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Nokia 101 Price Philippines - Php 1,490, Specs, Features | Cheapest Nokia Dual-SIM Phone

2011-10-01T10:54:00.000+08:00

Sa pamamagitan ng dual-SIM feature ng isang cellphone, nagagawa nitong kumonekta sa dalawang network ng sabay anupat nakatatanggap ng call at text ang bawat SIM. Nakatutuwang malaman na isa na rin ngayon ang Nokia sa mga mobile phones manufacturer na gumagawa ng mga dual-SIM cellphones. Sa katunayan, ang Nokia 101 ay ang pang-limang dual-SIM phone na ini-release nila. At ngayon, ito ang cheapest o pinakamurang Nokia dual-SIM phone sa Pilipinas.

Nokia 101 Dual-SIM Phone Philippines

Nokia 101 Features
Mayroon itong FM Radio, pero hindi lang iyon, kasi meron din itong MP3 player at loudspeaker na para talagang music device. Pwede kang mag-connect ng hanggang sa 16 GB microSD memory card na pwedeng paglagyan ng mga music files.

Maganda rin ang pagkakagawa ng SIM manager ng phone na ito. Ang SIM manager ang nagma-manage sa (mga) SIM card mo kung alin ba ang gagamitin mo sa pagtawag o pag-text. Marami pang features ang SIM manager na ito, kaya subukan mo na lang ang Nokia 101.

Nokia 101 Philippine Price
P1,490.00 pesos lang ang Nokia 101. Mabibili ito sa lahat ng authorized Nokia retail outlet na malapit sa inyong lugar.

Nokia 101 Price Philippines - Php 1,490, Specs, Features | Cheapest Nokia Dual-SIM Phone

Official Microsoft Windows 8 Release Date | When Will it be Available?

2011-09-30T16:18:00.000+08:00

Ang Microsoft Windows 8 ang pinaka-latest na version ng Microsoft Windows na operating system para sa mga personal computers. Inaabangan ito ng maraming tao sa ngayon lalo na ang mga nasa field ng I.T. or Information Technology. Inaasahan na rin ng marami ang mga new features nito tulad ng "Metro-style User Interface".

Screenshot of the Windows 8 Start screen in the Developer Preview (build 8102)

Sa ngayon, marami ang nag-iisip kung kailan nga ba ang release date ng Windows 8. Maaalala natin na noong September 13, 2011 ay naglabas ang Microsoft ng prewiew version na tinawag na "Windows Developers' Preview". Naglalayon ito na maipakita at magkaroon ang mga tao ng idea kung ano ang mga bagong features ng Windows 8.

Kung tungkol naman sa Windows 8 release date, wala pa sa ngayon ang nakababatid dahil under developement pa ang operating system na ito. Pero sa kabila nito, mayroong mga report na iri-release it sa kalagitnaan ng taong 2012. Marami rin ang nagtatanong kung "Matatalo kaya ngayon ng Windows ang Apple na tinalo na nila dati?"

The New Rick Junior dot Com was Born!

2011-09-29T21:01:00.001+08:00

Magandang araw sa inyong lahat, mayroon na tayong bagong style sa blog na ito. Hindi na ito isang blog na focus sa mga balitang kung ano-ano tungkol sa Pilipinas. Bagkus ay isa na itong technology blog na tatalakay sa ibat-ibang bahagi ng teknolohiya.

Ang maganda rito, ito ay sa wikang Filipino o Tagalog mababasa. Kaya samahan ninyo kami sa bagong kabanata ng blog na ito. Maraming salamat po!

I Dare You! The Kapamilya Challenge – ABS-CBN 2011

2010-12-01T13:20:00.000+08:00

I Dare You! The Kapamilya Challenge is an upcoming reality show on ABS-CBN. Are you waiting for it?

Jericho Rosales and Iya Villania will be the host of I Dare You! The Kapamilya Challenge on ABS-CBN Channel 2. The said show is just a Philippine franchise of an international reality show which I do not know but according to our source, this TV Show is set to premiere in 2011.
Iya just signed a three-year guaranteed exclusive contract with the Kapamilya network ending the rumors that she will be transferring to a different TV network.

Aside from that, a rumour about Iya Villania’s transferring to other TV Network has ended. It is because she signed a three-year guaranteed exclusive contract with ABS-CBN Kapamilya Network.

Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Boy Sotto Wedding January 2011

2010-12-01T13:11:00.000+08:00

For Oyo Boy Sotto and Kristine Hermosa’s fans, this may be good news for you. Because their wedding will reportedly happen in January 2011! Well, as a matter of fact, I am not aware that there is something between the two. LOL! What can you say about that event?

According to the report, principal sponsors include ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, Star Magic founder Johnny Manahan, T.A.P.E Inc. Senior Vice President Malou Choa-Fagar and many more. Kristine’s elder sister, Kathleen Hermosa will be the bridesmaid while Oyo’s sister Danica and her husband, cager Mark Pingris will be the veil sponsors. The venue will be either in Tagaytay or in a beach and only about 150 guests are invited. Kristine also stated that the wedding will be very simple and intimate, as well as very private.

Till My Heartaches End movie – Star Cinema

2010-10-07T14:08:00.000+08:00

Till My Heartaches End is an upcoming movie under ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema.

Till My Heartaches End will star Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson or KIMERALD. According to its writer and director Joey Reyes, the movie is not told chronologically just like the Hollywood movie 500 Days of Summer.

So what can you say about this movie? “It’s about adults and them growing up and breaking up. It’s about growing up and moving on.” he added. Till My Heartaches End premieres on October 27, 2010.

Alay Lakad 2010 Philippines Schedule

2010-08-27T09:30:00.001+08:00

Alay Lakad 2010 Philippines. Alay Lakad is a walk for a cause event that is done by walking a certain route. It is done on different provinces and cities here in the Philippines. I can still remember when we are still in elementary school. Here in Batangas, we are walking a kilometer just to fulfill this event. (Not bad for 11-year-old children.)

So, what is your Alay Lakad experience? Alay Lakad 2010 schedule is on September 3, 2010.

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2010 Candidates Full Names

2010-08-12T13:25:00.001+08:00

For those people who are looking for the full names of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2010 candidates, here is ti. Just continue reading.

Suzette Hernandez (Batangas), Carla Lizardo (Bicol), Ma. Tanchellie Lobete (Bogo, Cebu), Aileen Ella Dango (Bohol), Katherin Tapang (Bulacan), Shihan Go (Caloocan City), Karen Fatima Montanez (Cebu City).

Christi Lynn McGarry (East Coast USA), Christine Marasigan (Guiguinto City), Rochelle Cadiente (Laguna), Sharon Grace Angel (Lapu Lapu City, Cebu), Dominique Ignacio (Makati City), Cheenie Sy (Malolos City), Carolyn Ty (Manila).

Ronalyn Raymundo (Marilao), April Mendoza (Mid-West USA), Jhayne Anne Mundo (Olongapo City), Ruthy Katherine Tanquenco (Pampanga), Barbie Salvador (Pangasinan), Cheysen Capuno (Palawan), Cindi Madumma (Puerto Princesa), Aarianne Camille Baconawa (Quezon City), Kim de Guzma (Subic Bay), and Anne Gabriella (Vigan).

I you want to watch the coronation night, you need to be at Resorts World Manila on August 28. But for those who are home, there will be a telecast on ABS-CBN on September 5, 2010. Who's your bet?

Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid Wedding Photos

2010-08-09T16:15:00.000+08:00

Regine Velasquez who is also known as Asia's Songbird will be married to Ogie Alcasid, a Filipino singer and composer. So what can you say about that? Is it fine? When will be the wedding?

The couple announced their intent to marry each other on GMA-7's Sunday musical-variety show Party Pilipinas. Sad to say but Ogie's marriage to ex-wife Michelle van Eimeren has been annulled by the court.

As of today, they are deciding if their wedding will be a garden wedding or a beach wedding. It will be held on December 22, 2010.

AGB Nielsen TV Ratings August 1, 2010 Mega Manila

2010-08-03T23:26:00.000+08:00

Once again, AGB Nielsen conducted a survey to determine the TV ratings of the tops TV networks here in the Philippines. The said survey was conducted last August 1, 2010 on Mega Manila. Which tv shows got the top spot?

Here is the AGB Nielsen TV Ratings Result August 1, 2010 on Mega Manila:
Kapuso Movie Festival: Once Upon A Time In Manila (GMA-7) – 6.5%
ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) / The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 6%
Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 5.9%
Your Song Presents Maling Akala (ABS-CBN) – 5.7%
Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: A Very Special Love (ABS-CBN) / Showbiz Central (GMA-7) – 5.1%
Lovebug: Exchange of Hearts (GMA-7) – 4%
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) – 3.2%
AHA! (GMA-7) – 3%
Super Yoyo (GMA-7) / Knock Out (GMA-7) – 2.4%
The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) – 2.1%

Mel & Joey (GMA-7) – 13%
Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 12.2%
Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) – 11.6%
Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 9.3%
TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 9%
Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 8.1%
24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 7.9%
Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) – 7.2%
Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 6.9%
Sharon (ABS-CBN) – 6.4%

What can you say about this result? Just place your comment below. Thanks!

Comedian Redford White Died on July 25, 2010

2010-07-25T13:52:00.000+08:00

Here in the Philippines, everyone is familiar to Redford White. He is an actor who always make comedy movies. His real name is Cipriano Cermeno (Redford White is just his screen name. Maybe because of his whitish-colored tan. This morning, he died at his own house.

July 25, 2010, 6:47AM, Redford White died at his house. He is 54 years old at this time. He reportedly died due to complications of his brain tumor (cancer). Wake is set at Maligaya Subdivision infront of SM Fairview according to Mukamo.com.

MYX VJ Search 2010 Winners

2010-07-22T23:06:00.000+08:00

MYX VJ Search 2010 is an event which was held last July 21 on SM Mall of Asia, it was called the finals night. I can still remember those days on high school when I always stay tuned to different programs of MYX on studio 23. Who where the winners?

Here are the winners of the MYX VJ Search 2010:
1. Roberto Martin “Robin” Nievera, 21.
2. Ton Vergel de Dios, 21.
3. Julian “Julz” Savard, 20.

Luis Manzano, Iya Villania, Nikki Gil, Robi Domingo, Bianca Roque, Chino Lui Pio, Janine Ramirez, Bret Jackson and Nel Gomez are the current VJs of MYX Philippines. After the search, those 3 winners will join the current VJ to provide more entertainment to Filipino music videos watchers and listeners.

No Class on July 26, 2010 President Noynoy Aquino SONA?

2010-07-22T11:48:00.000+08:00

There are a lot of question about this matter on twitter. And even here in our office, some employees are asking each other if July 26, 2010 will be a holiday and will have no class. That day is the scheduled State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the Philippine President Noynoy Aquino. Will there be really no class?

Here is a report from ABS-CBN news:

President Benigno Aquino III's first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday is a working day.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said on Wednesday that July 26 will not be a declared a holiday.

Clear? In short, the SONA of the president on July 26, 2010 is not a holiday. There will be classes.

ABS-CBN's Precious Hearts Romances Presents Love is Only in the Movies

2010-01-28T18:35:00.000+08:00

ABS-CBN has an upcoming chapter in their mini-series Precious Hearts Romances. It is titled "Love is Only in the Movies."

Real-life sweethearts Zanjoe Marudo and Mariel Rodriguez will star in Love is Only in the Movies. Zanjoe will play the role of Xander, an indie film director who will for in love with Sheye played by Mariel. What can you say?

PRC Architecture Board Exam Results January 2010

2010-01-28T17:33:00.000+08:00

PRC Architecture Board Exam Results January 2010. The Philippine Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 50.37% passed the Architect Licensure Examination given by the Board of Architecture held in Manila last January 15 and 17, 2010. It is 550 out of 1,092.

Click here for the list of Architecture Board Exam passers. Oath-taking ceremony of those 550 passers will be held on March 14, 2010, 1:00PM at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila. Congratulations to all.

Working Girls 2010 – Viva Films and Unitel

2010-01-24T13:20:00.000+08:00

I think, this movie will be a nice movie for this year. I read about this on Mukamo.com and check their article below:

"Working Girls 2010 is an upcoming movie from Viva Films based on the 1984 hit movie “Working Girls,” which starred Rio Locsin, Maria Isabel Lopez, Carmi Martin, Chanda Romero, Baby Delgado, Hilda Koronel and Gina Pareño.

Working Girls 2010 stars Eula Valdes, Ruffa Gutierrez, Iza Calzado, Cristine Reyes, Eugene Domingo, Carmi Martin, Jennylyn Mercado, and Bianca King. Some of the original cast members (Pareño, Locsin, Lopez and Martin) will play supporting roles in the movie. The film will be directed by Jose Javier “Joey” Reyes and is just one of the offerings of Viva Films this 2010."

Viva Films Presents Of All the Things 2010

2010-01-24T13:02:00.000+08:00

This 2010, Viva Films presents another romantic comedy movie titled "Of All the Things".

It stars Aga Muhlach and Regine Velasquez. Aga Muhlach plays an intellectual man who falls in love with the overly ambitious and overbearing character of Regine Velasquez. "Of All the Things" is just one of the offerings of Viva Films
this 2010.

6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2010 Entries

2010-01-21T18:50:00.000+08:00

I have here a list of the entries in the 6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for 2010. Check the list after the jump.

Open Category
"Ang Paglilitis ni Bonifacio" by Mario O’Hara
"Isang Pirasong Buhay" by Mark Meily
"Pink Halu-Halo" by Joselito Altarejos
"Sigaw" by Joel Lamangan
"Two Funerals" by Gil Portes

Full Length Category
"Limbunan" by Gutierrez Mangansakan II
"Halaw" by Sheron Dayoc
"Sheika" by "Arnel Mardoquio
"Mayohan" by Dan Villegas and Paul Sta. Ana
"Magkakapatid" by Kim Homer C. Garcia
"Rekrut" by Danny Añonuevo
"Sampaguita" by Francis Xavier Pasion
"Si Techie, Si Tekboy at si JuanaB" by Art Katipunan
"Siya ang Mayor Ko" by Dennis N. Marasigan
"The Leaving" by Ian-Dean S. Lorenos

GMA 7 Presents Panday Kids

2010-01-21T18:27:00.000+08:00

GMA 7's Panday Kids will be starred by child actor Robert "Buboy" Villar. Other members of its cast include JC de Vera, Polo Ravales, Tirso Cruz III, Gelli de Belen, Pen Medina, Nanette Inventor, Marissa Delgado, Ryan Eigenmann, Jose Manalo, Iza Calzado, Jolina Magdangal, Jackie Rice, Lovi Poe, and Marvin Agustin as Lizardo. Panday Kids of GMA 7 will be directed by Mike Tuviera.

What can you say about this upcoming telefantasya of GMA?

Star Cinema | Paano Na Kaya Movie - Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu

2010-01-20T17:24:00.000+08:00

Paano na kaya is a hit single by Bugoy Drilon. But now, it the new movie by Star Cinema that will be shown on January 27, 2010. Yes, Star Cinema's Paano Na Kaya will surely gather a lot of film viewers.

In the title, it is said that Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson stars in this movie. Other members of its cast include Melissa Ricks, Robi Domingo, Guji Lorenzana, IC Mendoza, Alwyn Uytingco, Zsa Zsa Padilla, with the special participation of Rica Peralejo. It is directed by Ruel Bayani.

UPCAT Passers Results 2010

2010-01-20T16:59:00.000+08:00

The University of the Philippines or simply UP, released over the weekend the results of the UP College Admission Test or UPCAT for school year 2010-2011. Do you want to know if you're passed or failed?

If yes, you can check this website for the results.

ABS-CBN's Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal 2010

2010-01-07T18:33:00.000+08:00

Roxanne Guinoo, Sid Lucero and Rayver Cruz will be the main casts. The cast members also include Ina Raymundo, Will Devaughn, Tetchie Agbayani, and Rio Locsin. It is directed by Chito S. Roño and is set to premiere in the first quarter of 2010.

By the way, Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal is an upcomming show of ABS-CBN. It is formerly titled as "Mahal na Mahal Kita."

Pyramid - Charice Pempengco Featuring Sean Kingston

2010-01-06T16:14:00.002+08:00

Check this out! This is Charice's latest carrier single titled Pyramid. This song is included in her highly anticipated first international album. Once again, this is "Pyramid" by Charice featuring Sean Kingston.

Pyramid - Charice Pempengco Featuring Sean Kingston

Check the lyrics here.

2010 Philippine Holidays

2010-01-06T10:32:00.000+08:00

This is a list of this year's Philippine Holidays. 2010 Philippines Holidays!

January 1, Friday – New Year’s Day
February 22, Monday nearest February 25 – EDSA Revolution Anniversary (special holiday for schools)
April 1 – Maundy Thursday
April 2 – Good Friday
April 9, Friday – Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1, Saturday – Labor Day
June 14, Monday nearest June 12 – Independence Day
August 23, Monday nearest August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day (special non-working day)
August 30, last Monday of August – National Heroes Day
November 1, Monday – All Saints’ Day (special non-working day)
November 29, Monday nearest November 30 – Bonifacio Day
December 24, Friday (special non-working day)
December 25, Saturday – Christmas Day
December 27, Monday nearest December 30 – Rizal Day
December 31, Friday – Last Day of the Year (special non-working day)

For the list of long weekends, check this post.

January 4, 2010 TNS TV Ratings in the Philippines

2010-01-06T06:42:00.000+08:00

Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) Media Research Philippines TV ratings results as of January 4, 2010:

National TV Ratings. TNS Media Research. January 4, 2010
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.1%
Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 6.4%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 7%
Frosty Returns (ABS-CBN) 7%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 8.2%
Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 8.1%; Bleach (GMA-7) 8.1%
Three Dads With One Mommy (ABS-CBN) 7.9%; Knock Out (GMA-7) 10%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) 16.9%; Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) 14.5%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 21.7%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 15.3%; Daisy Siete: My Shuper Sweet Lover (GMA-7) 12.4%
Nagsimula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 17.2%; Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) 11.9%
Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 13.6%; Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA-7) 11.2%
Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 11%; Slamdunk (GMA-7) 7.5%
Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) 13.7%; One Piece (GMA-7) 7%
My Cheating Heart (ABS-CBN) 16%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 10.1%
Katorse (ABS-CBN) 30.7%; Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) 16%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 34.5%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 21.2%
May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) 34.2%; Darna (GMA-7) 26%
Dahil May Isang Ikaw (ABS-CBN) 31.7%; Full House (GMA-7) 24.4%
Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) 30.7%; Sana Ngayong Pasko (GMA-7) 18.8%
Boys Over Flowers One More Time (ABS-CBN) 19.4%; Queen
Seon Dok (GMA-7) 17%; Shining Inheritance (GMA-7) 13.9%
SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 9.2%; Ripley’s Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) 10.1%
Bandila (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Saksi (GMA-7) 7.4%
Exklusibong Explosibong Expose (ABS-CBN) 5.3%; Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Late (ABS-CBN) 1.5%; I Witness (GMA-7) 3.8%