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 […].....»»
Mayor Cortes downplays charges filed against him for mangrove cutting
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has downplayed the cases filed against him, stating that they are unfounded and motivated by personal vendetta. Maria Priscilla Melendres filed charges against Cortes, city councilors, and two other city officials for oppression, gross misconduct, grave abuse of authority, and violations of anti-graft and corrupt practices,.....»»
Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»
Bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the BARMM passed
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) — The bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was passed Wednesday night by a vote of 47 in favor, one against and three abstentions. Parliamentary Bill 267, introduced on December 18, 2023 by the Government of the Day and signed […].....»»
US House votes for possible TikTok ban if Chinese owners don’t sell
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package,.....»»
Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here have filed on Thursday, February 8, a charge of murder against the suspect behind the fatal hit-and-run of Jeslar Uriel Larumbe. Four days after the 23-year-old Larumbe was left sprawled on the road lifeless, authorities have filed the charge against the suspect in the viral incident which sent shock.....»»
Maine nag-react sa ‘blind item’ na tungkol sa host na suplada, mataray
BILANG tugon sa ilang netizens na nanghula at binanggit siya, nag-react si Maine Mendoza sa isang blind item na tungkol sa isang female TV host na na-ban umano sa isang beauty clinic dahil sa katarayan. Ang blind item ay ibinandera ng TikTok user na @basicpinay at as of this writing ay umaani na ito ng.....»»
DepEd-Davao: No TikTok on work hours
AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Education-Davao Region (DepEd-Davao) advises teachers not to use TikTok during work hours......»»
‘Sama-sama sa Angel’s Pizza’ TikTok Singing Contest Grand Finals: A resounding success
The inaugural “Sama-sama sa Angel’s Pizza” TikTok Singing Contest, an electrifying celebration of talent and creativity, reached its pinnacle with the Grand Finals held at Viva Café in Cyberpark Tower 1, Araneta City in Quezon City......»»
Teacher nag-viral matapos i-live ang pagsigaw sa mga estudyante
USAP-USAPAN ngayon sa social media ang isang teacher matapos mag-viral ang kanyang TikTok live kung saan mapapanood na sinasabihan niya ang kanyang mga estudyante ng hindi magagandang salita. Agad ngang kumalat ang screen recording ng naturang TikTok live ng guro sa iba’t ibang social media platforms dahil sa hindi kaaaya-ayang salitang sinabi nito sa mga.....»»
PepsiCo finds growth through TikTok Shop optimization
TikTok Shop Philippines continues to showcase its transformative impact on the digital commerce landscape, redefining the shopping experience through innovative “Shoppertainment” strategies......»»
Rising OPM stars owe spotlight to TikTok
For rising artists Lola Amour, Denise Julia, TONEEJAY, and Maki, TikTok undoubtedly played a vital role in making their songs become today’s biggest Original Pinoy Music hits......»»
More songs come down as Universal-TikTok feud escalates
Universal Music Group has lambasted TikTok's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) as the feud between the two companies over song royalties escalates and popular music is expunged from the social media platform......»»
Military personnel banned from using TikTok
Military personnel are banned from using TikTok amid concerns over its possible use for espionage by China......»»
Dance moves and deepfakes: Indonesia’s presidential candidates duke it out on TikTok
During the campaign period, TikTok became Indonesians' second-most used source of information on politics, after television, according to a January survey by pollster Indikator Politik Indonesia.....»»
TikTok reiterates commitment to safety
Short-form video platform TikTok has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of young users through “age-appropriate experiences and controls,” which aim to establishing safe and inclusive space for all......»»
SEC to ban Binance app
The Securities and Exchange Commission is working to ban the Binance app following recent efforts to block its website and other web pages in the country......»»
Chiz: SOGIE bill faces rough sailing in Senate
The anti-discrimination bill has a better chance of Senate approval than the sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression bill, Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday......»»
Garin pinalagan hokus pokus sa divorce bill
Nanindigan si Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin na walang dayaan sa paglusot ng divorce bill sa Kamara de Representantes. The post Garin pinalagan hokus pokus sa divorce bill first appeared on Abante......»»
House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate
The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second regular session on May 24. Speaking to reporters, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.....»»
Wilbert naloka sa P114,000 electric bill: ‘Huwag mo muna ako kausapin!’
TILA nanggigil ang talent manager na si Wilbert Tolentino sa taas ng babayaran niyang bill sa kuryente. Paano ba naman kasi, umabot ito ng mahigit P114,000! Sa Facebook, ibinandera ni Wilbert ang litrato ng bill statement mula sa electric company na Meralcso. Pabiro niyang caption, “Huwag mo muna ako kausapin. Baka sayo mapunta ang init.....»»