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Zuckerberg to 'go to the mat' to fight breakup: report

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 02 07:48 AM

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has pledged to "go to the mat" to fight a government attempt to break up the social media giant, according to a report Tuesday based on a leaked audio recording. Read more »

Facebook to pay 'subset' of news tab publishers

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 01 09:16 AM

Facebook recently confirmed plans for a News Tab that will be edited by seasoned journalists, in a departure from its longstanding practice of letting algorithms dictate a user's experience.   Read more »

IN PHOTOS: Elaine Duran, John Mark Saga put on a show for ‘Tawag’ fans

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 08:20 PM

Duran and Saga, while coming from different circumstances, had very similar motivations joining the contest. But there can only be one winner. Read more »

WATCH: 'Tawag' top 3 compete in final showdown

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 06:54 PM

And then there were three.  Read more »

'Tawag' finals: John Mark Saga receives standing ovation from judges

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 03:52 PM

He missed out in a grand finals place in last season's 'Tawag ng Tanghalan,' losing in the semis. But John Mark Saga is not settling. Read more »

Facebook wins dismissal of investor lawsuit over privacy breach

Brendan Pierson, Reuters
Posted at Sep 27 11:11 AM

US District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California said the investors had failed to allege that Facebook or its executives knowingly made false statements that led to investor losses. Read more »

The other side of the African Swine Fever outbreak

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 03:01 PM

In this interview with #ANCEarlyEdition, we take a look at the other side of the outbreak as animal rights groups sound the alarm about the unethical practices in culling pigs. Read more »

Next-generation tech to take center stage at World of Consumer Electronics Expo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 25 10:39 AM

The latest gadgets and innovations in technology are expected to gather under one roof at the upcoming World of Consumers Electronics Expo.  Read more »

‘Best cover ever’: Tawag finalist’s version of Aegis hit gets standing ovation

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 24 12:50 AM

"That's the best cover, ever, of that song. Ever. Ever. Talaga." Read more »

This politician just responded to Kris Aquino’s public invitation to single men, aged 41-55

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 05:09 PM

"Napaso na 'players' (literal and figurative) and sa elected officials. You have a check in both boxes." Read more »

US sending more troops to Gulf, Trump announces Iran sanctions

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 21 12:03 PM

The United States announced Friday that it was sending military reinforcements to the Gulf region following attacks on Saudi oil facilities that it attributes to Iran, just hours after President Donald Trump ordered new sanctions on Tehran. Read more »

Review: ‘Cuddle Weather’ is a look at the lives of prostitutes through romcom lenses

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Sep 20 12:07 PM

This PPP entry is Leaving Las VegasLite, and a That Thing Called Tadhana with a call girl and gigolo as the lovestruck couple. Read more »

Zuckerberg meets Trump, senators; nixes breaking up Facebook

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 20 09:27 AM

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg met Thursday with US President Donald Trump and members of Congress on a political reconnaissance mission to Washington, where he rejected calls to break up the world's biggest social network. Read more »

Zuckerberg sets talks in Washington on 'future regulation'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 19 09:18 AM

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg was expected in Washington Thursday for private talks with policymakers as the leading social network faces a myriad of regulatory and legal issues. Read more »

More than 1,000 freed convicts surrender hours before Duterte ultimatum

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 12:43 AM

Over a thousand prisoners convicted of heinous crimes who were released early for supposed good conduct surrendered as of early Wednesday, a day before President Rodrigo Duterte's deadline. Read more »

Team Lakay looks to the future by moving into a bigger, better home in La Trinidad

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Sep 13 11:53 AM

As the Benguet-based MMA stable opens its doors to their new center, Coach Mark Sangiao remembers their early days of training at a dilapidated building with nothing but sweat soaked mats inside. With these new facilities, the team hopes to compete even better in the global arena.  Read more »

LOOK: Barkada movie 'G!' holds successful premiere

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 11:50 AM

Fans showed their support for the movie "G!" starring their idols Mccoy de Leon, Jameson Blake, Paulo Angeles and Mark Oblea at the film's red-carpet premiere on Tuesday. Read more »

DPWH eyes opening of Cavite-Laguna Expressway segment in October

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 05:17 PM

The segment is expected to serve around 10,000 vehicles per day and decongest Governor’s Drive, Aguinaldo Highway, and Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road.  Read more »

Boxing: Mark Magsayo decisions Thai opponent to win WBC Asia title

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 01 12:30 AM

Magsayo outworked Uthok all throughout 12 rounds to carve out a unanimous decision win against former world champion Panya Uthok. Read more »

Review: ‘Ready or Not’ is ‘Meet The Parents’ drawn to its nightmarish conclusion

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Aug 30 02:17 PM

It’s a highly satisfying mashup of screwball comedy and hide-and-seek thriller—with a message about the messed-up nature of families  Read more »