More on Those G.I. Joe Globe Tattoo Packs

Yesterday saw me watching G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra on Globe’s expense, all in the name of making sure that the local press understood these two points about Globe Tattoo, the mobile broadband service (close up pictures of the G.I. Joe Tattoo skins also available after the break).

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Rundowns, Tips & Tricks

Posted on August 7th, 2009 Written by Rico

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Interview With Allen Vasquez of CgeNa.Com

CgeNa.com is easily one of the most useful local websites I’ve ever encountered. It recently scored a coup when Nokia Philippines tapped it for the N97 pre-order period. Marketing dude Allen Vasquez talks about the site, its operation, and why the gadget price comparison service currently leaves out the tiangges.

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Featured, Interviews, Sites

Posted on August 7th, 2009 Written by Rico

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The One-Sentence G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra Review

Despite an ill-executed attempt to flesh out the characters’ backstories, and sometimes cartoony CG, G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra is still an enjoyably non-stop popcorn-friendly action ride.

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Reviews

Posted on August 6th, 2009 Written by Rico

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G.I. Joe Themed Globe Tattoo Broadband

Perhaps to cash in on some 80s cartoon nostalgia, Globe recently came out with Globe Tattoo packs skinned with characters from the upcoming G.I. Joe movie. What follows are scans of a flyer with details.

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Rundowns

Posted on August 6th, 2009 Written by Rico

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JM Francisco the Loan Shark is a Text Spammer

The text I received from +639052661223 reads (and yes, in all caps): NEED CASH? EARNING 20K UP A MONTH APPLY FOR A LOAN NOW! NO COLLATERAL! NO CO-MAKER! LOWER INTEREST RATE! EASY REQ’TS! FAST APPROVAL! FOR DETAILS: PLS. CALL ME @ 5888788 luk for JM FRANCISCOr GUD DAY! Sorry, I can’t return the greeting, you [...]

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News

Posted on August 6th, 2009 Written by Rico

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Ninoy Aquino’s Most Famous Speech

Here’s the long speech which made me realize what a brilliant man Ninoy Aquino was.

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Asides, Featured

Posted on August 6th, 2009 Written by Rico

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Ninoy Aquino’s Last Speech (Unread)

Editor’s Note: Here is the Speech Ninoy Aquino would have read had he made it into the airport alive. The former Senator was assassinated as he stepped off a China Airlines flight on August 21, 1983. His death, in the words of Wikipedia, “catapulted his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the… presidency, replacing the 20-year-old Marcos [...]

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Asides, Featured

Posted on August 5th, 2009 Written by Rico

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The P500 Must-Have Accessory for Photographers

During the Cory Aquino motorcade, I met someone who definitely had the edge over everyone trying to get good pictures of the event.

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Featured, Rundowns

Posted on August 4th, 2009 Written by Rico

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What’s Your Experience With Globe’s Business Center?

Yesterday evening saw me at the Globe Business Center at Greenbelt 4, to apply for a postpaid plan (mine came with a free Nokia 6700 Classic). My turn came after waiting around an hour-and-a-half. I would’ve considered that reasonable, since the place was initially full. But what started at 7:15pm on a weeknight, ended on [...]

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Surveys

Posted on August 4th, 2009 Written by Rico

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Cory Aquino Passes Through Ayala Avenue, Proves Pinoys’ Techieness

As Cory Aquino’s body passed through Ayala Avenue, people brandished cell phones and cameras alongside their passionate “L” laban signs. Pictures: Nokia N97, 6500 Slide Video: Nokia 5800

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Featured, Rundowns, Tips & Tricks

Posted on August 3rd, 2009 Written by Rico

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