The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) raised alarm over an emerging digital disinformation tactic targeting the military leadership, warning the public that images of its top commander, General Romeo Brawner Jr., are being weaponized online to stoke political unrest. In a statement, the AFP...
A strange and hilarious trend has been circulating across Philippine social media, with the names Sharmaine, Vanessa, and Melanie popping up in memes, captions, and short-form videos. At first glance, it might look like a real-life group of people involved in some viral drama or inside joke. But...
For weeks, Bea Alonzo 's social media accounts had been unusually quiet. At a time when speculation about her rumored wedding to businessman Vincent Co was reaching a fever pitch, the actress chose to stay away from the online noise, offering little insight into what was happening in either...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from owning social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms to implement...
Calling it a "blatant disrespect" to journalists who risk their lives daily for meager benefits and no safety guarantees, Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday, May 17 renewed his push for the passage of the Media Workers’ Magna Carta in light of the recent shooting incident at the Senate. The...
TV host-actor Edu Manzano and his girlfriend Ann Cuisia, a tech company CEO, clarified that they are not employees of the online channel Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN). According to the couple, they served only as "volunteer content contributors" and were never on the payroll of the media...
Policemen, particularly those moonlighting as vloggers and content creators, were advised on Wednesday, May 13, to exercise prudence in posting political content relating to the issue involving Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. For Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Jose Melencio C....
Kris Aquino has tested positive for COVID-19 once again after being hospitalized several days ago. The Queen of All Media revealed that she had been suffering from fever and persistent coughing since last week while continuing her fight against multiple autoimmune diseases. On Instagram, Kris...
Vice President Sara Duterte described the impeachment case filed against her as “made-up” by the House of Representatives, while thanking supporters who continue to stand by her amid the political controversy. In an interview in The Hague, Netherlands, on May 5, Duterte said she remains...
Child Rights Network (CRN) called on legislators to reconsider the proposed social media ban on minors. In a statement, Au Quilala, CRN convener and executive director of the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), said: “While we recognize the intention of the...
Positioning itself beyond commercial storytelling, Rein Entertainment is pursuing projects that confront urgent social realities, with its latest series turning to one of the country’s most contentious issues: the drug war. Reflecting that direction is "Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence," now in...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has filed charges against an individual for posting false information online about an alleged robbery along the Quezon Avenue footbridge, an incident authorities confirmed never occurred. Police said the viral post, which claimed a robbery took place on April...
