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 »