Using personal social media accounts does not exempt teachers and other school personnel from professional and ethical standards, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded its personnel. This came after the agency received reports of posts that may not be consistent with DepEd’s standards of...
Instead of implementing a blanket ban on social media for minors, Japan is leaning toward a system built on tighter identity checks, safer default settings, and new obligations placed directly on tech platforms. The approach puts Japan at odds with a fast-growing list of countries taking a blunter...
Kris Aquino’s return to the spotlight has celebrities and fans celebrating. Among them is Bianca Gonzalez who welcomed her back with a simple but fitting message: “The Queen.” Baus Rufo joined in, deeming Kris “always iconic,” while Mela Habijan wrote, “long live our queen.” Neri...
After years largely away from the spotlight while undergoing treatment for multiple autoimmune illnesses, Kris Aquino has taken on her first new project. The longtime television host and actress, known as the "Queen of All Media," was unveiled by Netflix as its new "C.H.I.K.A." or Chief Head of...
The Gokongwei Group’s Summit Media has entered into a joint venture with PlayTime Entertainment to establish PT Summit, a technology firm designed to build digital products, marketing solutions, and infrastructure for media organizations. Under the partnership, PlayTime Entertainment holds a 60...
Children below 15 years old and engaged in vlogging and social media content creation should seek work permit clearance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to avoid legal troubles. DOLE Secretary Francis Tolentino said the same regulation applies for the children who will be tapped...
For those who grew up watching the news on television, he was the familiar chinito reporter delivering stories for GMA News under the name Julius Segovia. For many of his students, however, he is simply Sir Julius, the mentor who generously shares lessons from the newsroom with aspiring journalists...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Friday, July 31, warned the public about scammers impersonating the agency through fake Facebook accounts and other social media pages to lure netizens into paying bogus fees to recover money they have already lost. The agency recently...
Vice President Sara Duterte criticized segments of the Philippine mainstream media, accusing some news organizations of portraying her and former President Rodrigo Duterte negatively while prioritizing profit over quality journalism. In an interview in The Hague on July 30, released by the Office...
In late 2025, Australia made history when it became the first nation to ban social media for anyone under the age of 16. Only a few months later, the UK began discussing ways to impose stricter laws and age restrictions on social media to create a safer space for younger generations. To many...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to continue crafting and implementing measures to protect children from online harm as it ordered stronger law enforcement measures against individuals and groups exploiting minors through digital platforms. Police issued the statement after President...
Save the Children Philippines has reiterated its opposition to proposals that would impose a blanket ban on social media access for minors, arguing that such a policy could unintentionally expose children to greater risks while limiting their rights to education, participation, and access to...
