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Nuffnang is Coming to Cebu

April 25th, 2012 | by Jerminix | blogging, cebu, cebu events, events, web

Apr
25

One of Asia’s first and leading blog advertising community will be coming here in Cebu for the “South Out: The Cebu Invasion” a bloggers meet and greet, establishing presence and finding potential talents event. Fortunately, I am residing here so I can spread the world to fellow Cebuano bloggers out there. This will be also a great opportunity to establish presence here in the Queen City of the South and one of the most progressive and fast developing city in the Philippines. Since blogging is continually growing here in Cebu and blog organizations are even established (Cebu Bloggers Society) in order to promote Cebu and blogging to the community.

I have been to various events and I believe that this is a big opportunity to show fellow bloggers/Nuffnangers the beauty of Cebu as one of the center of innovation and development here in the Philippines in terms of social media hub. Not only that Cebu has a rich culture not to mention the various beautiful destinations and attractions (beautiful ladies include ), You also can find great places to visit and enjoy the hospitality of the people and also good food.

Given the opportunity to be one of the tour guide for Nuffnang. I would take them to the Butanding Watching which is very popular here in Cebu not only for locals but to foreigners as well, it is located in the Oslob Province Southern part of Cebu, You can also enjoy the sceneries during the trip and visit other historical spots like churches,museums and have fun in the beautiful beaches there. Then there is the the annual “Kadaugan Street Party” which will be a two night festival event staring April 27-28, which is just in time for the Nuffnang visit and maybe join the party the night after the meetup event.

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iButterfly Asia Philippines SM Easter Event

April 9th, 2012 | by Jerminix | cebu, gadgets, information, tech gadgets, technology, web

Apr
09

Instead of catching easter eggs, I spent my Easter day in catching butterflies (virtual literally). SM stores (nationwide) were offering a mini contest in the Easter day celebration by having an online virtual game. The contest requires a particular app which is available for both Android and IOs (Apple) devices, the iButterly Asia. The concept is really very unique and somehow geeky at the sense that you have to use a device to catch butterflies straight from your android and IOs devices.

The interface is really simple, you just only got to have an internet connection in order to access the app (which may be good or bad) and start catching virtual butterflies, each butterfly represents its own product and certain prices. You just have to be vigilant and also quick in catching them (for IOs you have to shake the device to catch the butterflies) which is tough because you have to shake the devices while focusing them in the cross hair. Also looking like a geek in the mall by swinging my device and often looked by some,haha.. who cares..lol

Anyways, yes I caught a lot but it really drains a lot of battery in the device and this is really the first time I have noticed that my device with wifi connection cannot last for 3 hours for straight usage, and the wifi connection in SM is not really that good especially in peak hours (it’s Easter Sunday) which is understandable (forced to used 3G in some instances). Sad to know that I cannot redeem all these prizes because there are limitations in the contest (only maximum of 5 butterflies/prizes can be redeemed).

Overall the concept is really good especially there are many people that are now using android and IOs devices and the game is somehow addictive. I really expect to have more games and events like this in the future.

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SOPA is Dead | SOPA Author withdrew the Bill

January 21st, 2012 | by Jerminix | information, news, technology, web

Jan
21

Is SOPA Really Dead??

I hope this the beginning of the end of SOPA and PIPA….. After the Megaupload Arrests and the millions of Facebook Shares, views , critics and even gags and SOPA Author gag. The SOPA Author has finally come to his senses with all the bashing from people and maybe even from his family and relatives.

The Texas legislator who proposed SOPA today withdrew the bill “until there is wider agreement on a solution,” reports show.

A Reuters report shows that Republican U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, the head of the House Judiciary Committee, told the news service, “It is clear that we need to revisit the approach on how best to address the problem of foreign thieves that steal and sell American inventions and products.”

Facebook weighed in on the decision by posting a message on their Washington, DC page: “We are relieved that Congress has recognized the serious damage the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) could cause to the Internet and are pleased that congressional leaders have decided not to move forward on these bills.”

I hope SOPA is gone and dead for good, now next is PIPA, long live internet freedom!

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