Google-STI Business Stimulus Package

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

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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

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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

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

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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