SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta--who was among the more memorable members of the UniTeam in last month's polls--recently celebrated an Instagram milestone. (Photo from Facebook) On Monday afternoon, June 27, Marcoleta took to his social media, including Facebook, to thank his growing...
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye We live in rapidly changing times, thanks to the technological wonders of internet and social media. As fast as we can click and send, we can broadcast messages to friends, relatives and to just about anybody, anywhere in the world. This despite the fact that...
The Senate has approved a report recommending that social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Tiktok be held accountable for the spread of disinformation. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, drafted the...
Trolls, be warned. Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia (JEL SANTOS/MANILA BULLETIN) After the conduct of the May 2022 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, May 30, said it will push for a law against the utilization of social media trolls during the campaign period....
After the high-stake elections, several misinformation on the operations of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) have been making the rounds on social media prompting the poll watchdog to dispute them one by one. Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting command center at...
With only less than a week before election day, aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan told voters to take a break from fake news-filled social media. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko Pangilinan) Pangilinan said taking a break from social networking...
EDITORS DESK BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT Social media platforms offer avenues for people to express themselves and be heard. They serve as a stage for anyone who has something to share to the world. Depends on your time, preference, and orientation, one may have to prioritize which social media to...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) welcomed on Thursday, April 28, the restoration of some content that government agencies posted on Facebook after complaints were filed by different entities, including the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict...
Entertainment meets e-commerce on the TikTok for Business advertising platform At a recent For You SEA Summit, TikTok, a trusted entertainment platform showcased its ad solution for brands, TikTok for Business. By advertising on this platform, brands are given the opportunity to connect and engage...
Vice President Leni Robredo’s eldest daughter Aika asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the spread of a fabricated sex video claiming to be her on various internet sites and social media platforms. Aika Robredo (Photo courtesy of Leni People’s Campaign) In a letter...
Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar has ordered for a massive information campaign through social media on the importance of getting booster shots now the the city was identified as among the six cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) registering positive Covid-19 growth rate. Las Piñas PIO...
In the age of social media, we are given the perfect platform to express ourselves–whether by posting a photo of our OOTDs, sharing our talents via short videos, or our adventures through reels. But, with the boom of high-quality content, being able to stand out may be a challenge, holding us...
