Innovate with purpose: Use social media for social good
'When we post something, think of the welfare of others. Think of the positive energy it can create. Think of the people who will be inspired. Think of a society that you want to have.'
Social media updates roundup: September 10 to 16, 2017
Pinterest hits 200 million users, while Facebook tests a new 'Snooze' feature to mute friends, Pages and Groups for a set amount of time
'You do not murder your brother': People demand #JusticeForHoracio
People online call for the end of hazing and violence in fraternities.
#2030NOW: John Arcilla on technology and social good
'Next time we think of innovation or technology, think again: What kind of person do I want to be? Where do I want to bring this country?' actor John Arcilla says at the Social Good Summit
#2030NOW, #HackSociety trend during 2017 Social Good Summit
The hashtags #2030NOW and #HackSociety become consistent trending topics in the Philippines from September 14 to 16
WATCH: Innovate with Purpose: Leave No One Behind #2030NOW
Watch the 2017 Manila Social Good Summit and join the discussion on how innovation should leave no one behind
WATCH: 2017 #InspireCourage +SocialGood stories
Watch the #InspireCourage segment at the 2017 Manila Social Good Summit
Meet the speakers and guests at the 2017 Manila Social Good Summit
The 2017 Manila Social Good will explore the purpose of innovation and will push back to the center stage the massive and urgent needs that the society faces
Filipinos ask their representatives: How did you vote on CHR budget?
Here s how you can ask your district or sectoral representatives about their vote on the proposed 2018 budget of the Commission on Human Rights which the House reduced to P1 000
Cerdas membasmi hoax di 'Social Media Week Jakarta 2017'
Dengan adanya media sosial sekarang hoax kembali marak
P1,000 budget for CHR? Netizens react on House decision with #CHRBudgetCheaper
How much are human rights worth?
Facebook tests 'Instant Videos' for offline viewing
The feature preloads videos while a user is on a Wi Fi connection
Social media updates roundup: September 3 to 9, 2017
YouTube streaming has new ultra low latency mode while Facebook tests colored comment bubbles and Instagram story integration
Self-care for when social media gets too toxic
It s easy to get overwhelmed online Here are some self care tips so you can fight another day
'Lei Miserables': Editor notes mistakenly published in PNA articles
UPDATED The Philippine News Agency is panned for errors on their website once again
Anti-terror chiefs want social media help with 'lone wolves'
Top counter terror chiefs say tough privacy laws and the protections enjoyed by the largely American internet and social media giants are impeding authorities in their ability to ferret out lone wolf threats
Youth and human rights groups, netizens condemn Carl Arnaiz slay
Youth groups human rights organizations and netizens demand transparent investigation and justice for the death of 19 year old Carl Arnaiz
Hoax Busters: Membasmi berita bohong bersama Rappler
Dalam rangkaian Social Media Week Rappler bersama @america mengadakan diskusi yang bertajuk Hoax Busters: How to Spot Fake News
Social media updates roundup: August 27 to September 2, 2017
Facebook enters the streaming wars with Facebook Watch while Microsoft releases Mixer Create a mobile app for streaming mobile games
Should governments regulate freedom of expression?
Political experts agree that fake news and social media threaten democracy in Southeast Asia
Hackers obtain contact details of high-profile Instagram users
Instagram alerts all verified accounts of a hack that pilfered email addresses and phone numbers but not password details
Instagram now allows portrait, landscape photos in albums
Originally users could only post square photos and videos when using the app s multi upload album feature
NPC reminds media: Balance freedom of press, right to privacy
The National Privacy Commission also says data privacy should not be used as a shield against valid freedom of information requests
Viral: Fake Angel's Burger 'Buy 1, Take 8' promo
Angel s Burger s supposed answer to Zark Burger s apocalyptic 8 peso promo is funny but also completely fake
'Uber is back:' Netizens celebrate as LTFRB lifts suspension
Meanwhile some social media users direct their attention toward the LTFRB after its decision to lift the suspension
Facebook to reject ads from pages touting 'fake news'
Pages that habitually link to bogus news stories will no longer be able to advertise on Facebook
Social media updates roundup: August 20 to 26, 2017
News publisher branding on Facebook direct video uploads on Reddit and LinkedIn and new emojis
Fact, fiction and fetish
What is our relationship to truth? What does it mean to tell the truth? What kind of practice is truth telling?
Why do Filipino netizens troll?
A sociology paper examines some of the reasons why Filipino social media users behave aggressively online – when they can be normally civil people offline
How technology helped blind singer Alienette Coldfire see the world, dream big
I may not be one whom you can consider a celebrity but I can proudly say I m a person with a clear vision big dreams and definite plans for the future thanks to technology says the Filipina singer
INFOGRAPHIC: Ways to use social media for good
How clicking on that post like or share button can go a long way
Kian drug ties confirmed via social media? Netizens slam PNP
Billions of pesos intelligence fund and you get your intel from social media? a Facebook user reacts
#HappyBirthday! This was the first hashtag tweeted 10 years ago
The first hashtag was used by Chris Messina who suggested the use of the pound sign to categorize tweets
Facebook losing teens to Instagram, Snapchat – forecast
An eMarketer forecast predicts that Facebook use will sag among individuals aged 24 or younger but adoption by older folks will continue
'We deserve better': #FireMocha tops local Twitter trends
Netizens call for the ouster of PCOO Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson
#Tweetanaga 2017: Pinakamahusay na 6
Katulad ng patimpalak ng Rappler noong 2013 at 2016 pinagkasya ng mga manunulat ang katutubong tula sa isang Twitter post o 140 characters
Facebook 'Safety Check' now easier to access with dedicated tab
The Safety Check feature introduced three years ago gets its own dedicated tab along with friends groups events and other categories
Collateral damage
For every life lost is a constellation of dreams forever gone And a lifetime no matter how long can never be enough to count those dreams
Facebook to demote content with fake video play buttons
Videos with static images are also in the social network s crosshairs as part of its crackdown on video clickbait
Internet doors slammed on white nationalist extremism
Internet titans that have contorted to balance free speech with odious content are standing firm this week against being used to glorify killing in the name of race
'Keep the fire burning': Netizens remain positive despite Gilas loss to South Korea
Even after another heartbreaking loss against rivals South Korea netizens still showed their gratitude for Gilas Pilipinas gallant stand in FIBA Asia Cup 2017
Trump's morning Twitter habit takes unfortunate turn
Donald Trump retweets a message from a man who called him a fascist It took Trump about 20 minutes to delete it
Online outrage as LTFRB suspends Uber
Many say the suspension of ride hailing company Uber would be a hassle for commuters
WATCH: How sharks are killed at Pasay market
Of the country s approximately 200 shark and ray species only two are protected by Philippine laws
Accredited bloggers 'encouraged' to follow journalism ethics – Malacañang
Malacañang will check the veracity of the reports of bloggers who are allowed to cover presidential events says Palace Communications Secretary Martin Andanar
Profanity on social media: good or bad?
Words not just profanities become harmful when the intention is to attack or harass someone
Questions PCOO has to answer about its bloggers accreditation policy
Vague wording and lack of appreciation for realities of presidential coverage plague PCOO s interim social media policy
'Puro Nalang Aberya': Netizens react to Philippine News Agency's latest blunder
Dole quickly became one of the trending topics in the Philippines on Friday night
China probes social media platforms for 'obscenity'
WeChat the Twitter like Weibo as well as the Tieba discussion forum are being investigated according to an announcement from the Cyberspace Administration of China on Friday August 11
In tweets: Where magnitude 6.3 earthquake was felt in Luzon
Post related photos and reports on agos rappler com a disaster information platform powered by the bayanihan spirit
