My friends from Gadgets Magazine are organizing Pinoy Blogfest 1.0 which is happening tomorrow, April 17 at the Richmonde Hotel in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. With the theme " Opportunity & Responsibility," it aims to gather together alternative media practitioners and bloggers on issues confronting new media. A Universal McCann study conducted in 29 countries in 2008, estimates that about 90% of Filipino users read blogs (second only to Korea’s 92%). It also reported that the Philippines has the highest percentage of photo uploaders and web video viewers. Among ... Continue Reading...
Archives for April 2010
Shalani Soledad: getting to know Noynoy Aquino’s girlfriend
The Youth & Campus page, one of the Manila Bulletin's best sections edited by my kumare (and former boss, Ivy Lisa Mendoza) ran a very engaging article over the weekend about Shalani Soledad, the Valenzuela City Councilor who is also known as presidentiable Noynoy Aquino's girlfriend. It's a good read since the pretty (but shy) Shalani is usually not written about in the mainstream lifestyle & society sections. Second, it gives a first-hand insight into a man who's leading the surveys for the May 2010 elections. Some of the women which have been linked in the ... Continue Reading...
Enchanted Kingdom & places to see in Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Since it's summer, a visit to the Enchanted Kingdom theme park in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna is a treat my kids can't refuse. Thankfully, there was an invitation from the park management for the family to enjoy their rides. Specifically, it was the Easter Day launch of their new attractions like Zoori's Adventure, Tweeter and Bungee Fun. Luckily, South Luzon Expressway had very light traffic that day and our drive from Paranaque was only 45 minutes or so. Enchanted Kingdom was also not crowded and the only thing bearing down on us was the summer heat. It was also ... Continue Reading...
Supporters of dethroned Bb. Pilipinas Venus Raj take fight to cyberspace
We watched Venus Raj's interview in showbiz news show The Buzz last Sunday where she vowed to bring Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. to court for her dethronement, based on grounds of nationality. After that, we just know that the country's participation in the Miss Universe contest is going to be mired in controversy, more than ever. And this being election season, vice-presidential candidate Loren Legarda is already riding in the bandwagon to give justice to Venus, a Bicolana. Incidentally, her rival for the land's second highest elective post, Mar Roxas, happens to ... Continue Reading...
Happy Easter!
Blogging was one thing I gave up during the Holy Week. And now that Christ has risen ( a tradition we celebrate in the Christian world), I would just like to greet blog friends and readers a Happy Easter! :) ... Continue Reading...
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