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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, PHPUGPHHivepub: Philippine New Media Website
December 13, 2008 · Comments
I am inviting you all to join www.hivepub.com one of the Philippine’s newest blog that talks about anything that has to do with NEW MEDIA. Hivepub.com It is a blog that is worth contributing to and would surely benefit a lot of people in time.
Hivepub.com is the online address of HIVE Magazine, by hivepublishing, that is set to be release on January 2009. This print copy project together with IMMAP (Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines) hopes to invite more people to be a part of the community to grow the internet scene here in our country.
SUPPORT HIVE!
www.hivepub.com
Filed under Announcements, Blogging, Internet, News · Tags: blog, hive, Internet, marketing, media, new, philippinesInviting 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
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 philippinesEarth Aims for 100% Solar Power Energy
September 13, 2008 · Comments
Imagine being transported 20 years into the future. You might get surprised that everything looks a lot similar to the present. You get to the first person that you see, and you make friends with that guy. You get to have good times. Then as you continue your futuristic adventure, you’d notice that every home, car and building are powered up using solar energy. Gasoline and electrical energy sources had become completely obsolete – no one uses these energy sources anymore.
Okay, I’m not sure that the world will use 100% solar energy within 20 years. But the good news is that scientists had finally turned their focus to make solar energy a great alternative to fossil fuel and electrical energy.
Solar energy had been around for decades but the world seemed not to use it to its full potential. The world suffers from energy problems. I think scientists should start working fast at the possibility of using space solar power. National Space Society lists down all the advantages of implementing solar power with only one drawback: the technology is too expensive. Perhaps this is why solar energy had not improved so much.
The first successful power transmission using solar power was done in the Mojave Desert in the 1970’s. This one is an improvement of that previous experiment. This time the scientists had picked Hawaii for this experiment. Solar panels are installed at the top of one of Maui’s mountains and the energy is beamed down 92 miles to Hawaii. This generated power this time is hundred times greater, estimated to be at 20 Watts which is enough to get a small flourescent light.
The full 120 Gigawatts power that the sun and the space beam up on the earth is more than enough to power up the whole earth. Present earthlings are using a fraction of this power coming from electrical energy and fossil fuels. Most of that space solar power is simply put to waste.
The scientists had begun climbing up the steps. I hope these brilliant scientists can also make a huge leap for mankind.
Filed under Electronics, News · Tags: earth, electrical energy, power, solar energy, space, sun, technologyIs Samsung eyeing to get Sandisk?
September 5, 2008 · Comments
The Associated Press today reported that Samsung is seeking to acquire Sandisk, citing a report by a South Korean newspaper. Read more »»
Filed under Electronics, News ·Sen. Bong Revilla Indirectly Promotes Piracy and Splogs
September 3, 2008 · Comments
I just finished reviewing my sensor logs GameOPS‘ recent comments when I stumbled upon a comment from Mobisop. His (her?) comment was posted on an article announcing the release of HighStreet 5 in the Philippines. Mobisop said that the game would be a great game. Curious, I clicked his name which brought me to his website.
The website turns out to be a subdomain of Resiklo.com, the official website of the movie Resiklo. To those who don’t know, Resiklo was the 2007 Metro Manila Film Fest’s Best Picture and a movie by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. MOBISOP claims to be a movie and software review blog.
Click image for more detailed info
Well this blog doesn’t seem to be a “review blog” at all. All it offers are links to warez and cracked applications and ways for you to watch movies online. But clicking deeper into this, you won’t see any cracked applications or ways to watch movies online.
The blog tricks you to click and click links until your reach a site where it will only describe that certain movie or warez you’re looking for. The sites you’ll encounter will also warn you that watching a movie online or using cracks/warez is illegal. In other words, the sites you’ve been through are all SPLOGS. PERIOD.
Okay guys, what’s wrong with this?
- Sen. Bong Revilla was the former chairman of the Optical Media Board (OMB) that fights piracy.
- Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is widely recognized as the main star of Resiklo.
- The official website of Resiklo has a subdomain which links to supposedly warez and movies online.
- One of Sen. Revilla’s agenda as a senator includes “Strengthening the Anti-Piracy Laws and amendments to the Intellectual Property Code and other laws, if necessary;“
- The linked websites within Resiklo’s subdomain turns out to be splogs.
I don’t know what you guys think but being the star and producer of the movie Resiklo, Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is indirectly promoting illegal movies, warez and cracked applications online just by the use of his domain. Though he’s actually not the one doing it, it’s still his responsibility to check his websites now and then. Right?
We’re just fresh from the news that Anino Games Inc. got caught by the NBI for using illegal and pirated copies of Autodesk softwares. Now another big wig is joining them and unfortunately, he’s an official of the Republic of the Philippines.
What would Chairman Edu Manzano think off if he learns about this? Another word war? :~)
For more related local piracy news, please visit GameOPS’ Pirates ‘R Us
(This article is cross posted on GameOPS and Captain’s Log)
Filed under Blogging, Internet, News, SEO · Tags: bong revilla, piracy, splogsGlobe 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, launchYahoo! Buzz wants everyone to get buzzed
August 20, 2008 · Comments
Great news for the Pinoy blogosphere! Yahoo!’s very own social news site, Yahoo! Buzz, finally opens its arms to everyone. Launched last February of this year, Buzz was initially limited to a number of invited publishers who can post articles in Buzz and benefit from a tremendous surge in traffic when it gets pushed to Yahoo!’s home page.
Not anymore, starting today, Yahoo! Buzz will let anyone with an interesting story to share be able to submit a link and have the opportunity to get buzzed by the Yahoo! community. It was last July when Buzz dropped a hint to everyone through email that they will be opening their doors soon. Apparently it’s sooner than later as now, all of us can benefit from the service.
To anyone who appreciates the importance of social media, this is perfect timing. We all know how hard it is to penetrate established social news sites like Digg and Reddit. With Yahoo! Buzz opening up, it helps level the playing field and gives us more options to spread our stories and discover other compelling content that interests us. Click now and submit your story. :)
Filed under Internet, News · Tags: social news, Yahoo! BuzzSolid Broadband Corporation Launches my|screen LCD TV
August 7, 2008 · Comments
One year after I posted a scoop on GameOPS about Solid Broadband Corporation’s my|phone, here’s another juicy news. The owners of Destiny Cable Internet (mydestiny) is introducing another product on their “my” series called my|screen.
You guess it right, it’s a cheap and re-branded monitor/LCD TV.
Solid Broadband Corporation will release 4 screen sizes: 16 inches(MYS-16), 22 inches(MYS-22), 32 inches(MYS-32), and 42 inches(MYS-42).
Key features include a stereo system NIC AM/A2, Port S-Video, HDMI optional, Full HD 1080P, USB Connectivity, PC input, PIP/POP function, and Multi-Language menu. Prices on these LCD TVs are not yet available but you may call your local Global Destiny Cable TV agents and inquire about the P888/month package for 2 years that includes a free my|screen TV.
From what I’ve snooped, Solid Broadband Corporation might or will launch more brands on their “my” series: my|sound and my|book. my|sound might be a line of speakers or audio system and my|book is rumored to be a line of cheap and portable laptops. Exciting isn’t it?
Hey Destiny, how about getting those Star Channels back on CATV and fixing our mydestiny cable internet speed problems first? I’ve been experiencing very slow browsing and download speeds every afternoon and evening for the past 3 weeks already.
(Cross posted at Captain’s Log)
Filed under Electronics, News · Tags: destiny cable internet, gameops, lcd, mydestiny, myscreen, solid broadband corporation