Facebook usage in the Philippines [Infographic]
tonyo How is the Philippines ranking in social networking on a global scale? Well, we Filipinos are way up in terms of number of users and how we use Facebook. What…
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The day after: Newly-weds Mar, Korina grab newspaper frontpage
Today’s newspapers appear to have one thing on common: They are all happy for newly-wed couple Liberal Party vice presidential candidate Sen. Mar Roxas II and ABS-CBN chief correspondent Korina…
Studies and statistics on the internet in the Philippines
Internet use in the Philippines is growing with more and more Filipino using the internet for various purposes. This post, which I would update regularly, seeks to make available reference…
Full text of US Marine rape victim “Nicole” recant affidavit
Formerly known as simply “Nicole”, the Filipino woman who charged a US Marine with rape and who won a conviction in a local court, has fled to the US and…
Website on Muslim Mindanao
Journalists and academicians recently launched a website, a virtual online resource center, on Muslim Mindanao. From Stuff This is good news for journalists and all those who wish to read…
Salceda briefing paper and presentation for President Arroyo on the global economic crisis
While countries worldwide are taking “extraordinary” and “bold” steps to confront the global economic crisis and the recession that grips the biggest economies, President Arroyo and Congress have agreed to…
Technology and Obama’s triumph; Who will be Obama’s chief technology officer
One thing that became a huge plus factor for Barack Obama’s campaign was technology.
Collective Tech for non-profits, small and medium firms and organizations
Quezon 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…
Obama, McCain battle it out on the dance floor
They’ve debated three times, exchanged barbs many times over and the race is coming to a close. But Barack Obama and John McCain also dueled on the dance floor, according…
Obama tops new world poll with Pinoys picking McCain
Barack 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…
Forbes.com’s 40 richest Filipinos and ILO’s new report on worsening income inequality
On Blog Action Day regarding poverty, forbes.com released its list of the top 40 richest Filipinos, headed by mall mogul Henry Sy with a net worth of $3.1 billion. Lucio…
Obama beats McCain among Fil-Ams, Asian Americans — survey
Less than a month before the US presidential elections, Barack Obama is trouncing John McCain among Asian-Americans, including Filipino migrants and others with Filipino ancestry.
Google timeline
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Apple HK sells unlocked 3G iPhones; Nokia to unveil iPhone rival
You thought you can only buy legit iPhone 3Gs from Apple’s partner carriers like Globe? Think again, because Apple Hong Kong has started selling the wonder in its website.
Bush, McCain and Obama on the US crisis
US President George W. Bush spoke to Americans today and announced he has invited fellow Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama to an urgent meeting on the US economic…
Adobe CS4, Google Android & Europe’s decision to cut cellphone charges
Graphic artists are excited over the release of Adobe’s Creative Suite 4. A blog post at ZDNet said that: Adobe will offer numerous flavors of CS4 including editions for Design,…
22 sacks of ancient cultural artifacts recovered
This is definitely good news for students of pre-historic arts and culture. The seizure and recovery of these artifacts will add to existing body of evidence on the existence of…
A day in the life of a jeepney driver (Bulatlat)
Ever wondered just how much a jeepney driver earns and how long he has to work to earn a living?
SDHC now possible for Palm handhelds
Palm diehards here and abroad can now expand their precious handhelds just like the rest, thanks to the release of an SDHC driver.
Study: Philippines leads in social networking, blogging
Filipinos are at the top of the world in terms of social networking and up there too in terms of blogging! This is no wonder since Pinoy culture is strong…
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How is social media changing ASEAN?
Together with colleague Delwin Keasberry, a.k.a. @BruneiTweet and the man behind Projek Brunei, we led a master class with the same title at the ASEAN100 Leadership Forum on Sept. 29,…