#internet addiction

If you answered yes to any of the questions can we say that you're an internet addict? Mapsofworld.com has recently released an infographic with the title "Is INTERNET ADDICTION Real?" that showcases details, statistics, characteristics, and effects of internet addiction. Included are the consequences of internet addiction according to the American Journal of Psychiatry: Loss sense of time Withdrawal when computer is inaccessible Social isolation and fatigue Tolerance, including the need for better computer equipment Are you guilty of any of these? Of course, the internet is not totally destructive unless abused. Pasig Mega Market now has satellite-powered internet to support cashless payments under the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Department of Information and Communications Technology. The internet service is powered by Starlink and provides public WiFi access inside Pasig Mega Market. From phishing scams and identity theft to misinformation and harmful online behavior, internet users today are navigating a digital environment that demands not only access, but awareness, vigilance, and responsibility. Recognizing this growing reality, PLDT Home continues to go beyond delivering reliable and fast internet by championing responsible digital citizenship through Online Alerto, its online safety advocacy that empowers Filipinos to navigate the digital world more safely and responsibly. Read more in our articles including "Are you an internet addict?" and "Pasig Mega Market gets Starlink internet for cashless payments".