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Filipino YouTube channels grow in subscribers: Google PH

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 01 02:47 PM

Google Philippines said Filipino content creators are seeing their channels and communities grow on YouTube. Read more »

Higit 1 milyong trabaho inaasahang magbubukas sa IT-BPO

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 02 07:07 PM

Inaasahang 1.1 milyong trabaho ang magbubukas sa IT-BPO industry sa mga susunod na taon, ayon sa isang grupo. Read more »

Google PH offers 39,000 scholarships

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 07:34 PM

Google Philippines on Wednesday said it is offering 39,000 Filipinos the chance to study and complete an online certificate course through its Google Career Certificates scholarships. Read more »

Google says helping news publishers fight misinformation

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 01 08:22 AM

In support of news publishers, Google said it has driven 24 billion visits to new sites globally. Read more »

Ben&Ben, Google team up for Safer Internet Day

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 08 07:01 PM

In partnership with Google Philippines, Pinoy band Ben&Ben dropped a new single 'Mag-Ingat,' an advocacy song for internet safety. Read more »

Lacson, Sotto OK with Google blocking Halalan ads

Zandro Ochona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 08:58 PM

Presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo Lacson said it is time that social media platforms take responsibility for whatever information is spread through them in relation to next year's polls, after Google announced it would not accept political ads for the 2022 elections. Read more »

'Too much': Pangilinan files cyber libel complaint vs 2 YouTube channels spreading 'fake news' vs family

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 16 03:03 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) — Senator Francis Pangilinan has taken steps to go after 2 YouTube channels spreading false information against him and his wife, actress Sharon Cuneta. Read more »

Google launches search results page for 'quick, easy' access to reliable COVID-19 info

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 16 03:31 PM

Google Philippines said Thursday it promotes credible sources and removes misinformation across its various products in order to provide quick and reliable COVID-19 information to Filipinos. Read more »

Google unveils poetry, videos for 'Cyberpeace' campaign

Nika Lazo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 18 09:02 PM

Google Philippines unveiled a collection of poetry and videos on the Google PH YouTube channel on Tuesday to promote "Cyberpeace", a campaign for safe and responsible online practices.   Read more »

LOOK: PH's most searched personalities of 2020

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 11 08:42 AM

Issa Pressman and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un are the most searched personalities by Filipinos, Google Philippines has revealed.  Read more »

US elections, NBA topics dominate Google searches in pandemic year

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 01:49 AM

"US election 2020" was the most sought topic on the search engine in the Philippines this year, the tech company reported Wednesday. Read more »

E-commerce seen driving PH internet economy to $28 billion by 2025: Google

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 05:19 PM

The booming e-commerce industry is seen to propel the Philippine internet economy, projecting to grow 4 times more to $28 billion by 2025, a Google official told ANC's Market Edge on Friday.   Read more »

'Plantitos, plantitas' among those boosting YouTube watch time during lockdown: Google PH

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 18 09:41 AM

Gardening, arts, fitness and games enthusiasts are among those pushing the growth in YouTube watch time and monthly active users as Filipinos seek for "positive" passion outlets while stuck at home, global technology company Google Philippines said. Read more »

Google shifts business to another Philippines-based BPO

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 01:50 PM

Google Philippines said Tuesday it has decided to "shift" to another vendor in the Philippines following a news report that some employees of its business processing outsourcing (BPO) partner were alleged involved in fraudulent activities.    Read more »

Distance learning training for teachers gets $250,000 Google grant

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 06:15 PM

Google Philippines said Wednesday the tech company's philanthropic arm, Google.org, would be giving a $250,000 grant to help train teachers in the delivery of "inclusive" distance learning. Read more »

Google Philippines to hold free distance learning webinars for parents, teachers

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 10:26 AM

Google Philippines said Tuesday it would conduct a free 2-day webinar, offering tips on distance learning as students, parents and teachers embark on education during the new normal.    Read more »

Google: Pandemic highlights urgency for businesses to go digital

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 06 10:39 AM

A strong digital presence can help small firms survive in times of uncertainty by being able to continue their businesses online, Google Philippines said Friday, as the world battled the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Google Philippines, DTI launch partnership to boost ‘online presence’ of MSMEs

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 28 10:57 AM

Google My Business puts companies in Google Maps for free and allows them to upload phone numbers and operating hours, making it easier for potential customers to find them. Read more »

PH ranks near bottom in child online safety index

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 13 12:09 AM

This means the country displayed below-average performance in terms of keeping the online environment safe for children.   Read more »