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Globe restores data service, apologizes for disruption

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 12 09:50 AM

The Ayala-led telco apologized for the disruption, which it said occurred from 1:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Customers should restart their devices to connect to the data network, it said. Read more »

PLDT taps Cisco for 5G transport network infrastructure

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 11 01:27 PM

Cisco will build the 5G transport network using PLDT's existing fiber facilities, company officials said during an event that launched the partnership. Read more »

ALAMIN: Tamang paggamit ng gadgets ng mga bata

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 11 01:18 AM

Paalala ng mga eksperto sa mga magulang, gabayang mabuti ang mga anak. Read more »

Social media 'war' cheaper, but tougher for candidates, strategists say

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 25 05:05 PM

While candidates hold the mic on stage before a captive audience in a typical campaign setting, comments online come from different directions — and they can be nasty. Read more »

'Gathering storm' of water, power, internet shortfalls threaten PH: consultant

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 09 10:14 AM

There is a "gathering storm" as potential shortfalls in power and internet connectivity could aggravate a water crisis in the capital. Read more »

Twitter limits bulk following to thwart spammers

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 09 06:40 AM

Twitter on Monday trimmed the number of accounts that a user can follow in a single day in an effort to fight spam at the micro-blogging platform.   Read more »

UK unveils plans to hold social media bosses liable for harmful content

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 08 07:59 AM

The British government said on Monday it will explore making social media executives personally liable for harmful content published on their platforms, in a raft of new online safety proposals.   Read more »

As web reels from hacks, sex videos, here's how you can stay safe online

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 06 06:17 AM

When it comes to online security, prevention is key, ABS-CBN’s data protection officer Jay Gomez said Friday, as cyber crimes continue to victimize internet users around the world. Read more »

Sara Duterte locked out of Facebook account - Davao exec

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 04 12:14 PM

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has lost access to her Facebook account, an information officer in her bailiwick said late Wednesday, claiming the incident was part of the social media giant's "purge."  Read more »

No infra yet for 5G rollout, DICT chief says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 03 10:29 PM

The lack of cell towers will slow down the rollout of 5G technology in the Philippines, according to the head of the Department of Information and Communications Technology. Read more »

South Korea to launch world's first national 5G networks

Kang Jin-kyu, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 03 04:01 PM

In the same way that 3G enabled widespread mobile web access and 4G made new applications work ranging from social media to Uber, 5G will herald a new level of connectivity, empowered by speed. Read more »

9 tips for keeping your online accounts safe

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 03 01:27 PM

Identity thieves, hackers and criminals bent on fraud are just some of the dangers lurking online.  Read more »

Netflix looms large as theater owners assess industry future

Lisa Richwine, Reuters
Posted at Apr 03 08:09 AM

The world's most successful streaming service sends some movies to theaters but has insisted on making them available on Netflix at the same time, or just a few weeks later. That has upset big movie chains, which refuse to show Netflix films and want a longer "window" of time to play films exclusively. Read more »

Facebook's call for global internet regulation sparks debate

Rob Lever, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 02 08:21 AM

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg's call for "globally harmonized" online regulation raises questions about how internet platforms can deal with concerns about misinformation and abusive content while remaining open to free speech. Read more »

Facebook's call for global internet regulation sparks debate

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 02 03:25 AM

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg's call for "globally harmonized" online regulation raises questions about how internet platforms can deal with concerns about misinformation and abusive content while remaining open to free speech. Read more »

Mahigpit na regulasyon, ipinanawagan ng founder ng Facebook

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 02 01:10 AM

Nanawagan ang founder ng Facebook sa mga gobyerno na mas maging aktibo sa pag-regulate ng nilalaman ng social media. Read more »

Paningning: Pup with odd sleeping position becomes internet star

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 30 10:19 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - A 1-month-old Shih Tzu has taken the internet by storm with her adorable sleeping position. Read more »

PH marks 25th year of internet connection

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 10:07 PM

The digital divide remains a huge challenge among Filipinos who continue to struggle with various digital privacy and security issues. Read more »

Espiya? Telco pumalag sa alegasyong 'pakikipagsabwatan' sa China

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 07:22 PM

Suspetsa ng isang blogger, nagmamanman ang China gamit ang mga phone. Pinabulaanan ito ng isang telco at ng DICT. Read more »

Gov't may allocate frequencies to possible 4th, 5th telcos - regulator

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 27 03:11 PM

The government will crack down on the use of radio frequencies, which could be redistributed to possible fourth and fifth telecommunication players, a regulator said Wednesday.    Read more »