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PHP Roadshow on the Go!
February 1, 2009 · Comments
PHP Roadshow is an outreach to college students with the goal of reaching the same level of programming competency of our counterparts (Filipino and non-Filipino) outside of the country (including standardizations and value of work).
This is an initiated project of PHP User Group Philippines, Inc. (PHPUGPH), in support of the organization’s mission of advocating and disseminating the use of PHP (Hypertext Pre-processor) as well as Open Source technologies in schools and companies in the Philippines.
Competitive volunteer speakers from PHPUGPH discuss FOSS topics including PHP and MySQL, Content Management Systems (CMS) like Joomla! and Drupal, database designing, programming best practices and other related topics for the PHP Roadshow.
Below are some of the schools already visited by the PHP Roadshow:
- AMA Computer College – Makati – 21 June 2008
- University of Santo Tomas (UST) - 30 August 2008
- Manila Central University (MCU) – 6 September 2008
- Cavite State University (CvSU) – Naic – 20 September 2008
- Centro Escolar University (CEU) Manila – 24 January 2009
- University of the Philippines (UP) – Diliman – 31 January 2009
So, what are you waiting for? Contact us now to have the PHP Roadshow to your schools! ^_~
For inquiries and more details about the PHP Roadshow, please contact Jeffrey Seracarpio thru: jseracar@phpugph.com (E-mail), +63917.245.3255 (Globe), +63919.221.9285 (Smart), +63922.467.8332 (Sun)
For sponsorships, kindly contact me, Cherrie Ann Domingo, thru: chean@phpugph.com (E-mail), +63906.462.6937 (Globe), +63929.483.4951 (Smart), +63923.614.9306 (Sun)
Filed under Announcements, Events, InfoTech, Internet, News, Software · Tags: bootcamp, FOSS, Free Seminar, LAMP, mysql, php, php roadshow, PHPUGPHComing Up: World Usability Day 2008 in Manila
November 13, 2008 · Comments
There will be World Usability Day 2008 celebration in Manila!
WHEN: 13 November 2008, 6-8 PM
WHERE: 2VC Tech Bar at the Orient Square Building, Ortigas Road (formerly Emerald), Ortigas Center, Pasig City
On this event, there will series of talks on usability and real-life experiences of usability professionals, and is yet to be finalized. The tentative list of speakers include members of the Globe Usability Team, Rey Mendoza and Ely Apao.
- Regnard Raquedan – Welcome Remarks
- Rey Mendoza – Usability & Design
- Break
- Elymar Apao – Real-life Usability
- Globe Usability Team – Institutionalizing Usability/Mobile Usability
- Raffle
The event is free, but registration is required (no walk-ins). Online registration can be found here at Eventbrite. Feel free to spread the word!
Filed under Events · Tags: manila, world usability day, WUD2008Inviting developers from here, there and everywhere…
October 14, 2008 · Comments
Once again, the MSDN Session hits the streets of Mandaluyong this October…
Join us as we debunk the fast spreading urban legend that LinQ to SQL was made for demo purposes only and not real world applications, exploit the full capabilitites of the object-relational mapping technology released with Microsoft .NET Franework 3.5 and Microsoft Visualy Studio 2008…
Real World LinQ to SQL
October 17, 2008, Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Megatrade Hall Function Room B
Summit, 5/F Mega B, SM Megamall, EDSA cor. Doña Julia Vargas Avenue,
Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
REGISTRATION AND ENTRANCE IS FREE!
See you there!
P.S.
The last time we had an MSDN Session here, some of the participants got confused with the location of the room, so here’s a map for your reference:
Function Room B is located at the CONFERENCE CENTER
Filed under Announcements, Events, News, Software · Tags: developer network, Events, microsoft, msdn
International Conference on Open Source Software for Health (INCOSSH2008)’s Call for Participation by IOSN-InWEnt-USM
October 8, 2008 · Comments
The preceding decade has witnessed numerous new developments with regard to medical knowledge, medical technology and healthcare. To avoid being left behind, it is imperative that we initiate steps so as to be more innovative in exploiting these new advances for the benefit of patients, particularly in Malaysia and throughout the Asia Pacific region in general. In realizing this aim, the Malaysian government has taken the smart initiative in establishing the Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI) which will function to manifest this aspiration particularly for the benefit of the public in the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia as well as throughout Malaysia in general.
The main mission of AMDI is to function as the prime catalyst in producing scientists and dental and medical specialists who are competent, holistic and contemporary in their practice and profession as well as being capable of generating novel discoveries in the fields of medicine and dentistry. To realize this aim, AMDI will adopt a comprehensive approach embracing both clinical and pure sciences in training, service and research. It is envisioned that this “cross fertilization” philosophical approach will foster a fertile and inventive environment that will increase the probability of new discoveries in both dentistry and medicine. Hence, the AMDI infrastructure will be designed to facilitate this cross-fertilization approach.
URL: http://www.amdi.usm.edu.my/
Conference URL: http://bpio.amdi.usm.edu.my/incossh2008
DEADLINE OF APPLICATION: 10 OCTOBER 2008, 1800H (GMT+8)
TARGET AUDIENCE: managers and implementers of health information systems, developers, programmers of health applications
APPLICATION FORM: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pVJdhWBPoeQTF7W3Ug2whXA&hl=en
IMPORTANT DATES
September 15 – October 10 (application period)
October 10-15 (evaluation period)
October 15 (selection and notification of qualified applicants)
October 16 – November 20 (pre-conference discussions and networking)
November 22 (arrival of participants)
November 23 – 25 (conference proper)
November 25 (departure of participants)
Applications are open for institutional participants from CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, PHILIPPINES and VIETNAM.
IMPORTANT:
Everyone is requested to carefully read and understand the criteria, objectives and conditions prior to submission of their applications for evaluation and consideration.
Filed under Events · Tags: Health Software, IOSN, Open Source SoftwareGoogle Hackathons: DevFest Manila
September 28, 2008 · Comments
What: Google will be holding a DevFest Manila. Join for a day of coding and fun, where Google will cover topics ranging from OpenSocial & App Engine to YouTube & the Google Maps API.
Who: You! Google will provide space, power, and refreshments. You just need to bring your own laptop, ideas and enthusiasm to complete the mix.
When: Friday November 7th, 2008 1:00PM-10PM
Where: University of Philippines
Filed under Announcements, Events, InfoTech, Internet ·Software Freedom Day Philippines 2008: One Nation, Unity for Software Freedom
September 18, 2008 · Comments
Brought to you by Computer Professionals’ Union (CPU) in partnership with Hubnob and in cooperation with University of Makati (UMAK) – IT Society together with TXTpower, PHP User Group Philippines (PHPUGPH), Joomla! Users Group Philippines (JUG-PH), Philippine Ruby Users Group (PhRUG), Drupal User Group Philippines, Adobe User Group Philippines, Mindanao Bloggers, Angeles City Linux Users Group (ACGLUG), Internet Cafe Association of Imus (ICAII), University of the Philippines – Linux Users Group (UnPLUG), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) – Taguig, Mindanao State University (MSU) – Marawi City, Bayan Muna and Office of Rep. Teddy Casino
SOFTWARE FREEDOM DAY PHILIPPINES 2008: One Nation, Unity for Software Freedom – Live via Wi-cast
Date: September 20, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Main Event Venue: University of Makati (UMAK), J.P. Rizal Ext. West Rembo, Makati City
With satellite events at Holy Angel University (HAU) – Pampanga, University of Santo Tomas (UST), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) – Taguig and Mindanao State University (MSU) – Marawi City
Sponsored by Globe, Hubnob, Scenovia, Web.com.ph, Stratpoint Technologies and Sysandsoft
Filed under Announcements, Blogging, Events, InfoTech, Mobile, News, SEO, Software · Tags: FOSS, free and open source software, software freedom day philippinesDekaron SEA – Open Beta Na, Philippines!
September 5, 2008 · Comments
What’s up, mga nerds?
Hehehe…
Got your attention there, didn’t I?
ANYWAY, let me just run something quick to you guys, our avid readers here in TechBlog.ph. See, Dekaron SEA, (aka Dekaron Philippines, Dekaron Singapore, Dekaron Malaysia) is NOW on Open Beta.
Those of you who missed out on all the fun when Dekaron SEA was on Closed Beta, here’s your chance to experience and explore what has been hailed all over the world as “the most violent gaming experience you can have online.”
It’s so awesome, it’s the ONLY game that has to have a ratings advisory in its log-in page. A “For 17 Years Old and Above Only. Minors Cannot Play This Game.” warning appears briefly after you log-in. Hmmm…
"Wait, did you just say 'Without Herpes, we would all be dead by now'?" (Click Image For Larger View)
Ok, so, Dekaron SEA is FREE for the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. You need a mobiusgames account to play. However, if you’re in doubt as to whether or not you can play Dekaron SEA if you’re not playing within the mobiusgames territory of the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia, refer to this short FAQ.
Also, mobiusgames has a lot of events and promos to keep everyone busy. There’s a 2x Drop and EXP rates in effect until the OBT ends in September 23.
I'm Your Momma
Perhaps, Dekaron SEA owes some of its buzz to, eherm, eherm, gaming blogs like Hackenslash, Techblog.ph, MikeGotGame.com, Jam Online, MMOTaku, and GameShogun. Dekaron SEA is definitely this gaming season’s dark horse. With not much hype, it has steadily steamrolled into one of the most buzzed about game in recent years.
Read MikeGotGame.com’s series of “hands-on previews”, beginning with his article on Dekaron’s eyecandy for an interesting read.
Hmmm… how about you, guys? Have you tried Dekaron SEA? Got an opinion?
Filed under Announcements, Events, Gaming · Tags: brunei, dekaron bots, dekaron cheat, dekaron cosplay, dekaron game guide, dekaron hacks, dekaron malaysia, dekaron online, dekaron open beta, dekaron philippines, dekaron sea, dekaron singapore, dekaron.ph, free online games, game bloggers, game blogs, mmorpg, mobiusgames, online games, violent videogamesThe Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology
September 1, 2008 · Comments
The Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology or Y4IT conference will start tomorrow, September 2, 2008 and will conclude on September 5, 2008. The venue will be at the University of th Philippines in Diliman.
Notable Blogosphere residents Jayvee Fernandez, Janette Toral, J. Angelo Racoma, Ria Jose, Juned Sonido, Noel Feria, and a few more bloggers will be talking, covering issues like eLearning 2.0, Blogging, Creating Independent Filipino Games, Social Networking, Blu-Ray, Java Certification, and other interesting IT topics.
I’ll be speaking about Internet Fame with a talk entitled “The Internet’s Next Big Star: You!” and I’ll be posting updates in my web standards blog and my MBA blog.
Filed under Events, InfoTech · Tags: y4itGlobe iPhone 3G Countdown Launch Party!
August 22, 2008 · Comments
Are you wondering what happened last night at the Globe iPhone 3G Countdown Launch Party?
Try to the watch the archived (live) streaming of the event at Qik and Bambuser! The Qik stream was captured through a Nokia E71 while the Bambuser stream was created through my Sony Ericsson P990i.
Capturing photos was somewhat hard for my SE P990i’s had a weird reaction adjusting to the lights and all so I just thought that it would be much better to stream the event live. The connection I had used was one of the 5 free WiFi access points that Globe provided during the event at Ayala Tower One.
So how about you? Are you planning to get an iPhone too or do you have one already? :)
Filed under Cellphones, Events, Gadgets, Mobile, News, Telecom · Tags: globe, iPhone, launchThe Y!Philippines Developers’ Night Recap and an invite to Y!HQ in Sunnyvale
August 21, 2008 · Comments
The Yahoo! Philippines Developers’ Night was held last Wednesday, August 14, in TGI Friday’s in Glorietta 3, where Yahoo! gave an overview of the Yahoo! Developer Network and discussed the future of the web development scene in the Philippines with the developers who attended the networking session. There was food, drinks, swag, and a healthy flow of techie conversations.
As the one giving the YDN overview, I was worried about possible low turnout due to the heavy rains prior and during the early part of the event–but in the end, the place was packed! I met many local developers, shared Yahoo! details and trivia, and learned from them as well. Jojo Anonuevo, our General Manager for Yahoo! Philippines, also gave an overview and is inviting Pinoy developers to apply for a chance to go to the Yahoo! HQ in Sunnyvale, California and represent the community. Give it a shot–applications are due 5:00PM on August 22.
Congratulations to Christine Amarra who won the lucky draw and took home the purple (but of course!) iPod, and thank you to all those who came to our event, and extra thanks go to those who blogged about it–Joe “phpcurious” Siao, Bob Reyes, PHP.ph and the people over at PinoyWebStartup.
Sa uulitin! :)
Filed under Events · Tags: web development, yahoo, yahoo developer network