I just saw this message (image above) on my Messenger desktop app and it appears that META a.k.a. Facebook wants to bring users back to Facebook.com, since users will be redirected back to Facebook.com after Dec. 15. The Messenger app shutdown affects both the Windows and Mac apps of Messenger. And if you are worried about your chat history, Meta encourages users to “enabled secure storage in Messenger should turn on secure storage and setup…
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Nepal has lift the ban for Social Media Networks a day after 19 people died in brutal protests triggered by the government’s a social media ban. Reuters; Oli’s government lifted the social media ban after protests turned violent, killing 19 and injuring more than a 100 after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament on Monday. … “We have withdrawn the shutdown of the social media. They are working…
Nepal has banned 26 major social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). The ban was enacted after the Social Media networks failed to register with the government within a seven-day period. This action follows a Supreme Court directive that required all online platforms, both domestic and foreign, to register with the authorities and monitor unwanted content. Below are the social media networks that are banned within the boundaries of Nepal;…
Russia has “partially” blocked certain calling features on the messaging applications Telegram and WhatsApp. This action was taken in response to these platforms allegedly being used “to deceive and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities.” According to a report by Associated Press, the measure was implemented because these platforms are being “used to deceive and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities.” The statement…
View on Threads Threads, Meta’s Twitter/X clone, was able to achieve this in less than 3 years, which is impressive considering that it took Twitter, now X, 16 years to reach the 400 million monthly active user milestone.
Meta just release an update on how WhatsApp and Messenger will work with 3rd party messaging apps in Europe. WhatsApp and Messenger are introducing new features to facilitate interoperability with 3rd party messaging apps in EU. These features includes: New notifications: Users will be informed about available third-party chats. Simplified onboarding flow: Users can easily learn about and manage third-party chats. Flexible inbox management: Users can choose to have third-party messages delivered to a separate…
Instagram just announced that users can now leave a public comment on IG Stories. There is a caveat on who can and cannot leave a comment on IG Stories. JM Chavaria, writing for Yugatech; his addition enables a more public way to respond to Stories. Whereas the feature is either limited only to those who follow back each other, set to everyone, or disabled entirely. While that is the case, as long as the Story…
Just hours earlier, the world had its first solar eclipse. This phenomenon is a natural occurrence where the moon occludes the sun’s light, casting a shadow that can be seen in parts of the world. In some areas, the sun completely blocks out the light, leaving only a halo of light called the corona. Other times, there’s a partial solar eclipse, leaving a crescent of light that evokes the mysterious. Residents of Texas to Ohio…
New features to support teens and families...
More death scrolling!!!!
Let's get threading!
Threads, the twitter-clone of Meta, will soon launch a web version of the service. As of this posting, when you go to Threads.net, you will just get a QR code that when scanned will direct you to your phone’s app store to download the Threads app. The web version is planned to be launch “early this week” but this is not totally final and could still change. Threads’ web version, a much-requested feature that may…
The reactions are brutal AF!
Elon Musk to change Twitter Logo.
Meta has officially launched Threads!
Twitter Blue, the company's premium subscription service is now available in the Philippines.
Meta just announced that they'll be testing a new verification service called Meta Verified
Happy 90th Birthday Former President Cory Aquino!
Warriors defeats Mavericks (126-117) in a come from behind win to to take Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals
May 21, 2022
A come from behind win by the Golden State Warriors.
Facebook is now back!
It's not you, its because Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp are down.
Sen. Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing, focuses on the coming 2022 National Election
September 29, 2021
In a two-word Facebook post, the 8-division world boxing champion, Sen. Manny Pacquiao announces his retirement from boxing and will focus on his Presidential bid for the coming 2022 National election. The post also includes a 14-minutes video, showcasing high-lights of his boxing career. I embedded the facbeook post with the video below. Manny Pacquiao previously accepted his nominations of the Pacquiao/Pimentel-led faction of PDP-Laban, for him to run for President in the coming 2022…
UP Diliman Executive Committee opposes the nomination of Atty. Harry Roque for a seat in the International Law Commission (ILC)
September 14, 2021
UP Diliman Executive Committee just released a statement opposing the nomination of Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque to be one of the 34 members of the International Law Commission (ILC).
Instagram is testing a new feature called ‘Favorites,’ giving you more control over your IG Feed
September 14, 2021
Instagram is getting a new feature called 'Favorites.'
PDP-Laban Cusi-lead faction official announce its candidates for 2022 National Election
September 9, 2021
PDP-Laban faction lead by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has officially announced the party's candidates for the upcoming 2022 National Election.
COVID-19 Update – Philippines recorded 22,415 new cases, a new daily high for confirmed COVID-19 cases
September 6, 2021
Department of Health (DOH) just log 22,415 new cases for covid-19 cases, a new daily high for the country; then added the 103 news deaths and there are 20,109 to recovered from the virus. The report added that since the start of the pandemic, the Philippines have recorded a total of 2,103,331, with 159,633 active cases, a total 34,337 deaths and 1,909,361 recoveries. Ngayong 4 PM, Setyembre 6, 2021, ang Department of Health ay nakapagtala…
Here are some reactions to ABS-CBN Christmas ID 2020 - Ikaw Ang Liwanag At Ligaya
PBA to resume Philippine Cup games on Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Doc Rivers thanks Clippers for his time with the team.
From CNN Philippines: Department of Transportation working to make bike lanes a permanent in Metro Manila
August 31, 2020
The Department of Transportation says it is working to make bike lanes a permanent fixture in Metro Manila’s streets in a bid to lower carbon emissions https://t.co/vPQuJM8fhN — CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) August 31, 2020