Alma Anonas-Carpio, for her new blog, Chat Noir, on Dateline Philippines
http://dateline.ph/chatnoir/

Cyberspace is a great place to share all the things you want the world to know and it is the place where your light may shine brightly and uniquely, but there are aspects yo your uniqueness that are best kept offline. Over the years, several antivirus software-makers have warned of identity theft and its consequences, yet netizens still blithely post sensitive personal data – such as their full birthdates – on websites like the social networking giant known as Facebook.

By Alma Anonas-Carpio, for SpyBiz magloid

If one were to look at conspiracy theories, the Ampatuan Massacre - so called because it took place in a town called Ampatuan, not because of the powerful warlord clan that is supected of ordering it - is but the first of a string of innovative destabilization attempts that are designed to help the powers that be hold on to their power.

By Alma Anonas-Carpio

19 of my brother (and sister) journalists were slain in what is now called the Maguindanao massacre on Nov. 23. I will not forget who and what died that day.

Now come the condemnations
When we lie bloodied and mutilated,
Staining the crabgrass red
With a rage of silence.

Our eyes stare into the bluest sky
With no one to shut them against the flies
That gather and feast upon our flesh.
We lie here, awaiting
The shock of discovery,

Battered and broken,

Top News
Written by Alma Anonas-Carpio / Correspondent
Wednesday, 04 November 2009 21:14

THE Philippines has been selected as the primary voice hub of the United Kingdom-based business-process outsourcing (BPO) firm Northgate Arinso (NGA) because NGA’s clientele are “comfortable with the service from the Philippines.”

Written by Alma Anonas-Carpio / Correspondent
Monday, 26 October 2009 18:48

NETSUITE opened up new employment opportunities by doubling its work force in Manila, NetSuite chief executive officer Zach Nelson said. He also announced that the company will offer cloud computing business management software over the iPhone to Filipino users.

Written by Alma Anonas-Carpio / Correspondent
Friday, 23 October 2009 01:11

Hewlett-Packard has unveiled the industry’s first complete consumer lineup of touch-enabled printers powered with HP’s new TouchSmart user interface.

This touchscreen technology makes it easier for consumers to conveniently display, edit and print photos as well as copy, scan and print documents. The HP Photosmart All-in-One printers with TouchSmart technology are also designed to push HP’s “print leadership and commitment to innovation in the consumer segment,” company executives said.

Waiting for the rain to fall is keeping me awake, tired to the bone though I am. So, to while away the time, I have been listening to the "School Answering Machine" file I've picked up off my cousin Lia's Facebook links and worked on composing a similar spiel for corrupt, inefficient or downright useless government agencies (you may let your imagination go where it may at this juncture).

Here is what my wandering, exhausted and upset mind scrabbled from the detritus of my thoughts:

By Alma Anonas-Carpio for The Philippines Graphic

Typhoon Ondoy's apocalyptic passage across Luzon tested the mettle of the government, civic volunteers and the country's telecommunications system. Technology was what made the difference with this storm, as it was the first calamity met with a civilian digital response that was swift, efficient and coordinated.

* I am reposting this press release sent to me by Myla Cammayo of Enchanted Kingdom. I figure you people could use some fun after the storm.

Enchanted Kingdom (EK) gives you more reasons to smile this 2009! For over 14 years now, the country’s premiere theme park has been spreading the magic through its fantastic rides & attractions, unique corporate packages (Enchanting Events), edutainment value, personal milestones packages (Enchanting Celebrations), wonderful shows and many more.

Ondoy is moving out, but has invited another storm in, by the looks of things. People, we're in for the long haul if the worst happens. Ondoy caught us off guard, but we have a small window of time in which to brace for another round of heavy rains.

Here is what we can do: