Need 100M pesos? Be a Hacker

Do you need 100M pesos? Well, if Sen. Alan Cayetano’s proposal will be backed by the other lawmakers then, let’s all try our hands at being a hacker. Why? Read the following article from Christina Mendez of the Philippine Star: Hackers wanted; P100-million reward . Excerpts from the article include: Opposition Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano [...]

Warning to Parents: Children’s Havaianas being Recalled in the Philippines

Havaianas, an expensive but very popular line of flip-flops, issued a recall on the following painted children’s wear: • Baby Estampas • Baby Pets • Kids Apple • Kids Fairy • Kids Flores • Kids Lighthouse • Kids Monsters • Kids Surf • Baby Letrinhas • Kids Sports • Kids Candies • Kids Fun • [...]

Manny Pacquiao as 2008 Filipino of the Year

The Philippine Daily Inquirer awarded Manny Pacquiao one of the most sought-after titles in the country – PDI’s (2008) Filipino of Year. Actually, this is already the second time that Pacquiao was honored with this title. Does he deserve that distinction? Does he deserve to be chosen over politicians, business-people, and other big time personalities? [...]

Bad Philippine Housing Loan System

People from advanced countries take for granted the fact that they can easily buy a house. People from my country, the Philippines, have to rely on the somewhat incompetent housing loan system – even wh en this is a government institute under Mr. Vice President himself! Those who can really afford to buy a parcel [...]