New Reasons to Go to the Malls This Holiday Season

I have found new reasons to visit the malls this holiday season. Although this is the time when people start to shop for their gifts this coming holiday, seeing things like this will make you wish to go to the mall like Robin Sparkles always say.

I was meeting some of my college friends in Trinoma. The couple will be leaving for Dubai in a week's time and they wanted to see their friends before doing so.

Nike We Run Manila 2012 Photos

Here are the photos I have taken during Nike We Run Manila 2012 last December 2 at SM-MOA grounds. I would like to apologize for the delay to some of my friends who joined the run. This was my first time covering an event like this and I find it fun but at the same time tiring -- lesson learned use a tripod when covering events like this so that your arm won't ache afterwards.

Amazing Crystal Ball Trick in Cosplay Mania 12

I went to SMX Convention Hall last September 29 (Day 1) to check out Cosplay Mania 12. One of the people who caught my attention was a guy balancing a crystal ball in his hands.

I was just amazed how the crystal or glass ball stays at one place while he was rolling it over and under his hands. I might say this guy got some skills since he was talking to a friend while showcasing his talent and he was doing it without any trouble.

The Story of How Derek Will Find His New Anna

Advertisers have found a new way how television viewers will enjoy the television commercial they are watching. Take for instance the story of Derek and his love for Anna and how his family supported him.

BDO Implements 2 Peso Charge for Cash Card ATM Withdrawals

On Monday (August 20), a post from Cocktales (a business section of InterAksyon site) stated that effective September 1, Banco de Oro will charge 2 peso for every ATM withdrawal from any BDO terminal. This was regarding a notification being flashed over the bank's more than 1000 ATM terminals.
This information caused uproar once it made its way to the social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and the blogging community. BDO was immediately criticized for the policy they will be implementing.

Google Doodle Presents Hurdle 2012 Game

QWOP has finally found its match on Google's newest Olympic theme Doodle entitled Hurdle 2012.

What is Enterovirus 71 (EV-71)?

For the past months several news regarding the Enterovirus 71 (EV71) has been flashed over television, radio and newspapers.

What exactly is this virus infection that allegedly caused the death of 52 children in Cambodia? Just this week, a confirmed case of EV-71 from Davao City was reported, good thing the boy already recovered. This might be also related to the HFMD that hit actress Kris Aquino and her sons 2 years ago.

Here are some of the facts regarding Enterovirus 71 (EV-71) and HFMD based on the fact sheet released by World Health Organization (WHO)

The Evolution of Batmobile

I have just watched the Dark Knight Rises and it was really a great movie. I am still trying to write my movie review and before I post that, I might as well share this infographic of the evolution of the Batmobile that I have downloaded long ago.

Sigma Releases the New 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

Along with the 2 new lenses released by Nikon (24-85mm and 18-300mm) 2 weeks ago, independent lens maker Sigma announced the release of their own super-zoom lens 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM.

Nikon Releases AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5/4.5G ED VR

Together with the new super-zoom Nikkor 18-300mm that was announced 2 weeks ago, Nikon also launched AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5/4.5G ED VR in the market.

Nikon Announces "New Super-Zoom" AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

2 weeks ago, 2 new lenses from Nikon and one from Sigma has been released by the respective lens companies.

Energizer and Nuffnang Empowers My Life

Energizer, makers of the world's longest lasting batteries and Nuffnang power my life through enhancing my passion for blogging and photography.

Anne Curtis is Gorgeous in Folded & Hung's Dare to Denim

I was just checking Facebook when I saw a link from a friend showing Anne's picture.

Pacquiao vs. Bradley - Tale of the Tape

Are you getting ready for the Pacquiao - Bradley fight that is to happen this June 9 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas?

Diablo III Has Arrived

Everybody in the gaming community is so excited today as Blizzard releases Diablo III today. A sequel to Diablo II, the game was highly anticipated since it was announced for development 4 years ago.

DPP Issue 41 Tackles Photojournalism

I got a copy of my Digital Photographer Philippines issue number 41 almost 2 weeks ago. This new issue includes a lot of tips and techniques regarding photojournalism.

DPP's issue 41 talks a lot of some topics if you are into the journalistic side of photography. There's the 11-page guide in-depth feature about photojournalism with some insights from Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Ellen Adarna Starts 2012 with an FHM Cover

Adarna is a Philippine mythical bird which causes any person to be petrified when they catch its droppings, and like her name-sake, Ellen Adarna will surely petrify a body part of the male population as she welcomes 2012 with 2 covers for FHM Philippines January cover.

Like last month's cover Sam Pinto, this will be Ellen's second cover for the famous men's magazine in the country. The last time was on December 2010. What's more exciting is that this issue has 2 covers for serious collectors.

Nikon Announces AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G

Aside from the announcement of D4, as its new flagship product for DSLR cameras, Nikon also announced the release of AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G.

This new addition to the FX-format lens lineup is a fast, medium-telephoto prime lens with a focal length of 85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8.

Nikon Presents D4

Nikon welcomes 2012 with the official announcement of the release of Nikon D4. D4 is a Nikon FX-format camera that is the new flagship model in their line-up of digital-SLR cameras.

The D4, which is to replace D3S, is equipped with the new Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED 3, which is the latest image processing engine optimized for DSLR cameras. It also has a 16.2 mega pixel resolution which is higher compared to its predecessor which is only 12.1 mega pixel.

Philippine Holidays for 2012

I just got this information earlier this day. Although I am not really affected by the holidays, it might be useful to other who wants to schedule their vacation leaves.

Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 295 declaring the regular holidays, special non-working days, and a special school holiday for 2012. Here is the list of holidays and long-weekends of the Republic of the Philippines for 2012: