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Poor Filipinos have always been caricatured so badly, with some of the well-off and well-to-do deceiving themselves that the “masang Pilipino” are individually and collectively ignorant, pathetic, gullible, indolent and unproductive. They forever link the “masa” to Joseph Estrada, in an apparent bid to discredit them as no different from their idol who has been […]
MoreA big number of bloggers attended today’s WordCamp Philippines at the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde in Manila. Touted as the first such event in Southeast Asia, the event is now part of local blogging and internet history. Keynote speaker was Matt Mullenweg, Mr. WordPress himself, who had an instant rapport with the admiring […]
MoreKudos to writer Ninotchka Rosca for her banner story in today’s Inquirer titled “RP envoy charged in US”. From Stuff
MoreAn inquest panel today heard lawyer Raymond Fortun’s complaint against former Assemblyman Homobono Adaza and several others on alleged extortion and planning a coup d’etat.
MoreKudos to Mark for winning the “funniest” category in the “Sun, Sand and Snapshots 2008″ photo contest.Below is Mark’s winning entry:
MorePerhaps Shari best described our collective and individual feelings at the end of the Bloggers’ Kapihan with Among Ed last Saturday: tiring, yes… but nevertheless jampacked with so many lessons and starpower we could handle in a day. Among Ed’s remarks were thought-provoking and it should open the eyes of everyone about the potentials of […]
MoreEngr. Rodolfo Noel “Jun” Lozada yesterday joined the Bloggers Kapihan crew (Ederic, Mong, Vencer, Sarah and myself) for the launch of his online sanctuary. Lozada’s online sanctuary is none other than his very own blog at jlozada.com. His first post is aimed at young Filipinos, titled “Message to the Youth”. For those curious about the […]
MoreAt the tribute led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, PISTON honorary chair Medardo Roda made a dramatic visit to his friend. Upon reaching the casket and seeing his old friend, Ka Roda wept. The strong bond between the two former taxi drivers who became leaders of their respective organizations was palpable. Ka Roda even tried […]
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