Hontiveros shows there’s life outside Senate
On the verge of her second defeat in elections, administration candidate Risa Hontiveros has taken to Twitter to show there’s more to life than making it to the Senate.
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Gordon’s nickname ‘Dick’ sparks jokes on Twitter
Off-color jokes involving the possible entry into the Magic 12 of former senator Richard Gordon, whose nickname is “Dick,” trended worldwide on Twitter on Election Day.
Independent bets wrap up campaign in social media
Independent senatorial candidates and those from the minor political parties wound up their campaigns on Saturday by using free social media networks, exhorting their supporters and undecided voters to keep up the fight.
Twitter account of Venezuelan acting president is hijacked
The Twitter accounts of Venezuela’s acting president Nicolas Maduro and the ruling socialist party were hacked Sunday as the country went to the polls to pick a new president, officials said.
Hackers post ‘private data’ of Michelle Obama, FBI head
Suspected hackers have posted online what they say are personal data and credit files of US first lady Michelle Obama, FBI chief Robert Mueller and celebrities including Beyonce and Jay-Z.
Comelec asked to leave Internet alone
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has called on the Commission on Elections to leave the Internet alone, saying this is the only venue where candidates can campaign for free.
Google briefs lawmakers’ campaign staffs on campaigning via Internet
Amid the stricter regulation of online campaign advertisements, the newly opened Philippine office of the search giant Google this week sought to educate legislators running for various posts on how to use social media to reach a wider audience.
Kuwait top court confirms jail for tweeter
Kuwait’s supreme court has confirmed a 10-year jail term for an activist convicted of using Twitter to insult the emir and call for the overthrow of the regime, a report said on Tuesday.
SC expected to rule on TRO vs Cybercrime law
The Supreme Court this Tuesday will determine whether to extend the 120-day temporary restraining order against the implementation of the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
Tweeting McCain compares Ahmadinejad to monkey
Outspoken US Senator John McCain raised eyebrows online Monday when he compared Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to a monkey that the Islamic republic recently launched into space.
Gov’t to defend cyber law at SC
After a week of delay, government lawyers on Tuesday will defend before the Supreme Court the legality of Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
Filipino of the Year goes interactive
How does one express his or her choice for the Inquirer Filipino of the Year in 140 characters? Simple. Type out the name of the chosen one with the hashtag #FilipinooftheYear. Press Tweet. Boom! That’s it.
Gov’t to present arguments for Cybercrime law before SC
Government lawyers on Tuesday will present their arguuments before the Supreme Court on the legality of Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
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