As we draw closer to the 2022 National Elections, Google updated its Search Trends with a dedicated page focusing on the Philippine Elections. Under the dedicated page, users will be able to check out the top queries on political issues, along with which presidential and vice-presidential candidates are the most searched on the internet. In addition […]
With the 2022 Elections happening in a few months, TikTok has partnered with COMELEC and GMA News and Public Affairs in its efforts to protect the integrity of the social media platform and combat election misinformation. “Through our 2022 Philippine Election Guide, we also hope to provide Filipino voters with easy access to credible information […]
If you’ve been getting tired of the election advertisement bombardment, then hang on just a little bit more – Google Philippines has just announced that it will no longer accept election ads during the official campaign period starting February 8 until May 9, 2022. This ban applies to any election advertisements purchased through Google Ads, […]
The company promises to continue taking down fake accounts Facebook isn’t about to stop on their campaign to take down fake accounts, especially not with May’s election looming just a few months away. The company has pledged to continue cracking down on fake accounts and the distribution of fake news to assure “election integrity” in […]
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) online Precinct Finder has been reactivated once again just in time for the upcoming Barangay Sangguniang Kabataan elections this October 30. Those who wish to use the COMELEC’s web tool need only to input their full name, date of birth, and place of registration to be given their polling place, […]
Expect heavy traffic on the day of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (October 30,) All Saints’ Day (November 1), and All Souls’ Day (November 2), as the MMDA announced that the number coding scheme will be lifted on those three special non-working holidays. This traffic management system, which is formally known as the modified […]
X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, has started to offer an anti-bot subscription model to any new accounts created in the Philippines and New Zealand supposedly in an effort to counter bots and spam behavior. New users who sign up for X’s “Not A Bot” subscription, which was announced and went live […]
In previous elections, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) had to go to either embassies or designated overseas voting centers in order to cast their votes for the next leaders of the homeland. Now, it appears that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting an online voting system to reduce inconveniences or hassles for these people. In […]
UPDATE: BIR issued a statement on the issue, and said that the government agency did not experience any breach. “The Bureau has initiated response protocols to keep its database protected.” Read their statement below: (Original story) Various government agencies that include the PNP, BIR, and NBI faced a major security breach, as over 1.2 […]
Known worldwide for its top-notch list of quality gaming peripherals, Razer is back with its latest gaming mouse: the Razer Naga V2 Pro. Without further ado, here’s what makes this a professional gamer’s trusty tool for victory. The latest Razer Naga V2 Pro, according to its designers, has been tailored specifically for MMO gamers. Most […]
A familiar face is returning to public service, as IT expert and lawyer Ivan John Uy is confirmed to be the next DICT secretary. Prior to this appointment, Uy used to be under the Commission on Informations and Communications Technology (CICT) back in 2010 before it was abolished in 2011 and changed into the Department […]
It is undeniable that social media is a very powerful tool for information dissemination. This is why the Commission on Elections (Comelec) wants to regulate social media and penalize online trolls during campaign periods. “We would like to readily admit that because of the absence of a law regulating social media in the Philippines that […]