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Chinese, other foreign workers expected to get jobs in Cavite Pogo hub

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 16 11:30 PM

Local residents cry foul as Chinese and other foreign workers are seen to get most of the job opportunities in the online gaming hub being built in Cavite. Read more »

Taiwan asks HK, China to help fight $30-m online love scams

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 16 11:20 PM

Fighting this type of cross-border fraud will require the cooperation of three administrations, and sits in contrast to mounting recent tensions over Beijing's desire for closer political links. Read more »

Trabaho para sa mga Pinoy sa online casinos inihirit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 14 06:35 PM

Isinusulong ng isang labor group na mas bigyan ng mas maraming trabaho ang mga Pilipino kaysa sa mga Chinese sa mga online casino sa bansa. Read more »

Privacy commission probing 93 lending apps

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 14 11:48 PM

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Sunday said it is probing 93 lending apps amid complaints that operators of these apps access the contact lists of users unable to pay to humiliate borrowers into settling their debts. Read more »

'Bilyon-bilyong buwis nakokolekta sa POGO'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 09:57 PM

Layong maglabas ng Pagcor ng mga lisensiya para matiyak na sumusunod sa batas ang mga dayuhang nagtatrabaho roon. Read more »

Ex-opisyal ng Army, 2 iba pa timbog sa pangingikil ng P30-M sa Chinese

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 12 08:36 PM

Timbog ang isang dating Army captain, pinsan nito, at isang Army reservist sa pangingikil ng P30 milyon sa isang Chinese. Read more »

Offshore gaming 'here to stay' as gov't eyes P20-B haul: regulator

Bruce Rodriguez and Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 12 04:34 PM

The Philippines' "very good model" encouraged up to 59 POGOs to set up shop. Recent rules that were finalized cover personal and corporate income taxes, the establishment of POGO hubs and setting 3-year and 5-year licenses to operate. Read more »

Manila hosts Asian gaming expo as Chinese expats under scrutiny

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 10:25 AM

The 3-day Phil-Asian Gaming Expo or PAGE will include 30,000 gaming entrepreneurs and 200 exhibitors. It will also mark the public debut of 1,000 online games, products solutions, and peripheral products, according to a statement announcing the event. Read more »

Trump meets conservatives at 'free speech' social media summit

David Shepardson and Elizabeth Culliford, Reuters
Posted at Jul 12 05:39 AM

WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO, United States—President Donald Trump met with prominent conservative social media figures on Thursday at a White House forum where he is set to reiterate frustrations with big tech firms for allegedly suppressing conservative voices. Read more »

Privacy watchdog looking into debt-shaming allegations by online lending apps

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 11:16 PM

Data-privacy authorities saw a surge in complaints against online lending apps for allegedly humiliating their clients for being remiss in making payments. Read more »

Government now limits length of stay of foreign workers in PH

Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 06:08 PM

MANILA - The Philippine government now limits the length of stay of foreigners working in the country with special working permits, as it starts to enforce stricter rules of employment on foreign nationals.  Read more »

Privacy commission sees spike in complaints against lending apps

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 10 08:00 PM

The National Privacy Commission on Wednesday said it has seen a surge in complaints against online lending apps that are supposedly humiliating borrowers remiss in their payments by using their personal data. Read more »

Amazon bets on cosmetics with Lady Gaga beauty line

Reuters
Posted at Jul 10 09:44 AM

The move underscores how the world's biggest online retailer is increasing competition with traditional cosmetics sellers like Ulta Beauty and Sephora-parent LVMH, which recently launched a beauty brand by singer Rihanna.   Read more »

OLX PH merges with Carousell: What you need to know

Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 09 03:46 PM

In case you still haven’t heard, OLX Philippines is merging with the Singapore-based online marketplace Carousell.  Read more »

Instagram moves on online bullying with pop-up warning

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 09 07:51 AM

WASHINGTON, United States—Instagram on Monday announced new features aimed at curbing online bullying on its platform, including a warning to people as they are preparing to post abusive remarks. Read more »

Isko Moreno launches Manila online complaint desk

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 03:27 PM

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Friday launched an Online Complaint Desk where his constituents could file their grievances to encourage people’s participation in governance. Read more »

3 Chinese na 'dinukot, ginulpi, kinikilan' sinagip; 10 arestado

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 05 09:49 PM

Nasagip ang tatlong Chinese na dinukot, ginulpi, at hiningan umano ng pera sa magkahiwalay na operasyon.  Read more »

Pay taxes, Chinese workers in PH told

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 05 10:33 AM

MANILA – Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto on Friday said Chinese workers in the Philippines must pay income taxes, as the government aims to raise revenues to fund vital programs. Read more »

Mega sales, stealthy AI keep happy online shoppers going: Lazada

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 04 04:33 PM

Machine learning technology from parent Alibaba is working incognito as the refreshed app, which now has a heart-shaped logo, curates selections for every user, said chief marketing officer Jason Huan. Read more »

Landlords big winners as Philippines bets on Chinese gaming boom

Karen Lema, Reuters
Posted at Jul 02 04:54 PM

Many Filipino landlords are laying out welcome mats for the surging number of Chinese coming to Manila to work in online gaming companies taking sports and casino bets, undeterred by simmering anti-China sentiment and a common perception that Chinese are taking Filipino jobs. Read more »