The Nikon D5000 is now available in the Philippines, unofficially as of this time. (more…)

Cignal Digital TV is a new satellite TV broadcast provider in the Philippines. Rate is P390/month (roughly $8.25 USD) and installation fee along with equipment (set top box with remote, Cignal card, satellite dish and wiring) is P5,500 (roughly $115 USD). For that monthly rate, you get around 20 channels.

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The Nokia E71 has been out in the Philippines for quite a while now. Colors available were Grey Steel and White Steel. However, I have recently found out that they have added two new colors into the mix, (more…)

Not exactly sure when they made the updates but I was surprised to recently find out that Google Maps now has updated geographical information for the Philippines. Most places can now be seen in great detail. Satellite images can be zoomed up to one step less than the maximum allowed. Shown above is the University of the Philippines Diliman Campus. Even most of the street names are correctly spelled! Many landmarks along with building names are also properly indicated.