the future of journalism in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the evolving role of technology in media. The three-day event, dubbed as Asia-Pacific’s largest news media event,...
Cybercriminals and online predators have always been an anger trigger for the police so when they heard about the US authorities ongoing hunt against a Filipino accused of exploiting minors through online gaming and social media platforms, another opportunity to get even suddenly kicked in. On...
This coming April 26, celebrities Jennifer Lee, Patricia Javier, Angelique Lazo, and many others, including myself, will be putting on our best smiles (and yes, our fabulous outfits!) as we head to the much-anticipated Asian Mass Media Awards at the Camelot Hotel. This event, led by its...
In a time when rising fuel prices continue to burden ordinary Filipinos, a relatively low-key content creator is drawing widespread praise for a simple act of kindness. Arshie Larga, a vlogger-pharmacist known for his educational health content, recently extended fuel assistance to tricycle drivers...
