Oks! News from the Philippines

Manny “the Pacman” Pacquiao has been in a word-war with Solar Sports for a week and then followed by another one with ABS CBN.

Manny Pacquiao apparently approached ABS CBN and asking them to partner with him in airing his Hatton fight this May 3, 2009. ABS CBN recorded a video with Pacquiao which is supposed to be aired after they determine if Solar Sports did indeed broke their contract with Pacman.

The video came out on TV Patrol and then another video by Pacquio the following day confirming the switch and asking people to watch him on ABS CBN.

Solar Sports went to the United States to talk with Pacquiao and determined that the contract is valid. So the Pacman went back with Solar Sports and GMA 7. He then tells everyone that ABS CBN placed him in that situation. Now the word ward continues.

Globe Telecom is introducing their new WiMax Broadband Internet in several provinces in South Luzon. Details are below:

Globe Broadband WiMAX

Monthly Service Fee (MSF): Php795
Download Speed: up to 512kbps
Installation Fee: Free
Internet Usage: Unlimited
Lock-in Period: 12 months
Termination Fee: Php2,500
Equipment: Modem with External Antenna

Globe WiMax will service areas where there are no existing DSL or cable lines as a sort of a last mile offering in their broadband network.

Globe Telecom has re-branded their Visibility into Globe Tattoo Broadband Internet — the mobile 3G service that offers up to 2Mbps connection.

Globe Tattoo comes in a prepaid kit of only Php1,895 as well as a Php799 per month postpaid with 60 free mobile internet hours. Read more about Globe Tattoo here.

Dell Philippines has closed their Pasay operations and sold everything to Teleperformance for an alleged amount of Php200 million. All employees were sent the notice last Friday. Teleperformance will have the option to retain some employees in management level while all the rest will be asked to send in their resignation letters. No details on what will happen to the former employees of Dell Pasay but the Quezon City call center will still be operated by Dell Philippines.

See more stories about Dell Pasay here.

Cisco Philippines unveiled an evolutionary new data center architecture, innovative services and an open ecosystem of best in class partners to help customers develop next-generation data centers that unleash the full power of virtualization.
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Looking for a sample E-1 Form from SSS? Click here to download. The SSS E1 Form is a Personal Records form for application of SSS membership.

Stay charged up to 1 month! So you can maximize your unlimited text and calls and be free from the hassle of having your battery die, while waiting for an important call or text.

LG Electronics, the global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, introduces the KP199, a multimedia mobile phone that offers talk time of up to 11 hours and standby time of up to 30 days through a high-capacity battery of 1350mAh.
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Canon, the leader in imaging technology, teams up with Toby’s Sports, the industry leader in sports goods and equipment, to bring you the “GET FIT for FREE” summer promo. From February 1 through May 17, each purchase of selected Canon PIXMA Bubble Jet Printers, LaserShot Laser beam printers, XEED and LV multimedia projectors entitle you to free gift certificates and discount coupons at Toby’s.
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Watch UFC 96 Live Stream

Another Ultimate Fighting Championship bout taking place this March 7, 2009. You can watch UFC 96 Live Stream as it happens on Pay Per View.

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Singer and host Francis Magalona died today. He is 43 years old. The King of Filipino Rap has been fighting leukemia for sometime now.

Magalona, 43, was diagnosed in August, 2008, with leukemia at the Medical City Hospital, Mandaluyong. He appealed for privacy: “I don’t want a media circus. I want privacy with my family. What I’d rather talk about is how we can solicit blood donations to replace the supply that I have consumed in the hospital.” Francis’ wife, Pia Arroyo-Magalona, said: “It was very gradual, hindi siya biglaang lumabas. We don’t want to use the word ‘curable,’ but the doctors say it’s treatable.

Francis Magalona died on March 6, 2009 at 12:00 because of his leukemia. A short tribute for Francis Magalona is aired during his death in Eat Bulaga.