Month: December 2008
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Goodbye 2008 — and thank you
As 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.
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TXTPower hits NTC, telcos over suspension of “unlimited” services
As TXTPower president, I am issuing the following statement regarding the suspension of “unlimited” promos during the holidays: Network abuse! The National Telecommunications Commission has chosen to side with Smart and Globe in the pathetic attempt to justify the suspension of “unlimited” texting and calling during the holidays. In so doing, the NTC is ensuring…
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Mayor Nasser Pangandaman Jr. mauls golfers while father/Cabinet secretary just looks on
Nasser Pangandaman Sr. and Nasser Pangandaman Jr. must apologize to the persons they and their minions beat up last Dec. 26 at a golf course in Antipolo City. The elder Pangandaman is an alter-ego of President Arroyo as the secretary of agrarian reform, while his son and namesake is mayor of Masiu City, Lanao del…
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Wishes for Christmas 2008
This 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
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Full text: CPP 40th anniversary statement
Just got this now via email from the NDFP International Office: CPP 40th anniversary statement Publish at Scribd or explore others: Politics philippines Or if you prefer to read it now:
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CPP marks 40 years of leading the national democratic revolution
Dec. 26 this year will be a red-letter day 40 times over as communists, socialists, national democrats and their sympathizers mark the 40th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines. One thing that cannot be denied about the CPP is that it offers a comprehensive program on how it wishes to bring changes to…
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‘Arroyo’ dines with ‘Obama’ in TV ad
To those who doubt about the Filipino’s capacity to produce great TV ads, here is your answer:
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Merry Christmas 2008!
To 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…
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Iraqi reporter throws shoes at George W. Bush
Here’s a reminder of the unpopularity of outgoing US President George W. Bush: A report says that “in Iraqi culture, throwing shoes at someone is a sign of contempt”.
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Stop Gloria’s Chacha now! — Invitation to the Dec. 12 rally
Everyone’s invited to tomorrow’s rally versus the Charter Change Redux of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo! Here is the invitation from organizers: Dear Friends and Concerned Citizens, Greetings of peace in these turbulent and uncertain times! Recent moves in the House of Representatives by no less than Speaker Prospero Nograles and other administration allies to railroad their…
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I ‘Juana Change’ my country too — but its not Charter Change
On Dec. 12, let’s take a stand against Charter Change — because some types of change will only make matters worse and we can’t allow that to happen.
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How media reported Pacquiao’s victory over De La Hoya
Manny Pacquiao won over Oscar de la Hoya, scoring a TKO in the ninth round in their “dream match”. How did the media report it?
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De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao: Analysis, predictions and live streaming
The “dream match” between Oscar de la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao unravels today at the MGM Grand Garden Arena — and we’re all looking for commentary, predictions and live coverage! This page requires a higher version browser If you’re looking for a roundup of some compelling articles and predictions as well as a tip on…
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NUJP to hold ‘right to reply’ forum
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is inviting media professionals to a forum on Dec. 8, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at the UP College of Mass Communication, UP Diliman. Topic will be the bills on the “right to reply” bill passed by the Senate on third reading.
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After killing impeachment comes harder trampling through Chacha
The 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…
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Technology and citizen journalism
Last Saturday, the online newsmagazine Pinoy Weekly and several other groups convened the Pinoy Citizen Journalism Seminar at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Here is the presentation I shared with the participants: Technology and Citizen Journalism View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: internet social)
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Pinoy Citizen Journalism Seminar draws SRO crowd
The Pinoy Citizen Journalism Seminar held Saturday (Nov. 29) at the UP Diliman’s NIGS Building drew nearly a hundred participants, according to event organizer Pinoy Weekly.
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FullyBooked launches Bloggers Book Club
Dozens of bloggers trooped Friday afternoon to FullyBooked‘s flagship store at Bonifacio High Street for what turned out to be the launch of an exclusive Bloggers Book Club.