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Bretman Rock wants his TikTok FYP back

Temporarily, the app is back online – but its future remains uncertain
/ 07:40 PM January 24, 2025

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Bretman Rock wants his TikTok FYP back. FILE PHOTOS

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, TikTok has emerged as a dominant platform, particularly among younger audiences who favor its short, engaging videos. 

As attention spans dwindle, the app has become a go-to for social media influencers and content creators looking to share their perspectives and entertaining moments.

However, recent developments have cast a shadow over TikTok’s future in the United States.

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On Jan. 19, the US government enacted the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which effectively bans TikTok by prohibiting its distribution and updates within the country.

This move follows a series of discussions and attempts to regulate the app, which has faced scrutiny over its ties to China and concerns about data privacy.

The ban has sparked disappointment among many, including popular Filipino American social media star Bretman Rock, who took to Instagram to express his frustration. 

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In a lighthearted Instagram story, he shared a photo of himself with the caption: “Me watching reels ugh she just doesn’t giveeeeeeeeeee. I want my FYP (For You Page) back lol,” highlighting the impact of the ban on his content consumption.

Bretman is among the many influencers who rose to fame on TikTok, where he showcased his fun personality and entertaining moments, including heartfelt interactions with his niece, Cleo

Temporarily, TikTok is back online, though the app still could not be downloaded from the Apple and Google app stores in the United States.

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Donald Trump had previously initiated a pause on enforcing a ban. During that time, he would explore the possibility of a partnership with TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to keep the app running in the US.

US TikTok greeted users with a notification, “Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.!”

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