YugaTech | Philippines, Technology News & Reviews

Philippines, Technology News & Reviews


Archive for the 'Pinoy Bloggers' Category

PopDev Media Awards to cite Bloggers

Published by: yuga under: Events , Pinoy Bloggers. 4 replies

posted: May 6th, 2009

For the last two years, I’ve been invited by the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) to be in the panel of judges for their annual PopDev Media Awards. This year, they’ve decided to add a special citation for citizen journalists (bloggers).

Continue reading ‘PopDev Media Awards to cite Bloggers’

The Anatomy of a Blog Libel

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 10 replies

posted: January 24th, 2009

Ever since I wrote my story on surviving a libel case about two years ago, there were a couple other people who asked recommendations for legal counsel (apparently, encountering the same situation I had).

Continue reading ‘The Anatomy of a Blog Libel’

On T3 Mag’s Movers and Shakers List

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 32 replies

posted: January 15th, 2009

This came as a surprise last night when I learned I made it to T3 Magazine’s list of “The Philippines’ Most Influential”.

Continue reading ‘On T3 Mag’s Movers and Shakers List’

Why Blogger isn’t that popular in the Philippines?

Published by: yuga under: Blogosphere , Pinoy Bloggers. 29 replies

posted: August 16th, 2008

During a cocktail party held yesterday for several folks from Google Asia-Pacific, the Product Manager from SEA asked me this — while blogging is huge in the Philippines, why isn’t Blogger enjoying the same popularity? I gave him some figures off my head as he wrote it down. And here are some reasons why.

Continue reading ‘Why Blogger isn’t that popular in the Philippines?’

Sen. Mar Roxas blogs, for real

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 24 replies

posted: August 2nd, 2008

Mar RoxasYesterday on a round-table discussion with bloggers, Sen. Mar Roxas announced that he start blogging himself. This time, it’s for real. Likewise, he’s bringing his campaign for the suspension of VAT on oil (Senate Bill 1962) online.

Continue reading ‘Sen. Mar Roxas blogs, for real’

Manila Bulletin files counter suit against Photoblogger

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 46 replies

posted: July 17th, 2008

Now it’s Manila Bulletin’s turn. The newspaper filed a counter suit against photographer and blogger Anton Sheker.

Continue reading ‘Manila Bulletin files counter suit against Photoblogger’

PMPToday on Sprint Samsung Instinct Commercial

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 4 replies

posted: June 13th, 2008

PMPToday, a Pinoy blog about portable media players, landed a cameo role in the upcoming Sprint/Samsung Instinct commercial to be aired in the United States next week. See a copy of the video after the jump.

Continue reading ‘PMPToday on Sprint Samsung Instinct Commercial’

Filipino Photographer sues Manila Bulletin

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 29 replies

posted: June 11th, 2008

In a potentially landmark case, a Php1.2 Million copyright infringement suit was filed against print publication Manila Bulletin for illegally using and printing photos of professional photographer and blogger Anton Sheker.

Continue reading ‘Filipino Photographer sues Manila Bulletin’

Getting sued for Linking

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 22 replies

posted: April 19th, 2008

When they said you can get sued for linking to a libelous blog, some people do really mean it.

Continue reading ‘Getting sued for Linking’

TopBlogs Philippines Update

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 12 replies

posted: April 11th, 2008

Here are some updates from Enthropia on their first month of launching the new Top Blogs Philippines. Their blog is not yet up so I’m republishing the announcement here for the meantime.

Continue reading ‘TopBlogs Philippines Update’

Brand New Pinoy Top Blogs Launched

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 23 replies

posted: March 21st, 2008

The very long wait is over. A brand new Pinoy Top Blogs has just been re-launched, with entirely new code-base and design. All previous accounts have been imported. All you need is to get the new tracking code. Check it out here!

Continue reading ‘Brand New Pinoy Top Blogs Launched’

A couple more out of the Blog Barn

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 9 replies

posted: January 25th, 2008

Since my last post about seeding blog ideas, I’ve had a few additional blog projects collaborated with several more bloggers.

Continue reading ‘A couple more out of the Blog Barn’

To Boracay, Contest Prizes and a new PhotoBlog

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 14 replies

posted: January 11th, 2008

By this time, we’ll be in Boracay for an early summer get-away. That means I won’t be able to send out the giveaway prizes by this week-end.

Continue reading ‘To Boracay, Contest Prizes and a new PhotoBlog’

2008 Philippine Blog Awards

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 27 replies

posted: January 11th, 2008


It’s coming sooner than you’ve expected. We’d like to announce the official launching of the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards.

Continue reading ‘2008 Philippine Blog Awards’

Did Twitter Popularize Mobile Blogging in the Philippines?

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 24 replies

posted: December 29th, 2007

As we close in on the end of the year, I’d like to go back and review some of the more interesting discussions and debates we had throughout the year. One of them is mobile blogging (moblogging) and its future in the Philippine cybersphere.

Continue reading ‘Did Twitter Popularize Mobile Blogging in the Philippines?’

What attracts you: the Blog or the Blogger?

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 25 replies

posted: December 10th, 2007

There’s this one observation that when a blog/blogger becomes famous, they usually grow thin on content. Gone are the quality posts and coasting becomes a daily blogging habit. Still, they continue to be famous and admired.

Continue reading ‘What attracts you: the Blog or the Blogger?’

McDo, the Webbys and a Funny Cartoon Blog

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 13 replies

posted: November 25th, 2007

I never realized talking 8 hour straight was so exhausting that after arriving home I hit the sack right away. My seminar on problogging was well received. Missed some stuff over the week-end so here’s a recap.

Continue reading ‘McDo, the Webbys and a Funny Cartoon Blog’

Master Link Baiter of the Year

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 17 replies

posted: November 15th, 2007

Who could have thought that our early forays into the controversial blogosphere was all just a huge link bait? Follow the link to discover who this master link baiter of the year is.

Continue reading ‘Master Link Baiter of the Year’

Why I’m into Open Source Consulting

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 9 replies

posted: August 15th, 2007

If I remember correctly, it was from Nick Nichols whom I first heard of this term. Nick says blogging is a form of open source consulting. I guess that was my approach ever since I first started my online presence back in 2000.

Back then, I saw the power of the internet as sort of dynamic collaboration with free flowing information and discussions of almost anything one can ever imagine. I was awed and thought the Internet was inherently good as it opens new possibilities for everyone who has access to it.

Continue reading ‘Why I’m into Open Source Consulting’

Who’s MISrepresenting who?

Published by: yuga under: Pinoy Bloggers. 24 replies

posted: August 14th, 2007

As though we haven’t had our fill of controversies, Jayvee opens up a new one and is calling out somebody who he claims is misrepresenting bloggers:

It is such a sad experience to have a blogger misrepresent the Philippine blogosphere for his or her own merit. Recently, a huge conference was held and some industry folk mentioned a particular blogger who gave such a compelling presentation about the Philippine blogosphere. It was so compelling because it was the first BIG time that the local industry’s eyes were opened to the spectacle that is the Philippine blogosphere.

And while my curiosity wants to get the better of me (who are you referring to Jayvs?), I was more curious on the issue of “who’s misrepresenting who”. I mean, the second who, not the first one.

Continue reading ‘Who’s MISrepresenting who?’

Page 1 of 212»
hit counter