Thus, it's been called internet begging, cyber-begging, or online 'limos.' However, this is different from asking for aid or 'ayuda' online, which asks for funds to buy necessities, which was common during the pandemic when many people lost their jobs. I have read multiple "sad ako" messages here at YugaTech asking for gadgets, and for valid reasons like online schooling needs. Many people easily believe what they see online. Several brands have already issued reminders to customers not to believe everything they see online as some photos of accommodated "sad ako" posts are manipulated. Kickstart Ventures Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom has recently invested $100K dollars or more than Php4M in startup online learning platform Kalibrr. Kalibrr is an online learning platform that is designed to help Filipinos qualify and land jobs in the local business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. Once users complete the online program (some of their graduates completed it in a week), Kalibrr refers them to its partner companies for a job interview. And since it is an online platform, you can attend the program at home or at an internet cafe. Read more in our articles including ""Sad ako" posts: The pros and cons of asking for freebies online" and "Kickstart invests in online learning platform Kalibrr".
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Mar 8, 2026Thus, it's been called internet begging, cyber-begging, or online 'limos.' However, this is different from asking for aid or 'ayuda' online, which asks for funds to buy necessities, which was common during the pandemic when many people lost their jobs. I have read multiple "sad ako" messages here at YugaTech asking for gadgets, and for valid reasons like online schooling needs.
Many people easily believe what they see online. Several brands have already issued reminders to customers not to believe everything they see online as some photos of accommodated "sad ako" posts are manipulated. Kickstart Ventures Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom has recently invested $100K dollars or more than Php4M in startup online learning platform Kalibrr.
Our coverage of online begging includes: ""Sad ako" posts: The pros and cons of asking for freebies online"; "Kickstart invests in online learning platform Kalibrr"; "Expensive Phones: This is the result of the "RAM crisis"". Each article provides unique insights and information.