IIPA Wants RP on Piracy “Priority Watch List”
Through the same report that has caused an online uproar, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) recommended that the US Trade Representative (USTR) scrutinize the Philippines further over piracy.
To help put pressure on the Philippine government over the issue, the IIPA suggests that...
Source: Technograph
How Does the Libel Law Apply to Bloggers?
According to a very informative interview posted by Juned, potentially severely.
Juned interviewed Alex Villafania, who “previously worked for Inquirer.net and is now finishing his graduate studies”. The money quote about blogging and libel:
Still, bloggers can still enjoy their freedom....
Source: Technograph
Social Media Matters
Campaign 2010: Does social media matter?
BOTTOMLINEBy MICHAEL ALAN HAMLIN
reposted in its entirety from the Manila Bulletin.
Over the holiday, a volunteer group supporting the presidential candidacy of Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III (Liberal Party) announced that their candidate has more Facebook...
Source: NOYPIPOL: The Official Blog of Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino
Pagsusulat ng konteksto’t alternatibo
N.B. – This will be published in the January 1-7, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly.
Mainam na simulan ang taon sa pamamagitan ng epektibong pagpaplano’t hindi-mababaling pangako.
Pero sadyang mahirap magplano sa panahong ito. Maaaring sakit ng ulo ang simpleng pagkakasya ng kakarampot na kita sa lumolobong...
Source: Rising Sun
Costs of Calls Unchanged Over 10 Years
That’s the assertion by Tonyo Cruz, sometime reporter and currently full-time blogger. Mr. Cruz also uses his distinctively journalistic style to highlight how telcos have managed to work around the NTC’s recent memo calling for a more reasonable cell phone call charging scheme.
The money...
Source: Technograph
Good governance is the central issue for Halalan 2010
Posted in its entirety from Business World, December 20, 2009
Yellow Pad — By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III
The central issue
The central issue for the 2010 elections is governance. The wide lead that Noynoy Aquino enjoys in poll surveys stems from the people’s desire for good government. Good government...
Source: NOYPIPOL: The Official Blog of Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino
How to: make poll losers look like winners
by William Esposo
Reposted in its entirety from the original: “As I Wreck This Chair,” Dec 20 2009, on the Philippine Star.
Confusion and bewilderment followed news reports and commentaries on various media that dominant 2010 presidential candidate, Senator Noynoy Aquino, had slid dramatically...
Source: NOYPIPOL: The Official Blog of Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino
Martial Law: a culmination of GMA’s long grasp on power
by Carlos Garchitorena
Ring the bells. Martial law has once again sounded throughout the land.
In unprecedented violence, disregard for human dignity, and the peace of mind that only comes with impunity, the unearthing of the Maguindanao Massacre is the latest open secret of this administration.
...
Source: Noypipol's Blog
Nokia Creates a Dilemma With the 5230
The other day, Nokia sent us a PR announcing the official availability of the Nokia 5230. Based on the specs, both the 5230 and the recently reviewed 5530 XpressMusic are practically alike, save for the way either one connects to the internet.
The Nokia 5530 has a slightly better camera, is slightly...
Source: Technograph
Pacquiao vs Mayweather PPV Buys – The De la Hoya Effect
Pacquiao vs Mayweather PPV Buys: The De la Hoya Effect - Everybody knows that Oscar de la Hoya is the non-heavyweight PPV king. Mayweather and Paccquiao become famous through De la Hoya halo effect.*
Here's a side by side comparison of Pacquiao and Mayweather before and after De la Hoya made them...
Source: Pacquiao Video
