Tag: social media
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Philippine Supreme Court Demands Comments from House Members on Social Media Personalities’ Petition
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has mandated members of the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez, to provide their comments on a petition filed by several social media influencers. The court’s directive, issued in a resolution dated February 11, 2025, calls upon the respondents to…
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From Nightmare to Homeland: 12 Filipinos Rescued from Human Trafficking Ordeal in Myanmar
In a heart-wrenching tale of survival and rescue, twelve Filipinos have been safely brought back to the Philippines after enduring severe exploitation in Myanmar. The victims, who were lured through a deceptive job offer on Facebook, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on February 19, 2025, marking the end of a harrowing journey. The…
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House Tri Committee Inquiry Aims to Protect, Not Curb, Free Speech, Says Barbers
Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers emphasized that the ongoing House Tri Committee (TriComm) investigation into the spread of fake news and harmful content on social media platforms is not designed to stifle freedom of speech. Speaking at the commencement of the panel’s second hearing, Barbers clarified that the hearings aim to uphold the…
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House Tri Committee Inquiry Aims to Regulate, Not Suppress, Free Speech
Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers emphasized that the House Tri Committee’s investigation into the spread of fake news and harmful content on social media is not designed to curb freedom of speech. Speaking at the commencement of the committee’s second hearing, Barbers clarified that the hearings are meant to respect the constitutional right…
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House Committees Issue Show Cause Orders to Absent Social Media Figures and Ex-Press Secretary
On Tuesday, a joint session of the House Committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology, and Public Information commenced a hearing aimed at tackling the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media. The session, however, saw a low turnout with only three out of approximately 40 invited social media influencers…
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Mandaluyong Mall Guard’s Assault on Student Vendor Sparks Outrage and Investigation
A shocking incident at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City has drawn widespread attention after a video surfaced showing a security guard assaulting a young sampaguita vendor. The vendor, identified as an 18-year-old Medical Technology student, was seen in her school uniform on the mall’s stairs when the guard approached, demanded she leave, and destroyed her…
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Davao City Police Refute Allegations of Drug Planting as Fabricated
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has strongly denied recent social media allegations suggesting that newly appointed officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Davao were involved in planting illegal drugs during routine vehicle checks. Acting DCPO director, Col. Hansel Marantan, labeled these accusations as unfounded, pointing out that no new police officers have…
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Filipino Workers Alerted to Dangers of ‘Third Country Recruitment’ Scams
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued a strong warning to Filipino workers abroad about the risks associated with illegal recruitment schemes known as ‘third country recruitment’, which are often promoted on social media. This alert follows the arrest of several Filipinos in Nigeria’s Abuja and Lagos, accused of cybercrime, economic sabotage, and immigration…
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Over 3,900 Candidates Register Social Media for Upcoming Midterm Elections: Comelec
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reported that 3,904 candidates for the upcoming midterm elections have registered their social media accounts. This group includes 24 candidates for the Senate, 3,775 local candidates, and 105 representatives from party-list organizations, according to the latest figures released on December 4. Out of these, 2,096 candidates have…
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