Trump Plans to Ban TikTok From the U.S.

President Trump plans to ban TikTok from the United States, NBC News reports.



Aboard Air Force One on Friday night, Trump reportedly said "As far as TikTok is concerned we're banning them from the United States." He described the action as a "severance" and said that an executive order enforcing the ban could be signed as soon as today. "I have that authority," he said.

In recent weeks, the White House has increasingly raised concerns over the popular short-form video app due to its ownership by ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner. Chinese law can compel any domestic company to hand over all collected user data. TikTok tracks user location information and user metadata, and has aroused concerns about privacy and censorship.

TikTok has repeatedly claimed that it is independent, not subject to Chinese government data requests or under Chinese influence, but on Wednesday a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Wenbin, suggested China views TikTok as a domestic company.

A TikTok spokesperson said that its largest investors come from the U.S. and the platform is a job creator committed to the privacy and safety of its 100 million American users.

"We've hired nearly 1,000 people to our US team this year alone, and are proud to be hiring another 10,000 employees into great paying jobs across the U.S.," the spokesperson said. "Our $1 billion creator fund supports U.S. creators who are building livelihoods from our platform... TikTok U.S. user data is stored in the U.S., with strict controls on employee access."

It has been rumored that Microsoft is in talks to acquire the app from ByteDance. Though ByteDance is in talks with a number of companies for a possible sale, Microsoft seems to be the leading candidate. Trump said he does not support a deal between ByteDance and Microsoft. ByteDance is reportedly seeking to retain a small stake in TikTok in any deal. Microsoft and TikTok declined to comment to NBC News about the negotiations.

Earlier this month, Larry Kudlow, Trump's top economic adviser, said he had been informed the eventual buyer of TikTok "will be a one hundred percent American company." The American Civil Liberties Union said Trump's plan to ban the app was "a danger to free expression."

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Trump says he will sign the order to ban TikTok today

TikTok might be looking at a ban in the US soon, as President Donald Trump said he could sign the executive order to block the app by Saturday. According to a report from Bloomberg, Trump told reporters on Friday night that the app will be banned from the country,  “As far as TikTok is concerned, we’re banning them from the United States.”  [Read: TikTok’s CEO takes shots at Zuckerberg as it aims to continue to survive in the US] He added that he “will sign the document tomorrow.” The President could issue an executive order or bar the short video app under…

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Globe has funds for network upgrades, explains tower building process

In 2020 alone, Globe Telecom has allotted 1.2 billion (around PHP 63 billion) capex to improve its network. But even if the company has the budget for upgrades, the process of building a cell site in the Philippines is not that easy.

Infographic from Globe

At least 9 months and 29 permits for a single cell site

In a Facebook post, the GlobeICON page shared an infographic explaining the tower building process in the country. It showed that Globe needs 9 months and a total of 29 permits just to construct a single cell tower.

Here's how it works:

1. Lessor & right of way negotiations (Land Title, Tax Declaration, Tax Clearance, Contract of Lease) - 4 documents, 1 to 2 months

2. Social acceptability - Home Owners' Association, Neighbors' Consent - 3 permits, 1 to 2 months

3. Barangay Permit - 1 permit, 1 month

4. Different national permits - DENR, LLDA, CAAP, DOH, PCSD, BFAR, NCIP, FLAG, PAMB, PENRO, CLENRO, MARO, DPWH - 9 to 14 permits, 3 to 12 months

5. Different structural permits - 13 permits, 3 to 5 months

6. Construction time

That's 29 to 35 permits or 9 to 22 months of building time just for a single tower.

Fortunately, thanks to the urge of Globe Telecoms President and CEO Ernest Cu, the Philippine government is already working on a solution to this problem.

A Joint Memorandum Circular from ARTA, DICT, DILG, DPWH, CAAP, DOH, and the FDA will make the issuance of permits a lot easier and will now be streamlined.

If that resolution will materialize, there will be fewer permits and it will just take a maximum of 20 days to grant the permits.

See also: Globe CEO urges President Duterte to help telcos get permits faster, the government positively responds

Source: Globe

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First drive-in cinema in the Philippines opens, tickets priced at PHP 400 each

As moviegoers cannot see their favorite movies during the so-called "new normal", SM Cinema has thought of a pandemic-safe way for their customers.

PH's first drive-in cinema, now open!

Relax inside your car with the drive-in cinema!

SM Cinemas' drive-in cinema is the first of its kind in the country. This new out-of-home entertainment experience is called the "Drive-in: Movies at Sundown."

How it looks like (photo courtesy of Philippine Star)

Opening at SM City Pampanga Amphitheater, the "Movies at Sundown" allows guests to watch movies on the big screen while observing social distancing rules set by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF). 

It has already opened yesterday, July 31, and features the following movies: "Train to Busan 2: Peninsula" and "My Spy."

Guests will be assigned their own parking spots to be guided by traffic marshalls. Once settled, moviegoers can see the film of their choice on a 20 x 8 m screen raised three feet above the ground and will be asked to tune in to a specific frequency on their car's FM radio to broadcast the audio straight into their vehicles.

View from inside the vehicle

There are two-time slots to choose from starting July 31 until August 2, 2020: the 6:30PM or 8:50PM screenings. Moving forward, schedules will be every Thursday to Sundays at 6:45PM. The ticket is priced at PHP 400 per person inclusive of a FREE regular popcorn, bottled water and Beef Franks from SnackTime.

Moviegoers are advised to have two persons and a maximum of four people inside each to optimize the viewing experience. 

Guests must also be between the ages 21 and 59, pursuant to the safety guidelines set by the IATF. For added safety, viewers will also be asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before showing the time, stay inside their vehicles with their masks on, and practice social distancing all throughout the duration of the movie.

Attendees are to purchase tickets in advance at www.smtickets.com as there will be no on-site ticket selling.

Would you love to try the drive-in cinema?

Via: Philippine Star

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