Google, in partnership with STI, are offering a unique opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services online through the Philippine Business Stimulus Package. During these trying times, businesses may find it difficult to attract potential clients, be it offline or online. Online, Google takes care of that by offering a hefty P2,000 credit… Continue reading Google-STI Business Stimulus Package
Author: Andrew
Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3 is a Wrap!
Congrats to the organizers of the 3rd Mindanao Bloggers Summit (MBS3) for a job well done! The MBS3 was held this time in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. Previous editions were done in Davao City and General Santos City. I wasn’t able to make it because I’m still recovering from injuries I sustained in… Continue reading Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3 is a Wrap!
Wordcamp NYC Update
I’m soooo pumped about Wordcamp NYC even if I can’t go. But do humor me because I consider New York City my second home. The organizers of Wordcamp NYC 2009 were able to clinch Baruch College as its new venue sponsor. That means more participants, more tracks, more talks, more cool stuff! Baruch College also… Continue reading Wordcamp NYC Update
2009 Philippine Blog Awards Winners
The Philippine Blog Awards honored the Filipino blogosphere’s best of the best last October 9, 2009. Congratulations to all the winners, with special mention to my friend Mica Rodriguez, who won the Blogger’s Choice Award! Here’s the complete list of winners: Special Awards Best Blog Design – The Site Guy Best Filipino Blog Abroad –… Continue reading 2009 Philippine Blog Awards Winners
My Blogger’s Choice is Myself
I vote for my photoblog, Davao Photo, to win the 2009 Blogger’s Choice Award at the Philippine Blog Awards. A lot have been campaigning their blogs to win this prestigious award. I’m refraining from voting for anyone this time, because I made two promises to two people that I would vote for them, blindly thinking… Continue reading My Blogger’s Choice is Myself
Getting Up to Speed
As I get up to speed with my blogging here, here are some things worth mentioning: 1. The Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3 in Cagayan de Oro City is a go on October 24, 2009. There is a minimum fee of P500 which covers expenses throughout the sessions including food and a city tour, and there… Continue reading Getting Up to Speed
Yahoo! Philippines Hires New Country Manager
Word is that Yahoo! Philippines will announce Monday that they had hired Jack Madrid as its new Country Manager. According to his Linkedin Profile, Jack’s had two decades worth of experience in BPO, media, banking and venture capital. A graduate of Wharton, he specializes in call center management, strategic planning, media & marketing and commercial… Continue reading Yahoo! Philippines Hires New Country Manager
Google-Globe Developer Workshop Update
To those attending the Google-Globe Developer Workshop tomorrow (June 20, 2009), the event will be held at one of the conference rooms found at the West wing of the Tech Portal building of the UP-Ayala Technohub. The Tech Portal building is the horseshoe-shaped building where the shops and cafes are located. Here’s a map: For… Continue reading Google-Globe Developer Workshop Update
Experimental Nokia Phone Recharges Wirelessly
Imagine a phone that does the job of recharging itself. The geniuses at Finnish company Nokia in Cambridge, UK invented a new charging system that harnesses the infinite amount of radio waves that surrounds us, and converts the electromagnetic radiation into electricity to power a cellular phone battery. These radio waves can come simply from… Continue reading Experimental Nokia Phone Recharges Wirelessly
RP’s First Android-Powered Mobile Phone to be Available Under SMART
HTC Country Manager Mark Sergio officially announced today that the HTC Magicâ„¢, the first Android-powered mobile phone in the Philippines, will be available exclusively through Smart Gold, the postpaid brand of leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART). SMART and HTC Corporation will be launching HTC Magicâ„¢ very soon. The HTC Magicâ„¢ is the… Continue reading RP’s First Android-Powered Mobile Phone to be Available Under SMART