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Globe rocks Davao with #WonderfulMindaNOW Music Fest

Globe rocks Davao with #WonderfulMindaNOW Music Fest

by Rjay Reyes on July 8, 2014
Globe Telecom, through its prepaid segment, recently brought a wonderful music experience to Davao with the #WonderfulMindaNOW Music Fest as part of its #WonderfulMindaNOW campaign, a social-media driven program that enjoins Mindanaoans to take pride in their region by showcasing wonderful spots, places, and tourist attractions in Mindanao.
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Davao Oriental Escapade: Cinco Masao Beach Resort in Mati City

Davao Oriental Escapade: Cinco Masao Beach Resort in Mati City

by Rjay Reyes on July 8, 2014
Mati City is dubbed as the “Beach Capital of Davao Region” because of its white sand beaches and tortoise deep waters that face the Davao Gulf. It is the only city and the capital of the Province of Davao Oriental which is located on the sout-eastern side of Mindanao. Mati offers beautiful landscapes and numerous resorts.
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Talking About Open Source with 8Layers and UnPLUG on Vigattin Radio

Talking About Open Source with 8Layers and UnPLUG on Vigattin Radio

by Rjay Reyes on July 7, 2014
Vigattin Radio once again provided us new updates about information technology. They talked about the recent developments of open source innovation. With anchors Mr. Den Macaranas and Mr. Elison Barcelo, they invited guest from 8Layers Technologies (a pioneer in open source technologies in the Philippines) and UnPLUG (UP student organization that is dedicated in promoting Open Source Software).
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The Historical Cagsawa Ruins of Daraga, Albay

The Historical Cagsawa Ruins of Daraga, Albay

by Rjay Reyes on July 7, 2014
Situated in Albay, Cagsawa Ruins is a historical landmark that serves as the centerpiece of the Cagsawa Ruins Park where tourists can enjoy the scenic view of Mayon Volcano. The ruins also stood as an image of Bicol region’s magnificent landscape for almost two centuries. It symbolizes Bicol’s rich history together with the strength and flexibility of the people towards calamities and ravages of Mother Nature.
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Icon Manila 2014 brings inspiration to aspiring animators

Icon Manila 2014 brings inspiration to aspiring animators

by Rjay Reyes on July 4, 2014
Attended by aspiring animators and professionals, ICON Manila 2014: Entertainment Design Conference was held successfully. They were able to learn from the veterans of the entertainment design industry where they learned the details on how the design process works in animation, games, advertising, and other forms of visual media.
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Globe Telecom assists USAID and FPE on biodiversity conservation via ICT

Globe Telecom assists USAID and FPE on biodiversity conservation via ICT

by Rjay Reyes on July 2, 2014
Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom further strengthens its environmental advocacy by joining the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) in improving biodiversity conservation in key protected areas.
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Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival 2014: A Colorful Festival of Festivals

Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival 2014: A Colorful Festival of Festivals

by Rjay Reyes on July 1, 2014
The Leyte province through the provincial government of Leyte and Pintados Foundation Inc. has once again held its annual Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival to showcase Leyte and Samar’s early tattooed inhabitants called Pintados. The festival also exhibits the rich culture and heritage of the provinces. Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival was first celebrated on June 29, 1987.
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Tacloban held Sangyaw Festival Pasasalamat 2014 successfully

Tacloban held Sangyaw Festival Pasasalamat 2014 successfully

by Rjay Reyes on July 1, 2014
Tacloban moves on with Sangyaw Festival after being devastated by Typhoon “Haiyan” (locally known as Yolanda) seven months ago. Sangyaw is a very old Waray word which means “to herald news”. The festival began in 1974 and was spearheaded by then First Lady Imelda Marcos but later discontinued by the next administration.
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Kickstart represents PH at GSMA Mobile Asia Expo innovation workshop

Kickstart represents PH at GSMA Mobile Asia Expo innovation workshop

by Rjay Reyes on July 1, 2014
Kickstart Ventures, Inc., the most active early-stage investment fund in the country, represented the Philippine telecom industry at the GSMA Mobile Asia Expo innovation workshop in Shanghai, China which tackled current initiatives to foster and promote new ways of doing things.
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Discussing Bitcoin with Bitmarket.ph,mBTC.ph & Buybitcoin.ph

Discussing Bitcoin with Bitmarket.ph,mBTC.ph & Buybitcoin.ph

by Rjay Reyes on June 30, 2014
Once again Vigattin Radio was able to give the latest updates on information technology last Saturday. With anchors Den Macaranas and Ms. Arnene Barcelo, together with Mr. Elison Barcelo. They discussed the payment system called Bitcoin. It is a payment system where the sytem is recorded in a public ledger using its own unit of account.
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