TikTok celebrates Pride Month with Sama-sama tayo #PrideTogetherPH

June 15, 2022



TikTok, a leading destination for short-form mobile video, celebrates this year’s Pride Month by promoting inclusivity. The platform aims to champion individual expression while also spotlighting the strength of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

To officially kick off the month of June, TikTok launched this year’s pride month campaign with the official hashtag, #PrideTogetherPH. 

  TikTok continues to serve as a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community where users can engage and build relationships with key figures and advocacy organizations. Join in on the discussion and catch the Sama-sama tayo #PrideTogetherPH livestream on June 15, 17, 22, and 24 with prominent LGBTQIA+ creators including Show Suzuki, Roanne and Tina, Rica Salomon, and Miko Esjay together with various music artists like Paul Pablo, SILVY, and Anne Marie. 

More fun awaits! In addition to the jam-packed events, anticipate a well-rounded discourse with specially curated digital content series named #QueerTalk with OxfamPH and #ATBPride with LoveYourselfPH. Both are video series expounding more about  LGBTQIA+, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Equality Bill, and different gender identities in the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Celebrating and recognizing the importance of unique personal journeys and discovery, together we tread on towards love and inclusivity this June 25-26 alongside the various Pride March events in Metro Manila. There is no shortage of ways to celebrate Pride. Through TikTok, let’s have fun, celebrate, and be beautiful together. Happy Pride!

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About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, Mountain View, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.



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TikTok's Doctor Mom Mirah Borja Finds Balance Between Family and Career

May 16, 2021



When you are a wife and a mom, it is easy to lose yourself in the busyness of day-to-day life. But this doesn't mean that having a successful career is impossible when you have a family. The key is to find balance between home life and work, accept the sacrifices that need to be made, and find fulfillment in all that you do. All this is what Doctor Mom, Mirah Borja, has done and continues to do, as she juggles family and career. 

Get to know this inspiring supermom, and learn how she juggles home life and hospital work while dealing with the ongoing pandemic 


Known online as @doctormomph, Mirah is also a TikTok creator who shares helpful information on obstetric and gynecologic conditions, the journey from pregnancy to motherhood, and the wonders of parenting. She shares, "In this time of pandemic, access to health care has become limited and this is why I have dedicated majority of my videos to respond to medical inquiries that have been posted on my comments section. I myself went through a pregnancy during this pandemic, and it felt tougher than I had imagined. Like how I felt, I know that there are pregnant mothers out there who wanted to seek consult but fear putting themselves and their babies at risk."  

 


https://www.tiktok.com/@doctormomph/video/6885527298435550465

One of Mirah's first videos talks about danger signs to watch out for during pregnancy, a subject that is important to her as a medical professional. "As an Obstetrician, I am very particular about this, and this is what we advise all our patients to watch out for before sending them home. Not only does it assure me that I have well advised my patients, but it also makes my patients feel empowered that she is able to look after her and her baby’s well-being as well,"  she says.

Apart from being a doctor, Mirah is also a first-time mom. She says that, while she is devoted to her profession, her top priority will always be her child. But being able to balance family time and work is hard enough, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made things even more difficult. Mirah shares, "Being a devoted mom, being a devoted wife, all the while being a devoted doctor takes practice. It took a whole lot of patience and skill to attune myself to this constantly changing environment that is full of uphill struggles, decisions, and joy.  I try to balance work and family by creating a “To do list” for the following day before I go sleep, waking up early every day and being productive as much as I can during the day so that I can spend the night with my family."



https://www.tiktok.com/@doctormomph/video/6953054061595741441

One of the biggest hurdles faced by Mirah during the pandemic was having to leave her then two-week old daughter to attend to her patients. "I think it was the hardest moment I had during this motherhood – the first time that I had to leave her side. Imagine not being able to breastfeed, not being able to go home to hold, hug, and kiss your baby because of fear of exposing her to the disease. I longed for her, and knowing that she too was longing for me was the hardest thing to endure at that time," she shares. Despite the sacrifices, Mirah believes that the best thing about being a working mom is being able to continue doing what she loves. Being a physician is, for her, the most fulfilling job. 

Mirah's advice to other moms, whether they work or stay at home is, "As moms, we will always somehow tend to put everyone else’s needs before our own – Mommy’s instinct! But this may eventually lead to mommy burnout. So take a break once in a while." She adds, "Do not be ashamed to take a breather. Making time for yourself is a must."

Discover more inspiring mothers like Mirah on TikTok. Download the app on your iOS and Android devices today to get started.



About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, Mountain View, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.
 
 



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TikTok Donates US$300,000 for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines

November 24, 2020



Over the course of two weeks, two devastating back to back typhoons hit the Philippines. On November 1st, Super Typhoon Rolly (Goni) the strongest typhoon ever recorded in recent history struck the southern region of the Philippines. An estimated two million Filipinos have been affected, many of whom lost their homes and livelihoods. Ten days later, Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) swept through many of the same provinces previously devastated by Typhoon Rolly, including Metro Manila and parts of Central Luzon leaving widespread flooding and power outages. 

Many areas are still struggling to recover from the aftermath of these calamities. Homes and livelihood across various provinces were lost to floods, strong winds and rain. LGUs and other organizations continue to mobilize and provide assistance to all who were affected by these typhoons, but many are still in desperate need of help. 

In line with its mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, TikTok has pledged to donate US$300,000 (approximately Php15M) to support typhoon relief and rehabilitation efforts. US$150,000 has been allocated to the Philippine Red Cross for their onground mobilization efforts providing hot meals and other urgent necessities in affected communities.  

“The Philippine Red Cross is always committed to reaching out to the helpless and to the most vulnerable. TikTok’s donation will surely go a long way in further strengthening PRC’s humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of those who were impacted by the recent calamities. You can be sure the Red Cross will continue to be there for the people affected,” said Senator Richard Gordon, Chairman of the Philippine Red Cross. 

On Saturday, November 28 at 7:00pm, TikTok will also host the #TikTokTogetherPH virtual live fundraising concert featuring The Itchyworms, Mayonnaise, Kyline Alcantara, Rico Blanco, and Ella Cruz among other guest artists and local creators, joining one another on the app to help Filipinos in need. Proceeds from the virtual event will be turned over to partner organizations, with TikTok supplementing funds raised up to US$150,000. 

“We stand with all Filipinos during their time of need and we want to do what we can to help all those affected get back on their feet. TikTok has been the go-to platform for happy and inspiring moments, now we are extending this mission even beyond the app,” TikTok said.  

As it spreads joy and inspiration to millions of people on the platform each day, TikTok is also committed to doing their part in helping the broader community, through these efforts and through organizations like the Philippine Red Cross.

TikTok is available for download on Google Play and the App Store.





About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, Mountain View, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.

 



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TikTok Enhances Privacy with New Family Pairing Options

November 20, 2020




TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, is enhancing privacy and browsing options for families on the app by building on its existing Family Pairing features. 


As more families continue to turn to internet platforms like TikTok to stay entertained, informed, and connected, parents now have the option to manage their teen's online experience by linking their TikTok account to their teen's, and setting discoverability and safety controls. Developed for parents, this suite of new features is intended to jumpstart digital wellbeing and online safety education for families.


The new features include:

  • Search: This allows parents to directly control whether a teen can search for content, users, hashtags, or sounds on the app. 

  • Comments: Parents may decide who can leave comments on a teen's videos - Either all users, friends only, or no one.

  • Discoverability: This lets you regulate whether your teen's account is private or public. With a private account, your teen can choose who can see their content. When the account is set to public, anyone can search for your teen’s profile, and view their content. 

  • Liked videos: Here, you decide who can view the videos your teen liked.


"Parenting a teen's digital life can be daunting and many parents feel as though they're playing catch-up when it comes to the latest technology and apps their teens use. Working with our community and industry partners, we are committed to helping facilitate important conversations within families about internet safety," said Arjun Narayan, Director Trust & Safety, TikTok, Asia Pacific. "Family Pairing was developed to help parents build upon their online safety education and define the experience that is best for their families."


Family Pairing, which allows a parent to link their TikTok account to their teen's, already offers features such as Screen Time Management, Restricted Mode, and Direct Message regulation to provide parents with insight and control over how their teens use TikTok.


Over the past year, TikTok has taken steps to improve and enhance its teams, policies, controls and educational resources. Along with its tools for families, the platform continues to strengthen its youth safety and well-being policies. Just recently, TikTok added more guidelines and resources to support body positivity within the community, and remove harmful content such as hateful ideologies. Sending of images or videos in comments or messages is also not allowed on TikTok, because studies have linked the spread of child sexual abuse material to messaging on apps, especially those with encryption.


TikTok has developed global partnerships to protect against child exploitation and to remove such content, terminate accounts, and report cases to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and local law enforcement agencies. Protecting minors – online and offline – is highly important and requires collaboration between platforms, governments, and child safety organizations. This is why TikTok supports the implementation of the Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, which offers a framework that can be consistently applied across sectors and services to respond to changing behaviors and protect young people.


For families who want to learn more about online safety, TikTok has created several resources, including its Youth Portal, Parents page, and educational safety videos. TikTok remains committed to the security of its community – especially the youth – and will continue to develop resources, tools, and policies as it aims for the highest level of safety.






About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, Mountain View, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.

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TikTok and Korea Tourism Organization Launch Global Dance Challenge, With Free Trip to Seoul

November 16, 2020


From now to November 22, 2020, TikTok invites users in the Philippines to dance-off in the #IYKoongChallenge and win a free round-trip to Seoul post-pandemic


TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, and Korea Tourism Organization today launched the #IYKoongChallenge in the Philippines. From November 13 until November 22, fans can groove to the rhythm of Korea and express their creativity by doing the following:

1. Follow Korea Tourism Organization’s official TikTok account (@imagineyourkorea)
2. Shoot an ‘Ambiguous’ dance in your own style to LEENALCHI’s amusing song and include the official challenge sticker (refer here for the Ambiguous dance guide)
3. Upload your masterpiece onto TikTok with the hashtags #IYKoongChallenge, #FeelTheRhythmofKorea and #ImagineYourKorea

On December 5, 2020, selected entries from each country will go head-to-head in an explosive virtual dance-off broadcasted via TikTok Live. Participants will fight for a chance to clinch the top three spots and win a trip to Seoul after the pandemic. Over 1,200 viewers from around the world are expected to tune in, with live performances by female KPop group ITZY, alternative pop band LEENALCHI, and Ambiguous Dance Company. 

As part of the first-ever partnership, TikTok and Korea Tourism Organization have also collaborated with Korean WEBTOON artist, Park Tae-jun, on a set of exclusive, in-app animated stickers. These stickers symbolize Korea’s five tourism hub cities (Busan, Jeonju, Gangneung, Andong and Mokpo) and allow users to immerse themselves in these cities virtually through their TikTok videos.

“The pandemic has significantly impacted the tourism industry worldwide, including Korea,” explained Ahn Young-bae, president of Korea Tourism Organization. “Through the #IYKoongChallenge on TikTok, we hope to unite people across the globe, and we look forward to welcoming them back to Korea when it’s safe to do so.”



“TikTok has a vibrant and diverse community that truly embraces different cultures,” said Seungyeon Kim, Global Business Solutions GM, TikTok Korea. “We are honored to partner with Korea Tourism Organization to showcase the beauty of Korea on a global stage and give users a chance to experience it themselves.”

For more details about the challenge, visit www.iykoongchallenge.com and Korea Tourism Organization’s official TikTok account (tiktok.com/@imagineyourkorea). 

TikTok is  available in over 150 countries and regions in 75 languages. Download the TikTok app via iOS or Google Play to get a chance to be part of this exciting global dance challenge.




About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, Mountain View, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.



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TikTok sends love to the Filipino community in free online concert celebrating content diversity and creative expression

October 21, 2020



On October 18, 2020, content creators and local celebrities from the Philippines came together for #GenTikTokPH, a two-hour online celebration of  Generation TikTok - the diverse community that makes TikTok a place of joy, positivity and inspiration. 

Hosted by Macoy Dubs, Generation TikTok was streamed on the TikTok PH account via TikTok LIVE. Viewers were treated to an entertaining program filled with music and dance, side by side with pocket showcases featuring TikTok’s top trends and educational content. 

The show was headlined by three local artists who are all avid TikTokers, well-loved by their followers - Actor and singer, Iñigo Pascual, indie folk band, Ben&Ben, and singer-songwriter, Rico Blanco. Each performed a musical set, treating the audience to their top hits and fan favorite tracks. 

Interspersed with these musical performances were segments that underscored TikTok’s impactful content,  #TikTokU and #itStartsonTikTok. Back in May 2020, #EduTok transformed the platform into a venue for learning everything, from practical life hacks to valuable skills for various careers. Giving the spotlight to educators and professionals like life coach Lyqa Maravilla, pharmacist Arshie Larga and medical intern Kilimanguru. The hashtag is now at 2.3B views and counting.

#GenTikTokPH did not fail to include what TikTok was first popularly known for -- trending dance challenges.  TikTok dance creators shared the spotlight to pay tribute to one of TikTok’s biggest trends, Savage Love (Laxed Siren Beat). Each creator put their own spin on the popular dance trend, which features a catchy tune by Jason Derulo.

Meanwhile, the recently concluded campaign #itStartsonTikTok showed how the TikTok community pioneered trends and made online stars out of their favorite creators, and established a safe haven for self-expression and showcasing talents online. Adding more color and diversity to the ever-growing platform, veteran actress Gina Pareño testified how welcoming the TikTok community had been to her.

These viral hashtags are nods of approval to the culture that is very Filipino - value for education and love of entertainment.

“Generation TikTok is here. Everyone has a unique talent to share or a compelling story to tell. We are a community that supports and welcomes the creator in everyone. Through positive, joyful, and inspiring stories, we are spreading happiness and hopefully changing the world, one TikTok at a time,” said John Castro, User and Content Operations Manager, TikTok Philippines. 

Co-presented by SM Supermalls and Grab, with major sponsor TNT, Generation TikTok was truly a memorable event for all those who took part in the program, and the audience who enjoyed the show. 

Be part of #GenTikTokPH by checking out the hashtag on the app. Download TikTok on your iOS and Android devices to get started.



About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.




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Are You a Certified TikToker? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

Since it was launched in the Philippines in 2016, TikTok has become the go-to resource for all things trending. The platform has influenced present pop culture so much that it would be tough to find anyone who has never heard of it or seen any content from the app. 


TIkTok has become a daily part of the lives of many Filipinos, but how many can actually call themselves, Certified TikTokers? We’ve come up with a quick quiz that can help you determine how much you truly know about the different hashtag challenges and trends that started on the platform, and how immersed you are in the world of TikTok.



Check out the different TikTok videos below, and give yourself points for every trend and challenge that you have heard of or tried, following this simple scoring system:

  • Give yourself 1 POINT for each trend that you know about or have watched 

  • You get 2 POINTS for every trend or challenge that you have shared your own version of, on TikTok

  • You score 3 POINTS if you’ve done the challenge or trend as a duet with another creator

  • Plus, get a 10-POINT BONUS if you are the actual creator behind one or more of these trending videos




Start the quiz now to find out if you are a Certified TikToker!

 

  1. Hand Gestures - https://www.tiktok.com/@rnbjayr/video/6810304214854618370
  2. Woah - https://www.tiktok.com/@rojean_viel/video/6804009695561420033
  3. My Heart Went Oops - https://www.tiktok.com/@barbie_imperial/video/6820026767789591809

7. Baby Here Boy - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainlacumba/video/6784692970936438017


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8. #facezoom - https://www.tiktok.com/@tonylabrusca/video/6828810834844601602

9. #cooldrop - https://www.tiktok.com/@yanyandejesus1/video/6826363434674785538



12. Blinding Lights - https://www.tiktok.com/@derekhough/video/6813032521996012806

13. Say So - https://www.tiktok.com/@andreebonifacioo/video/6798083945830321410

14. Something Newwww - https://www.tiktok.com/@nianaguerrero/video/6799232654605683974


16. #roseschallenge - https://www.tiktok.com/@3p_official/video/6826214546378706177

17. #supalonely- https://www.tiktok.com/@dancesistright/video/6800892263200312577

18. #whatidwear - https://www.tiktok.com/@itscamilleco/video/6846210258788994305


20. #savage - https://www.tiktok.com/@valdezkate_/video/6811757741254790402

21. #fliptheswitch - https://www.tiktok.com/@alodia/video/6808101793894092034

22. #mariachallenge - https://www.tiktok.com/@marvsfojas/video/6855241305996397825




23. #popcornduet - https://www.tiktok.com/@zendeeofficial/video/6870711301136583937

24. #emojiimitation - https://www.tiktok.com/@pressmanyassi/video/6861865500863892737

25. #chinitagirl - https://www.tiktok.com/@ea_guzman/video/6845566249104182530




26. #marikitdancechallenge - https://www.tiktok.com/@magicmannex/video/6831406486606925058

27. #videoreply - https://www.tiktok.com/@jenbarangan/video/6838005828348316930

28. #catriona - https://www.tiktok.com/@kurtbautista03/video/677308415225926401



29. #pictureinpicture - https://www.tiktok.com/@rodjuncruz/video/6811100634566102274


Here are the results:

 

Your score: 0 to 30 points - TIKTOK ENTHUSIAST

You’ve seen your friends do it, and you may even have downloaded the app yourself. You definitely know what TikTok is all about. Keep checking out what’s trending, and try sharing a few more videos of your own. You’ll become a master in no time!

 

Your score: 31 to 70 points - MASTER TIKTOKER

You don’t just enjoy browsing content, but you also like sharing your own videos on TikTok. You spend enough time on the app to be able to keep up with trending challenges and your favorite creators. You likely have a growing following of your own already, too!

 

Your score: 71 to 100 points - CERTIFIED TIKTOK LEGEND

No hashtag challenge gets past you. You’ve tried them all, and maybe even created some of your own. TikTok is your go-to space for creative expression, and you love being part of this awesome community. Your next step - Go viral!

 

Be sure to share your video creations as part of the #itstartsonTikTok hashtag challenge, or try creating a hashtag of your own. Download TikTok today on your iOS and Android devices to get started.

 

 


About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.

 


 













 






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