
Bill bans social media for under-16s
OSLO, Norway (AFP) — Norway said Friday it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that…
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OSLO, Norway (AFP) — Norway said Friday it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that…
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — In March, a group of 20- and 30-somethings in the United States capital swapped their smartphones for basic flip phones and…
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Two patriarchs once stood shoulder to shoulder atop a major Philippine bank in the practical style of old Manila capitalism. One served as chairman, the other…
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Malacañang said Tuesday that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) should consider filing charges against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for…
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In the world of Wong, beauty is never static; it is earned, folded and brilliantly textured.
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Beyond the aesthetics, the well-attended and successful showcase solidified Turalba’s status as a formidable force in the global art circuit.
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YouTube remains the leading video streaming platform in the Philippines, with new data showing its reach continues to expand across both urban and rural…
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There should be an effective crisis communication plan for managing emergencies. Without a solid strategy in place, the government’s ability to control the…
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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) vows to continue efforts to counter persistent “fake news” about the health of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as well as…
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Social media platforms, which provide a space for real-time updates and engagement, have become breeding grounds for misinformation.
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Leaders in media, advertising, and communications gathered last March for the United Print & Multimedia Group Print Summit and HeAdliners Awards 2025,…
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A new social media platform aiming to challenge established tech giants is set to launch globally on 9 April, introducing a channel-based model designed around…
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Repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the Middle East crisis may now withdraw up to 100 percent of their Pag-IBIG savings and avail of a…
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Social media platforms are not neutral spaces. They are engineered systems that reward engagement, often at the expense of truth.
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A free-to-air network everyone now calls the undisputed king of Philippine television isn’t exactly celebrating its victory lap, according to Nosy Tarsee’s…
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms…
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JAKARTA (AFP) — Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia’s social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As…
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Psychologists have been warning us about this for years — the dopamine loops, the anxiety, the disrupted sleep.
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