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Lawmaker wants to bar kids under 13 from using social media, set half-hour limit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 06:37 PM

Under the bill "Social Media Regulation and Protection Act of 2019," social media companies in the Philippines are required to "strengthen its features restricting users under 13 years of age." Read more »

Should people be paid for sharing their personal data online?

Umberto Bacchi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Nov 14 11:24 AM

From tagging photos on Facebook to driving with Google Maps, people should join forces in "data unions" to demand payment for letting online tools collect their data, according to an economist advocating for radical reforms to improve society. Read more »

Facebook nixes billions of fake accounts

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 14 06:21 AM

SAN FRANCISCO, United States—Facebook on Wednesday said it has taken down some 5.4 billion fake accounts this year in a sign of the persistent battle on social media against manipulation and misinformation. Read more »

'ASAP Natin 'To,' 'Magandang Buhay' honored at 41st Catholic Mass Media Awards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 03:08 AM

Congratulations are in order for a host of Kapamilya shows and stars after taking home some of the top awards at the 41st Catholic Mass Media Awards.  Read more »

Senators cheer for respective alma mater UP, UST amid UAAP do-or-die game

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 07:51 PM

UST took down UP with a 68-65 victory, moving on to the UAAP Season 82 men's basketball finals. Read more »

Financial Times names first woman top editor

Marc Tracy, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 13 12:44 PM

The daily known for its robust coverage of international markets, its distinctive salmon-hued paper and its impenetrable digital paywall, announced that Roula Khalaf will be its top editor, starting in January. Read more »

Facebook messaging apps getting unified payment system

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 13 09:25 AM

Facebook on Tuesday said it is consolidating the system that handles payments at the social network and in its family of messaging apps.  Read more »

Facebook’s new role as news publisher brings new scrutiny

Marc Tracy, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 12 09:28 AM

Facebook's flap with Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is the latest sign that the social network will be susceptible to charges of bias now that it has stepped more boldly into the role of media publisher. Read more »

‘Your Moment’ captures audience as new top show in time slot

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 12 04:07 PM

“Your Moment,” ABS-CBN’s pioneering 2-in-1 talent competition, debuted strongly as the new No. 1 TV program in its time slot, according to Kantar Media. Read more »

Hillary Clinton says abuse of female politicians on social media is 'viral'

Sonia Elks, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Nov 11 09:49 AM

LONDON - Female politicians are facing a backlash over women's rights which has been fueled by social media that rewards abusive posts and conspiracy theories, former U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Sunday. Read more »

Twitter spy case highlights risks for big tech platforms

Rob Lever, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 11 07:09 AM

The allegations of spying by former Twitter employees for Saudi Arabia underscore the risks for Silicon Valley firms holding sensitive data which make the platforms ripe for espionage.   Read more »

John Gokongwei Jr. passes away at 93

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 11 01:55 PM

Gokongwei built a massive business empire that includes stakes in air transportation, food and beverage, retail, real estate and banking among others. Read more »

Instagram plans to test hiding ‘likes’ in parts of US next week

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 09 10:39 PM

Instagram earlier this year announced it was testing hiding like counts and video view tallies in more than a half-dozen countries. Read more »

Top PH envoy draws flak for cussing reporters

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 12:58 AM

This has prompted the Philippine Civil Service Commission to remind all public servants to act with professionalism and civility when dealing with the public. Read more »

Civil service commissioner tells gov’t officials: OK to criticize, but no cursing

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 07:20 PM

In light of Sec. Locsin’s tweets directed at media workers, there’s a way to disagree on issues without resorting to expletives, says a civil service official. Read more »

Ratings: ‘Pamilya Ko’ soars as painful secrets unravel

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 07:17 PM

The afternoon drama “Pamilya Ko” soared to its highest viewership yet on Wednesday as secrets unraveled and threatened to tear apart the Magbunga family. Read more »

VIRAL: Biology student suma-sideline bilang gasoline boy, tindero ng sitsirya

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 09 02:39 AM

Viral ngayon sa social media ang litrato ng isang college student na suma-sideline bilang gasoline boy at tindero ng sitsirya para maitustos sa kaniyang pag-aaral.    Read more »

Tech firms react to netizens' digital privacy concerns

Thomas Cabral and Jules Bonnard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 08 03:48 PM

A slew of tech entrepreneurs are bidding to turn growing consciousness about the problem into a money-making industry and many showcased their skills at this week's Web Summit in Lisbon. Read more »

3 lalaki timbog sa QC buy-bust

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 08 07:04 PM

MAYNILA—Arestado ang 3 lalaki sa buy-bust operation sa Barangay Novaliches Proper, Quezon City Huwebes ng gabi. Read more »

UST to host 21st Inkblots journalism fellowship

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 07:09 PM

Veteran writers, journalists and photojournalists are set to discuss trends in the media industry in an upcoming fellowship for campus journalists at the University of Santo Tomas. Read more »