Here we go, DOTA 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gamers! ASUS has just officially announced the launch of The ROG Masters 2016 Gaming Tournament for these two, very competitive online games. The tournament will be the Philippine qualifiers in preparation for the main event, the world grand finals at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Interested in showing your […]
Despite the somewhat rainy weather, freenet’s Lure Caravan event launch at the QC Memorial Circle was a decent success, attracting plenty of Pokemon Go trainers and aspiring Lure Managers alike. We reported earlier that out of the total 600+ Lure Manager applicants, only three trainers were chosen to be the very best for the job. […]
Looks like that viral “lure manager” job posting was the real deal after all! Voyager Innovations’ free online platform, freenet is going all out, Pokemon Go style, with the launch of its Lure Caravan event. As per the viral job post, and confirmed through a representative, they’re really looking for qualified Lure Managers for the […]
The Philippines celebrates its National Heroes Day on the last Monday of every August, every year. This day marks the anniversary of the Cry of Pugad Lawin, the beginning of the Philippine Revolution by the Katipunan and its Supremo, Andres Bonifacio in the year 1896. It has been 120 years since then. Although many things have […]
It’s no surprise that a number of brands, not to mention almost all the malls in Metro Manila, have taken advantage of the craze that Pokemon Go is drumming up; from a marketing standpoint, we really can’t blame them. Droves of people, including ourselves, have been heading to malls and other public areas that are strewn […]
A few weeks back, we had the privilege of taking two variants of Ford’s All-New Focus around the Metro. You’ve read the review for the 1.5L Sport+, so now let’s take a look at its other variant: The All-New Ford Focus 1.5L Sport. Design: The Same Aggresive Exterior There really isn’t much of a difference […]
“Wat.” According to a report by Inquirer, an Albay congressman blamed Pokémon Go for worsening Metro Manila’s already horrible traffic situation. Yeah… okay. Let’s hear the man out first. Albay Representative Joey Salceda gave the incendiary statement while lamenting the recent provincial bus ban in EDSA. “Why pick on our pobreng provincianos to solve Metro Manila […]
Even the Department of Tourism (DOT) has jumped in on the Pokémon Go phenomenon. In an exclusive interview with Manila Bulletin, the Department of Tourism said that they are planning to ask Niantic, the game’s developers, to place more “lures” in tourist traps all over the country. We’re pretty sure they mean Pokéstops, but yeah, […]
Here’s some more good (or bad) news, motorists, and commuters alike. Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing his senate colleagues to implement his “no parking space, no car” policy to improve the worsening transportation crisis in the metropolis. Gatchalian’s Senate Bill No. 201, entitled the “Proof-of-Parking Space Act”, aims to alleviate some of the traffic woes […]
Good news or bad news? According to a report by Manila Bulletin, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) on Friday approved a resolution banning provincial buses from traversing EDSA, along with the eventual removal of their terminals from the thoroughfare. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Emerson Carlos said that the move aims to improve the traffic situation […]