Tag: Philippines
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OK this time we’re giving away a BlackBerry Curve 9300 3G from Research in Motion
This week, we’re giving away a BlackBerry Curve 9300 3G from RIM courtesy of Arel of Virtusio PR and RIM :). I understand a number of other blogs gave the same prize during the holidays. Well, if you still haven’t won a RIM device, this is your last chance! But this time let’s make this…
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This was by far the toughest contest series I’ve ever judged. Thanks to EVERYONE who submitted. And the winner is…
Hi guys! Sorry if I’m only announcing this now. I was out the whole day yesterday with 3/4 of the entries done. Commercial muna: if you watch a lot of television, I’m appearing in a segment for Born to Be Wild at 11:30PM tomorrow (Wednesday) hosted by Kiko on GMA7. It’s a short feature on…
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AQUA OBSCURA at La Regalade
Might I suggest a nice date place for you and your special someone? There’s a three star Michelin chef that runs the kitchen at La Regalade along Pasay Road, Makati. It’s a French Bistro. Good food. Serious wine. It’s also an art gallery. And between now and March 2, I will help provide the eye…
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Last Flash Fiction Contest for a Nokia X3
Hi guys! I’ll announce the winner of the previous mini-contest later as I’m still going through the entries. But I already wanted to start the thread for the final contest which culminates tomorrow night. Again, we’re giving away the final Nokia X3! Our first winner (Marlon = “Messie”) was kind enough to send in a…
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It’s out on Travelbook.PH: A “Zero to Deco” Guide to Diving in the Philippines
Over the vacation I compiled a 3 page guide to diving in the Philippines. This primer is geared towards Filipinos who have always been curious about diving and launch into the deep (duc in altum!) with this new endeavor. It addresses questions such as rates, how to choose a dive instructor, where to begin, and…
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Remembering 2010: Marking 102 Dives with video
Probably the best investment I made this year was for a decent underwater video camera. I accumulated over 42GB worth of raw underwater footage and I must say that documenting my dives is easily the most rewarding experience this year, perhaps ever! As a volunteer for WWF Philippines I also donate all my videos to…
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Finally, it’s complete: Sea & Sea DSLR housing with single YS-110 strobe
Procured from parts found all over, I finally completed my first professional housing set up. I’d like to send out thanks to Wowie Wong, Jan Acosta and Jovic Santos for giving really good buying advice (and in Wowie and Jovic’s case … parts!).
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UPDATED ON MECHANICS: HOLIDAY GADGET SWARM WEEK IV: Samsung Galaxy 5 Contest
UPDATE: After deliberation and popular request, we’re now opening the contest to a nationwide audience, instead of just Metro Manila. I’d like to thank Samsung for their generosity in extending their sponsorship. When I approached them many weeks ago they agreed to cover the prize for one week. Because they love you all, they asked…
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Two weeks with the Medal of Honor Reboot
I’m not sure what was more annoying — getting spammed with cheap knife kills in Modern Warfare 2 or getting one-shotted with semi-auto sniper rifles in Medal of Honor. But nonetheless, EA’s latest shooter has gotten me hooked. OK a bit of perspective — I’ve been playing the MoH series since Allied Assault in 2002.…
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Played with the Galaxy Tab. Pretty neat!
Side by side is the Samsung Galaxy S with the Galaxy Tab. I own the former. Having played with the Tab for roughly an hour, I can say that the Tab is exactly like the Galaxy S sans the Super AMOLED screen. I now understand why this Android tablet is a viable competitor to the…
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