Blah Blah Blogs: #MyInternetStory #PhNet20

For the celebration of the 20th year of Philippine internet, one would wonder and be nostalgic about what was the "first times" involving the use of computers, components and of course the internet itself. Being a 90's kid, the era was the time of the emergence of computers in the Philippines as well as the birth of the IT industry which has eventually branched into many different forms and has been embraced by many Filipinos.

If I would recall, my first experience with computers was way back in my elementary days, particularly in grade one and two which I was with ICPS (now ICCS) in Cubao which had a specific computer room but only grade 4 students would have that privilege to have a computer subject which I think was mainly used for games, like the Family Computer (Nintendo Entertainment System) and nothing else. Computers are required to be in air conditioned room to prevent overheating and dust to form inside them. There was even rumors that it would prevent computers from getting a "virus".

REEL DEAL: Sing-Along With "Rio 2" - What Is Love Lyric Video

“What is Love” lyric video performed by Janelle Monáe from Blue Sky Studios’ “Rio 2” family movie is now up on YouTube!

In April 2011, Twentieth Century Fox released Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studio’s CG animated feature “Rio.”  The film was born from the imagination of Carlos Saldanha, who co-directed or directed the global blockbusters “Ice Age,” “Ice Age: The Meltdown” and “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.”

REEL DEAL: Brosnan and Thompson As Partners In Crime In The Romantic Comedy "The Love Punch"

It’s a dream team pairing in the upcoming romantic caper, “The Love Punch,” starring ever-sassy Emma Thompson and always-charming Pierce Brosnan as ex-couple who reunite to steal back the money stolen from their retirement fund.    

"The Love Punch” sees middle aged and divorced, company owner Richard Jones (Brosnan) looking forward to a worry-free existence as he arrives at his office on his last day of work. Much to his dismay, he discovers that the management buyout of his company was fraudulent. The company is now bankrupt and the employee pension fund - including his own - has been embezzled. Enlisting the help of his ex-wife Kate (Thompson), Richard sets out to track down the shady business man behind this, Vincent Kruger. Before they know it, Richard and Kate are caught up in a cat and mouse caper across Europe in a whirlwind of intrigue, mad chases and jewelry theft during which they rekindle their romance.

XSTIG: Maja Salvador and Coby USA Team Up for Dahan-Dahan in 7” Tablet

Following the release of ABS CBN talent Maja Salvador’s first album Believe, leading smart device purveyor Coby USA once again teams up with the Dance Floor Princess as she gears up for a full-on media campaign of her next track, Dahan-Dahan.

As Coby’s local brand ambassador, Maja Salvador has been granted full support by the mobile device maker since the release of her first album “Believe”, which come Pre-loaded in Coby tablets. As part of the ongoing collaboration between Coby and Maja’s record company Ivory Music, Coby has incorporated Dahan-Dahan into their latest dual core 3G tablet with TV, the MID 7015 3G (SRP P 4995 only). The Android Jellybean-run 7-incher includes the official music video for the track as part of its pre-installed applications so Maja fans can listen and sing to the tune whenever, wherever.


The ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Concerts presents “Sundown Serenade”.

The orchestra will perform a compilation of hits from the masters of classical music as a chamber ensemble. The concert will feature works from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Igor Stravinsky and more.

“Sundown Serenade” will be held at the Ayala Museum, Makati City on April 2 & April 4, 2014 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

For seat reservations, please contact us at 4152272 loc. 2409/ 09156246808 and look for Karlo Cea. Limited seats available.

Your Own Property: Own A Home In 5 Easy Steps At Avida's Homepossible Event

Avida Land makes home-buying easy and stress-free with HOMEPOSSIBLE: SIMPLIFIED, a one-day event that lets you own your dream home in the simplest way possible.

On Saturday, March 29, visit any of the following HOMEPOSSIBLE sites: Avida Showroom Glorietta (2nd Floor, Glorietta 4 Makati), Avida Towers Centera (EDSA Mandaluyong), Diversion 21 Hotel (Iloilo), and Avida Towers Riala Project Pavilion (Cebu).


Follow Nico and Pedro of "Rio 2"

Get a chance to meet & greet the lovable characters of Rio 2 - Nico and Pedro as they go on mall tours around the metro. You can check on the schedule below to see which malls these birds would go to. 

Rio 2 Opens April 9, 2014 by 20th Century Fox.

Schedule

MARCH 28, SATURDAY

Sta Lucia East 12:30 - 1:30pm

Robinsons Metroeast 2:30 - 3:30pm

SM Marikina 5:00 - 6:00pm

Eastwood City Walk 7:30 - 8:30pm