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OPINION: An interesting profile of a troll

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Feb 19 01:30 PM

The transgender influencer went by the name Georgina, 28, and a digital marketer with a computer engineering degree from one of the leading national universities.  Read more »

Regulation sought in fight vs ‘disinformation architects’

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 12 01:13 PM

A study describing advertising and public relations strategists as "chief architects of networked disinformation" called for self-regulation among digital influencers in an increasingly toxic political environment in the Philippines. Read more »

Senator Binay proposes tax for online 'influencers'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 12:46 PM

Senator Nancy Binay said "influencers" or those who promote products and services on their social media accounts should be taxed. Read more »

Fashion world shaken by #NoFreePhotos row

Fiachra Gibbons, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 30 02:27 PM

PARIS - Photographers have risen up in revolt at the way fashion labels and influencers are using their street style images without crediting them, highlighting discontent about the "work for free" culture in the multi-billion dollar industry. Read more »

DOT seeks P1-billion for branding, 'influencers'

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 01:10 AM

MANILA - The Department of Tourism said on Wednesday that it is looking to tap international shows and films, as well as "influencers", for a branding campaign program next year. Read more »