A Pinoy Blog About Nothing

The National Telecommunications Commission has deemed the use of bluetooth illegal. Uh hello? How do they propose to stop people from using a feature built-in to most of the new phones? Surreal.

"I think a reason I really like weekends is that when we wake up, we can make love." Ooh-la-la!

The Venerable Congress of the Republic of the Philippines has signed into law Republic Act 9211 which "bans smoking in public places, tobacco advertising and the sale of tobacco products to those below 18 years old." I don't smoke nor do I intend to do so in the near future. I don't mind my smoker friends as long as they don't blow smoke to my face. It's their choice ...

Unfortunately, I've heard some of these gems from people who should know better. My favorites are highlighted. (Salamat kay Nikko.) Hirit Pinoy 1. "The more the manyer." 2. "It's a no-win-win situation." 3. "Burn the bridge when you get there." 4. "Anulled and void." 5. "Mute and academic." 6. "C'mon let's join us!" 7. "If worse comes to shove." 8. "Are you joking my leg?" 9. "It's not my ...

Seems like ol' Bill and his cohorts at Microsoft are taking a long hard look at bloggers from within the company. The issue there of course is - how do you prevent sensitive information from being leaked? Some of the MS bloggers are hosted on the company's site. Would MS then have the right to censor content on these sites? When I was with my previous job, there were some ...

First on the day's agenda was to pick up Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at Powerbooks. Yes I admit it - I've read all Potter books and I've been waiting for this book like a wizard about to take his Apparating tests. The people lining up at Powerbooks to get the new Harry Potter book. I see no problem with reading Harry Potter books if only ...

Bored out of my wits and tired from working on the new layout, I've decided to take my first (yey!) Friday Five: 1. Is your hair naturally curly, wavy, or straight? Long or short? Preternaturally straight. No matter what I do, they remain straight. 2. How has your hair changed over your lifetime? Never. Unless I enforce my will upon it. I've shaved it off and worn it shoulder length. No dice. 3. ...