Jayvee Fernandez is a tech enthusiast, Digital Manager, and Technology Editor for The Philippine STAR.
He is also an EAN certified SCUBA Diver and underwater photographer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. His photos and videos have appeared in various international and local publications including Random House Germany, Discovery Channel Canada, and CNN.
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Congratulations Moleskine winners!
Wow, what a run! We had 122 entries for the Moleskine contest we did last week and today we announce our two winners! For the first prize, we are giving away a Moleskine notebook courtesy of Jasper Ong of Avalon.PH. Many thanks to Jasper for sponsoring this contest. Our winners had to answer the question,…
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G1 Android Review and Photos
Pardon me for the ugly photos. We were in low light and I didn’t have a decent camera to take photos. Then again, the blurry shots give some sort of “OMG you really held one!” aura. Heh. So Art “no rice” Samaniego (inside joke, folks! 🙂 ) calls this the “Ugly Betty” of the mobile…
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The LOLest copywriting since…
I found this in Rustan’s Gateway Mall while waiting for the Gary V 25th anniversary concert. This product is so funny on many levels, I can’t decide which part of the copy to laugh at first!! It’s either they got a really brilliant copywriter or it’s the worst copywriting since YC Bikini Briefs (for the…
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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Review in the Philippines
UPDATE 3: I have a review up of the new Nokia N97 — following the successful touch screen experience of the 5800. UPDATE 2: More hands on with me playing with the phone. I talk about the touch screen in particular. UPDATE: From Nikka Abes of Nokia Philippines: The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone is selling…
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From seaweed vendor to global usability expert
“I was determined to break the cycle of poverty.” – Ms. Myrna Padilla, Founder MYND Consulting As this is an odd hour to blog for me, I leave you with bits of a very beautiful experience when I conducted the first of many workshops for Microsoft Tulay, a technology empowering series of seminars run by…
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Apple Online Store launches in the Philippines: What happens to local distributors?
It’s no secret that the Apple Online Store has been officially launched in the Philippines. I’m excited. Now I no longer have to leave the comfort of my home to buy Apple products. A move like this points to a great future for online purchasing and delivery in the Philippines. With orders above P3,000, delivery…
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Contest: Moleskine Giveaway from Avalon.PH
Jasper Ong from Avalon was generous enough to sponsor this contest. It’s part of a blog marketing campaign being done by Avalon.PH. If you’re a fan of rare collectible books (signed by authors!) as well as used tomes and other gift items, Avalon’s online store is where it’s at. Avalon is giving away a Moleskine…
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Left 4 Dead
The Zombie Apocalypse is best experienced with friends. November 18, 2008. I can’t wait! Anyone else planning on getting this for the PC? We’re set to play Left 4 Dead online on Steam.
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The Philippine National Anthem
This is the most moving version of Lupang Hinirang, our Philippine National Anthem. It is a slower and more solemn version of our national anthem, originally meant to be sung with a marching cadence. Watching it may move you to tears with the simple message it is trying to convey. This rendition of Lupang Hinirang…