Despite losing grip on the high-end spectrum of mobile phones, Nokia still has reason to celebrate as it just sold the 1.5 billionth model of its Series 40 range of mobile phones. The unit in question was sold to a female consumer in the Brazilian city of São Paulo. Mary McDowell, Executive Vice President for [...]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has decided to remove Science from the Grade 1 curriculum of incoming students, citing that doing so will make learning a much more enjoyable experience. Education Secretary Armin Luistro said that the decision to simplify the Basic Education Curriculum is based on the design of K to 12 curriculum. “The [...]
After the Feds have successfully shut down Megaupload, several competing sites have started closing up shop or at best started curbing their affiliate programs. Below is a list of similar services and how they have changed their services to avoid being hit but the proper authorities: MegaUpload – Closed. FileServe – Closing, does not sell [...]
NBI Assistant Director Atty. Medardo de Lemos has announced that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has the ability to trace where and when the explicit video of slain actor Ramgen Bautista and Janelle Manahan was first uploaded and is confident that the perpetrator will be put to justice. While De Lemos refused to disclose [...]
If you are in Manila and experiencing loss of services from your Globe prepaid and/or postpaid line, the company has an official statement on their facebook page: ADVISORY: To protect the public, the government has put security measures for the Feast of the Black Nazarene. You may experience temporary loss of signal. As of press [...]
Just like Globe Telecom, Smart Communications has issued a network blackout in certain areas of the Metro for the Feast of the Black Nazarene celebration. Smart Advisory: We have been briefed by the government regarding the security situation with respect to the Black Nazarene procession that is happening right now. Based on that briefing, we [...]
The Philippine leg of Avril’s Black Star Tour is set to hit Manila this February. What: Avril Lavigne: The Black Out Concert Tour When: February 16, 2012 8PM Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum At the age of 26, Avril has already conquered the hearts of fans with international hit singles “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” “I’m With You,” “Losing Grip,” “Don’t Tell [...]
A bit of welcome news to all book lovers who haven’t jumped on the digital bandwagon with Kindles, iPads, and Android Tablets, the Department of Finance (DOF) has officially declared that all books imported into the Philippines, whether for personal or commercial use, are tax-free. Department Order No. 57-2011, emphasizing the duty- and VAT-free status [...]
Still at the top despite being released more than a decade ago, Windows XP still takes claim to 46% of the OS market followed by Windows 7 which currently has 37% of the market. With widespread adoption from upgraders as well as new PC, netbook and laptop sales, Window’s current flagship OS leapt above last [...]
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