In a surprise turn for social media nostalgists, the video platform Vine is making a comeback, this time as diVine. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey backed the app’s return through his non nonprofit ‘and Other Stuff,’ with former Twitter engineer Evan Henshaw-Plath leading the project. Launched in June 2012, Vine went viral for its looping six-second […]
On October 26, Timor-Leste became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after a two-decade accession process. Joining ASEAN, would mean that Timor-Leste could seek additional investors and cooperation from other ASEAN member countries for stable economic growth, cultural development, and political security. Timor-Leste’s entry to ASEAN can open doors for […]
The Trump administration has once again found itself in a feud with another pop artist, and this time, they’re being called out by none other than Olivia Rodrigo. On its official account, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a clip that encouraged undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the United States of America, or what […]
Back off, Gabriela! There’s a new R&B artist taking over the charts, and she doesn’t even have lungs! Xania Monet, the new smooth-voiced artist currently climbing the Billboard charts, has garnered millions of streams with her soulful voice. But behind the digital sensation lies the truth: Xania isn’t a person at all, but an Artificial […]
South Korean artist Hyuna sparked concern among fans after she collapsed on stage during her performance in Macau. In a video circulating online, HyunA was performing her hit song ‘Bubble Pop’ during her set at the Waterbomb festival on Sunday, November 9, when she suddenly fainted. Backup dancers immediately rushed to her aid before security […]
A Reddit post claiming that the tuition fee for National University (NU)’s BS Nursing program amounted to ₱187,000 has been proven false. On November 7, a Reddit user claiming to be the aunt of an NU student posted a question under r/NursesPH, asking if the amount was normal. The post included a copy of the […]
“What’s your MBTI?” “I bet you’re an introvert because you’re shy!” “Are you letter F? You seem to act based on emotions!” “I’m an INFP, what about you?” These are just a few of the phrases that people throw around to define themselves, or others, using only four letters. For years, many turned to […]
China now prohibits social media influencers from talking about medicine, law, finance, education, and other sensitive topics, in a new law passed on October 25. The regulation, issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China, requires social media influencers who post about sensitive topics to hold verifiable professional credentials, such as a degree, license, or certification, […]
A customer was barred by a cafe staff from using laptops and notebooks while eating and drinking. John Hermris Pelayo met with a wedding supplier at a Boracay cafe when staff approached them that laptops were not allowed on the second floor of the establishment. When they asked if they could take notes, the staff […]
