Pagesnapp Won the AngelHack MNL 2013
by Angel Bonifacio on June 10, 2013Team Pagesnapp might be returning to their regular routine today, but after winning the first ever AngelHack Manila, they will surely be stepping on a more challenging path ahead. The team is composed of Marvin Consuegra, Raymund Delfin, Mio Galang, Jay Albano, and Rolly Rulete. With four members flying all the way from Davao and one coming from Pampanga, Team Pagesnapp clearly showed the motivation and drive to bag the prize of USD20,000 cash, USD20,000 worth of services from sponsors, 12 weeks of mentoring from IdeaSpace, and a trip to Silicon Valley to meet angel investors.
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Interview with Greg Gopman @ AngelHack MNL 2013
by Angel Bonifacio on June 10, 2013I've already asked a lot of people to describe AngelHack and they all gave me different answers and opinions. But I guess, what matters the most is what Greg answered when I asked him what AngelHack is all about. Coming from the founder of the biggest hackathon in the world, the answer was so simple and yet needed a lot of hardwork to achieve.
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First Day of AngelHack MNL 2013
by Angel Bonifacio on June 8, 2013Today was a very exciting Saturday for the Vigattin Team because we were priveleged to cover the first day of AngelHack Manila 2013, which will continue until tomorrow for the teams to finish their programs and pitch those to the judges. This is also the first time that the Philippines is holding an AngelHack competition along with 38 countries this year. There are at least 70 teams (200+ participants) in the Philippines, and some even flew from as far as Davao just to join this event. With a $20,000 investment, a trip to Silicon Valley, and a lot more at stake, our participants are so much motivated to spend an all-nighter to finish their programs.
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Olongapo Sweetheart Crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2013
by Jhaypee Guia on May 20, 2013Miss Philippines Earth is one of the most anticipated pageants in the Philippines. Last May 19, 2013, Miss Philippines Earth 2013 Coronation Night was held at the at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. It was organized and commenced by Carousel Productions Inc. together with Miss Earth Foundation, aiming to give a strong emphasis on environmental awareness programs. The pageant has aligned itself with the 2013 declaration of the United Nations General Assembly as the "International Year of Water Cooperation."
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Things to do around Manila Bay
by Jane Dacumos on April 25, 2013The picturesque beauty of Manila Bay cannot be described by words or artwork. Hailed as one of the best natural harbors in Southeast Asia and one of the finest in the world, the bay is also a historical landmark which once became witness to the rich history of the Philippines.
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