Author: Jayvee Fernandez
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Always wanted to do this, but these guys took it to the next level
Shot across 10 months with hundreds of dives. This is a short music video titled Our Blue by the Tank Bangers. And it’s epic. First off, it takes a lot of skill to sing underwater. Or play the guitar. No but really, as Filipinos there’s an absolute need to re-embrace our heritage as islanders and…
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Alcatel Blaze 918N: Dual SIM Android for PHP 5,999 anyone?
A couple of days ago we reviewed the Lenovo A60, a dual SIM Android 2.3 device that only sets you back by only PHP 7,990.00. Now here’s another frugal gem we found in the local market for even less. Meet Alcatel’s Blaze 918N, a decent Android powered smartphone for less than seven grand. So it…
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Open comments on the DTI blogging promo final draft thing
To those who are concerned (this would include bloggers who make money online and agencies who tap bloggers for campaigns), the ongoing DTI thing really sucks but there’s a final draft being spread online with comments due till the 19th. Would be great if you could read it, be informed and send a note to…
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Download SmartNet from Android Marketplace
One of the reasons why I had decided to support Smart’s efforts as a consultant early this year was due to their shift in direction, moving away from the “archaic” cellular business (i.e. SMS and calls) and shifting attention to data and mobile applications. From the words of Bong Mojica at Mobile World Congress, SMART…
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“How to Troll the Telco Industry” by SMART Communications and SUN cellular
I had a similar idea. But not with a Nokia phone. If you check my review of the Lenovo A60, you’ll realize that this is the perfect Android device that can feed both SUN and Smart. At a retail price of PHP 8,900.00 the phone can be offered for free at a very low plan.…
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Beyond The Box @ One Rockwell is giving away SECRET PRIZES if you buy from them
If you’re buying gadgets from an IT store for the holidays, I highly suggest you grab your gear from Beyond The Box at One Rockwell this December 10-11 2011. That’s because every time you buy something worth PHP 1,000.00 you will be able to rip open an unlabeled box that contains extra loot for the…
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Boy Abunda auctions off his glasses in Ebay Philippines for Charity
So I was browsing Ebay Philippines today and saw this. Wow, PHP 2,000 pesos starting bid. All items will be donated to the environmental efforts of WWF Philippines.
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Microwarehouse Year End Sale 2011: Spend! Spend! Spend!
Hope you got your Christmas bonuses early because the sale is already this December 11 and 12 2011! As always, Microwarehouse has learned from all of the previous sales. Make sure you bring friends as usually, a lot of the items are buy 1 take 1 and it would be great to split the cost…
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List of SMART LTE sites in the Philippines
EDIT: Here’s a visual map of the LTE sites as of Dec 29 2011: High resolution version here EDIT: Updated list of LTE sites from Smart Communications as of December 13 2011. Please click on the image for full size. SMART is in the process of rolling out their LTE sites across the nation. I…
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SmartNet (Netphone) running on iOS 5
The telco industry is always exciting. And when the competitions exchange blows, there’s always the aftermath of awesomeness that, in the end, gives more choices to consumers. In the end, they win. This is a photo of SmartNet running on iOS (Yes, the iPhone 4s now has Netphone capabilities). Way back in February, I talked…
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