It’s the summer season and also graduation season for students. So if you are looking for the perfect gift for a graduating student, then surprise them with a trip to Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul, and more! But don’t worry; this fantastic deal won’t hurt your wallet.
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AirAsia dropped another seat sale for a base fare as low as ₱1. The booking period is until May 28, 2023. Meanwhile, the travel period starts today until September 30, 2023.
The seat sale covers different international destinations such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, and more. In addition, local destinations are also included in the ₱1 promo, like Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, and Palawan.
The promo includes seven kilograms of hand-carry baggage and is exclusive of terminal fees, travel tax, and other surcharges.
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What are you waiting for? Book now and kickstart your summer vacation and graduation celebration!
This Filipina law student beats all odds after fully recovering from injuries she sustained after getting hit by a speeding car at an Ivy League Campus.
Maria Veronica Manalo was at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law Campus when she got hit by a vehicle while crossing the street. She was in so much pain and was brought to the hospital. It took weeks for Manalo to recover, and she even needed therapy.
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Like a true fighter, the Filipina law student regained her strength and rose above after the crash. That’s not all; after her horrific experience, she was still able to deliver her speech as her graduating class’ commencement speaker. In addition, Oprah Winfrey was also there as the guest of honor.
Who is Veronica Manalo?
Veronica Manalo is the daughter of Dr. Rafael A. Manalo and Emma M. Manalo. She is the first lawyer in her family. She graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Law. She also teaches at the University of the Philippines and the Rizal Memorial Colleges of Law.
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Veronica graduated from Penn Carey Law School with a Master of Laws Degree Program. She also has a degree from The Wharton School under the Wharton Business and Law Program. That’s not all; she also contributed as an editor of the Penn Carey Law Journal of International Law. Manalo also acted as the coach for the Penn Carey Law Moot team.
Getting hit by a moving vehicle is no joke. But Veronica stood her ground and did not let the misfortune hinder her from moving forward. Congratulations, Veronica.
Let’s be honest; once we hold our phones, get comfortable, and open Tiktok, best believe we will be scrolling for long hours.
We might even hear our mom’s reprimanding us that scrolling through the app won’t make us rich. But don’t worry; this company is your next best excuse for why you will be on Tiktok for the next 10 hours.
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Ubiquitous, an influencer marketing agency, is willing to offer three people $100 per hour for 10 hours. The company is looking for people 18 years of age and older. These people should know how Tiktok works, especially trends.
To apply for the gig, you must subscribe to Ubiquitos’ Youtube channel and send them a short explanation of why you are the perfect candidate for the 10-hour Tiktok Watching job. The deadline for application is on May 31. After seven days, you will receive a notification from the company.
This step is for Ubiquitous to seek emerging trends to help their influencer marketing.
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Do you have a lot of time on your hands? Then this might just be the side hustle you are looking for. Earn $100 through Tiktok? Sign me up!
Moira’s songs definitely rip our hearts out, but with her recent achievement, we can say it’s worth it.
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Moira Dela Torre dominates Spotify as she surpasses 1 billion streams, making her the first solo Filipina artist to be part of the “1B Spotify streams club”. The artist was also dubbed Spotify’s “Most Streamed Filipina Artist” and “Most Followed Filipino Artist” of 2023.
Other artists who are part of the “1B Spotify streams club” are December Avenue and Ben&Ben.
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And again, Moira dropped two smashing hits this year, such as Ikaw at “Sila” and “EME.” At the moment, Moira Dela Torre is on the road for her world tour, and most of her shows are sold out. Moira will be performing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this July 2. Moreover, she will also have a concert in Davao on August 26.
Moira Dela Torree continues to tell a story through her songs, which is why she deserves the 1 Billion Streams. Those streams represent how much people can relate to her music.
Wanting to be famous on social media is okay. Wanting to get attention and traffic to your social media pages isn’t wrong. But posting on social media for clout? Then you can kiss the “fame” goodbye and hug “infamy” hello.
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In this day and age, people use the power of social media to be noticed; however, some become so desperate that they result in dangerous or degrading acts. Can we go back to when posting on social media was meant for fun and keeping memories? You know, before the term “clout chasing” came to be?
But what is clout chasing anyways? Let’s talk about it here.
Clout Chasing and Clout Chasers Explained
The word clout wasn’t always something negative. It simply meant “popularity,” but because of the immense power of social media, the word “clout” just got a whole new meaning.
Simply put, clout chasing now is the act of wanting to be famous; to do so, a person tries even more dangerous and foolish ways to get attention. Now, clout chasers are people who do the act of clout chasing. There are so many instances where people were clout chasing or branded as clout chasers online.
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To set an example, Two brothers were called out for doing a fake kidnapping prank just for views. Unlucky for them, an off-duty police officer was actually on the scene. Oh, they got the views and attention they wanted, just not the way they hoped.
Another form of clout chasing is talking ill about another person online. Some clout chasers will post nasty things about other people just to make themselves feel and look good.
Calling Out vs. Clout Chasing
If a person did you wrong and still has not addressed the issue, then calling them out is justifiable. However, posting about a person and talking about them online, even if they have settled the matter privately and apologized, is already adding fuel to the fire.
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Here’s a new saying: “Some things are better left unpublished.” If the issue can be settled privately, then that’s healthier. Calling out is okay, but do it responsibly.
Is Clout Chasing dangerous?
No fame in the world is worth risking your life and dignity for. Clout chasing can be dangerous once people put themselves or others in harm’s way. If you want to get noticed on social media, do it safely and responsibly. You can bring yourself up without bringing other people down. You can get attention and traffic to your social media account without putting yourself in dangerous and controversial situations.
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Final Word
As stated before, there is nothing wrong with wanting a little fame. All that matters is what you do and how you execute your journey to stardom and success. Social media either makes you or breaks you; it’s up to you to decide which of the two you truly desire. So be famous; just don’t be problematic.
Camotes Island is known for its azure and crystal waters, as well as the powdery white sand and incredible beaches. It also has popular diving spots for those seeking a bit of thrill.
Now, here’s good news for Cebuanos looking to visit the Lost Horizon of the South; Camotes Island will soon be one RoRo away from Liloan.
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Vallacar Trnasit, Inc. Cebu North, announced on its Facebook page it will start its operation for the Liloan to Poro, Camotes Island. May 26, 2023 (Friday) is the target date of operations. However, Vallacar Transit, Inc. Cebu North still has yet to announce the schedule and fare rates.
This new sea route will cut travel time from Liloan to Camotes Island. Cebuanos have shared their sentiments in the comments as they show their delight at the news.
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Make sure to visit and follow Vallacar Transit, Inc. Cebu North for further updates about the official schedule and fare rates.
If you remember, ChatGPT became a global hit because of its ability to generate human-like responses to questions and commands. And now, ChatGPT is already available on the Apple app store.
OpenAI, ChatGPT’s developer, announced that ChatGPT is going mobile. According to the developer, the app will allow users to receive specific information they need. ChatGPT is already rolling out in the United States and will be available in other countries soon.
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The mobile version of ChatGPT will have the same features as that of the web app. OpenAI also said users can get cooking guidance, travel plans, and more through the app. It is free of charge, and It will soon be available on Android devices.
Have you been using your Gmail accounts as of late? You should if you wish to keep them active!
Google accounts with two years of inactivity will be deleted, and the deletion process will commence December 2023 in phases, starting with accounts that were created but never deleted before they move on to those that have two or more years of inactivity.
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The policy will only apply to personal Gmail addresses and its contents including those inside of Google Workspace and Google Photos. However, users will receive multiple notifications to their emails and recovery emails (should the user have any).
This was done for security measures as the company observed that accounts that have been untouched are more susceptible to being compromised, and Google believes that the best way to not put the data of users at risk is by deleting them. However, Google won’t be touching email addresses and the contents that have been created under organizations and schools.
Google made it clear that this policy limits the period of time that Google holds users’ unused personal information and is consistent with standard practices for account termination and retention.
Here are some ways you can keep your Gmail active
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If you wish to keep your Gmail account, you can take these actions often to let Google know that your account is still intact.
Watch YouTube videos
Using Google search
Using Google Drive
Reading and sending emails
Using “Sign in with Google”
The key to maintaining your Google account and avoiding deletion is to keep it active and use it frequently. You retain control over the priceless resources and services linked to your account by being active in using it.
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In the first place, regular use guarantees that you stay connected to your unique email account, enabling continuous communication with contacts on both a personal and professional level.
Has the founder of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk finally found someone “foolish enough to take the job”?
Over six months after Elon Musk’s controversial takeover of Twitter, the American business magnate introduced NBCUniversal advertising executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of the platform a few days ago on May 12, 2023.
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In the same tweet Musk made the revelation, he remarked that Yaccarino’s job as CEO is to manage the business operations of the application, whilst he is responsible for the social media’s technology and product design.
But who really is Linda Yaccarino, and what could have made Musk make this decision?
Let’s step back for a moment – why exactly is Musk hiring a CEO?
After facing a lot of backlash from users who were not liking the way he was running things, Musk proceeded to post a poll on Twitter on December 18 last year 2022, to which over 17.5 million people responded.
I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!@LindaYacc will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.
Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app. https://t.co/TiSJtTWuky
Musk’s survey asked if he should step down as head of Twitter, with the promise that he would abide by the results. The majority of respondents demanded that Musk indeed resign because of his apparent crazy leadership style. Two days later, Musk announced that he would do so “as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job! After that, I will just run the software and servers teams.”
For quite some time, Musk didn’t seem to be taking the prospect seriously.
Linda Yaccarino and her deal
Media executive Linda Yaccarino is well-known and has held a number of prominent positions in the sector. She has long been in charge of managing client relationships and advertising sales for businesses’ full media platform portfolios, including social media, digital, and television.
She is well-known in the business for her leadership, innovation, and contributions to the media landscape thanks to her illustrious career in media and advertising.
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In terms of her relationship with Musk, prior to his acquisition of Twitter, Yaccarino had not interacted with him in public very often, although she has been a supporter of the Twitter 2.0 era. She did, however, hold a keynote talk with Musk at a marketing association event in Miami, agreeing that “this freedom of speech deserves a bit more reach.”
The day before it took place, Yaccarino praised Musk’s interview with Bill Maher about the “woke mind virus,” liked a number of Musk tweets about topics like the highly anticipated X app, and seemed encouraged by Twitter’s announcement that it would provide “more transparency to the enforcement actions we take on Tweets.”
Will Yaccarino be a good captain of a sinking ship?
Twitter has greatly plummeted over the past few months. Followed by hundreds of employees quitting less than a week before he took over, advertisers also backed out from using the platform because of the changes that have been implemented by Musk.
To many, Twitter is a drowning corporation – but will Yaccarino save it from its demise?
It is too early to tell, but making advertisers, who previously accounted for approximately 90% of Twitter’s revenue, feel enthusiastic about the firm again is the company’s immediate task and it would be quite challenging to find someone better than Yaccarino on this front, considering her professional background.
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The decision to make Linda Yaccarino in charge of Twitter as its new CEO was arguably a risky one, and the organization should be moving in a new path under her management.
Although she has a good record in the media and advertising sectors, it is still unclear if she will be able to lead and transform Twitter. A new set of talents, including knowledge of technology, product development, and social media platforms, would be needed for the position.
It is also important to keep in mind that choosing a CEO is a difficult process that takes into account a variety of elements, such as the objectives, culture, and strategic priorities of the company as a whole.
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We can only wait and see if Yaccarino succeeds in reviving Twitter and returning it to its former glory, but let us hold out hope that she will.
DICT once again embraces another electronic service.
The Philippines has come a long way in terms of electronic services. The country now has electronic systems such as e-wallets, e-banks, and e-driver’s licenses. Registrations for government requirements are even done online. Now, DICT announced that they are looking to deploy an e-visa system.
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During a press conference in Malacañang, a question was raised about the slow processing of tourist visas in the Philippine consular worldwide. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy responded as he announced that DICT is working with multiple agencies to deploy an e-visa system. However, there are no further details about the plans.
Uy also said there is already Free WiFi in 36 target tourism locations out of 94. This will allow tourists and travelers to stay connected to the internet.
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Could the e-Visa be the solution for the slow processing of tourist visas? We can soon find out once it has been established.
