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'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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

'More proactive' Filipino netizens turn to internet to pursue goals, passion: Google analyst

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 13 10:13 PM

Filipinos have become "more proactive" internet users in 2019 as they use the world's largest search engine to learn new things and to help them make better choices, a Google analyst said Thursday. Read more »

'Heroes,' related searches on Google 'soared' in 2019

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 13 08:21 PM

Heroes and other keywords related to it "soared" in 2019 as Internet users searched the web about superhero movies and real-life individuals who showed remarkable bravery, according to data from Google.  Read more »

LIST: What are the most searched keywords on Google Philippines in 2019?

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 12 11:10 PM

MANILA - Anonymous chat app “Omegle” was the most searched word on Google in the Philippines in 2019, an official from the internet giant said Thursday. Read more »

Google PH in talks with Comelec for possible collaboration in upcoming elections

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Posted at Feb 19 11:05 PM

Google Philippines is in talks with the Philippine electoral body for a possible collaboration during the upcoming midterm elections.  Read more »

Google readies 50 free WiFi stations as e-commerce grows in PH

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Updated as of Feb 19 09:21 PM

The total gross merchandise value of the e-commerce business grow to $1.5 billion in 2018 from $500 million about 3 years ago, said Google Philippines country manager Ken Lingan. Read more »

Google Maps unveils 'Number Coding' to help motorists avoid restricted roads

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Posted at Feb 13 04:13 PM

The feature was made possible by working with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Google Philippines said. Read more »

PLDT taps Google for free WiFi in Smart WiFi hubs

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Posted at Jan 07 01:49 PM

The tie-up with the US internet giant will hopefully help expedite the Philippines, shift to digital services, Jovy Hernandez, head of PLDT and Smart enterprise business groups. Read more »