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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The PHP 120,000 Wagyu Beef Meal at the Diamond Hotel
Here’s the (PHP120,000.00) beef! Photo credit to Noemi Dado Today I embarked on a walking tour of the Diamond Hotel courtesy of Carlos Celdran for the Wagyu Beef Fest. Alongside other traditional media folk were lifestyle new media mavens (aka bloggers) Lori Baltazar, Noemi Dado and Anton DIaz – and they all had cameras to…
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A Guide: How To Use Technology To Survive Sudden Memory Loss
If a Haitian (specifically the one from Heroes) were to suddenly gag me from behind and erase my short term memory in a dramatic display of acting prowess, this is how I would try to spring back to remember the lost memories: Prior to this occurrence, I would write down my email, social network and…
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Protected: The Password is SECRET
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Book Recommendations May 5 2007
I’ve been scouring the bookstores for this particular title. All of the Fully Booked and Powerbooks branches in the metro either have never heard of the book or have it on order basis. Fans, Bloggers, and Gamers by Henry Jenkins takes a look at how media influences the geek culture with focus on the digital…
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Thank You Hsien Hsien!
I rarely write about goodbyes on the network I work for. Truth is, bloggers come and go. Some stay for a month while others stay on for a year or two and then leave. I’d like to bid goodbye and good luck to a virtual friend I’ve made over the past several months in Dr.…
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Nintendo DS Nights May 4 8PM Grilla Kalayaan with Pictures!
UPDATE: Wow what an event! We had a pretty good turnout for this mini event. Favorites included Mario Kart, Brain Age, Tetris DS, Elite Beat Agents and the mini games from The New Super Mario Brothers. Congratulations to Geek Chorus, Miriam Sy, and Ryan Sumo as well as the guys from Level-Up! for an evening…
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Boracay Photo Caption Contest
2BU correspondent Bianca Consunji has posted a photo captioning contest from our last trip from Boracay. This shot was taken by Luigi Onglao of “Xerxes” at the beach. This is what happens when Labor Day runs really slow. Since I’m such a contest junkie, here’s one for you. Come up with the best caption for…
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Philippine Social Networking: Friendster, Multiply, and now … Facebook?
Almost everyone I know in this country has a Friendster account. When it came to storing photos the easy way online, people started to create Multiply accounts in order to mass upload photos as well as to be baited by the “who has viewed this page” feature which Friendster is now offering. I also don’t…
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Why I Don’t Use A Feed Reader
Let me give you the perfect analogy to my reasoning. Would you rather talk to your girlfriend or boyfriend over the phone or meet up in person? Would you rather see the object of your affection all dressed up and cute or just hear their voice. I mean, both are okay … but isn’t seeing…
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BuggedCast Episode 4 – “Bring in the Geeks!”
Gabe and JC on Rock Ed Radio prior to the podcast session in my car And now for something light and happy! For my guests, I had good friends JC Medina and Gabe Mercado, who are the co-founders of Geek Chorus. Organizing “stupid events for smart people” Geek Chorus aims to bring geek culture into…