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In a recently-launched report, Norway-based international telecommunications company Telenor found that Filipinos continue to outpace the rest of Asia not just in terms of social media use but also in terms of mobile usage in general.

Fact-checking is a basic skill that everyone should learn, Deunida is quick to point out, adding that there are some quick and easy ways to help spot fake news.

The report also wants to amend the law on libel making the use of fake accounts or names in making libelous comments as proof of malice.

The Supreme Court (SC), through the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) on Friday, March 25, reminded court employees that the improper use of social media may result in administrative charges.

Sen. Franklin Drilon said revealing the identity of Internet trolls could help establish a balance between the freedom of speech and the responsibility of the use of that freedom online.

Cannabis firms can now even commercialize their products on social media.

The BIR recently issued a circular reminding social media influencers to register and pay their taxes. To explain what it means to ordinary folks, online tax filing platform Taxumo prepared a short explainer.

Unless exempted, social media influencers -- both Filipinos and non-Filipinos – are required to pay income tax and percentage or value-added tax.

With the increase of time being spent online and the diverse activities being posted on different social media platforms, security firm Kaspersky is reminding parents about the risks of oversharing online.

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has warned the Philippine National Police (PNP) that it cannot go beyond the boundaries set by law for its plan to monitor social media for quarantine violators.