Improving User Experience, Twitter to Remove Non-Credible Follow Counts

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Twitter announces its latest efforts to build trust and encouragehealthy conversation on the platform with the removal of locked accounts that may result to a change in the number of followers displayed on many profiles. Most people will see a change of four followers or fewer; others with larger follower counts will experience a more significant drop. Follower counts on Twitter is a visible feature, and Twitter wants everyone to have confidence that the numbers are meaningful and accurate.

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Over the years, the company has locked accounts when sudden changes in account behavior were detected. In these situations, Twitter reaches out to the owner of the account and unless they validate the account and reset the passwords, Twitter will keep them locked with no ability to log in. This week, the company will be removing these locked accounts from follower counts across profiles globally.

A few important things to note about this update are as follow:

· An account can get locked when Twitter detect sudden changes in account behavior, they may lock the account and contact the owner to confirm they still have control of it. These sudden changes in account behavior could include Tweeting a large volume of unsolicited replies or mentions, Tweeting misleading links, or if a large number of accounts block the account after mentioning them. Twitter sometimes lock an account if they see email and password combinations from other services posted online and believe that information could put the security of an account at risk — so they require accounts to change of their passwords for protection. Until the platform confirm that everything is ok with the account, they lock it which makes them unable to Tweet or see ads.

· These accounts are different from spam or bots. In most cases, these accounts were created by real people but Twitter cannot confirm that the original person who opened the account still has control and access to it. Spam accounts (sometimes referred to as bot accounts) typically exhibit spammy behavior from the beginning, are increasingly predictable by their systems, and Twitter can use their technology to automatically shut them down. Learn more about the company’s ongoing work to prevent spam on Twitter here.

· This specific update is currently focused on followers because it is one of the most visible features on their service and often associated with account credibility. Twitter’s ongoing work to improve the health of conversations on the platform encompasses all aspects of their service. Once an account is locked, it cannot Tweet, like or RT and it is not served ads.

· This change will not affect Twitter’s Monthly Active User (MAU) or Daily Active User (DAU) metrics. Removing locked accounts from followers doesn't impact MAU or DAU. Locked accounts that have not reset their password in more than one month are not included in MAU or DAU.

This is another step to improve Twitter for everyone, and ensure everyone has confidence in their followers. Follow @Twitter and@TwitterSafety for the latest updates as Twitter continues their commitment to serve the public conversation.

OFW Trestle Tan Savors Opportunity to Resume Pro Career at ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER

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After nearly two years of sitting on the sidelines, Filipino combatant Trestle Tan makes his return to the ONE Championship cage in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, June 13.

A longtime boxing practitioner before transitioning fulltime to mixed martial arts, Tan is slated to lock horns with South Korea’s Dae Sung Park on the undercard of ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER, which takes place at Kuala Lumpur’s state-of-the-art Axiata Arena.

“I’ve been waiting for this for almost two years. I am happy to be back. I can finally resume my professional career. I would like to thank ONE Championship for opening its door again. It’s time to put on the work,” he stated.

The 33-year-old Cebu City native was last seen in action when he yielded to former world title contender Agilan Thani by way of first-round submission in September 2016.

Seven months prior to his quick submission setback to Thani, who is booked to face fellow ex-title challenger Zebaztian Kadestam in the main event of ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER, Tan made previously-unbeaten Mexican stalwart Djatmiko Waluyo tap with a rear naked choke in the first round.

Tan expressed his exuberance in opening a new chapter in his professional mixed martial arts career.

"I have not fought for quite some time as I was out injured and also due to personal reasons," he said. “But I am back for good. I have a good team behind me for this comeback. I am excited and ready to get the win.”

Aside from being a prizefighter, Tan also works as a trainer at a high-end martial arts training facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Tan has been an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) for almost six years, juggling different day jobs in several countries across Southeast Asia such as Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore.

With the goal of getting a decent job so as to provide their families with comfortable lives, numerous Filipinos leave their homeland every year in search for greener pastures abroad.

Tan is no different from a regular OFW because he gave up his personal dream in order to give his household a better life.

“It was hard at first because I had to set aside what I wanted. But I know that my family back home is my priority. I chose to work abroad and try to give them a good life,” he shared.

Many Filipinos take the risk with the idea of better opportunities in other countries. In exchange for money, they trade separation from their family and loved ones, and often, even their dreams.

“It’s difficult because I wouldn’t see my family and friends for a very long time. I just kept on reminding myself that all would be worth it someday,” he disclosed.

Although he was forced to leave the Philippines to work abroad to be his family’s breadwinner, his peers took notice of his exceptional talent, encouraging him to lace up a pair of gloves and compete professionally.

After eight bouts in the regional mixed martial arts leagues, Tan had the chance to strut his wares on the global stage when he signed with ONE Championship in 2015.

“They believed in me and supported my dream. I am forever grateful for that,” he conceded. “It was difficult as expected, but I wanted​ the turn this dream into a reality. I chose to endure. I just pushed harder every single day.”

For Tan’s comeback in ONE Championship, he faces a stiff challenge in Park, who is coming off a first-round stoppage victory over Japan’s Kimihiro Eto in the season finale of Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series this past May.

Since an anticlimactic no contest outcome in his encounter with Matt Te Paa, Park won six of his last seven outings, including a split decision win over grizzled Brazilian veteran Rodrigo Caporal in February 2011.

"It is a good match-up for me. I am really looking forward to the fight, and I have been working more on my footwork and speed. I am also working on my striking to set up for a takedown and submission. I have been drilling the same setup until I perfect the timing and technique," Tan revealed.

Tan stressed that he has spent numerous hours of grinding in the gym with his training partners and is appreciative for guiding him through his preparation for his first match in roughly two years.

"It took me some time to get in shape and also overcome the emotional stuff. I have been in a good shape since then. It's an amazing journey so far, and I am glad that I have my coaches and teammates helping me along the way as I try to get back to where I left before," he explained.

There is plenty of pressure on Tan’s shoulders, and his response is to work tirelessly to ensure that he would not disappoint the people who supported him once he steps inside the cage again on Friday.

“I am eager and hungry to be back in the cage. I believe in hard work, and I have trained hard under great trainers. I will give my best on Friday,” he ended.

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BDO Honors OFWs on Migrant Workers' Day

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Entertainers Lassie (left), Jennie Gabriel (middle), and MC (right) provided entertainment to OFWs visiting POEA.

BDO Unibank, Inc. was one with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in honoring the modern-day heroes -- the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) -- through the celebration of the Migrant Workers' Day recently at the agency's head office in Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong City.

OFWs visiting the POEA were treated to free entertainment by BDO through performers MC, Lassie and Jennie Gabriel. “Mr. BDO”, Senior Assistant Vice President Vicente “Teteng” Lopez also provided entertainment while emphasizing the importance of saving and ease of sending money from abroad through the BDO Kabayan account. Present during this BDO-sponsored entertainment were: Department of Labor and Employment undersecretary Jacinto Paras, POEA newly-appointed administrator Atty. Bernard Olalia, and POEA deputy administrator for Management Services Jocelyn T. Sanchez.

Mini product talks were also held at the Balik Mangagagawa Area inside the POEA building to give OFWs a better understanding of the different products and services that BDO offers. BDO booths were also set up at the venue to give the OFWs the convenience of opening an account. Apart from free entertainment from BDO, the POEA also offered free massage, manicure, and pedicure to visiting OFWs.  

“It’s not easy to work in a foreign land and be away from your family. The sacrifices that our OFWs continue to make cannot be measured. They do not only bring in money to their respective families, they drive our economy as well. It is an honor for us to be part of POEA’s Migrant Workers’ Day. It is an honor for us to reward them with tokens, laughter, and entertainment, even for just a day, although we know they deserve so much more, every day,” BDO senior vice president and head of remittance Geneva T. Gloria said.

The Migrant Workers’ Day is a week-long celebration spearheaded by the POEA. BDO has been a staunch supporter of this annual event, in recognition of the sacrifices made by of the OFWs, for their families and for the country.