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 by users and organizations. This issue was discussed during a House of Representatives inquiry into the proliferation of fake news, where representatives from Google,…
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 consumers. Editor’s Note: We cannot deny that digital platforms are truly convenient, the big question that must be addressed is this: is the Philippines…
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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 19% of children aged three to four attend, according to 2020 data. Experts advise a twin approach: boosting parental awareness of the value of…
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. The deployment, supported by the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, increases US military flexibility but presents obstacles due to the Philippines’ inadequate defense capabilities. Political…
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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 customers that their accounts are secure and that refunds are being processed. Users can report unsolved problems through the BSP’s online channels. Editor’s Note:…
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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 borrowing to address budget shortfalls and advocated for reducing wasteful spending. He notably mentioned pricey infrastructure projects destroyed by recent typhoons as areas that…
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