Open Source Communities and Microsoft come together at the first ever Openness Night in the Philippines

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Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. 

Microsoft Philippines, the local subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, has been constantly bringing innovation and making its technology available to Filipino businesses and individuals since 1995. As a committed and trusted partner in nation-building, Microsoft Philippines has made it its mission to fuel growth and healthy communities, as well as transform locally-based businesses and empower them to compete in the global economy. 

Bringing Windows and Open Source developers together to give back to the community 

In line with its mission to improve the lives of consumers and businesses through innovative technology, Microsoft Philippines, in conjunction with the vibrant open source communities in the country, launched the Openness Night today. 

The first of its kind for Microsoft, Openness Night is a monthly meet up where the local open source communities will be coming together with one goal—giving back. It aims to facilitate discussion among developers about emerging technologies, especially in the context of open standards, open source and interoperability. 

The event will also be a forum to enable and foster the development of local projects on Microsoft plus open source technologies, allowing developers to contribute back to their communities, often for the first time. In addition to working on projects that the local communities come up with, Microsoft will be supporting these initiatives by bringing different projects to the region that the communities can contribute to. 

The commitment of the local developer organizations was palpable with more than 100 developers turning up for the event; including participants from the PHP User Group Philippines, Philippine Drupal User Group, Wikimedia Philippines, WordPress Philippines, Philippine Ruby User Group, Python Philippines, Windows Developers Group, AWARE IT and Phil IT. 

“Our long-standing collaboration with Microsoft will be further strengthened by the Openness Nights. It gives us an opportunity to come together, irrespective of our technology preferences, break down barriers and make IT accessible to all in the Philippines,” said Cherrie Ann Domingo of PHP User Group Philippines, Inc. 

The Openness Night was kicked off by Gianugo Rabellino, Senior Director of Open Source Communities at Microsoft Open Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation focused on working at the intersection of open standards, open source and interoperability. A member of the Apache Software Foundation, Rabellino has been heavily involved in open source communities, software and business for nearly 20 years, and is deeply engaged in developing partnerships and collaborations that bridge open source and enterprise solutions. 

Openness Night. (L-R) Gianugo Rabellino, Senior Director of Open Source Communities at Microsoft Open Technologies, Inc., and Sangita Jayaraman, Director of Platform Strategy at Microsoft Asia Pacific.

“Technology today is increasingly complex and intertwined as we transform to a world of devices connected to online services,” Rabellino said. At Microsoft Open Technologies, we are fueled by the principle of open standards, open source and interoperability. We operate under the philosophy that Microsoft technologies can work in harmony and parallel with open source in a sustainable way to stretch the enormous capability of technology. This is most critical when responding to the important demands of people and businesses on the mega-trends of cloud and mobility.” 

Rabellino explained that Microsoft supports open source technologies on its cloud operating system and encouraged open source developers to continue to think of the Windows platforms as an easy way to launch open source applications. For example, Windows Azure provides broad support for open source technologies such as PHP, Python, Node.js, Java, etc. 

With Windows Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), customers can instantly run their existing applications and infrastructure, whether Windows or Linux, on the cloud without requiring any changes to the existing code. A recent development that Rabellino showcased was VM Depot, a catalog of open source images for Windows Azure where developers can build, deploy and share their virtual machines. Today, in just 3 months, VM Depot has more than 160 images contributed by the community at large and is the place to go to for cloud developers interested in sharing their open source technologies on Windows Azure. 

From a mobility perspective, how developers build apps is also very different today. Emerging technologies are making it easier for developers to build applications that work across a variety of cheap, powerful, devices and reach billions of people through the cloud. This opens up previously unimagined possibilities, but also new challenges. To make it easier for developers to build a single website targeting multiple devices, Microsoft is working with the industry on an open standard that will help web developers easily support a broad range of devices with different input capabilities, including keyboard, mouse, pen or touch. To that end, MS Open Technologies recently proposed a modification to the WebKit engine to support Pointer Events, an open standard effort currently being developed at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). 

During the Openness Nights, developers will have an opportunity to contribute to open source initiatives such as VM Depot and WebKit, in addition to other local projects. Openness ensures innovation and choice in the marketplace, delivers value in difficult economic times, and creates opportunities for startups and small and medium businesses. Based on the enthusiastic participation yesterday, the Openness Nights in Philippines is on its way to becoming a great forum for this spirit of openness. 

To learn more on Microsoft’s openness, visit www.microsoft.com/openness/. 

Infi-net Possibilities with Dedicated and Diversed PDI @ 27

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Best things in life are free. To enjoy the wonderful world here in our country, Philippines, there are excellent and valuable information and knowledge tool. Here's now within the internet are infi-net possibilities ! 

The Philippine Daily Inquirer, one of the leading newspapers in country launched two new websites - Job Market Online and Pinoy Best Deals  where we can maximize the use of the internet in our daily lives.

Job Market Online  is the online version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Job Market. JobMarket Online is one of the pioneering recruitment websites in the Philippines, made by Filipinos for Filipinos. Aside from housing job postings from Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Job Market, the site also offers interactive job application, e-mail alerts, resume extraction, and other exclusive online features.

Pinoy Best Deals about online classified selling,  offers free posting for products from individual sellers and  companies. you can find the best deals in the country.

As the nation’s # 1 newspaper reaches a steadfast 27 years, its Classified Ads section is on established force in the ad placement and job-seeking career advancement industry. The needs ranges from its roots at broadsheet and tabloid, to radio, mobile, and now ever at pace with the changing times, takes the rightful stead with online ad social media channels.

Whether you are posting an advertisement, job hunting or in search of better career opportunities or a newbie in the vast online selling and shopping platform, now is the perfect time to find your niche for PDI’s Classified Ads section is up and ready to serve you!

Infi-net possibilities

Job Market Online :

Job hunting this days has gotten easier in the advent of the digital age. Job seekers today submit their resumes digitally rather than dropping it off to company offices. The ease of digital job placements has its merits; regardless of location all applicants have equal chances to secure coveted job positions without physically being there. No printing and additional delivery charges required.

It is with this trend that Inquirer job market has expanded its digital reach to various screens from PC, laptop, tablet and to mobile phones, Internet ready devices can visit www.jobmarketonline.com to view , submit resumes and apply for jobs posted,

With job market Online, One can register for free, create or upload a resume, search for jobs in categories specified and apply, That Easy!

Jobseekers are given the utmost priority in reaching their main objective, which is of course to land on not just any job , but a job that would enrich their lives.

Pinoy Best Deals:

A good deal makes everyone happy. It is a huge factor in convincing a happy, satisfied customer to come back for more. And winning them for keeps.

Behind every happy customer is the Innovative seller. Every product is meticulously researched, chosen and prepared to match the growing demands of the buyer.

Another branch of Classifieds becomes a growing hotspot for the online retail and consumer dream. Pinoy Best Deals , a free online posting site for those who want to sell and those who are in search of an item at the right price.

SEARCH.  Easy navigation around the site will enable the prospective buyer to arrive at thewanted item in his or her wish list. Just type in the keyword the desired item or browse over a list of categories , and the results are quick to load afterwards.

SELL. The tenacious world of online selling becomes a breeze with Pinoy Best Deals. Register for free and you can start posting away with items for your online store. You can personalized your ad, place information about your product and upload item photos to attract customers.

SHOP. Looking for something? Window Shopping ? Or already found a product that you like? Just sign-up for free and you can get in touch with the seller and inquire about the item to matters like payment and shipping.

With SEARCH, SELL and SHOP bannered over its site. Pinoy Best Deals is a testimony to Inquirers pace with the modern economy. It also offers easy access to Inquirer sites to keep up wiht the latest news and events. Pinoy Best Deals is not only a bustling online marketplace, but a perfect online venue for spending hard earned money.

PDI Classified Ads continues to empower and serve the Filipino by being their partner for classified posts, a premier source of jobs, that wourld eventually lead to a meaningful career, and now, an online platform for the future of retail and consumption.

Advertisers can also take advantage of the wide array of media to promote their post to the fast changing mobile landscape. An Ad can be made available for viewers from the PC web, mobile web and SMS, thereby increasing eyeballs to the ad.

Mr.Jesse Rebustillo , AVP PDI Classified Ads Deparment

Mr. Eugene Rivera,  Sales Manager in print and online for the Classified Ads section

With these tools in place, job posters and seekers efforts for employment opportunities are well serviced. And that’s just warming up, because the Classified Ads section heads a class act of its own.

Coming very soon are Apps that can be installed on Smart Phones.

Mr. Ernie O. Cecilia, President and CEO of EC Business Solutions and Career Center, a human resource consulting firm. He is also from American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and former President of People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) 
 His new books, “Life’s Big Lessons” and “Life’s Big Lies” are now available at book stores.
 He can be reached at ernie_cecilia@yahoo.com)

 The PDI Heads and staff, bloggers now as the part of PDI family and the team behind the websites. 

It's also really fun, informative and let's enjoy the wonderful world of dedicated and diversed PDI @ 27 years! Check out http://www.inquirer.net/   to easily access the latest news in and out of the country while browse through the great information from the new web portals.

Visit  Job Market Online and Pinoy Best Deals.

Decadent Graduation Cakes at Café 1771

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From the smooth and velvety to the sweet cakes without the guilt, Café 1771 presents its homespun cake creations by Pastry Chef Arnold Bautista that will surely make your beloved graduate say that life is sweet. Available in 2-inch round sizes good for 2 persons, this petite cake is perfect for gift or when you want a cake dessert that tastes good as it looks.

If thinking of a dessert that will signify your well-deserved congratulations, Rose Noire (P250 net) is a delightful surprise, especially for someone who’s a certified chocolate lover. Lavish layers of Valrhona dark chocolate with hazel nut praline that sits on a crunchy crust, this chocolate-loaded creation also comes with a surprise at the center: a croquantine for some crunch and dark chocolate flavor with a distinct praline taste.

For something that can make anyone dive right in, Evasion (P270 net) gives this promise: an evasive combo of white and dark chocolates with cream cheese and fresh strawberry in a lightly crispy feullentine at the center. What’s more to love? It’s not too sweet and amazingly creamy.

Light, pillowy and comes with a nutty center, the Gianduja Truffle Mousse (P250 net) combines the dark and white chocolate praline flavors. Structured with elements that will surprise the palate, its sweetness comes from the base made of chocolate sponge then followed by marshmallows with cashew nuts and topped off with chocolate mousse as a velvety finish.

And who wouldn’t want the 1771 Group of Restaurants signature dessert, the sugar-free coffee pie (P220 net)? An epic recipe from the family of Executive Chef Vicky Rose-Pacheco for over twenty years, the addicting secret is in the crisp texture of the combined flavors of Dutch cocoa and coffee with cashew nuts. And with no bells and whistles or outré ingredients, this version is sweetened with coconut sugar and lightly dusted with cocoa for an awfully memorable dessert minus the guilt.

A good cake not only serves as a delightful centerpiece—the very presence of it on the table marks a celebration itself.

For an extra touch of something dreamy and decadent to welcome another chapter of a hard working graduate, give these mini cakes as a surprise, guaranteed to communicate your love and best wishes! For advance orders, call 631-7340.

Misis Cynthia Villar on Supreme Court's RH Law TRO

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Nacionalista Party-Team PNoy senatorial candidate Cynthia Villar on Tuesday called on everybody to observe sobriety with the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily put on hold the implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 or RA 10354. 

“We should respect the decision of the Supreme Court, being the highest court of the land. We should strictly adhere to the stay order on the RH law,” said Villar.

While the former congresswomen opposes the RH law, she, however, reminded the public that as law-abiding citizens, we should all follow the ruling of the High Court. 

“Our justices have already spoken about the highly contentious law that divided our the nation and our people,” she said. 

“Let us just wait for the final decision of the High Court since this is just a temporary ruling,” she further said. 

Voting 10-5, the High Court issued a status quo ante order for 120 days or four months on the implementation of RH law. 

The Department of Health (DOH) had signed last Friday the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the RH law. 

Rivermaya returns in the local recording scene with Panatang Makabanda

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Iconic and multi-platinum-selling band Rivermaya makes a local recording scene comeback with the much-awaited release of their album Panatang Makabanda, under Universal Records. The album is their first in four years and their first with Universal Records.

Rivermaya is now composed of Mark Escueta, Norby David, Mike Elgar and Ryan Peralta.

Rivermaya joins the label’s elite roster of bands – Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Calla Lily, among others.

“It's really a great honor for us, not only to become part of such a high-calibre roster, but to be given the chance to work with a company that has always championed the Filipino artist. It took a few weeks for it to really sink in. Di kami makapaniwala,”says Mark. “Finally, we're ‘home.’”

The album’s single Pilipinas, Kailan Ka Magigising, penned by founding Rivermaya member Mark Escueta, is reminder to everyone to go against crab mentality, and selfishness, especially now that another elections is within the horizon once again.

When asked how the single was chosen among the tracks recorded for the forthcoming Panatang Makabanda album, drummer-turned-guitarist Mark quips, “In the early stages of recording, this song became the initial favorite of the group. It's also a fun song to play live. Maganda yung message ng kanta and very timely rin since election time nanaman tayo." 

Norby adds, "Hopefully our new record can take the fans to a whole new level and attract more new listeners to our songs and stories. We are all excited for what each of us can bring to the table, and soon to your ears."

When asked to sum up his Rivermaya journey from 1993 to 2013 founding member Mark says:

“One of my firm beliefs is that the best part about being a musician is the PROCESS. If you enjoy the process then all your gigs, songs and albums will be celebrations after a great day at the ‘dream office.’ If the process is messed up, many things can go wrong and it can even end up as a painful experience. It has to be good for everybody, not just one or two. Few people know, and I’m sure a lot of my fellow musicians will agree, that one of the most important things that keeps a band going is something that is not so musical in nature. It’s called laughter. A band that laughs together, stays together. Diyan mayaman ang Rivermaya ngayon, tawanan, pagkakaibigan at bagong musika.”

Stay in touch with Rivermaya through their facebook page

www.facebook.com/rivermayamusic, 

Twitter and Instagram: @rivermayaband

and also check out the bands voice blogs on the Bubbly App for iOS or Android.

Their official website is www.rivermaya.ph.