11 h. ago How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop

The typical adult in the UK spends nearly two hours on social media per day. And for younger users, this can easily be up to five hours. The likes of Instagram or TikTok seem to draw us into their ever-changing feeds and it’s difficult to tear ourselves away from these platforms. Now our latest study […] The post How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

55 h. ago Duterte headed to The Hague, Philippine Star reports, citing police

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on a plane bound for The Hague in the Netherlands, the Philippine Star posted on X social media, citing confirmation from a senior police official. READ: Duterte seen boarding jet in Manila, ABS-CBN News reports | ‘They took dad from us, put him on a plane’, Kitty Duterte says Reuters […] The post Duterte headed to The Hague, Philippine Star reports, citing police appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

7 d. ago ‘Chariz!:’ Catriona Gray amuses Pinoys with live selling session energy

“Bakla po talaga si Catriona.” A video of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray on a live selling session with makeup artist Jelly Eugenio amused social media users with her energetic vibe. The beauty queen was spotted participating in a live selling on TikTok for the 3.3 sale of Strokes Beauty Lab, a beauty and cosmetics […] The post ‘Chariz!:’ Catriona Gray amuses Pinoys with live selling session energy appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘X factor’: Netizen’s post about father’s cross mark on Ash Wednesday goes viral

A social media user’s post on X (formerly Twitter) went viral this Ash Wednesday, March 5, after she shared a screenshot of her father’s message, complaining about the ashes a priest placed on his forehead. Based on the photo, the ashes appeared to form an “X” instead of a cross. ‘ANO BA TONG TATAY KO […] The post ‘X factor’: Netizen’s post about father’s cross mark on Ash Wednesday goes viral appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

8 d. ago UK probes TikTok, Reddit over children’s personal data practices

Britain’s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, on Monday launched an investigation into how TikTok, Reddit RDDT.N and online image sharing website Imgur safeguard children’s privacy. Social media companies use complex algorithms to prioritise content and keep users engaged. However, the fact that they amplify similar content can lead to children being influenced by increasing amounts of […] The post UK probes TikTok, Reddit over children’s personal data practices appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

9 d. ago Palawan Or Zheng He Island? China's Social Media Claim Stirs Outrage In Philippines

Palawan Or Zheng He Island? China's Social Media Claim Stirs Outrage In Philippines  NDTV

Politics

9 d. ago Zaijian Jaranilla’s buff physique? Photos of former child actor earn buzz among Pinoys

Does former child actor Zaijian Jaranilla have a buff physique? Doctored photos of the former “May Bukas Pa” star have been generating buzz on social media. Some accounts on Facebook and the X (formerly Twitter) platform are posting images of the 23-year-old actor with muscular arms and chest, claiming it is his current appearance. This […] The post Zaijian Jaranilla’s buff physique? Photos of former child actor earn buzz among Pinoys appeared first on Interaksyon.

Culture

9 d. ago Regulation of social media content creators pushed in the Philippines

Regulation of social media content creators pushed in the Philippines  asianews.network

Politics

1 week ago ‘It hasn’t worked out’: Del Union announces closure of Manila shop

Del Union Coffee and Civics, a cafe owned by the same team behind the popular coffee shop El Union in Urbiztondo, La Union,  announced that it will be closing its Manila shop this month. The cafe took to social media to announce that it has only 25 days left in its Bonifacio Global City, Taguig […] The post ‘It hasn’t worked out’: Del Union announces closure of Manila shop appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

1 week ago Supermarket chain reacts to netizen claiming to shop with Lucio Tan’s grandchild

A supermarket chain reacted to a social media post of a Filipino who shared an experience shopping with the grandchild of taipan Lucio Tan. An online user, @shy_DILF, claimed on February 22 that he went to Puregold with his “friend,” who is the grandchild of one of the country’s richest tycoons. “Nakakatuwa [‘yung] friend kong […] The post Supermarket chain reacts to netizen claiming to shop with Lucio Tan’s grandchild appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Mali, false’: NHCP refutes Chinese claims over Palawan Island

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Friday, February 28, debunked recent Chinese claims over Palawan Island, which have been circulating on microblogging platform Weibo and other Chinese social media platforms. According to the NHCP, the post falsely asserts that Palawan was historically under Chinese rule for a thousand years before the Philippines […] The post ‘Mali, false’: NHCP refutes Chinese claims over Palawan Island appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

1 week ago Jervi Wrightson reacts as Julius Babao confronts her about rumored split from husband

Television personality Jervi Wrightson, also known as “KaladKaren,” remained mum when a fellow news anchor asked about rumors regarding her split from British husband Luke Wrightson. A clip of TV5 news anchor Julius Babao unexpectedly asking “Frontline Pilipinas” showbiz news anchor Jervi about online speculations regarding her marriage made rounds on social media. “‘Yun eh, may […] The post Jervi Wrightson reacts as Julius Babao confronts her about rumored split from husband appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

2 w. ago Miguel Tanfelix joins viral ‘Okay na to’ line of mom with caption on boyfriend

“POV: OKAY NA ba TO sa mommy mo?” This was how Kapuso actor Miguel Tanfelix captioned a photo set of him shared on GMA Network’s page. The “Mga Batang Riles” star jumped on the viral “Okay na ‘to” line of his mom, social media personality Grace Tanfelix. Grace, who posts cooking videos, always ends her […] The post Miguel Tanfelix joins viral ‘Okay na to’ line of mom with caption on boyfriend-worthy photos appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

2 w. ago Conan O’Brien says Oscars can’t avoid politics but won’t dwell on it

LOS ANGELES — Conan O’Brien said he does not think he can avoid politics when he steps on the stage on Sunday to host the Academy Awards, the highest honors in the movie business. Past hosts and winners in traditionally liberal Hollywood often commented on current events, at times sparking angry critiques from Donald Trump on social media. Republican Trump returned […] The post Conan O’Brien says Oscars can’t avoid politics but won’t dwell on it appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese, Philippine social media users at odds over claim on Palawan

Chinese, Philippine social media users at odds over claim on Palawan  Radio Free Asia

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle Gibson

This article contains spoilers for Apple Cider Vinegar. The new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar tells the story of wellness influencer Belle Gibson, who built a loyal following on social media by documenting her cancer journey online. But in 2015, Gibson was exposed as a fraud. She never had cancer, and lied about donating funds […] The post ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle Gibson appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

2 w. ago Nadine Lustre denies speculations of being paid to endorse party

Award-winning actress Nadine Lustre quickly squashed speculations that she was paid to endorse a party-list. The “Uninvited” star surprised Filipinos with her appearance in videos uploaded by the Mamamayang Liberal (ML) party-list on Thursday, February 20, on its social media accounts. Nadine also introduced some key people in the organization, which included former senator Leila de […] The post Nadine Lustre denies speculations of being paid to endorse party-list appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

3 w. ago Korean fried chicken joint claps back at customer’s complaint, sparks laughter online

A popular Korean chicken joint got social media users laughing for its witty response to a complaint from a customer. In a Facebook post, a customer ranted about the restaurant’s name, writing: “F*ck 24 Chicken and their bogus a*s name. They don’t have 24 flavors and they close at 8.” 24 Chicken reposted a screenshot […] The post Korean fried chicken joint claps back at customer’s complaint, sparks laughter online appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics