MANILA, PHILIPPINES, September 14, 2021--YouTube and leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have partnered to bring a bigger NextUp in the Philippines this year to search for and train the country’s next generation of YouTube content creators. Launched in 2011, NextUp is a contest that aims to spotlight and support the growth of local up-and-coming …
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It’s no secret that Filipinos are social beings and now, at a time when forging human connections have never been more important, YouTube returned for the second virtual edition of YouTube FanFest (YTFF) that provided not only entertainment from home, but also a celebration of Filipino diversity. Held over three days from August 27 to …
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[Monday, July 19 2021] - Today, 21st century pop icons BTS and YouTube officially announce the Permission to Dance Challenge starting this Friday, July 23 through Saturday, August 14, exclusively on YouTube Shorts. BTS is inviting the world to dance along with them to their new track, “Permission to Dance,” for the first-ever worldwide dance challenge …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, July 9, 2021--Lawmakers for LGBT+ Equality, presented by the Global Equality Caucus and supported by Google, will be streamed live on YouTube this coming Wednesday July 14 at 7:00PM Manila time. Lawmakers for LGBT+ Equality is an online global series of digital content where leaders connect with civil society and members of the …
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During the lockdowns, many have become plantitos and plantitas to de-stress or have a pastime indoors. But for some YouTube content creators like Red Costales, Ben Baguio, and Princess Ann Marcos, having a green thumb is much more than that. It’s about practicing sustainability, starting a livelihood, and appreciating our local farmers more. Reden "Red" …
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Starting May 9, you can now access new content on YouTube as the platform, in collaboration with media partners and creators, launches a summer edition of Super Stream. Just in time for Mother’s Day, the whole family can watch hours and hours of binge-worthy Filipino favorites, including local blockbuster movies, hit shows, romance flicks, and more from …
While most aspiring creators make use of various digital platforms to promote their channels, 52-year-old Gimmy Panis Conos, known online as Tatay Gimmy, touched the hearts of many after being spotted by a netizen giving free taho (soy pudding) to encourage people to subscribe to his channel after seeing the potential of YouTube to help in his daily and medical …
Continue reading Tatay Gimmy’s YouTube journey restores faith in humanity, one cup of taho at a time
MANILA, Philippines—YouTube Works, in partnership with Kantar, has launched in the Philippines to award and celebrate the most creative and effective content, campaigns, and channels on YouTube for 2020. The deadline for submission of application has been extended until April 20, 2021. “We have seen how incredible digital content can drive equally powerful results. And …
YouTube held a one-day online training event called “Creator Day: Education”. The initiative meant to equip teachers and learning creators with knowledge and skills to use YouTube effectively not just for education but as a livelihood opportunity since YouTube channels, as they grow, can be monetized. “There’s a huge opportunity in the learning space right …
MANILA, Philippines--As part of its ongoing commitment to help drive inclusive learning in the country, YouTube announced an online virtual training event called “Creator Day: Education” to equip teachers and learning creators with the knowledge and skills to effectively use YouTube as a tool for complementary learning. “Creator Day: Education” will be held on March …
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