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This filmmaker spent his entire budget on Typhoon Haiyan relief

The studio wanted him to make a promo film. He had something different in mind.

On Dec 17, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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How you can help victims of Typhoon Haiyan

No matter what your social network of choice happens to be, there’s something you can do. 

On Nov 13, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Online map-makers join the rescue effort after Typhoon Haiyan

After one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded strikes the Philippines, hundreds of online volunteers join up to map damaged regions.

On Nov 12, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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4 dead, more than 1 million displaced as Super Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines

One of the strongest storms ever recorded has devastated the island nation.

On Nov 8, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Virtual 10-year-old catches thousands of alleged pedophiles in digital sting

Meet "Sweetie." 

On Nov 6, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Woman’s Facebook photo of her money bath draws tax scrutiny

Thank god for wealthy braggarts.

On Oct 11, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Philippines’ online harassment bill could put free speech at risk

A proposed anti-harassment bill is meant to protect women online, but could also lead to censorship.

On Jul 10, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Philippine cybercrime law put on indefinite hold

A law that would have banned online pornography and cybersex, among other things, has been defeated in the Philippines.

On Feb 12, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Bieber may face Philippines ban after mocking Pacquiao

At least one Filipino official is calling for Justin Bieber to be banned from the country after he posted two Instagram photos making fun of boxer and Philippine national hero Pacquiao.

On Dec 13, 2012 by Kris Holt

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New Philippine law criminalizes cybersex and Internet porn

The controversial new law introduces heavy fines for "lascivious" online activity, and extends the country's harsh libel laws to the Internet.

On Sep 19, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Politician pushes extreme anti-piracy bill in the Philippines

The SOPA-like bill's author, Irwin Tieng, has an uncle who owns a Filipino media conglomerate.

On Jul 18, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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School defies judge’s order and still bars girls from graduation because of bikini pictures

The school in the Philippines apparently blatently ignored a judge's order to allow the girls to graduate.      

On Mar 30, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Judge says Facebook bikini photos not grounds for graduation ban

Showing some skin on Facebook shouldn't get you kicked out of your own graduation, a Philippines judge has ruled.

On Mar 29, 2012 by Kris Holt

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High-school student banned from graduation for showing too much skin on Facebook

After posing in a bikini for a Facebook photograph, a high school student in the Philippines has been banned from attending her own graduation.

On Mar 28, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Mother Nature blasts Southeast Asia

China, the Philippines and Vietnam were devasted by two typhoons. And a third is on the way.  

On Oct 3, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh