GAME DEVELOPERS NAGKUMBENSIYON SA UP DILIMAN

Mula kaliwa: Eric Tamayo (DFA), James Rodney Romana (CITEM), Martin Macalintal (French Embassy), Dr. Jaime Caro (Director-UP ITTC), David Tene (Supinfo Games, France), CICT Sec. Ivan Uy, Lyshiel Valencia (GDAP President), Freddie Ayala (BPAP- Chairman of the Board), Gigi Virata (BPAP), Dir. Trish Abejo (CICT), Ms. Marife Villanueva (Embassy of Canada), Mr. Raymond Lacdao (BPAP)

Matagumpay na itinanghal kamakailan ng Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) and kanilang kauna-unahang game convention. Ang First Philippine Game Development Festival, isang tatlong araw na convention na idinaos sa UP Diliman campus kasabay ng taunang annual Y4IT (Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology).

Kasama sa mga patimpalak ang mga sari-saring game-related summits, exhibisyon at mga aktibidades na pinagpupugay ang world-class na produkto ng ating mga local na mga developers. Para maenganyo ang mga kabataang manlalaro ng electronic games na pumasok sa industriya ng game development ipinakita din ang maaring maging mga oportunidad sa pagpasok sa carera na ito.

Dinaluhan ng lampas 2700 na estudyante ang Summit for Students. Ipinakita at tinalakay ang mga maka-manlalarong mga paksa tulad ng Digital Arts, The Life of a Game Developer, at mga career opportunities sa video game development.

“The Philippines is home to a large and vibrant gaming community, made up of both kids and adults, and this Festival gives the perfect venue for game developers to get together and share their love for games,” sabi ni Lyshiel Valencia, Presidente ng GDAP at Country Manager ng MoAnima, isa sa mga pinagkapitagang motion capture at animation studio. “The Festival allows us in the industry to present what we are all about. It gives us a platform to discuss and showcase our work, and convey the message that the Philippine game development industry is quickly on the rise, and ready to make a strong impact on the global gaming scene,” dagdag ni Valencia.

“We want young people to know that there is more to video games than fun and recreation,” ani ni Valencia. “There are viable opportunities for those looking to make a career out of their love for gaming, and for us game developers, I think we all agree that video game development is probably one of the most exciting jobs in the world." Samantala sa Summit for Professionals ay tinampok ang mga panayam at pagtatanghal ng mga lokal at banyagang mga experto ng game development. Kasama ang mga paksa tulad ng potensiyal na pagusbong ng Pilipinas bilang isang game development hub, mga uso sa global gaming industry at ang pagbuo ng isang undergraduate degree program para sa mga bagong game developers.

Bilang pagpapakita ng supporta si Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Chairman Ivan Uy ay nagbigay ng talumpati sa Summit for Professionals. “The CICT and the rest of the government are one in expressing full support to the local game development industry,” sabi ni Uy. “This business sector has shown great potential as a top-flight offshore destination, and already, there are Filipino studios and companies that have been tapped by well known game publishers in developing A-list titles. This is welcome news indeed; the industry is priming itself for a significant boom much like what the BPO industry accomplished in the past decade.”

Kaanib ng GDAP ang Independent Game Developers Association (IGDA), Commission on Information Communications Technology (CICT) at Business Process Outsourcing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) sa paghandog ng patimpalak na ito.

UPAA ANNOUNCES THIS YEAR'S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDEES

Twenty-four exceptional graduates and three alumni chapters of the University of the Philippines will receive recognition awards from the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) for the year 2010. The award ceremonies will be held during the U.P. General Alumni-Faculty Homecoming & Reunion on June 26, 2010, 4:00 P.M. at the Ang Bahay ng Alumni, U.P. Diliman Campus, Quezon City .

The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are conferred on alumni who have demonstrated in their chosen field of endeavor, extraordinary achievements and excellent contributions that bring about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given to achievements and contributions that impact the community in which the alumni are or have been active, whether this is at the local, national or international level.

This year’s 23 UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awardees are led by four alumni who are being recognized for Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Jose B. Cruz, Jr., BSEE ’53 scl; Dr. Ernesto O. Domingo, AA ’56 and MD ‘61; Dr. Dionisia A. Rola, AA ’41 with high honors and BSE ’47 mcl; and Prof. Isabel Juliana C. Sevilla-Soriano, AB ’53 cl.

“The UPAA made a special effort this time to identify unsung alumni achievers -- those whose accomplishments in little-known corners of the country are remarkable but have remained unheralded and unrecognized,” said Alfredo Pascual, UPAA President.

The other alumni awardees for outstanding achievements in various fields are: Dr. Cleofas P. Rodriguez-Cervancia, BSA ’68, MS ’72, PhD ’82 (Community Development through Research and Extension Services); Dr. Julie C. Fuentes, DDM ’85 (Community Service Overseas-Dental Health); Mr. Nicolas A. Deocampo, AB ’81 cl (Culture and the Arts - Filmmaking); Mr. Angel C. Cacnio, BFA ’54 (Culture and the Arts - Painting); Ms. Annie G. Dee, BSIE ’77 (Employment Creation through Entrepreneurship); Ms. Ma. Teresa J. Danguilan-Vitug, AB ’75 (Good Governance Promotion through Investigative Journalism); Ms. Adelina A. Royeca-Philipsen, AB ’77 (Human Development-Poor Handicapped Children); Dr. Lily M. Rosqueta-Rosales, BSE ’51, MA ’57 (Human Resources Development-Guidance and Counseling); Atty. Ramon Antonio P. Paterno, LLB ’70 (International Development); Dr. Carolyn Anne L. Canda-Benigno, DVM ’85 (International Public Service-Animal Health); Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, BS ’81, MD ’85 (Medical Research and Education-Infectious Diseases); Dr. Francisco S. Sy, BS ’70, MD ’75 (Medical Research and Education Overseas-Infectious Diseases); Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo R. Nañagas, MD ’74, MPH ’00 (Public Health Research and Management); Mr. Lucio N. Tabing, BSA ’70 (Rural Community Empowerment through Broadcast Communication); Dr. Agustin B. Molina, Jr., BSA ’73, MS ’79 (Science and Technology-Banana Research); Dr. Rey A. Elizondo, BSAE ’68 (Science and Technology-Food Engineering); Dr. Miflora Miñoza-Gatchalian, BSFT ’59, MA ’68 (Science and Technology-Food Safety and Quality); Dr. Cynthia T. Hedreyda, BS ’76, MS ’83 (Science and Technology-Molecular Biology); and Ms. Marian M. Santos-Nash, BSHE ’76 (Women Empowerment).

“The UPAA also gives special awards to individuals or groups who have rendered excellent service in the pursuit of the goals of the University and the Association,” added Pascual.

This year’s UPAA Distinguished Service Award for an Alumnus goes to Dr. Ramon Maria G. Acoymo, BS ’79 cl, BM ’88 mcl, PhD ’05. The UPAA Distinguished Service Awardees for Alumni Chapters are the UP Dental Alumni Association, UPAA Davao Chapter and UP Los Baños Alumni Association-America.

For inquiries on the U.P. Grand Faculty and Alumni Homecoming and Reunion, please contact the UPAA Secretariat at landline numbers 9206871, 9206868, 9206875, e-mail upalum@yahoo.com.ph, or cellular phone number 09178372098.

ANIM NA BAGONG LENOVO COMPUTERS

Nilabas kamakailang ng Lenovo ang anim na bagong mga computer models. Heto ang press release:

Lenovo’s Expanded Line of Consumer PCs Beg the Question: “What’s Your Idea of Fun?” Consumers Find their Perfect PC Match with Lenovo’s Latest Laptop, Desktop and All-in-One Offerings

Pampanga, PHILIPPINES – May 27, 2010: Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (ADR: LNVGY) today expanded its lineup of consumer and SOHO/SMB laptop, desktop, and all-in-one (AIO) PCs with exciting new designs and technologies that make computing more enjoyable and affordable.

Lenovo’s latest IdeaPad and IdeaCentre PCs offer something for everyone, with clever features that inspire fun and creativity, and a complete range of form factors and designs that fit specific consumer needs. The new models include the IdeaPad Z460 affordable multimedia notebook, IdeaPad U460 ultraportable laptop, the IdeaPad V460 small business laptop, the Lenovo B460 small business and home office laptop and the ThinkPad Edge 14” laptop. Also announced are the IdeaCentre A300 stylish multimedia AIO and the first ThinkCentre all-in-one desktop for business – the ThinkCentre A70z.

“In the less than three years since Lenovo launched its worldwide Idea brand of PCs, we have expanded our consumer footprint to more than 85 countries, firmly establishing our presence in the consumer PC market," said Michael Ngan, Country Manager, Home and Small Business, Lenovo Philippines . "Lenovo's consumer business recently achieved 89 percent year-over-year growth, outpacing the competition. The latest additions to the Idea portfolio demonstrate Lenovo’s commitment to leading the consumer market with stylish, feature-packed PCs that make computing more fun for all.”

Style and Entertainment To Go

Lenovo’s IdeaPad laptop PCs, the Z series and U series, are designed for consumers whose idea of fun is living life on the go and desire a laptop with features that can keep up with their exciting lifestyle.

The most recent addition to the IdeaPad family, the Z series, brings mobile multimedia to the masses through a rich, enjoyable entertainment experience at a competitive price point. Starting at just PhP 47,900, the new Z460 is an affordable laptop that comes across as a high-end luxury device, with its fashionable chiclet keyboard encased in a modern hairline and metallic effect cover panel. Users will enjoy watching their favorite movies on the new Z series with its high-definition (HD), 16:9 format widescreen (available in 13.3, 14 and 15.6-inch models), optional Blu-ray Disc™ drive, and Dolby® Advanced Audio for a stunning audio experience. With OneKey™ Theater II, optimized audio-visual settings are enabled at the press of a button, making the Z series great for enjoying videos and multimedia content. The IdeaPad Z360, Z460 and Z560 laptops are available with the all new 2010 Intel® Core™ processor family and NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics, while the IdeaPad Z465 and Z565 are offered with up to AMD Phenom™ II processors and integrated ATI Mobility Radeon™ graphics.

Sleek and stylish, the IdeaPad U460 caters to the fashionista in all of us. It offers ultra-portable, light designs and long battery life to allow travel-loving consumers to stay entertained and in touch no matter where life takes them. The clean and sophisticated appearance of the redesigned U series is made possible by its “U” shaped outline inspired by a closed book lying on its side, while its textured aluminum top cover adds a further touch of style and class to its elegant design.

Measuring less than one-inch thick and 3.8 pounds, the 14-inch U460 can be configured with up to an Intel® Core™ i7 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology for impressive performance in a thin and light design. The U460 features a standard volt processor.

For staying connected to friends and family while on the move, the U series comes with integrated Wi-Fi and optional 3G connectivity on select models, and a range of features, including an Ambient Light Sensor, Active Protection System and data recovery tools that make these PCs easy and comfortable to use.

Expanded All-in-One Portfolio

Lenovo’s latest IdeaCentre A300 AIO is perfect for individuals or families that enjoy the powerful performance of traditional desktop PCs but desire the fun and useful features of an AIO design such as touch screen capabilities, HD monitor and a streamlined appearance.

With an elegant asymmetrical design that conceals the PC in its base instead of conventionally having the PC behind the screen, the industry’s thinnest all-in-one A300 has a depth of just 18.5mm for its 21.5” Full HD LED panel.

The IdeaCentre A300 features the unique Lenovo Enhanced Experience certification that delivers an optimized boot and shutdown process, rich multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools. With up to Intel® Core™2 Duo processors, the A300 comes with fun applications for a TV-like experience, including CamSuite software for enhanced facial tracking and image effects via the desktop’s integrated web camera. Standard accessories include wireless Bluetooth® keyboard and mouse for more comfortable computing in the living room, and it supports HDMI in/out for connecting to other High-Definition devices like a TV. The A300 also includes integrated high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi and Lenovo Rescue System software to quickly and easily recover data if a document is lost or becomes corrupt.

Functionality and Affordability

The IdeaPad V460 14-inch is designed for small office and home-based businesses or the 1-9 segment of the SMB market. The V460 comes with Switchable Graphics that lets users switch between performance modes for longer battery life, and OneKey Rescue System for quick and easy data recovery with anti-virus protection. It also include a fingerprint reader for additional security. With their cool-to-the-touch metallic finish and all new 2010 Intel® Core™ Processors, they are designed to look and deliver the business.

Essential PC for Work and Play

Lenovo today also announced a new model within its essential brand of affordable home computers – the Lenovo B460. Lenovo’s essential family of laptop and desktop PCs are intended for consumers who want the latest technology, including multimedia and security features, for use at the office or while relaxing at home.

The 14-inch, B460 laptop for small office and home business users offers a worry free and high value computing experience at a low cost. The B460 is equipped with up to the Intel® Core™ i5 processor, up to NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M 512MB graphics and up to 8GB DDR3 memory so users can blaze through tasks during the workday and videos and games during downtime. For greater peace of mind that data on the laptop is safe and secure, the B460 includes Lenovo’s Security Suite with key features like Active Protection System, OneKey™ Rescue System, fingerprint reader and USB-Port Locker.

SMB Performance Gets New Edge

The ThinkPad Edge 14” is designed specifically for the small to medium sized business (SMB). The laptop reflects a new progressive and strikingly clean appearance while retaining ThinkPad durability and reliability. For example, the laptops include spill-resistant keyboards and value-added ThinkVantage Technologies like the Active Protection System and Rescue and Recovery.

SMBs “are a 24 x 7 business,” and their PC technology reflects their personal brand. Lenovo designed the ThinkPad Edge Series specifically to give these customers stylish and eye-catching designs with high performance, reliability and the latest technologies

Business AIO To Save Space, Time and Money

Built for the needs of small and medium businesses (SMB) all the way up to large corporations, the ThinkCentre A70z AIO delivers a compelling alternative to the traditional desktop PC, starting at just Php 40,000.  Despite the budget-friendly price tag, the high performance all in one comes with Intel Core2Duo processors and delivers blazing fast boot up time as one of Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience certified PCs for Windows 7. The ThinkCentre A70z saves 70 percent more space, takes less time to set up and service and consumes less power than traditional desktops. At the same time, the AIO adds a new touch of style and sophistication for today’s modern office.

The compact ThinkCentre A70z includes a 19 inch, 16:10 widescreen LCD monitor packed into a 2.4 inch black frame that complements just about any office environment. On a desk, the AIO takes up 70 percent less space than a traditional desktop and monitor. It can also be mounted flush against an office wall, supported with a radial stand or rested against a leg stand similar to how a picture frame works. The AIO’s single power cable helps eliminate unsightly cable clutter that plagues office desk space, and the built-in handle on the back of the monitor makes transporting easy.

Pricing and Availability

All of the PCs will be available through www.lenovo.com. The ThinkCentre A70z is now available at PhP 40,000. The ThinkPad Edge 14” will be available by end May at PhP 40,000. The Lenovo B460, IdeaPad V460, IdeaPad Z460 and IdeaCentre A300 will be available in June at PhP 30,000, PhP 38,000, PhP 47,900 and PhP 47,900, respectively. The IdeaPad U460 will be available in July at PhP 34,900.

AT ANG NANALO AY...

Heto ang mga nanalo sa katatapos lang na International ICT Awards na ginanap kagabi sa Dusit Hotel sa Makati. Ang International ICT Awards ay inorgasnisa ng Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines at ng Business Processing Association of the Philippines.

International ICT Awards-Philippines 2010

1. BPO Company of the Year
Convergys Philippines Services Corporation

2. BPO Employer of the Year
TELUS International Philippines

3. Shared Services Excellence of the Year
Deutsche Knowledge Services

4. Non-Voice Excellence of the Year
SPi Global Solutions

5. Best New BPO Locator of the Year
WNS PHILIPPINES, INC.

6. Fastest Growing BPO Company of the Year
Sutherland Global Services

7. Most Innovative BPO Company of the Year
NorthgateArinso

8. ICT Individual Contributor of the Year Award
Secretary Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III

GUSTO MO BANG MAKASAKAY SA LAND ROVER?

Libre naman, walang bayad, so punta na sa Rockwell Plaza Parking Area, Power Plant Mall, Makati City this weekend. Para maranasan mo ang makasakay sa bagong Land Rover at para maranasan ang exciting na TerraPod!

THE TERRAPOD EXPERIENCE NOW IN THE PHILIPPINES

Mr. Marc Soong, Executive Director of LRPhils Motors Inc. (the sole authorized distributor of Land Rover vehicles in the Philippines) together with the Land Rover Club of the Philippines headed by their President - Atty. Robby Consunji, introduced the TERRAPOD, a mobile off-road track that showcases the breadth and depth of the current Land Rover vehicles in a safe, and controlled environment. Engineered here in the Philippines based on the design of the Terrapod used in the U.K., it demonstrates the supreme capabilities of the whole Land Rover line – Defender, Freelander 2, Discovery 4, Range Rover Sport and the Range Rover. “We wanted to bring the extreme 4x4 experience of a Land Rover to our clients without them going through the hassle of going out of town. Aside from that the Terrapod has made this experience a family affair where children even their grandparents can experience the capabilities of our Land Rover vehicles together” exclaimed Mr. Wellington Soong, Chairman and President of LRPhils Motors Inc.

The Terrapod has 4 different obstacles, each highlights the different capabilities of the vehicle:

the SLIDE SLOPE, shows the stability of Land Rover vehicles when engaged in a 25 degrees incline; the WALKING HOLES exhibits the vehicle’s ability to transfer power into the wheels that has the most traction and its best-in-class air suspension system; the UP and OVER, a 30 degree slope up and down, highlights the excellent terrain response system and its dynamic stability control settings, hill descent control, class leading approach and departure angles; the SEE-SAW proves the chassis strength of all the Land Rover vehicles. It tests the driver’s driving skill, balance of the vehicle and Land Rover’s advanced off-road systems.

“We always talk about what our cars can do... the Terrapod brings first-hand experience of Land Rover’s off-road supremacy to everyone” said Mr. Marc Soong.

BAGONG SONY XPERIA x10 NASA PINAS NA

MANILA, Philippines , March 26, 2010 –Sony Ericsson has announced the commercial availability of its new flagship phone, the much-awaited Xperia™ X10 starting tomorrow. The phone is Sony Ericsson’s first handset to run on Google’s new Android OS, and creates a uniquely Sony Ericsson user experience with several entertainment features and signature applications.

Among these are Timescape™ and Mediascape, two new exclusive applications that connect users to all recent communications through the phone’s Infinite button.

Sony Ericsson’s Timescape™ brings together all of the user’s recent mobile communication in chronological order onto one screen. This creates the most convenient way to manage communications simply and effectively. Timescape™ lets users quickly access a 3D scrolling menu for easy viewing and organization of the latest SMS messages, emails, social network updates, photos, music and calls all in one place. Just tap to preview or go to full view.

In Timescape™, the Infinite button lets you access all of your mobile communications with one person in one place, whether it’s email, SMS messages, photos, Twitter, MySpace and Facebook™ updates.

Sony Ericsson’s Mediascape, meantime, presents the smart way to get all the music, photos and videos from friends and favorite artists. It accesses content from everywhere, through the phone, and via YouTube™ and presents them to the users. If the Infinite button is pressed, additional multimedia content about the favorite artist or video is collated and presented from the phone’s memory or from YouTube™.

Intelligence capabilities, integrated into Mediascape and Timescape™, can automatically recognize connections between contacts, content and media. By recommending alternative ways to communicate or guiding to new media experiences, consumers can discover more in a truly open way. For example, the new Infinite button guides users through the connected world, aggregating interactions with one person into one view. Intelligent face recognition also recognizes up to five faces in any picture, automatically connecting them with the social phonebook and all other related communications with that person.

The XPERIA™ X10 also features an 8.1 megapixel camera with 16 x digital zoom and a clever face recognition feature that recognizes and tags up to five faces per photo. The image is then automatically filed in date order under each friend’s name. Photos can be uploaded directly to social networking sites, or simply click on a friend’s face and start communicating with them.

The XPERIA™ X10 comes in the colors Sensuous Black and Luster White. It will be available in all Sony Ericsson Concept Shops and authorized dealers nationwide.

BLACKBERRY APP WORLD NASA PINAS NA

Ang mga applications ng BlackBerry App World ay maari nang maidownload dito sa atin.

"Discover, download and enjoy a broad mix of free mobile applications."

Manila, The Philippines – 24 March 2010 – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that BlackBerry App World™ is now available to BlackBerry® smartphone* customers in the Philippines, bringing together a broad mix of free mobile applications.

Customers can now download BlackBerry App World directly to their smartphone by visiting www.blackberry.com/appworld or mobile.blackberry.com. BlackBerry App World can be conveniently accessed over both Wi-Fi® and mobile phone networks in the Philippines and it automatically presents customers with the relevant catalog of applications available for their specific BlackBerry smartphone model.

“BlackBerry App World makes it very easy for customers to discover and download applications for their BlackBerry smartphone. We are very pleased to offer this enhanced experience to our customers in the Philippines ,” said Gregory Wade , Managing Director, Southeast Asia , Research In Motion. “ Customers can also access BlackBerry App World to download updates of apps such as the popular BlackBerry Messenger or Facebook apps as they become available.”

Key Current Features:

Front Page Carousel - BlackBerry App World showcases several applications on its front page carousel, making it easy for users to browse through a select number of featured applications. Featured applications vary from time to time, helping users discover new applications.

Top Downloads – The “Top Downloads” area on BlackBerry App World lists applications that are the most downloaded. Categories – BlackBerry App World features a variety of application categories, including entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more.

Search/Filter – BlackBerry App World includes a keyword search with filtering capabilities.

Reviews – Applications on BlackBerry App World can be reviewed by users and those reviews are reflected in star ratings. Users can easily access and read reviews, see screenshots and read a description of each application before they download it.

Recommend – BlackBerry App World users can recommend applications to other people through email, PIN, SMS message or BlackBerry® Messenger.

Application Storage – BlackBerry App World includes a folder called My World, which keeps track of applications the user has downloaded. It is a personal storage space that allows users to uninstall and re-install applications. Application Archiving: users can archive applications to a microSD card or built-in storage memory on their BlackBerry smartphone. Update Notifications: Users are notified of updates to applications they’ve downloaded on BlackBerry App World.

BlackBerry App World is also accessible from a user's desktop computer at www.blackberry.com/appworld.

Heto ang lista ng mga applications na pwedeng idownload sa atin.

BlackBerry Messenger Enhanced features of BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 include:

New Group Functionality - You can easily create or join a group of people in order to stay connected and share experiences in real-time. You can chat and share location updates, address books, calendars, photos, lists and more. A single group can contain up to 30 members. Bar-code Identity – Automatically invite a new contact to join your BlackBerry Messenger contact list by scanning a special bar code on the BlackBerry Messenger screen of their BlackBerry smartphone (i.e. you scan their bar code identity using the camera on your BlackBerry smartphone). Avatar – Users can set up a display picture as their personal avatar, which will automatically be seen by their contacts. BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 also populates avatars for contacts from BlackBerry Contacts Large Media File Transfer – With BlackBerry Messenger 5.0, users can share large media files of up to 6MB in size, including higher resolution pictures and longer voice notes.

Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones Hooked on Facebook®? Now you can take Facebook with you on your BlackBerry® smartphone wherever you go and stay logged in as long as you want. Download this free application today and take connecting with your friends to a whole new level.

Flickr for BlackBerry smartphones Share your world with the world! Snap a picture and post it to your Flickr® account right from your BlackBerry® smartphone. This mobile photo uploader is designed to offer the same features and functions as the desktop computer version. And, because of the familiar BlackBerry smartphone keyboard, menus and prompts, it’s easy to learn and fun to use. Plus, the application is free!

Bloomberg Mobile Bring the power of the most trusted source for financial information to your BlackBerry, along with tools to help you analyze the world's markets. That source is now available to you on your BlackBerry. Bloomberg offers news, stock quotes, company descriptions, market leaders/laggers, price charts, market trends analysis, customized list of stocks and more.

Flixster Movies by Flixster, the top movie app for Facebook is now on BlackBerry! Get details for the top box office movies. Browse the DVD catalog of over 50,000 movies. Watch high quality trailers currently only available on some devices. Read reviews from Rotten Tomatoes. Search for movies by title, director or actors.

CHUM Radio Access to multiple radio stations on your BlackBerry® AAC+ high quality streaming, providing the best quality and the lowest data consumption. Ability to search for stations either by station call letters, e.g. CHUM FM or by city e.g. Toronto. Music continues to play when device is locked

Ka-Glom - Free Now Free for a Limited Time! Combine the explosive Ka-Glom jelly to blast blocks and get the ultimate chain reaction.

Ka-Glom is a high-pressure game of falling blocks. Of the two block types, only the Ka-Glom jelly is explosive. Connect four Ka-Gloms of the same color to start an explosive reaction eliminating all connecting blocks of that color. In building huge chain-reacting explosions your Ka-Glom Factor increases and the bonus points multiply. Play in Survival mode for a classic puzzle experience or try some deep thinking with the Puzzle mode.

Three Squared Demo Exercise your brain with this entertaining color-matching game. Race against the clock to fill the boards with marbles of the same color. Great game for all ages. This demo is limited to 15 levels only.

WorldMate Live WorldMate has been the world leader in mobile travel apps since 2000. Over 3 million business travelers rely on WorldMate for everything from itinerary management to flight schedules and alerts to hotel bookings right on their BlackBerry smartphone.

Goal.com Goal.com mobile application delivers everything you need to know about football. With provocative commentaries, exclusive interviews and vivid photos, Goal.com mobile keeps you in the know no matter where you are.

Delivering instant, real-time access to breaking Goal.com football news. Football fans will love the easy-to-navigate tabs, including: Breaking News, World Cup 2010, Champions League, England, Italy, Spain, Transfer Zone.

*BlackBerry App World is available for BlackBerry smartphones that include a trackball, trackpad or touch-screen running BlackBerry OS 4.2 or higher. Users require an active BlackBerry data service plan to access BlackBerry App World. Data charges may apply for customers that have limited data plans.

MORE THAN 15 REASONS TO CELEBRATE WITH SEAIR

Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the country’s premiere leisure airline, marks its 15th Anniversary on March 25, 2010 with more than 15 reasons for travelers to celebrate all year round.

For couples celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary on March 25, 2010, SEAIR is offering free airfare for travel to any of its destinations. Airfare charge is exclusive of taxes and other surcharges. They simply need to present their marriage certificate in any SEAIR ticketing office to avail of the promo. Teenagers who turn 15 on March 25, 2010 will also get free airfare for any routes of their choice when they present their birth certificates upon ticketing. Promo period for booking and ticketing is from March 25 – March 31, 2010. Travel period is from June 16 – October 15, 2010.

During this summer season, SEAIR will be giving away Sony Ericsson Kita mobile phones to 15 lucky passengers. The Kita is a slider phone with a 5.0 megapixel camera and is the first mobile phone outside the Japanese market that supports gesture gaming. SEAIR passengers can avail of special discounts and privileges in more than 15 SEAIR partner establishments in Manila and Boracay when they present their tickets or boarding passes. A list of partner establishments can be found in the SEAIR InFlight Magazine.

Travelers can avail of special morning rates of as low as PhP 1,999.20 per way all-in for travel from March 2010 and onwards. The rates are available for limited seats for all flights to and from Boracay before 7 a.m.

Holidaymakers can get PhP 1,500.00 off per way for limited seats in all flights and all routes when they book via www.FlySeair.com. To avail of the promo, online users can type iloveseair15 in the promo code field when booking on March 14-25 for travel on June 15-Oct. 15.

Lean season promos are available for limited seats for travel on June 16 to October 15, 2010. One-way Boracay tickets can be purchased for as low as PhP 1235++ and one-way Batanes tickets for as low as PhP 2,835++. Selling period is until May 15, 2010. Special packages with Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa in Marinduque at PhP 26,345 per person are offered to all SEAIR passengers. Bellarocca, tagged the Santorini of the Philippines, comes with five-star amenities and intimate and luxurious accommodations. The package includes four days/ three nights’ accommodation, roundtrip land and sea transfers, three breakfasts and dinners, and complimentary access to the resort amenities.

SEAIR will start flights to San Fernando , La Union on April 14, 2010 with complimentary transfers to Baguio City . Special vacation packages with one of the finest five- star hotels in the Northern Philippine Region, Thunderbird Resorts - Poro Point in La Union, are also available.

Travelers can join the SEAIR Facebook Fan Page and visit www.FlySeair.com for more reasons to celebrate with SEAIR.

SEAIR has been serving key tourist destinations since 1995, including Boracay, Basco (Batanes), Tablas (Romblon), San Fernando (La Union), Marinduque, El Nido, Cebu, Clark , Zamboanga, Jolo, and Tawi-tawi. SEAIR also offers the most routes to and from Caticlan with flights from Caticlan to Manila , Clark and Cebu .

The airline has the longest history of uninterrupted service to Boracay direct via Caticlan. It is the nation’s second longest airline and has flown almost 3 million passengers.

For inquiries and reservations, call SEAIR at 8490100 for ticket reservations and 8437308 for packages.

SONY ERICSSON CONTEST PARA SA FIFA EXTENDED

First Filipino flag bearer to FIFA World Cup™

Join now for an experience of a lifetime at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ at www.clickthecity.com/sonyericssonfifa. Children have until March 25, 2010 to send in their videos answering, “Why I deserve to win the Sony Ericsson Search for the FIFA World Cup™ flag bearer.” Sony Ericsson is sending a Filipino child to proudly carry a FIFA flag live on the pitch in South Africa , marking the first time the country will participate in the global sports event.

The competition dares Filipino children aged 10-16 years old to creatively answer the question in a 30-60 second video. Act, dance, illustrate, sing or perform the reason. Contestants can submit as many entries as they want. Five finalists will each win the Sony Ericsson Kita, the gesture gaming phone wonder with 5-megapixel camera, photo geo-tagging, Net access, high quality media player and stereo speakers.

From then on, the five videos will be voted upon for the Philippines to decide who gets to be the first FIFA flag bearer. The grand winner, together with his parent or guardian, will fly to South Africa in July complete with hotel accommodations and pocket money. He or she will then walk the pitch with other young flag bearers and watch a thrilling FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals match firsthand.

“This will be the first time for the Philippines to participate in a FIFA World Cup™ event so we are inviting Filipino children to try out and give it their best,” said Dennis Manzano, Sony Ericsson General Manager.

More details are at www.clickthecity.com/sonyericssonfifa. Join in or vote for the top video of your choice. The grand winner will be announced on April 20, 2010.

PINOY NANALO NG US$50k

Ayon sa isang report sa Techie.com.ph isang pinoy na nagngangalang Wayne Dell Manuel ay nanalo sa kumpetisyon ng Google Maps kung saan nanalo siya ng tumataginting na US$50,000.

Ang galing talaga ng pinoy!

GUSTO MO BANG MANOOD NG FIFA?

Trip to South Africa and Sony Ericsson phones up for grabs in FIFA World Cup ™ video contest

It’s game on for FIFA World Cup™ fans as Sony Ericsson launches a video competition that promises exciting prizes including the new gesture gaming phone Kita and a trip for two to South Africa . Sony Ericsson is searching for a Filipino child to be a FIFA flag bearer in the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa .

The winning child, together with his parent or guardian, can use his Sony Ericsson Kita to catch the excitement of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“The Sony Ericsson Kita will be an exciting and handy travel companion for our young FIFA flag bearer headed for Cape Town , South Africa . The handset will help him or her keep in touch, and keep us posted on this historic journey ahead. This will be the first time for the Philippines to participate in a FIFA World Cup event,” said Dennis Manzano, Sony Ericsson General Manager.

Sony Ericsson will award Kita handsets to the top five finalists of the Search for the FIFA World Cup™ Flag Bearer. The contest is open to Filipino children aged 10-16 years old. Simply create a 30-60 second video and creatively answer, “Why I deserve to win the Sony Ericsson Search for the FIFA World Cup™ flag bearer.” Upload the video to http://www.clickthecity.com/sonyericssonfifa/. Children can have fun and present their reasons in play, song, dance and other creative ways to convince judges.

Five finalists will be chosen and beginning March 8, 2010, voting for the number one favorite flag bearer begins. Sony Ericsson will let the public decide who deserves the honor of being sent as the Philippines ’ first FIFA flag bearer to this premier international sporting event.

The Sony Ericsson Kita is the first motion and gesture gaming handset outside the Japanese market, and features everything for the young traveler to enjoy. It comes loaded with gesture games, so one can just move their body to play and win. Other great games, including motion and standard games, are ready to be accessed from a games carousel on the phone’s desktop. A/B buttons act as gaming shortcut keys.

Kita also comes with a 5-megapixel camera with auto focus, 4x digital zoom, face detection and geo-tagging. Take pictures and record videos of unforgettable FIFA World Cup™ moments. The camera has a send-to-web function for one to easily share images and video clips to family and friends. Music call lets a user share their music with one button press while talking.

Exclusively for the Asia Pacific market, the Kita also comes with exclusive content from the Sony Ericsson Entertainment Asia portal. Each phone can be loaded with entertainment features of the user’s choice such as blockbuster films from Sony Pictures, songs and music videos from Sony Music and game titles from the Gameloft content library.

Sony Ericsson is the Official Mobile Phone Handset of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Visit http://www.clickthecity.com/sonyericssonfifa/ to learn more about the Sony Ericsson Search for the FIFA World Cup™ Flag Bearer. Registered voters on the site will get a chance to win the exclusive Sony Ericsson Team Pilipinas shirts.

ISYU PA DIN

MINI REUNION PARA SA U.P. JUBILARIANS

Magkakaroon ng mini reunion ang mga UP Jubilarians batches 1950, 1960, 1970 and at 1985 sa February 3.

Heto ang mga detalye:

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) is inviting all alumni jubilarians celebrating in 2010 to a mini-reunion and planning meeting on February 3, Wednesday, at Ang Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman campus, from 2 pm to 5 pm. The celebrating batches are Class 1950 (Diamond), Class 1960 (Golden), Class 1970 (Ruby) and Class 1985 (Silver).

The UP general alumni homecoming will be held on June 25-26 also at Ang Bahay ng Alumni. The meeting this Feb. 3 will discuss among other things the program for the alumni homecoming and other activities to mark their jubilarian celebration. A photo session has also been scheduled to facilitate the collection of individual photos to be used in the alumni yearbook due for release during the homecoming. Jubilarians are hence requested to arrive in appropriate attire. We suggest barong or shirt with blazer for men and semi-formal wear for women.

For more details, please contact Shirley at the UPAA Secretariat at landline numbers 9206871, 9206868, 9206875, e-mail upalum@yahoo.com.ph, or cellphone number 09178372098.

PREDIKSIYON SA 2010 NG MGA RUSSO

Dahil bagong taon madaming nagbibigay ng mga predictions. Isa sa mga nagbigay ay ang Kaspersky. Ang Russong kumpanya na gumagawa ng isa sa mga sikat na Anti-Virus sa mundo. Ayon sa kanila ay ito ang mga mangyayari pagdating sa laban sa mga Cyberthreat pagdating ngayong 2010.

Noong nakaraang taon ang hula ng Kaspersky ay magkakaroon ng pagtaas sa pangmundong epidemiya pagdating sa malisyosong software at nagkatotoo ito sa paglabas ng mga sopistikadong program na may rootkit functionality, mga web attack, botnets, SMS fraud, mga atake sa social networks, at ang Conficker na virus.

Sa pagdating ng 2010, ang mga tagapagsaliksik at tagapagsuri ng Laboratoryo ng Kaspersky ay naglabas ng anim na prediksiyon kung ano ang siyang magiging pinakamalalaking banta at ang pinakabagong magiging paraan ng atake.

Heto sila:

1. A rise in attacks originating from file sharing networks. This year, we will see a shift in the types of attacks on users, from attacks via websites and applications toward attacks originating from file sharing networks.

2. An increase in mass malware epidemics via P2P networks. In 2009 a series of mass malware epidemics has been “supported” by malicious files that are spread via file sharing networks. This method has been used to spread notorious threats such as TDSS and Virut as well as the first backdoor for Mac OS X. In 2010, we expect to see a significant increase in these types of incidents on P2P networks.

3. Continuous competition for traffic from cybercriminals. The modern cybercriminal world is making more and more of an effort to legalize itself and there are lots of ways to earn money online using the huge amount of traffic that can be generated by botnets. In the future, we foresee the emergence of more "grey" schemes in the botnet services market. These so-called "partner programs" enable botnet owners to make a profit from activities such as sending spam, performing denial of service (DoS) attacks or distributing malware without committing an explicit crime.

4. A decline in fake anti-virus programs. The decline in gaming Trojans witnessed in 2009 is likely to be repeated for fake anti-virus programs in 2010. Conficker installed a rogue anti-virus program on infected computers. The fake anti-virus market has now been saturated and the profits for cybercriminals have fallen. Additionally, this kind of activity is now being closely monitored by both IT security companies and law enforcement agencies, making it increasingly difficult to distribute fake anti-virus programs.

5. An interest in attacking Google Wave. When it comes to attacks on web services, Google Wave looks like it will be making all the headlines in 2010. Attacks on this new Google service will no doubt follow the usual pattern: first, the sending of spam, followed by phishing attacks, then the exploiting of vulnerabilities and the spreading of malware.

6. An increase in attacks on iPhone and Android mobile platforms. 2010 promises to be a difficult time for iPhone and Android users. The first malicious programs for these mobile platforms appeared in 2009, a sure sign that they have aroused the interest of cybercriminals. The only iPhone users currently at risk are those with compromised devices; however the same is not true for Android users who are all vulnerable to attack. The increasing popularity of mobile phones running the Android OS combined with a lack of effective checks to ensure third-party software applications are secure, will lead to a number of high-profile malware outbreaks.

Dagdag ni Roel Schouwenberg, Senior Malware Researcher sa Kaspersky Lab “Malware will continue to further its sophistication in 2010 with specific malware families requiring significant resources from anti-malware companies to adequately fight them." Sabi din niya na “Third party program vulnerabilities will continue to be the target of choice by cybercriminals with Adobe continuing to be the main target. And finally I believe that with the introduction of real-time search, black hat SEO and social networks will become an even bigger focus of cybercriminals.”