Pinoys on TV
I often can’t pinpoint the emotion I feel when I come across a foreign TV show or movie that has a character that makes references to the Philippines or Filipinos? Sometimes it’s amusement, especially when the characters are Filipino themselves and they speak in Tagalog. Remember the following? Ewok in the forest saying “Ito ay puno!” in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) The Filipino cook...
Better than Cliff’s Notes
I hope I’m posting this just in time for those year-end term papers and book reports. But if you’re expecting that I’m giving away links to sites that promote plagiarism, think again. I was able to muddle through more than a decade of schooling without resorting to tricks so I think you can too. Anyway, I got these links from Prof. Butch Dalisay’s The Philippine Star article. I checked them out myself and I now...
Ahoy! Sony Philippines slashes at PS software piracy
Walk the plank, you software curs! I don’t know if Sony Philippines’ plan to file a complaint with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) against software piracy is good or bad news for Playstation addicts out there. I’m not really much of a gamer (although I admit I’m addicted to online games), so I cannot give an opinion about this. Why don’t you enlighten me? More of the news here: Sony complains vs...
Eleksyon 2007 site
Having a difficult time deciding who to vote this coming May elections? Hope this site will help you decide. Eleksyon 2007 Even with it (and the podcasts), I still can’t.
Ozine Fest ‘07 cosplay guidelines
Otakuzine Anime Magazine will be holding the Ozine Fest ‘07 on the 1st of April 2007 at the SM Megatrade Hall 2. And of course the event won’t be complete without cosplay! Are you interested in strutting around in your most provocative (makalaglag panty/brief/boxers) costume? Here are the guidelines. Guys and gals, these guidelines are still subject to change without prior notice. Anyway, good luck, minna-san! For more Pinoy...