Whether you like it or not, we have come to a point where our favorite social media app is offering paid subscription services–after all, these large platforms will need to find other sources of revenue beyond advertising. We’re sure everyone is dismayed by this, but don’t get us wrong: some of these paid services do […]
Sometimes trends can pick up and become mainstays in the industry, but most of them crash and burn after some time in the spotlight. That’s exactly what’s happening right now as “RIP Bondee” is currently trending on social media. But what’s up with the social app that had generated a lot of buzz just a […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently issued Department Order No. 49. This, according to the DepEd, will create a line between teachers and learners on social media platforms. The said department order directs all DepEd personnel to “avoid relationships, interaction, communication, including following social media with learners outside of the school setting, except if […]
Signing up for a social media platform like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more usually come at no cost. While signing up for a social media platform is more accessible than signing up for a streaming service because there’s no money involved, there’s always a catch–after all, there is no such thing as free in […]
The vivo V25e is the youngest sibling among the company’s V25 line of smartphones, dubbed the “Night Portrait Master.” The company flaunts excellent camera performance, whether under the brightness of the sun or even in dark conditions where other optics struggle. Other than its optimized snapshot capabilities, it also carries showstopping features like a Photochromic […]
In an effort to combat the spread of misinformation and hate speech, Senator Lito Lapid has filed Senate Bill No. 1289 which would require users to present a valid ID before they can create an account on social media platforms. “Kagaya po sa tunay na mundo, kailangan pong maging responsable ang bawat tao sa kanilang […]
Considering that previous studies reveal that Filipinos use social media more than other countries, a recently-filed house bill proposes a need for social media education for students–especially in primary and secondary schools. Also known as House Bill 3114, the bill was filed by Nueva Ecija Representative Ria Vergara. In the explanatory note of the bill, Vergara […]
Former PNP chief and senatorial candidate Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar vowed to give social media influencers fair and clear taxing guidelines which should promote the profession in the Philippines. Last year, 250 popular social media influencers were probed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for tax compliance. The taxing agency also advised the public […]
After issuing a circular requiring all social media influencers and content creators to comply with BIR and pay their taxes, the government agency reports that 105 influencers and content creators have registered with them. This was revealed by DoF Assistant Secretary Dakila Napao in a virtual briefing. While they decline to identify the newly compliant influencers […]
As can be seen, the Philippine government is struggling to meet the cost of coronavirus programs. And so, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is finding ways to raise tax revenues despite the current economic situation. In recent years, revenues generated from online activities have shown drastic growth during the pandemic. This is why the […]
The Armed Forces of the Philippines wants to include provisions in the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the highly controversial Anti-terror Law to cover and regulate the use of social media. This was announced by Newly-appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay during a virtual press briefing in Camp Aguinaldo […]
It’ll help you step away from the app to keep your sanity With everyone cooped up in their respective abodes during the enhanced quarantine period, social media has become more toxic than ever before. From political bickering to class warfare and insane conspiracy theories about the pandemic, using social media apps like Facebook during the […]