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Julius Rocas

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I'm a student at the De La Salle University - Dasmariñas where I'm active in volunteer work, socio-political advocacies, & campus politics. Drop by the The Four-eyed Journal where I blog about tech, the web & politics.

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17 September 2011

Philippines: Filipinos Abuzz With Miss Universe Results

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And third runner up goes to…Miss Philippines! Shamcey Supsup's success has been the cause for much celebration and cheering in the Philippines at the conclusion of the 2011 Miss Universe Beauty Pageant held at Sao Paolo, Brazil. Filipinos both online and offline are talking about the result.

29 June 2011

Filipinos Commemorate Jose Rizal's 150th birthday

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Jose Rizal is the Philippines' national hero and one of the first Asian leaders and intellectuals who advocated freedom from colonial rule through peaceful means in late 19th century. His 150th birth anniversary this month was a huge celebration in the country. Netizens actively discussed his rich legacy and continuing relevance.

3 June 2011

Philippines: Debate on Divorce Bill

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With Malta's approval of divorce, the Philippines is now the only country in the world that prohibits it. There is now a raging debate on whether it is time to pass a divorce law which is being fiercely opposed by the powerful Philippine Catholic Church.

2 May 2011

Philippines: ‘Goodbye Friendster'

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Social network site Friendster will become a 'social entertainment' site soon and it will delete the profile content of its users at the end of the month. Many Filipinos react with a hint of sadness considering that the Philippines was Friendster's biggest market for many years

29 March 2011

Philippines: TV Host Accused of Child Exploitation

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Netizens from the Philippines want authorities to address what they believe was a case of child exploitation on prime time TV when a child was encouraged by a program host to present a sexy dance performance.

23 March 2011

Philippines: World Boxing Champ Knocked-out on Twitter

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Philippine Congressman Manny Pacquiao is the world's best ‘pound-for-pound' fighter but he was 'knocked-out' on twitter when netizens criticized him for being absent in an important session of Congress and for sending 'strange' tweets online. Pacquiao has since then deleted his twitter account.

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