The business behind TikTok livestreaming

Inquirer.net - Sep 20, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — For many Filipinos dreaming of making it online, the traditional route has often pointed toward Manila. But from Cagayan de Oro, a cohort of singers, dancers and natural conversationalists is testing whether a smartphone, a stable audience and several hours of livestreaming can offer another way in. READ: From trends to truth: TikTok’s

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