Franchise Asia Philippines 2012 Trends on Twitter For the Wrong Reason (#fap2012) [Updated]

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Franchise Asia Philippines 2012 is a conference happening right now at the SMX in Pasay City. Organizers and attendees sought to promote the event on Twitter through the #fap2012 hashtag—apparently without realizing “fap” is a colloquial term for male self-entertainment.

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News

Posted on July 26th, 2012 Written by Rico

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The Fake PNP Facebook Page: Why Any Large Organization Must Cultivate its Online Presence

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A Facebook page passing itself off as the official presence of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on the popular social networking service makes a good case for social media management for any high-profile organization—government or otherwise.

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Editorial

Posted on July 18th, 2012 Written by Rico

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CCTV captures customs clerk driving Porsche

Porsche Carrera Paulino Elevado

A Bureau of Customs employee behind the wheel of a Porsche Carrera 4 is scandalous enough, but its the camera footage—and related physical injury and attempted murder charges—that make the story all more interesting.

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Featured, News

Posted on February 4th, 2012 Written by Rico

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New “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” DOT slogan becomes popular online

Ocean Race More Fun in the Philippines

Over the weekend, many Filipinos online rallied behind the new Department of Tourism slogan, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”. It was a welcome change from the controversy generated by the infamous “Pilipinas Kay Ganda“.

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Featured, News, Sites

Posted on January 9th, 2012 Written by Rico

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Christopher Lao: flood victim turned celebrity stars in new BPI Family auto loan ad

Christopher Lao BPI Family Auto Loan Insurance ad

Remember Christopher Lao? The law student became the object of online scorn after his misguided drive through deep floods. Now it seems that, with the help of BPI Family, Lao has channeled his internet notoriety into something more productive.

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Featured, News

Posted on October 13th, 2011 Written by Rico

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The Gadgets of Ruffa Gutierrez

For someone who doesn’t consider herself a geek, Ruffa Gutierrez‘s gadget arsenal will make anyone drool. The celebrity even admitted to using her phone and laptop too much, but also enjoys how technology makes certain things easier.

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Featured, Interviews

Posted on April 13th, 2010 Written by Rico

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Noynoy Aquino Leading the Race

Looks like the son of Ninoy and Cory Aquino is leading the race online, at least in terms of visibility. This is according to a report compiled by a volunteer working for Noynoy’s camp, from publicly-available sources.

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Analysis, Featured

Posted on November 11th, 2009 Written by Rico

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Win an iPhone 3GS or Nokia N97 From Sulit

Since the start of this year, buy & sell website Sulit.com.ph has been conducting monthly raffles, for charity and to get more members to sign up. Those who sign up for the grand draw this September 11 have a chance to win an iPhone 3GS and Nokia N97. Here’s how you can join.

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Contests

Posted on August 17th, 2009 Written by Rico

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HP Laptops and Minis Sighted at Fitness First

The common area of Fitness First (Robinson Summit Center branch) ended up full of sweaty men and women, who were probably curious why HP Philippines set up some laptops all over the place. Here are some pics and pricing details on certain HP laptop and netbook models.

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Featured

Posted on July 23rd, 2009 Written by Rico

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Great Job Globe!

So you see an article on Globe Broadband Tattoo. You also see that at least five people have complained about the mobile broadband service. So. what do you do? Leave a link to a Globe Broadband Tattoo contest! Do you love TATTOO as much as we do? Then it’s time you join our HOT summer [...]

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Editorial

Posted on May 18th, 2009 Written by Rico

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