‘Reming’ changes course, won’t hit Metro Manila: report

Our local weather forecasters says the super typhoon will spare Metro Manila. But it will continue its path down the Philippines (as the satellite photo shows).

Gov’t-private sector ties secured ITU seat for RP—execs

Philippine government executives that led the campaign to secure a coveted seat in the ITU council state member say strong ties with the private sector helped them win it. INQ7.net reports.

CICT commissioner may quit, says chief

What is happening in the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT), the country’s highest policymaking body on ICT? Why are they quitting? CICT Commissioner Tim Diaz de Rivera has recently expressed plans to quit public service soon. INQ7.net breaks the story.

UPDATE: New super typhoon threatens Manila

(update) The latest news says Reming (codename Durian) has weakened but is still is set to arrive on Friday morning in Manila, according to our local weather forecasters.

New NTC chief named, says DoTC spokesman

RETIRED Rear Admiral Abraham Abesamis will be the new National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) chief. Abesamis, who retired from the Philippine Navy last year, replaces former commissioner Ronald Olivar Solis who resigned this week, DoTC spokesperson Thompson Lantion said.

RP firm developing online music backup for Mac users

I recently lost 15 gigabytes’ worth of MP3 music (partyly because I wanted to refresh my collection).

NTC chief quits post

Another government official serving President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has resigned. NTC Chairman and lawyer Ronald Oliver Solis who was appointed in 2004 decided it was time to call it quits and go back to private practice.
There are a lot of speculations on why he left. But the article below gives the official reason. We will know [...]

Start the week rocking!

I ripped the playlist of Cathay Pacific’s Rock radio channel recently. It contained a good selection of new and old rock bands.

Missing the simple life

Perhaps I’m getting old(er). I feel nostalgic writing this entry tonight. While my neighbors are mostly asleep, I’m sitting in front of my computer, blogging…

(UPDATE) Filipino bloggers tapped for product endorsements, reviews

(UPDATE) I’ve found several reactions to the article I wrote recently. This one was from Advocrazy by Rom Feria.