DOJ wants online libel junked
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will present to the next Congress “enhancements” to the controversial Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which would include junking the provision that makes online libel a crime.
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In the Know: Source code
A source code refers to the human-readable instructions that define how a computer functions.
Marcos made his generals wear garish, girly dresses
Then-Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos forced his military chiefs to parade as women during a tasteless, sycophantic birthday party planned by his unstable wife, according to US diplomatic cables.
Bloody Sabah clashes spark PH-Malaysia cyberattacks
Cyber attacks raged between Malaysian and Filipino hackers over the weekend, mirroring the ground skirmishes in Sabah on Friday and Saturday, the Star newspaper of Malaysia reported Monday.
Google hacked over Malaysia-PH standoff
Supporters of an armed bid by Filipino intruders to lay claim to a Malaysian state took their campaign to cyberspace on Monday, manipulating Google search listings to show a message backing the incursion.
Incendiary Beijing restaurant sign triggers online fury
A sign at a Beijing restaurant barring citizens of nations involved in maritime disputes with China — along with dogs — has triggered a wave of online outrage among Vietnamese and Filipinos.
GMA Network continues to reject Japanese digital TV standard
GMA Network Inc. continues to buck the industry, rejecting once again the digital television standard developed in Japan, despite recent endorsements for the platform from all other major broadcast networks and government regulators.
New online booking: It’s more fun on underground river tour
Travelers from across the world can now expect a smoother visit to the country’s famous subterranean river in Puerto Princesa City with a new online booking system, a project launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in partnership with the local government.
Netizens shocked, saddened by resignation of Pontiff
Netizens took to microblogging site Twitter to express their shock and sadness as news broke Monday night that Pope Benedict XVI would resign by the end of February, topping the list of trending topics almost immediately.
SC extends indefinitely suspension of cyberlaw
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended indefinitely its order suspending the implementation of the cybercrime law, which would penalize with imprisonment offensive posts on Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites and which critics said would violate the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.
Globe: Mobile to revolutionize ad industry
Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu is bullish on the prospects of mobile devices in the Philippines, saying that the technology is set to change the landscape of traditional advertising in the country.
Facebook hacker poses as aunt, cons couple
Beware of con artists posing as your relatives on Facebook.
Business at satellite speed
The private sector must now take the lead in restoring the Philippines’ presence in space.
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