Blog entries from David D'Angelo

Filipino Kids Internet Usage Posts 13% Growth

David D'Angelo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:13:56 +0100

Here is an article from New Media Philippines which discusses the recent study done by Synovate commissioned by the Cartoon Network on Filipino kids ages 7-14 years old. The study found out that most Filipino kids are spending more time online compared to playing console games, listening to music, and reading non-school books. Internet usage is second only to watching TV.

Here is the article:

In a study done by Synovate commissioned by the Cartoon Network, Filipino kids 7 Read More...

"Blogging Business Is Profitable" survey says

David D'Angelo — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:31:13 +0100

The latest Blogging Survey conducted by Videojug reveals that the blogging market is now in saturation and is profitable. Aside from that it also revealed a lot of interesting facts and results. A whooping 54.7% of bloggers had their blog for over 2 years with just 11% who have their blogs only for under a year. Another interRead More...

2010 Candidates that Supports Information Technology and Internet Access

David D'Angelo — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:01:13 +0100

The Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) is an organization for everyone and has strong advocacy towards the empowerment of everyone through computer and internet access. Yet, PIUS is non-partisan in order to create a venue for exchange and wider support for its advocacy.

As an individual however, I would like to give my sharing on two people who will be figures in the 2010 elections and who in their careers have shown a non-political, non-gimmick and non-TRAPO sincerity in Read More...

It's OneWebDay What Can You Do Online?

David D'Angelo — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:50:32 +0100

The best way to celebrate OneWebDay is to join us at Mall of Asia Music Hall on September 22 and experience this first ever celebration of #OWD2009 in the Philippines. However for those who really want to be there but are too far away, WHAT CAN YOU DO ONLINE TO PARTICIPATE?

First, Read More...

The Importance and Relevance of Open Source Software

David D'Angelo — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:40:52 +0100

I remember the atmosphere of collision and hesitation when I attended the Committee Hearing for the Free and Open Source Software Bill being lobbied and presented by Bayan Muna Party List Congressman, Teddy Casino in 2006. The FOSS bill was seen as a killer bill by those that belongs to the Software Alliance in the Philippines, while as an equalizer by those from the Bayanihan Linux group and the Computer Professionals Union (CPU).

The bill basically mandates government software Read More...

OneWebDay 2009 and One Internet Day 2009

David D'Angelo — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:15:41 +0100

This year for the first time, the Philippines through the Philippine Internet Users Society (PIUS) together with Events Philippines and various partner organizations which includes media organizations, non-government organizations, entrepreneurs, businesses, educational institutions and others have joined hand to officially marked OneWebDay - "The Internet Day" on September 22, 2009 at Mall of Asia.

On September 22, 2006 the first ever OneWebDay was celebrated. The idea was created by Read More...

ATM Reverse PIN Code Alert Hoax

David D'Angelo — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:03:11 +0100

(I originally posted this at The Delano Observer blog)

Another hoax is circulating in e-mail nowadays. The email says that whenever someone forces you to withdraw in an Automated Teller Machine or ARead More...

Beware of Email Scams like Col. Alex Tabara Scam

David D'Angelo — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:30:20 +0100

It's just fascinating and also irritating that day after day there are some e-mail scams that would eventually get past your usual e-mail filtering. Today I received an e-mail from a certain Col. Alex Tabara whose email is alextabara2@gmail.com. Perhaps he cannot use alextabara@gmail.com because it was already used. The e-mail talks about a large sum of money discovered by US troops in Iraq which he had stolen. It also has a link to the legitimate news about a real incident like this whicRead More...

The Anti-Child Pornography Bill and Internet Censorship

David D'Angelo — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:07:13 +0100

I remember way back during the 6th National Youth Parliament, the Committee on ICT which I chaired back then passed a resolution for the passage of a bill in Congress known as the National Filtering System. This system will filter content which are deemed not for public consumption. The filtering system however will only be installed in internet cafes, schools, and other public internet stations. I lobbied this to the members of the committee since I believe that private citRead More...

12 Outdated InfoTech Terms

David D'Angelo — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:01:52 +0100

Phrases that you shouldn't be using at work anymore because they will make you seem old. This is especially true if you're looking for a new job. For example, on an interview, you should be talking about "cloud computing," not "ASPs" even though they are basically the same thing.

This list is useful for 20-somethings, too. Now when the senior person in the office uses one of these terms, you'll know what he's talking about.

1. Intranet

Popular in the mid-90s, the term "inRead More...

The First Asia Pacific Blog Awards Is On!

David D'Angelo — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:27:55 +0100

In conjunction with Nuffnang's second anniversary and with their title sponsor, Pringles, the first ever Asia Pacific Blog Awards is on. The awards night will be held in Uniquely Singapore on October 23, 2009. The blog awards is held to recognize the excellence of renowned bloggers from the Asia-Pacific region.

Honouring the best of the blogosphere, Nuffnang will be running one month of open nominations and one month of voting. This will eventually culminate in a GRAND Gala Dinner in SRead More...

Asia Pacific Future 100: Application Invited

David D'Angelo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:57:20 +0100

The Foundation for Youth Social Entrepreneurship (FYSE) is a regional organization with the aim to inspire and empowering young people to take actions which create positive change and real impact in their communities, their countries and Asia. By providing a range of tailored support including campaigning and training that is youthful, exciting and dynamic FYSE aims to inspire youth to take actions now, no matter how big or small their actions might be.

The profile of the Asia PacificRead More...

Blogs and Website Supporting One Web Day 2009

David D'Angelo — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:27:24 +0100

Here is the list of Blogs and Website which is supporting the One Web Day (OWD) 2009 on September 22. To be added to the list just add your website and url on the link list. Please remember that you need to post in your blog or website the Official PIUS One Web Day Badge and/or banner in order to be retained in the list.

GET YOUR OWD BANNER NOW AND JOIN THE ADVOCACY.

OWD Participating Blogs and Websites

Join Twinoy, A Filipino Focused Microblogging Community

David D'Angelo — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:57:49 +0100

I just found about this microblogging community today. It is very similar to Twitter and perhaps it is indeed inspire by Twitter. Compared to my twitter account in which I have 203 followers, I have around 4 subscribers in Twinoy. Subscribers which I do not even know.

Well anyway Twinoy Read More...

Free Wi-Fi, Infotech Training and More at SM City Baliwag on September 18

David D'Angelo — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:41:15 +0100

Mark your calendars! On September 18, 2009 Baliwag.net together with Brotherhood of Destiny (BROOD) in partnership with the Philippine Internet Users Society (PIUS), SM City Baliwag and Informatics-Malolos WILL CELEBRATE ONEWEBDAY!

The OneWebDay Cyberzone event will be at SM City Baliwag Events Center. Plus there will be FREE WI-FI ACCESS, FREE INFOTECH TRAINING ON BLOGGING TO EARN, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, and ESSAY WRITING CONTESTS (High School and College) and more. Baliwag.Net Read More...