List of Holidays in the Philippines for 2011 Now Online

You can find such a list on other sources, or right here.

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on December 22nd, 2010 Written by Rico

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Not Having That Gadget Isn’t the End of the World, Dear Readers

So you’ve spent weeks dreaming about a gadget, only to wake up and realize that no matter what, you can’t afford it. Should you bemoan your poor fate? Local blogger Marck “Marocharim” Ronald Rimorin shoves some “forced perspective” into our collective faces.

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Asides

Posted on December 22nd, 2010 Written by Rico

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The SC and UP Law Dean Leonen: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right

Looks like the story of the Supreme Court’s plagiarism has taken a sudden turn. Who would’ve thought one of the accusers was as guilty as the accused?

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Editorial, Featured

Posted on December 21st, 2010 Written by Rico

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5 Gadget Gifts for Your Last-Minute Christmas Shopping

On Philstar Unblogged, I share 5 gadgets that would make perfect gifts for this Christmas.

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Tips & Tricks

Posted on December 21st, 2010 Written by Rico

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Play Games on Nokia Phones, Win an C3 or X3

Thus begins the press release: “Here’s a great way to end the year from the world’s number 1 mobile brand, Nokia. Enjoy a fun mobile game battle and get a chance to win a Nokia C3 or X3 as December becomes Roach Madness Month!

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Deals & Promos, Gaming

Posted on December 20th, 2010 Written by Rico

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Globe Prepaid’s Holiday Promos

With Christmas just around the corner, Globe has readied a series of promos for its prepaid subscribers. Details follow.

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Deals & Promos

Posted on December 20th, 2010 Written by Rico

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This is How the New Arena Beside SM Mall of Asia Will Look Like

If everything goes according to plan, the SM Bay City Arena should give Manileños more reason to visit Henry Sy and Co.’s reclaimed urban kingdom in Pasay City—and threaten the Araneta Coliseum with irrelevancy.

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Asides, Featured

Posted on December 13th, 2010 Written by Rico

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Win Tickets to the Tron: Legacy IMAX Advanced Screening!

Whether or not you’re excited about Tron: Legacy (personally I am), here’s your chance to win one of three Tron: Legacy USB lamps and a pass to the debut IMAX showing!

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Contests, Featured

Posted on December 10th, 2010 Written by Rico

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Government Agency Logo is Unconsciously Sexist

Recently I came across the logo of the Government Quality Management Committee online. It’s a piece of creative work that the Department of Tourism, hurting from Pilipinas Kay Ganda, shouldn’t draw inspiration from.

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Asides

Posted on December 9th, 2010 Written by Rico

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ChurpChurp Promises Earnings Twitter, Facebook, YM, and Live Messenger Local Users

The central premise of ChurpChurp, a new service from the same people behind Nuffnang, is that local users can earn money by promoting products and services on their respective Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo Messenger, and Microsoft Live Messenger accounts.

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News

Posted on December 8th, 2010 Written by Rico

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