Lea’s most influential celebrity netizen

Manila, Philippines – CELEBRITY NETIZENS – Social networking sites – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Klout, and some such newfangled online communications – is very popular these days, especially among the young. “Techies” or “netizens” they’re called. It’s either good or bad, depending on how you use or abuse social networks. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

Binay mistaken for ‘ordinary guy’

Manila, Philippines – A photograph of Vice President Jejomar C. Binay is going viral on social networking sites as it showed the country’s second most powerful man taking a picture for a lady Malaysian Scout leader who mistook him for an ordinary man.  Read More »

Anti-cybercrime law takes effect

MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Media groups and Filipinos are stepping up calls for repealing a tough new law that targets cybercrime but activists fear will be used suppress online freedoms. The Cybercrime Prevention Act took effect Wednesday despite petitions to the Supreme Court to stop its implementation. It is envisioned as a measure against hacking, identity theft, spamming,... 

Helen on Tito: You can’t put a good man down

Manila, Philippines – “YOU can never put a good man down.” This is what Helen Gamboa said amid all the issues hounding her husband, Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, in connection with his stand on the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) Bill.  Read More »

Angelica, JL’s ‘Perfect Sunday’ together

Manila, Philippines – ANGELICA Panganiban has apparently kept her word to let people know when someone has become special to her. The actress posted on her Instagram account Aug. 12, a collage showing what appears to be a bonding moment she had with the man being linked to her these days, John Lloyd Cruz. One of the photos has the two smiling for the camera. She also wrote, “Perfect... 

Early campaigning?

Manila, Philippines – A militant youth organization slammed prospective Liberal Party (LP) senatorial candidates for allegedly exploiting the ongoing relief efforts for flood victims to engage in “early campaigning.” The four nominees to the senatorial slate to be fielded by the LP coalition were caught on camera waiving at flood victims as they joined President Benigno S. Aquino... 

Enrique belies rivalry with Daniel

Manila, Philippines – ENRIQUE Gil clarified that there is no tiff between him and Daniel Padilla who has been vocal about his admiration for their “Princess and I” leading lady Kathryn Bernardo. In a live interview with “The Buzz” recently, Gil said he and Padilla are good friends, adding that he does not want to ruin that friendship because of a woman. Incoming search terms:enrique... 

ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom launched

ABS-CBN Corporation has launched its ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom that will provide the latest news about the company for journalists, bloggers, and the online community, making it the first Philippine TV network to set-up a social media newsroom that enables netizens to share information through various social networking sites.  Read More »

Jessica to visit RP soon

Manila, Philippines – FILIPINA-Mexican-American “American Idol” runner-up Jessica Sanchez “definitely” wants to visit the Philippines soon, according to her mother Editha. Editha, who hails from Bataan, said her family hopes to visit her homeland for Jessica to learn more about the Filipino people and its culture.  Read More »

Dolphy wishes to travel abroad

Manila, Philippines – IF there’s one proof that Dolphy is indeed recovering, it is his being “makulit” according to his partner Zsa Zsa Padilla. The singer-actress said that the Comedy King is undergoing continuous therapy and is doing very well after being released from hospital. In fact, the 83-year old movie icon wishes to travel abroad.  Read More »