Much of our lives now revolve around the internet. This means having different accounts in different social media platforms, applications, and websites. With this, it is only imperative to have strong passwords to ensure security. Strong passwords help prevent personal information and files from being compromised. Ideally, they need to be long and complex with at least […]
After putting vacation plans to a halt for nearly two years, the excitement to travel again is highly apparent as tourists flock to popular destinations and restaurants get full once again. If you’re planning a long drive to visit usually crowded spots, here’s how Google Maps can help you plan your next trip. Map out […]
Today’s Doodle celebrates the 161st birthday of Filipino author and playwright Severino Reyes. Widely regarded as the “Father of Filipino Drama,” Reyes is not only internationally renowned for his famous zarzuelas, Spanish-influenced works of dramatic musical theater, but also for his now classic collection of Tagalog stories. Severino Reyes was born on this day in 1861 […]
As Filipinos rely on social media platforms in receiving information about the pandemic and the ongoing vaccination efforts, it is crucial to verify the information we see online before sharing it with others. Here are some tips from FYT and Google’s #FYTCOVID19: Fighting vaccine misinformation webinar: Use Google Search operatorsThese are short commands that help filter Search […]
Google will be providing extra protection against online threats to at-risk organizations and individuals during the upcoming 2022 Philippine elections. Protecting websites Google is inviting Philippine human rights, elections monitoring, and media organizations as well as individual journalists to apply to Project Shield. Project Shield, created by Jigsaw and Google, provides free unlimited protection against DDoS (Distributed Denial […]
The battle for facts needs you. This is what more than 100 organizations from the media, coalitions, civil society, business, academe, law, and the Church said as they launched a first-of-its kind initiative on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, called “#FactsFirstPH.” #FactsFirstPH brings together various sectors that are committed to promoting truth in the public space, […]
As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world including the Philippines, today’s Google doodle urges people to get vaccinated and wear face masks to help stop the spread of the virus and save lives. The “Get Vaccinated. Wear a Mask. Save Lives.” animated doodle shows the Google logo all masked up and rejoicing after getting vaccinated […]
Passwords are very important in keeping people’s online accounts safe – emails, social media, and bank accounts among others. However, managing many passwords can be a hassle, that’s why some resort to using easy-to-remember yet vulnerable ones like their dog’s name and birthday, or just keep the same password across all their accounts. These shortcuts […]
Google and the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) partnered to launch #YOUTHink, a local magazine that aims to help in the quest of ending misinformation through media literacy education. Google provided funding support for the development, design, and publication of the magazine which is being initially distributed for free to 5,000 […]
Philippines’ number one mobile brand Globe Telecom once again enhances the Filipino digital lifestyle experience with a comprehensive and multi-year collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. This collaboration will give Filipino customers access to video-on-demand, interactive content, promotions and other related services across multiple devices and affirms the relationship of Globe with Disney […]
Google searches for online heroes who can help keep a safe web The Internet is an excellent medium to connect with people, but it also comes with risks for abuse. A lot of teens spend hours online, which exposes them to threats, mean messages, nasty rumors, and other forms of cyberbullying. To foster a safer […]