ILoveTee Pinoy Couples T-shirt design

March 10, 2011

Update: ILovetee now has it’s own website http://iloveteephil.com/ Ordering customized couple shirts is quick and easy. Just follow the order process and everything is automated. What started as a design hobby has now turned into a seriously chic small business. ILovTee is a cute customized T-shirts design company with one of the most creative Filipino [...]

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Top 10 Wedding Photographers and Videographers in the Philippines

March 7, 2011

The Philippines is full of  extremely talented designers, photographers and lately, wedding videographers. I was just recently hitched and through my experience I’d like to share the best wedding photographers and videographers I encountered. Most of the names listed below carry a hefty price tag. But hey, there’s a price to pay for the best. [...]

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Pinoy Wins Olympic Coin Design Contest

March 2, 2011

Filipino Graphic designer Roderick Enriquez won a special contest by the Royal mint for a wrestling themed coin. Three million of these will be minted on the 50 pence for the 2012 Olympics and paralympics that will be held in London. Enriquez submitted 4 entries but the winner was the wrestling which is one of [...]

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Joel Cruz – Ang “pinaka-Panget na Babae” sa Billboard

January 9, 2011

(Updated on the bottom of post)   I told you before in my Bench Uncut Billboard article that I traverse Edsa daily to and from work. Another unique Philippines billboard that caught my attention is the Joel Cruz one below.  I overheard a conversation between two ladies on the bus with one of them saying: [...]

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HWATT?? Jinky Pacquiao, Belo Endorser?

December 16, 2010

Not only is Jinky Pacquiao getting everything Manny’s money can buy, she also gets to appear on advertising real estate. In EDSA. For Belo. Ahhh, the perks of being a world champion boxer’s wife. The anguish of watching helplessly as your husband gets beaten while being rumored to have extra-marital affairs must have its rewards. [...]

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Top 10 Reasons why the ‘Pilipinas Kay Ganda’ Campaign Failed

November 24, 2010

Read the update: New 2012 Filipino Tourism – It’s More fun in the Philippines Short background of campaign: Philippines department of toursism spends millions for rebranding tourism campaign Campaign is epic fail in exponential ways Millions are wasted as campaign is dumped by Phil President I just could not let this issue pass even though [...]

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Does Coco Captivate You?

September 15, 2010

There’s nothing remarkably wrong about Herbench’s new fragrance ad now showing along EDSA. Not even Coco Martin’s dazed expression and the most even skin complexion any Photoshop expert can muster. The design is generally acceptable and there seems to be no major flaw visible to the average Filipino commuter. The problem is perfection only lasts [...]

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Manila Design Week 2010, Not just for the Pinoy Artsy

August 12, 2010

Design Everyday “Everyday, everything, everyone, everywhere there are great places to find good design.” – Manila Design Week 2010 Motto Once again, it’s that time of year when the sun shines a little brighter, when the breeze blows a little cooler, when the world revolves a little smoother. Yes, it’s Manila Design Week. If October [...]

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Pinoy Ice Scramble without the Hepatitis

August 1, 2010
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Before there there were pearl shakes and Starbucks Mochafraps, one iced beverage ruled the manila streets – “Iskrambol”. Ice scramble is back with a vengeance. Just go to your favorite mall and you should be able to find an ice scramble food stall. Now you can drink to your hearts desire without worrying about acquiring [...]

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Pinoy WordPress Event – Wordcamp 2010 Philippines

July 27, 2010

I’m in love with WordPress. Seriously, if WP were a woman I would be having an affair with it. I would insert my post and tag it all day and all night. WordPress makes it easy for non-webgeeks make topnotch websites. It saves time for webmasters, has an easy learning curve and it’s free! and [...]

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