F5 Networks Inc., a leader in the Application Delivery Networking (ADN) arena, is strengthening its regional presence by opening an office in the Philippines. Led by its newly appointed country manager Oscar Visaya, F5 aims to expand its business by providing local operators with technology that will push its infrastructure towards the next level. Full press release after the jump.
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Good news to all Filipino children! The Department of Health (DOH) has begun the motion to include Rotavirus Vaccination in its health program “Expanded Program for Immunization” (EPI) in 2012. Administered orally, it is expected that free rotavirus vaccine will become available in local health centers late 2012 or early 2013. Rotavirus is the second leading killer of children aged five years or less in the Philippines and worldwide.
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Ultrabooks are a hot topic in technology today. Though nothing new to the world of Macs (see Macbook Air), the trend nowadays is to go for thin, light, and portable. The Dell XPS 13 marks the company’s debut into the Ultrabook market. Sleek, stunning and thoughtfully designed for performance, durability and a superb overall experience, the Dell XPS 13 ultrabook features an edge-to-edge glass, near “frameless” display, all-day battery life, and the latest innovative technology to enable users to be productive, connected and responsive anywhere. I am still checking on the local retail price, but Internet reports that it is retailing for $999, or around 44 thousand Philippine pesos. Full press release after the jump.
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In July of 2010,the poet V.I.S. de Veyra posted a blog essay on the art of Marcel Antonio titled “Blue Funk’d Stories: The Expanding Art of Marcel Antonio” and coined the phrase-tag Blue Funk Erotica for Antonio’s art. De Veyra described Blue Funk Erotica as:
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Korean television channels KBS, MBC, CJ E&M, Arirang, and YTN are partnering up with local outlets to bring the latest hit “Koreanovelas” into the country. This includes upcoming titles such as “The Princess Man”, “Babyfaced Beauty”, “My One and Only”, “My Bittersweet Life”, “Brain”, “Fatal Lover”, “Jewel in the Palace”, “The Great Queen Seondeok”, “Pasta and Still”, “Marry Me”, and a wole lot more. Aside from Koreanovelas these channels aim to promote entertainment shows, comedy shows, music television, sports, and documentaries. They are looking to partner with local television companies such as ABS-CBN, GMA7, TV5, IBC13, UNTV, and RPN9 to air these shows. Beyond just promoting Korean shows they are also looking to exchange with our local shows, which would in turn bring Philippine shows and dramas to Korea. Full press release after the jump.
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Marriott Hotel Manila recently spearheaded an early New Year treat for the less fortunate kids of Pasay City . A food and slippers donation was initiated by the F&B Kitchen headed by executive chef Meik Brammer. The activity in partnership with Philippine National Red Cross together with actress-model Marian Rivera was a treat for almost 300 children in the community.
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The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered:
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The iconic three-stripe brand, adidas, proudly launches the fourth installment of the Philippine Range collection. Featuring jackets and t-shirts that are playing on the Philippine flag’s trademark colors, adidas offers a fresh and modern take on the Philippine Range collection with its minimalist design.
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MANILA, Philippines – Dell’s Philippine office has been certified as ISO 9001:2008 compliant by the International Organization for Standardization, reflecting the company’s commitment to continually meet and exceed customer satisfaction.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2011 – The NBA today released its 2011 preseason schedule, a 30-game slate that tips off Friday, Dec. 16, with four games and continues until Thursday, Dec. 22, when two games wrap up the preseason.
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