Category: Philippines
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Google: PH 8th Country With Most Deleted YouTube Vids, Says Its Due To Misinformation
The Philippines ranked 8th globally in the number of YouTube videos removed for violating community guidelines, with over 181,000 videos related to the Philippines deleted in the third quarter of 2024 due to misinformation and hate speech. Google Philippines reported that 97% of these videos were taken down by AI, while the rest were flagged…
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Mainstream Media Claims Digital Platforms A Must for Filipinos
The article emphasizes Filipinos’ need to adopt digital platforms for everyday transactions, highlighting their convenience, efficiency, and potential cost savings. It draws parallels with other global telecommunications companies that have set standards in digital transformation, such as Verizon and Vodafone. It showcases Globe Telecom’s initiatives, like the GlobeOne app, as a local example of empowering…
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Addressing the Philippines’ Education Crisis: The Need for Early Learning and Social Interaction
According to a 2019 SEA-PLM report, one out of every ten Filipino Grade 5 pupils cannot read, and two out of every ten lack basic math skills, showing deficiencies in elementary education. The Philippines performed worse in reading and math than most Southeast Asian countries, outperforming only Laos. Early childhood education is vital, yet only…
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Philippines’ Right to Arm Amid Rising China Tensions
The United States’ indefinite deployment of its Typhon missile system in the northern Philippines is intended to oppose China’s influence in the region, escalating tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. While Philippine leaders welcome the measure for national security, China cautions that it may destabilize the area and spark an arms race.…
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GCash Security Breach Highlights Risks as Philippines Moves Toward Digital Currency
The Philippine central bank is examining GCash following accusations of unauthorized transfers, which the company blamed on an internal system problem. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has directed GCash to swiftly rectify the issue and compensate affected customers. BSP will conduct additional vulnerability assessments and assure regulatory compliance. GCash, which has 94 million users, has informed…
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Senator Pimentel Urges Fiscal Discipline Amid Record National Debt
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel urged the government to show fiscal discipline in the face of mounting national debt, which reached a record high of P15.89 trillion in September. He voiced concern that an increasing share of government money is being spent on debt payments rather than public welfare. Pimentel opposed the reliance on new…
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Philippines’ National ID Push: Are Data Security Risks Being Overlooked?
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), with assistance from the World Bank, recently hosted a workshop to assess the impact of the PhilSys National ID system on financial inclusion, social services, and government efficiency. The event focused on PhilSys’ role in accelerating digital transformation and strengthening public services. Furthermore, the PSA warned against unlawful ID printing,…
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Lessons from COVID-19 Compliance in Disaster Response in the Philippines
Families in high-risk areas of Antique province are being advised to evacuate preemptively due to Typhoon Leon’s expected heavy rains. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is closely monitoring water levels, particularly at the Sibalom River. Schools across 17 local government units have suspended in-person classes, with alternative learning modes activated for safety.…
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Is the Push for Renewable Energy in the Philippines Ignoring the Economic Risks of Abandoning Coal?
First Generation Corp. vice president Carlos Lorenzo Vega emphasized that coal is not a cheap or sustainable energy source, citing the volatility of global coal prices due to events such as Indonesia’s export restriction and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Vega argued for shifting to renewable energy (RE) and using natural gas as a bridging fuel to…
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Protecting Children from the Digital Dangers of Social Media: A Call for Stronger Privacy Laws in the Philippines
In a study, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed how social media and video streaming companies—like Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and others—gather and profit from enormous volumes of personal data, including minors, without providing appropriate privacy protections. The physical and mental health of young people is seriously jeopardized by this data-driven economic model, which exposes them…
