ICYMI: Bill to Ban Tiktok, Other ‘Foreign Adversary’-Controlled Apps Was Filed Just This Week
A bill was filed this week in the House of Representatives that proposes to ban applications controlled by “foreign adversaries” in the Philippines, which includes popular social media app TikTok, which is owned by the China-based company ByteDance. House Bill 10489, authored by Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr., seeks to prohibit the distribution, maintenance, and update […].....»»
TikTok Shop Launches TikTok Shop Business School to Help Digitize Filipino Entrepreneurs
TikTok Shop launched TikTok Shop Business School, a comprehensive one-day program for Filipino entrepreneurs that aims to equip them with the skills to grow their businesses in the digital sphere. The full-day program, which 50 TikTok Shop entrepreneurs attended, was comprised of master classes on Corporate Strategy and Business Model with Kim Lato, Founder and […].....»»
ICYMI: Bill to Ban Tiktok, Other ‘Foreign Adversary’-Controlled Apps Was Filed Just This Week
A bill was filed this week in the House of Representatives that proposes to ban applications controlled by “foreign adversaries” in the Philippines, which includes popular social media app TikTok, which is owned by the China-based company ByteDance. House Bill 10489, authored by Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr., seeks to prohibit the distribution, maintenance, and update […].....»»
TikTok Trend: ‘In the Philippines we don’t say…’
CEBU CITY, Philippines– A proud Filipina mother, could not resist joining the latest TikTok trend “In the Philippines we don’t say “with her daughter. With her phone and the wits of her daughter, their TikTok video is making rounds online. Five-year-old, Aliyah Amel Valero was narrating the Filipino quirks and expressions of people when.....»»
Zayn Malik gumagamit noon ng ‘dating apps’, pero madalas i-report?
INAMIN ng international singer-songwriter na si Zayn Malik na gumagamit siya noon ng dating apps, lalo na ang Tinder. ‘Yun nga lang, madalas daw siyang mawalan ng account dahil parati siyang inire-report na “catfishing” o ‘yung taong nagbibigay ng false identity o personality. Ito ang naging rebelasyon ni Zayn nang makapanayam siya ng American lifestyle.....»»
Apple Developing Strategy to Address EU Core Technology Fee Impact on Apps Going Viral
Apple recently made headlines with the announcement of a 0.50 euro Core Technology Fee that apps distributed using the new EU App Store business terms.....»»
Apple confirms home screen web apps will no longer work on European iOS devices
Title: Apple Disables Web Apps in EU Following European Digital Markets Act In a significant development, tech giant Apple has decided to disable progressive web.....»»
Over 600 Vision Pro Optimized Apps Announced by Apple – The Daily Guardian
Title: Apple Announces Native Support for Over 600 Apps on Vision Pro Headset In a groundbreaking move, Apple has announced that its Vision Pro headset.....»»
Apple Vision Pro Set to Launch with 600+ Optimized Apps and Games – The Daily Guardian
Title: Apple Vision Pro to Launch with Over 600 Optimized Apps and Games In an exciting announcement, Apple has revealed that its upcoming Vision Pro.....»»
Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»
Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
Elha kinampihan si Ian sa isyu ng TF: Deserve namin mabayaran ng tama
KINAMPIHAN din ng Kapamilya singer na si Elha Nympha si Ian Veneracion kaugnay ng isyu sa napakamahal daw nitong talent fee. Naging hot topic ang ang isyung ito sa apat na sulok ng kashowbizan at sa mga umpukan ng Marites sa iba’t ibang lugar sa Pilipinas. ICYMI (in case you missed it), ibinandera kasi ng.....»»
Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»
BTAO intensifies campaign on ‘no parking,’ ‘controlled parking’ areas
BTAO intensifies campaign on ‘no parking,’ ‘controlled parking’ areas.....»»
Bill filed to outlaw POGOs
A bill was filed in the Senate seeking to outrightly ban the operations of offshore gaming hubs following a series of raids on those involved in crimes......»»
SOGIE bill naghihingalo sa Senado
Inamin ni Senate President Francis Escudero na malaki ang tsansa ng anti-discrimination bill na makalusot sa Senado kaysa sa SOGIE Equality bill. The post SOGIE bill naghihingalo sa Senado first appeared on Abante......»»
Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»
‘TOTAL BAN’ | Negros Occidental prohibits entry of hogs, pork products from Bacolod, other red zone areas
‘TOTAL BAN’ | Negros Occidental prohibits entry of hogs, pork products from Bacolod, other red zone areas.....»»
Liza Soberano featured by famous American TikTok vlogger Daniel Mac
Actress Liza Soberano was featured by popular American TikTok vlogger Daniel Mac......»»
TikTok video on translating Cebuano term to English goes viral
CEBU CITY, Philippines– TikTok sensation Ms. Steffy posted a video that put netizens in a dilemma, questioning themselves, “So, unsaon man jud ni pag-ingon?” This simple jeepney scenario could be relatable to some and has gotten everyone thinking of how they can say the Cebuano phrase, “Plete, palihug.” Steffy Medoza from Consolacion, Cebu posted a.....»»
TikTok’s ‘Loud Budgeting’ Trend Strikes a Chord in Savings Culture
A new viral TikTok trend might help you save money amidst inflation. #loudbudgeting is currently trending on social media, with nearly 10 million views and growing. So, what exactly is ‘loud budgeting,’ and how do you embrace this trending financial approach? According to a TikToker named Battle, it’s a radical shift in mindset when it […].....»»