Social Media Culture

How CPACT Could Affect YOU #cpactstrike

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by Fleire Castro on January 31, 2012

The Philippine Senate has approved, on third and final reading, the Senate Bill 2796, or the so-called Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (CPACT).  Edit: Reader Jommie has left a note – This is only the Senate version of the bill. The House has yet to pass its version, it would still have to be taken [...]

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Iliganons Track Flood News via Social Media

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by Fleire Castro on December 17, 2011

TO DONATE TO THE VICTIMS OF SENDONG IN ILIGAN, PLEASE VISIT THIS PAGE FOR DETAILS: One For Iligan Iliganons from other parts of the world stay transfixed on social media as prime source of information as Iligan City lose others means of communication due to floods. Typhoon Sendong has hit Iligan City last night causing [...]

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The misinformation in using Facebook to promote and campaign for votes can get individuals into trouble. Take for example this incident of “Facebook Like” assignment of a grade school computer teacher. She was criticized for requiring a Facebook account and generating likes in an assignment for Grade 3 students. It became the hot topic in [...]

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Hey, You Just Sinned on Facebook!

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by Fleire Castro on November 18, 2011

Living in a digital age where information is of abundance can be quite a challenge. A challenge because every time we turn on our laptops or smartphones, we are faced with chances to sin. To sin is to deliberately violate a religious or moral law, to put it. Maslow and his hierarchy of needs already informed you [...]

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Individuals, Bloggers, Businesses need a DTI Sales Promotion Permit even if there is no purchase required.  This post has sent the Philippine blogosphere ablaze setting “DTI” as  a trending topic at the moment. I logged in G+ early this morning to find a post from Ms. Janette Toral’s Social Media Contest and Promotions Philippines blog. It was the [...]

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Samsung Sexy Street Style – The Contest

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by Fleire Castro on May 3, 2011

Last week, I wrote about the Samsung Notebook Series 9 – set to be the thinnest, brightest and lightest notebook to ever grace the market. Its launch was celebrated last March 22 at The Peninunsula Manila with the showcase of collections from respected designers in the country – Rajo Laurel, Randy Ortiz and Rhett Eala. [...]

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If you were like me, you might have taken quizzes, tests and challenges online that give you an insight to your personality. I used to when I was in college. Some of my old posts even include those old quizzes that have embeddable results presented to you after taking one. It was corny as heck [...]

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6 Viral Videos Featuring Darth Vader

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by Fleire Castro on February 5, 2011

Search your feelings. So I did and I must admit it. Darth Vader has that effect on viewers. It summons more buzz for your advertisement and crafts that aura of awesomeness that can only be brought about by The Force. I could recall that time when we had a movie marathon of all Star Wars [...]

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