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This is long overdue. Journalists and other members of the media who cover the elections, especially Election Day, should be able to vote through absentee voting. Normally, reporters start their work on the eve of the elections and have no time to join their families in going to their polling precinct to cast votes. The […]
MoreYes, folks, our sophisticated use of cellphones makes Filipinos a star here in the Los Angeles conference I’m attending. Speaking at the Beyond Broadcast 2009 plenary session yesterday (Thursday in Manila), I shared how we make use of mobile phones for pro-consumer and pro-people ends. Read more about it at the TXTPower website. I’ve met […]
MoreIt is taken for granted or regarded lightly, but the relative freedom we enjoy in expressing ourselves through is heaven compared to the hell experienced by bloggers in other countries. In naming the “worst online oppressors”, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) notes that “booming online cultures in many Asian and Middle Eastern nations have […]
MoreHere is a piece of news that the US embassy and the presidential palace would surely welcome: Rape victim “Nicole” has recanted her testimony, fired her lawyer and has gone to the US as early as last week. Also today, groups, public officials and public figures relaunched the Junk VFA Movement. It appears they are […]
MoreFrancis Magalona is dead. He succumbed to leukemia this morning at the Medical City hospital. Vic Sotto, host of noontime show Eat Bulaga where Magalona was a cast member, made the announcement during the program. This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV Magalona’s family is expected […]
MoreAs the world searches for solutions to the global economic crisis, Prof. Jose Ma. Sison publishes his views on politics and the economy, on democracy and socialism and on the problem that is imperialist globalization. This is another step forward for Prof. Sison and the national democratic movement as they offer help to the country […]
MoreThe Simpsons have a new OBB, the intro part that we all loved has been updated and spruced up to reflect the time. In the new intro, the Simpson’s couch “becomes” the star. Enjoy the full video at the break:
MoreUpdates (as of January 16, 2009): The Department of Education regional office has stopped the suspension of the four students. As of Friday (Jan. 16), the principal has sent feelers to the parent of one of the four students that the charges will be dropped provided the student apologizes and would promise never to blog […]
MoreAs 2008 quickly fades away, I’d like to pause and remember to thank those to those who made my year great. Now is the time to say my thanks.
MoreThis 2008, I have three Christmas wishes for my loved ones, friends and you dear readers: 1. To receive the gift of holiday cheer 2. To spread the light to others
MoreTo those who doubt about the Filipino’s capacity to produce great TV ads, here is your answer:
MoreTo my online and offline friends and to everyone: May you all have a very merry Christmas! Christmas is a happy time indeed. While we are taught that Easter is the greatest Christian feast, for many Filipinos, Christmas is the happiest and we mark it through song. Together, let us celebrate our boundless hope and […]
MoreThe fourth impeachment complaint has been killed by President Arroyo’s hordes in the House of Representatives and they delighted in doing it. They even went so far as to invent something perverse in the process of protecting their principal, according to lawyer’s group NUPL. With the impeachment complaint buried, pro-Arroyo diehards appear to be preparing […]
MoreIBON Foundation released Wednesday the results of a new survey that gauged public (dis-)satisfaction regarding President Arroyo and her performance as leader. Clue to the results: Arroyo is in the same sinking boat as George W. Bush.
MoreBarack Obama’s victory in the US elections is a big step forward for the American people. It is a historic achievement that the Americans chose their first black president despite lingering racism. It is likewise welcome news to the world’s peoples that Americans soundly rejected the continuation of Republican rule that is marked by plunder […]
MoreThe long US presidential campaign finally ends next week when Americans finally cast their votes on Nov. 4 to choose their next leader. But will we all recover to this new addiction? Will we get rehabilitated soon enough from news, commentary and features about the race between a Democrat who would be the first black […]
MoreQuezon City-based Collective Technologies Initiatives, or Collective Tech, offers non-profits, small and medium enterprises, learning institutions and other organizations the services needed to go, stay and better serve the public online.
MoreThe rise of new media and citizen journalism has emboldened some to talk about the demise of the traditional press as we know it.
MoreI really need to find a new webhost asap. I hope I can find one soon. Help me please!
MoreKudos to Ms. Janette Toral and the DigitalFilipino.com Club for the successful Bloggers Manila Networking Event held at the Pagcor in Paranaque City. The event provided more than 100 bloggers a great opportunity to spend Sabado Night to network among ourselves, to make friends and, for others, to try to make business.
MoreThe Inquirer’s banner story today should be a pleasant surprise to many: Oil plunges to $61/barrel. Local oil prices are said to be based largely on world crude prices. Now that global prices have drastically gone down due to concerns of an economic recession, we have every reason to expect huge reductions in pump prices.
MoreBarack Obama trounced McCain anew with a 4 to 1 margin in a new Gallup poll covering 70 countries that asked who they prefer to be elected as the next US president. In a surprising twist, more Filipinos chose McCain over Obama.
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