The latest available data from the Foundation for Media Alternatives show women are disproportionately targeted in online gender-based violence in the Philippines, with 22.2% of reported cases in 2023 involving threats, blackmail, and abuse.
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Google Maps Turns 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Discovering the Best of the Philippines
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Google Maps! For two decades, Google Maps has been helping people around the globe explore new places, connect with their communities, and navigate the world with ease. In the Philippines, Google Maps has played a vital role in showcasing the country's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Filipinos search for BINI over Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Beyonce on YouTube
The huge craze for homegrown P-Pop girl group BINI reached a new peak in June as Filipinos searched for the act the most over other popular artists such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter on YouTube, according to data aggregated by Google Trends.
Google reveals the top ten destinations for Pinoy travelers
Google has compiled the top ten destinations that travelers in the Philippines are heading to based on Google Flights. These destinations saw the highest query volume for the months of June to August 2024.
Leveling up your Swiftie experience with Google & YouTube
The Eras Tour fever is taking hold of Southeast Asia, and whether you’re able to head to Singapore to catch a truly once-in-a-lifetime Taylor Swift concert or you have to hold down the fort at home, there’s always a way to keep your Swiftie heart happy. Untitled design - 1 Thanks to the power of …
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Google AI
Happy Lunar New Year! The world is ringing in the Year of the Wood Dragon, which symbolizes strength, growth, and a lot of good fortune. Thinking about throwing a big Lunar New Year celebration and want to find ways to make it stand out from previous ones? Try asking Google for suggestions on new ideas—its …
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Google, Filipina artist use sand art on Shorts to promote internet safety
Google tapped Monica Regalario-Cacatian, a Filipina artist who uses sand as an art medium to spread positive messages online. She first rose to prominence on TV5’s Talentadong Pinoy talent competition. Aside from inspiring content, she uses her art to promote advocacies such as raising awareness for gender equality, and victims of sexual violence, child abuse, displacement, to name a few.
‘KathNiel’ dominates Google Search in the Philippines
Two weeks ago, popular Filipino showbiz loveteam KathNiel—actors Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla—shocked the world by officially announcing the end of their reel-to-real-life relationship, after spending 11 years together. It didn’t take long for this major development to arouse the interest of fans and netizens, as they instantly took to Google Search to look up …
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Top 10 holiday destinations Filipinos want to visit this year
2023 will soon be over and everyone's already looking forward to the holidays. Many have been raring to fly off somewhere to celebrate the end of the year, but there may be some who still need a little help planning and choosing where to go. What better way to figure out your year-end vacation destination …
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Meet Bard, the Google AI and your new assistant in the kitchen
When it’s raining and gloomy outside, you just want to cuddle in bed and remain in your pajamas. It’s also the perfect weather to indulge in comfort food to warm us. But what to cook? Well, just as AI can boost your productivity at work, it can also bring new ideas to your home life …
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