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The Phones of the Future…
The wonders of technology has bring us far more than what we can imagine…and not long from today…a simple wrist-band may be a handy cellphone for our kids. Here is a preview of the future phones that we expect to see soon in the Philippines. Start taking your pick…
1) Asus Aura
2) Beng-siemens “The blackbox”
3) Beng-siemens “Snaked”
4) Nec-tag
5) Nokia 888 Communicator
6) Nokia Aeon
7) Retroxis by Dark Label
8 ) Sky “Sleak n Slim”
9) TripleWatch
10) What you see is what you get
See more Philippine Cell Phones.
Add comment January 10th, 2008
Manny Strikes Again
We’ve seen the might of Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao in his fights in the boxing ring. But what’s more interesting is that we’ve seen his power with girls in Ituloy Angsulong Humor 101: Morales TKO due to slow hands, want proof???
Now, here’s another news update as to what Pacquiao has been doing after his lost dream for an elective position. Last December 12, 2007, he was seen partying ‘wildly’ at a Steve Aoki event. (Steve Aoki is a celebrity DJ). He was seen dancing (presumably on a date) with three ladies at that same night. How ‘macho’ and ‘gwapo’ could he be that night!
Lady #1: Well, it surely looks like Jinky, his wife. But howcome there is #2 and #3, during that same night? Hmmm…
Lady #2: Is she a dance instructor of Manny or is she teaching something else? Whatever it is, they must feel comfortable with each other, letting the lady touch Manny’s chest…and where is Lady #1?
Lady #3: Now, here we see another proof of how fast Manny’s hands could be…no wonder he wins a lot of boxing match…and some other match with girls maybe…
Whether the fact that Manny did date 3 ladies at the same night remains a question…he can be SO friendly and that’s the end of the story…otherwise, we can’t blame Jinky for being ‘selosa’ or jealous. She definitely has a big fight to win. But so far, she remains to hold the title ‘Wife’, and the favor is with her.
1 comment January 10th, 2008
DOJ website hacked: NBI is now on the hunt
A felon is a felon, whether it be against a private individual or the government!
YEZ! Last thursday, Jan. 3rd, some felons greeted DOJ with a big surprise for the New Year. For a few hours, visitors of the Department of Justice’s website saw Wizard of Enchanted Kingdom, instead of Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez.
The DoJ website was hosted by PLDT, who has promised to investigate the event as well. As of now, the NBI is also conducting their own probing and hunt for who is liable for the hacking. Note that hacking is punishable under Republic Act No. 8792 or the E-commerce Law. As Sec. 33 of the said law provides:
“SEC. 33. Penalties. – The following Acts shall be penalized by fine and/or imprisonment, as follows:
(a) Hacking or cracking which refers to unauthorized access into or interference in a computer system/server or information and communication system; or any access in order to corrupt, alter, steal, or destroy using a computer or other similar information and communication devices, without the knowledge and consent of the owner of the computer or information and communications system, including the introduction of computer viruses and the like, resulting in the corruption,destruction, alteration, theft or loss of electronic data messages or electronic document shall be punished by a minimum fine of one hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) and a maximum commensurate to the damage incurred and a mandatory imprisonment of six (6) months to three (3) years;…”
Add comment January 4th, 2008
MACBOOK PRO STOLEN on CHRISTMAS! 40K REWARD
(I’m posting this to help the victim..to what’s the least that I can do)
STOLEN: Macbook Pro 2.4GHZ, 2GB RAM, 120GB HDD – SERIAL # W8732099X92
WHEN: DEC.23,2007
WHERE: Tagaytay City
REWARD: P40,000 for recovery and information leading to recovery
CONTACT: MARK DE LOS REYES, 0917-893-2392
My sister’s Macbook Pro laptop was stolen last DEC. 23 from our home in Tagaytay. Someone had taken her laptop from a table inside our house while it was charging. Charger, and case were taken as well. My sister is supposed to graduate this coming year and all her work files were in that computer. (my christmas gift to her was an external hdd for her to back up her files, but unfortunately the laptop was stolen before she could use it.) Her thesis and a lot of her design work remains inside, so the laptop’s contents are more valuable to us than the actual laptop. The computer is passworded, so it is likely that the person who has it will bring it to a store or shop to have the hard disk reformatted.
Please spread the word among technicians and other apple stores so that this laptop may be found soon. My sister’s career depends on it.
Hopefully we can all still have a happy new year.
-Mark De los Reyes
0917-893-2392
timdlr@gmail.com
Add comment January 3rd, 2008
Indeed, a MERRY Christmas!!!
Christmas 2007 would, definitely be worth remembering. But before going to my personal insights to how my celebration of Xmas ’07 would be, there are a few things worth mentioning and thanking God for.
First of all, a dear friend, Yay, has finally awake from her week-long sleep. Last week, a news came to me that Yay lost her consciousness, for some reason i don’t know and i didn’t get to know.  I was brought into tears by the news and was terribly worried. I tried to call some friends asking for updates, but to no avail, I tried calling Yay’s phone, hoping that some family member would pick it up and address my questions. It was after several days of trial that I was able to get through the line. Her dad texted me and told me that she had this heart and blood illness for long and that it’s at its critical stage now, that it is a matter of life and death. She can either wake up and be stronger, or not wake up at all. I don’t know why I was so concerned with her at that time, noting that she was a close friend but not really my closest peer back then. Last Tuesday, on my way home from school, I texted Yay’s dad again, asking for updates and saying my regards to their family.  No replies that night, but the next morning, I woke up with a message at my phone. When I read it, it says “Ate ceo, gising na ko…”. Yay replied herself. Prayers proved its strength and Yay woke up the other night, after exactly 7 days of sleep. My prayers were answered.
Next stop, is about my brother. I am now a tita! At that same night that Yay woke up, my brother’s wife gave birth to a healthy baby boy. I haven’t seen him personally ’til now since I usually arrive home late because of school and go to office early the next morning. They’ll come home from the hospital on saturday. A new member of the family this Christmas is indeed a great blessing. He’s name is Christian James E. Ocampo. I’ll post more of him next time…when I have his pics. ^_^
And finally, I have so much to thank about this Christmas as well. Blessings overflow for me this year, in almost all aspects of my life. For a good career, and a profession awaiting for 2011. I have an understanding and a considerate company that supports my aspirations for a law profession. Great professors and good grades. ^_^ Great family, good health, and last but not the least, a year-round of LOVE (from my beloved).
Add comment December 20th, 2007
A Festive Christmas and New Year to Filipinos
Reports from the Business Inquirer proves that the present administration still has something good to offer, especially this Christmas season.
“Peso climbed to a 41.31 to the dollar, las Wednesday, defying a regional currency market downtrend caused by concerns on a smaller-than-expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
The peso opened trading near the day’s low of 41.54 to the dollar but closed at the day’s peak of 41.31, supported by strong inflows of foreign exchange from overseas Filipinos, currency traders said.
Gaining further from Tuesday’s close of 41.40 to the greenback, the peso has risen nearly 19 percent against the dollar and is at its highest level since touching 41.28 on May 10, 2000. It has been Asia’s best-performing currency since the start of the year.”
Indeed, there are still some reason left for the Filipinos to have a festive celebration as we welcome year 2008. Thanks to the overseas workers! May God keep you safe always!
Add comment December 13th, 2007
Divine Majesty and Human Dignity
O Lord, our Lord,
how awesome is your name through all the earth!
You have set your majesty above the heavens!
Out of the mouths of babes and infants
you have drawn a defense against your foes,
to silence enemy and avenger.
When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers
the moon and stars that you set in place –
What are humans that you are mindful of them,
mere mortals that you care for them?
Yet you have made them little less than a god,
crowned them with glory and honor.
You have given them rule over the works of your hands,
put all things at their feet:
All sheep and oxen,
even the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, the fist of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.
O Lord, our Lord,
how awesome is your name
through all the earth!
- Psalm 8 : 1-10
Add comment December 12th, 2007
A Snow World in the Philippines
A real snow in the Philippines! At first glance, the picture seems to be taken from US or elsewhere, besides the Philippines, since we all know that there is no snow in the Philippines. But wait til you hear the good news… there is now a wonderful snow world in the Philippines. Yez, Star City is featuring the Snow World this Christmas season, together with two long stretches of real ice slice, just behind the Xmas tree at the picture.
It is really fun, especially when you share such moment with special people like family, friends, and loved ones. You’ll get a real ice experience plus the fun on other rides for only P375. Even just the snow world is worth the price…try it now!
Add comment December 11th, 2007
Media ‘processing’ – Rightful or a Violation of a Right?
The recent Trillanes coup (attempt) gave rise to but another controversy that the State is now faced with. Right after the surrender of Trillanes and his supporters, the police force proceeded in gathering all the media people involved, or were together with Trillanes’ team, inside the Manila Peninsula Hotel. The policemen explained that it was for a short inquiry or processing, to verify the media people’s identity and/or participation with the coup (attempt).
It must be noted that before the said processing, the media people were forewarned and asked to leave the premises for their safety and to easily facilitate the negotiation and/or arrest of the group of Trillanes. But the media people did not listen and chose to remain inside the Manila Peninsula, for some personal or competitive purposes. In that light, the media people became instruments to obstruct, or at least make it more difficult, for the police force to execute its plans in order to end the nuisance at once.
The press plays a very important role in the society. It shows to the world what is truly happening in a micro and/or macro prospective. It influences the way people think and perceive things. It can even create a certain culture or belief, if it wishes. It can also serve as a cover up for protection by some accused. And the latter is exactly what the policemen wish to avoid in heeding for the media to move out of the premises.
To some people, the media’s act was heroic and shows true dedication in the service of nation in showing what is happening to the world. But to some it is pitiful, in sane, or worse, a conspiracy to protect the accused. As a dear Constitutional Law professor, Dean Andy Bautista, has mentioned, “It is just like in a burning house! We cannot absolutely deprive the owners of the house to go inside and save some belongings, but as a rule of duty, we must do so for their protection. Now if they insist in doing so, they may do so, but not without taking the risk for themselves.” The media people, in insisting to stay inside the Manila Peninisula during the coup (attempt), should bear the hassle of any processing, inquiry, or whatever procedure that the police enforcers may require them to undertake. That is not just for their own safety but more for the nation’s security, knowing that some Magdalo can very well be in a disguise as a media man, simply to effect an escape. I am sure that a true dedicated serviceman wouldn’t want someone (an accused) to use his/her name (service) as a means of escaping liability from the State.
So now we come to the famous question of whether the holding made against the media people constitutes an arbitrary detention or a violation of the freedom of the press and a deprivation of their right w/o due process of law. Due process of law, as well as the equal protection of the law, is provided for in Article III, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution:
Section 1: “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws”
Due process, as contemplated by the law, can either be ‘Procedural due process’ or ‘Substantive due process’. Procedural due process requires a step-by-step procedure of how a law (or a thing) shall be implemented, and faithful execution according to the prescribed procedure is tantamount to compliance with due process. On the other hand, Substantive due process is the absence of arbitrary laws and questions the very essence or substance of the law itself, as whether it is just or not.
Without a doubt, the policemen has complied with the proper call of procedure in dealing with the media men. The processing is applied to ‘all’ members of the press, without distinction as to who is famous or not (shame to those who were even proud of being able to escape from this process). Now, the last question is whether there was an actual need for the said processing, it is ‘substantial’ and just? I personally believe that the police enforcers had a reasonable ground to conduct the said processing. It is paramount to public interest that they assure that they are not setting free the people liable to the distress that just occurred. The main consideration for the act is the general welfare of the community, especially those within the surrounding vicinity. Hence, there is no violation of due process, whether procedural or substantive.
I would like to end this with a call on the press for a balanced judgment. It was obvious from the interviews with Trillanes how their group push and pursued on using the media as a means to get the sympathy of the people and/or as a cover (protection) from the armed forces. For a couple of times, they insisted on the fact that the present administration is willing to sacrifice the media people just to get what it want. By mid of their act, they were firm on their stand that they will not surrender, no matter what. And at the end of the day, they moved on to say that they will surrender since their conscience cannot take it, to put the media peoples’ lives at stake, as compared to what the administration was willing to sacrifice. On the other hand, many believe that the real reason behind the surrender was the fact that no one heeded their call. They received only a minimal support, if not none, that is not sufficient to actually bring their mission to success, and so they surrendered and gave the lame excuse of ‘for the sake of the press’, again to gain sympathy and the side of the press. Whereas, in the first place, they are the ones who put not just the press but the whole nation at stake. They put at stake the slowly growing and recuperating economy back to zero. Investors were threatened, tourists were frightened, citizens were sacrificed. How can one call for a positive change if he himself is the greatest contributor for a nuisance. Clearly, everyone must rethink things out.
Add comment December 2nd, 2007
Trillanes walks out to march along Makati..
Inquirer reports today…
MANILA, Philippines — (UPDATE) Detained Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and other officers accused of leading the July 2003 rebellion walked out of their trial Thursday and marched through the streets of Makati calling for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The walkout began shortly after the trial resumed after a brief recess. Brigadier General Danilo Lim, who himself is detained and facing coup d’etat charges following an alleged failed coup attempt in February 2006, was pulled away by several soldiers from the witness stand.
Trillanes and Lim said they were calling on the Filipinos to withdraw support from the government because the President has corrupted its institutions.
“We are joining the people… because the President continues to violate the Constitution of the Philippines repeatedly,� Lim told DZMM’s Teleradyo program, adding they were “calling for the removal of an illegitimate President.�
Trillanes, Lim and the other accused soldiers were joined by civilians, including a group of militant farmers and opposition figures led by former vice preisdent Teofisto Guingona.
It was not clear if the prisoners’ guards had joined the protest, but they marched along with the accused.
Add comment November 29th, 2007
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