Objectivity and the rise of social media

Last week, I met a guy who was operating an online car blog. What he told me during that meeting made me reflect how online forums, or Web 2.0 technologies in general, are affecting the way consumers buy and the way the media deliver information to the public...... Read more »

An old Philippine model that needs to be replaced

The title above aptly describes the antiquated manual elections in the Philippines that were replaced--thankfully--by an automated system this week.

The old model I'm talking about is the scientific approach which the Philippines, and perhaps other countries as well,..... Read more >>

Political posturing at expense of tech

There were two issues that cropped up recently here in the Philippines--both involving the technology sector, and top government leaders whose seeming stupidity is giving the country further embarrassment.

The first instance happened right in front of Congress and in millions of television sets, when President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivered her annual..... Read more »

Tech comes to the rescue of Philippine education

Despite being given the assignment to cover it, I was initially hesitant to go to the membership meeting last week of the IT Association of the Philippines (ITAP), a group that represents technology vendors in the country. It was just one of those regular meetings attended by group members, but..... Read more »

Eraserheads resurrection: A superb digital marketing strategy

It's weird, but the last two weeks have been absolutely crazy for fans of a former band in the Philippines. Someone, it seems, has been sent by a mysterious organization to relay the information that the band is about to resurrect from the grave.

If that sounds vague to you, perhaps..... Read more »

Philippines' outsourcing ambition spurs English proficiency

Aside from its bountiful natural resources, the other main wealth of the Philippines is perhaps its people. Despite the poverty and corruption that still pervade in the country, the current generation of Filipinos has ably demonstrated they can surpass the achievements of their elders and raise the standard of living.....Read more »

Country-to-country Wi-Fi experience

Journalists are often invited to attend various events inside and outside the country. This month of May was particularly busy for me, as I was practically on the road almost the entire time.

Early this month, I had the chance to go to Los Angeles and San Francisco in United.....Read more »