Build Me An App To Replace Business Cards

Print is dead? But why do we still need to print business cards?

Even the tabloids, broadsheets, and magazines are closing down. The only reason they are still here is because they belong to a bigger network of businesses who still find print media as influential and prestigious eventhough they've lied about their readership justvto attract or keep advertisers.  I see more of these prints as "pambalot ng tinapa" rather than being read.

But even radio and television are extinct to the eyes of Millenials. Just finished chatting with a college student and confirmed he has never watched TV all his life except for a few glances. His daily source of information is online.

Exchanging business cards among new acquaintances has also been a culture. Thus, it is nothing more but a formality. You'll see yourself setting aside those cards once you have his email and contact number on your phone.

I've been wondering why someone has not yet developed an app that would automatically get my contact information from my smartphone and send them over via Bluetooth, wifi, NFR,  or any other technology. to the other person's smartphone.

That would surely be cool.

Gamma Partners with Viber for Optimised Ad Formats

Gamma forges strategic partnership with Viber to bring optimised ad formats to brands, agencies and media buyers in Asia

Collaboration will see Viber gain immediate access to a single integrated platform for global demand and efficient monetisation of inventory

Gamma today announced a strategic partnership with Viber that will provide high quality, optimised and interactive ads to brands, agencies and media buyers in Asia. Gamma’s SSP platform will raise more demand for Viber’s premium inventory programmatically, through hundreds of ad partners and networks.

By utilising Gamma’s proprietary technology and premium inventory, agencies can access display and video ads on both mobile, desktop and applications that can significantly increase their brand presence.

Dirk Jacobs, Managing Director, Gamma said: “Asia is increasingly becoming digitalised, and consumers have fueled the growth of cross platform consumption for advertisements. We are thrilled to be working with leading communications provider Viber to ensure that their inventory are fully optimised and achieving their monetisation goals together.”

Gamma previously announced partnerships with MediaMath and POKKT to increase programmatic ad yield for publishers as well as to provide advertisers access to premium ad space in Asia.

Learn more about Gamma’s digital advertising offerings at www.gammassp.com.

Behold the Yamaha Sight

Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. launches the Yamaha Sight which is a clear indication of the brand’s vision for the industry. The new motorcycle is an expression of efficiency, simplicity, and performance. What makes this machine even more special is its Fuel Injection that gives improved acceleration. The performance F.I. technology of Yamaha maximizes not just efficiency; it releases the full potential of the machine. The Yamaha sight is also equipped with a disc brake. This creates excellent rigidity balance in combination with the special brake pads helping provide braking force proportional to the rider’s input. The overall sharp design of this new machine is stunning because of the dynamically flowing lines that really catch your eye. The active color graphics presents a magnificent style that striking and captivating.

It has a 115cc air cooled engine that has a new fuel injection system that contributes to an improved feeling of acceleration. The adoption of a spiny sleeve with excellent cooling properties contributes to a more stable performance. An easy-to-read instrument panel design with gear-position indicator gives the rider an effortless experience.

The Yamaha Sight includes and abundance of features. The sharp headlight is equipped with a bright incandescent bulb that gives a clear view of the road. And on the other end, a sporty tail light illuminates from behind. The Stylistically designed Aluminum Grab Bar gives form and function. Its 9L compartment is compact enough to carry tools or travel size items. You can rest easy with the anti-theft technology of the key shutter that assures access to the motorcycle is only for the key holder. The muffler is complete with a protector and gives off a pleasing exhaust note. The 4L tank capacity gives excellent range for travel.

The Yamaha Sight has an SRP of 59,900 for the spoke wheel edition that is available in Black Raven and Red Metallic. The Cast wheel version has an SRP of 62,900 and is available in Yellow Hornet and Black Raven colours. You can find it in all Yamaha 3S Shops and Multi-brand stores nationwide.

Technical Specifications

ENGINE

Engine type - Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve

Cylinder layout - Single cylinder Bore x Stroke - 50.0 × 57.9 mm

Compression Ratio - 9.3:1

Displacement - 114 cc

Maximum Power - 6.4 kW @ 7,000 r/min

Maximum Torque - 9.5 N•m @ 5,500 r/min

Starter System - Electric and Kick Starter Lubrication system - Wet sump

Engine Oil Capacity - 1.0 L

Fuel System - Fuel injection

Clutch Type - Wet, Centrifugal, Shoe and Multiple-Disc

Transmission Type - Constant mesh, 4-speed

Gear Ratios - 1st= 2.833 (34/12) 2nd= 1.875 (30/16) 3rd= 1.353 (23/17) 4th= 1.045 (23/22)

DIMENSION

Length X Width X Height - 1,940 mm × 715 mm × 1,075 mm

Wheelbase - 1,235 mm

Minimum Ground Clearance - 155 mm

Seat Height - 775 mm Curb Weight (with oil & full fuel tank) - 96 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity - 4.0 L

FRAMEWORK

Frame Type - Backbone

Front Suspension - Telescopic

Rear Suspension - Swingarm

Front Tire - 70/90-17 M/C 38P (Tube type)

Rear Tire - 80/90-17 M/C 44P (Tube type)

Front Brake - Disc Brake (Hydraulic Single Disc)

Rear Brake - Drum Brake (Mechanical Leading Trailing)

Headlight - 12V, 32/32Wx1

Meter Panel - Analogue with Gear Indicator

ELECTRICAL

Ignition System - TCI (Transistor Control Ignition

Battery Type - 12V / 3 Ah / NTZ4V

Ilabas Ang Dragon Ni Paolo Duterte

"Some of the Duterte fanatics would scoff at the relevance of the tattoo not knowing that in China (triads) and Japan (Yakuza, the Japanese mafia), tattoos are strictly required to become a member of these secretive crime groups. It also symbolizes rank and stature. The more tattoos the higher the rank. It is also an effective way in hunting out a rat (police asset) and a traitor #BasaBasaPagMayTime" - Paolo Angelo Florenda

Davao Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte should have just shown his tattoo, rumored to be a dragon and symbolizing his connection with a triad, at the Senate hearing.

Invoking his right to refuse to answer to avoid self-incrimination was what we were waiting for to prove he indeed has something to hide. We all know that when you can't speak entirely about everything, there is the intent to hide and deceive.

There are no cute dragons inspite of how many times children's cartoons or storybooks depicts some as cuddly and sweet. And though they are more likely fictional, their representations signifies more than just a drawing or animation to instill some sort of strength, or bring fear to those who sees them.

The Game of Thrones TV series has some of scenes about dragons, but we don't see them in every episode. Mainly because they are expensive to produce through CGI effects.

Likewise, unlike ex-cons or tattoo enthusiasts, some would never show off their tattoos if it serves as their entry to an exclusive group.


Naiiintindihan ko kung bakit maraming bashers sila Trillanes, Hontiveros, etc.,

Sila lang kasi yung matatapang na handang kalabanin ang mga kalokohan nila DU30.

Lubos-lubusan ang paninira ng iba. Instead na maglabas sila ng galit laban sa kanila, patunayan na lang nila na mali sila. Puro dakdak, wala namang ebidensiya.

At least sila Trillanes may mga testimonials coming from other people. When you invoke your right to refuse to answer to avoid self-incrimination, it only means you are hiding something and do not intend to tell the whole truth.

Yung mga detractors like Gordon, mas kapani-paniwala sana kayo kung about the issue ang kinokontra ninyo kaysa puro mura at paninira sa pagkatao lang.


What's the point of appearing at the Senate when you won't cooperate and answer every question? Di hintayin na lang nila na mag-file ng case laban sa kanila. Saves the taxpayers' money, wala pang sindakan o pataasan ng ere among the personalities involved. They just want exposure from the media.

Masarap Ba Ang Cooking Ng Ina Mo?

"Nakakaloka... di talaga nawawala ang cooking ng ina...sa pageant.. magic sarap ang peg ng sahog ng show" - Jao Arcano Ko

That was one of the hilarious comments given after an apparent expose of irregularities happening at a certain beauty pageant.

I've heard of similar stories since we can see that these kind of events have become a profitable business already.

You'll hear several forms of beauty and talent searches ongoing and coming up every year whether they are newly-crafted or a franchise of an international version.

There would be others who have even sold their creations or franchise and created new ones afterwards.

It's all about who gets to acquire or attract sponsors for their pageant. The more supporting brands, the better for both candidates and organizers.

However, there would always be rumors how money or profitability would still outshine any effort to find the truly deserving winners.

Hahaha! Kahit saan naman may niluluto. Dagdag-bawas sa sahog, timpla at maging sa mga sandok, kutsara, tinidor at kung anu-ano pa, dahil in the end, everything is still business as usual. Kailangang kumita kahit sa adbokasiya.

Kaya hindi ako bilib ng 100% sa mga kaganapan sa mundong ito. Foundation, outreach, NGO, charity institution, CSR program, public service, lokal man yan o UN, at kahit ano pang churva, may kumikita pa rin behind the scenes.

Maraming pagpapanggap, pero tanggapin na ganyan na talaga. Bihira na may makakadaupang-palad ka na pure ang intentions, dahil lahat tayo ay may pangangailangan - sobra-sobra lang ang pagkagahaman ng iba kaya nagiging obvious masyado.

At syempre, kapag may natalo o naagrabyado, may maglalabasang baho - putok man yan o bad breath, maaamoy rin yan, dahil kahit anong pigil ang gawin mo, lalabas pa rin eventually yang utot sa puwit mo!

Marjorie Ann Artes of Caniogan is 2017 Mutya Ng Pasig

I made it half-way to the announcement of Mutya ng Pasig 2017 winners.

The Top 5 finalists assured of titles were candidates 5 (Rose Ann Mendros of Barangay Dela Paz), 7 (Karen Nicole Kiang of Barangay Kalawaan), 8 (Princess Jessamine Samson of Barangay Sumilang), 9 (Karen Baldoza of Barangay Sumilang) and 10 (Marjorie Ann Artes of Barangay Caniogan) who emerged as grand winner and hailed as the 2017 Mutya ng Pasig.

The other titles are Mutya Ng Pasig-Kalikasan, Mutya Ng Pasig-Kalikasan Kalinga, Diwata Ng Pasig and Lakambini Ng Pasig.

I went up on stage to take both photo and video selfies with the new queens and also asked them to do the iconic Wazzup Pilipinas shout-out.

My exclusive interview with the grand winner already has more than 16K views on Facebook, while the other videos from the coronation night are not as viral. I also have a short message from the mayor of Pasig herself, Ms Maribel Eusebio. You can check them out at http://www.Facebook.com/WazzupPilipinas

Also got photo selfies with the mayor and her husband, also a former mayor of the city, Robert "Bobby" Eusebio.

Hosting the grand coronation night is Robi Domingo and Aya Fernandez, Miss Teen Earth and Little Miss Earth Philippines 2015.

 #WazzupPilipinas #PambansangBlogger #MutyaNgPasig2017

Ramblings of a Paranoid Old Man

He tried to control someone but the turn of events made that someone realize who deserves his friendship more. That someone left him and his pesky group of misfit bloggers whose only concern were to kiss the ass of their sponsors.

We don't take people under our wings only to forcibly brainwash them to believe our distorted reality. We don't remove what makes them genuinely unique - their pure and real perception towards reality. We don't teach them to ignore or hide the truth just to benefit our sponsors. As part of media, we are expected to share only the real stories for the benefit of the people.

If writing about the truth is wrong, then we do not want to be right anymore. We will continue to write about our true experience.

Now we know who the kiss-ass versus the kick-ass bloggers are.

Yes, we are disrupting the blogging community because it is turning into a money-making machine filled with manipulated and controlled "news" that could very well be called fake rather than real, truthful and sincere news and information.

We are sorry but we feel that the public needs to be aware of what these group of bloggers are doing to the community. They need to be exposed for what they truly are - Nothing but ass-kissing bloggers who just wants to keep the opportunities within their circle of friends who agree to their ass-kissing atrocities.

Life is too short to fear their deeds no matter how many they are. If it only takes a few to stand up against the many,  we are ready for the challenge. We will continue to expose those who masquerade their true intentions.

Below is a horrendously revealing message sent by a blogger to a fellow blogger. The latter decided he wants nothing of their ass-kissing so he left the group. But the former thinks there was a third party who "manipulated" the latter. On the contrary, it only took their self-righteous paranoia for the epiphany.

"Please do not save or change the world if you cannot even save yourself. You are putting your blogging career in danger by associating with _______, and ________.

Grabe na ang issues and still you are siding with them. Yes you are friends but you have to see what they are doing is wrong in the blogosphere and PR world.

People are angry to them because of what they did and what they are doing wrong. If you cannot see that, I'm sorry we cannot be in the same side.

Until you have come to the realization of what is right, I'm sorry I cannot be your friend because your principle and mine is not same anymore. See what it has brought to you and how it brought your dark side. People sees you as a traitor and walang utang na loob that's what I got upset that all my hard work trying to improve your reputation (not mine) went down the drain.

I showed ______ your pm sa _______ fb page and the comments and threats and disrespect that you have given to both me and _______ who took you under our wings.

I have not done anything to you for me to deserve all the threats you gave me, including _______ who patiently listens and advice you. Walang kang utang na loob.

You have chosen ________ and I wish you all the best. Kung mali ako, mali rin si _______, I think it means what is right. Don;t be blinded and be influenced by _______. You have not seen the evil in him yet. He wants revenge and put me down. For what? What did I do to ______? You are being manipulated now by him as everybody is saying.

Only when you admit that you are wrong and will no longer take side with _______, only then you can be in the light side again.

You cannot shine light when the darkness envelopes you.

Save yourself and be the light you want to be. Peace of mind comes only when you don't have guilt because what you are doing is right.

Good luck my former friend.

Regards,"

Profiles of a Bigtime Blogger: LOOT Who's Talking!

"Do you like loot? Do you enjoy having so much loot that you don't know what to do with it? Does the thought of drowning in a sea of loot" ever comes to mind?"

LOOT who's talking? The life and times of a loot blogger.

This is fictional yet realistic.

"Hey, look mom! I attended a product launch event and I got a cool shirt that says I LOVE BRAND X!

At the second event where a presscon was held for several politicians, aside from my token mug, I won a tumbler in the raffle (inside was a envelope containing cash).

At the third I went home with a notebook and pen, and got an extra umbrella for being the early bird, at their movie screening.

Wow! the fifth one gave us free entrance to their concert next week, and a discount voucher to a spa.

OMG! the sixth event let us feast on a hefty dinner and let us bring home the leftovers.

I got to do a selfie together with my fave celebrity at the seventh event...and got an autographed book.

The eighth promised to send us product samples for review next week. I can't wait to try them out soon.

While the ninth gave us GCs in exchange of a favorable feature about their services, and WTF, I won a new smartphone in the raffle.

Last but not the least, we partied with unlimited booze until 1 am at the tenth event. Also got a free ride back home on an Uber.

I wrote well, mom! I promoted all of their events on my blog and social media accounts. I even highly recommended them to my friends personally.

Also, somebody wants to add their links to one of my articles for USD100, and I agreed.

Yey! Inside my room is a stack of boxes containing all the loots I got from all the previous events that I attended, and more keeps adding to it after every event ..... almost everyday I come home with something new. Many times lucky with raffles, bloated with all the food served, and other bloggers tag me along at their events too.

Of course, I return the favor, and invite them as well. But sometimes there would be limitations to the slots so I need to keep some events exclusive for me.

At the end of everyday, if you ask me what really motivates me, it is not the loot that we get but rather the experience of being part of a few who get special access to events.

Not everyone gets the same privileges, and I'm proud for the opportunity.

Look, mom! I made it to a status where your thoughts and opinions matter. Where they believe you are influential enough to make a difference.

Are you proud of your eldest son? You should be!

Hey, I plan to leave a legacy! I want people to remember me as somebody whose iconic. ,.... even through his shout-outs.

After all, nobody else asks almost everyone to do the iconic Wazzup Pilipinas shout-out.

Hey, did I mention that a few of these events were not satisfactory? Some were above, but some were below, our standards?

I don't call myself as the Pambansang Blogger for nothing. But it means something greater for me, and not superiority.

***Entirely fictional yet realistically honest. Based on facts (and from experience), yet not intended to portray or define a single person.

Build an Empire of Games with Seagate

Storage requirements get to be the primary needs of content creators like bloggers or vloggers because we constantly need space to store or backup our photos, videos and other data.

I keep finding myself figuring out why I keep lacking the memory or hard drive space to save my content. In this world where most of us are now conveniently have access to many information, or we are the ones who create them, we are left to wonder if we could rely on the cloud to store our data, or collect storage drives to keep them for future use. Those who want to be sure would do both, but those with less budget may opt for just one solution.

Seagate is giving us the options, and though they are targeting gamers at their recent event, almost everyone else that requires storage could look into their new portable or mobile drive offers.

In partnership with DJI, the two also has a solution to aerial drone shots storage with the Fly Drive. True enough, it is convenient and looks tough enough to be used in the field.






We did a live video coverage via Facebook Live but encountered sound errors. Hiwever, we also recorded on video some parts so please do check them out on our official Facebook page.

My impression is that this product launch is timely since we are now in need of resources to store our videos for our upcoming television show. If all goes well, we would soon have our own TV show as originally planned a few years ago.






We need brands like Seagate to provide storage for the videos and photos that we would also need for simultaneous features on our online platforms like blog site and social media pages.

Get Rich Schemes Learned from the National Camella Day

Wanna be rich?

The National Camella Day held on August 27, 2017 at Vista Mall Taguig is where opportunities to be rich opened up to just about anybody old enough to refer possible house and lot buyers. This is a campaign where anyone could easily become a millionaire....rather a billionaire, if you play your cards right.

Former Senator Manny Villar personally led the ribbon cutting ceremonies officially opening the campaign.

We all know that the best investment that you'll rarely go wrong with is "property" or specifically real estate, or most times referred to as house and lot. The lot aspect is more rewarding since it rarely depreciates compared to a house, but most developments package the two to make the offer more attractive since you could almost immediately settle in and live in the house after hooking up all the basic utilities like power and water.

Camella offers incentive packages that would benefit even non real estate agents or brokers. Though ordinary people would sort of become competitors, it would become a challenge for the long-time real estate sellers to double their efforts.

We've had live video coverage and interviews with Camella peeps at the launch of their referral campaign, and we are indeed excited with it. Check out our official Facebook page for the livestream.

Our only concern is monitoring the referrals since not all buyers tend to decide instantly. They normally take their time, look into other options, check their budget and capacity to pay, discuss with their partners or families, etc., before they go for it.

So just in case you were the one who gave him or her the idea, the sale may go to another person who happens to be around when the person finally decides to push through with the purchase.

Unless the buyer is given clear instructions to stick with the original referrer, your commission opportunities could get lost through time.

Still, rewards go to those who persevere. If you are indeed eager enough to get rich, you'll pay close attention to your referrals. Keep an open communication with them to track when they finally give in to the best decision they will make.

There are no losers in this campaign for everyone gets to be rightfully rewarded.

#NationalCamellaDay #WazzupPilipinas #PambansangBlogger