Saturday, February 19, 2011

Facebook added more status options for same-sex relationships



If you think that "it's complicated" is the farthest status that Facebook can add in its system, then you're wrong. Just recently, Facebook has added "in a civil union" and "in a domestic partnership". This was considered a victory for same-sex couples who are in civil unions or domestic partnerhips.


source: Agence France-Presse, http://technology.inquirer.net
picture from Facebook

Friday, February 18, 2011

Philippine's EDSA 25th Anniversary on February 25



February is the month to remember the people power revolution in the Philippines. This year's 25th anniversary is titled as "Tatak Edsa 25: Pilipino Ako, Ako Ang Lakas ng Pagbabago".

Feb 17 President's sister, Viel Aquino-Dee, led the launch of President Benigno Aquino III's coffee table book at SM North Edsa.

Feb 23 Yes Pinoy Foundation to be led by Dingdong Dantes will organize humain mosaic of 2,500 students at Rizal High School, Pasig City.

Feb 24 Radio Veritas will launch a Sanctuary of Truth Heroes, a venue to tell the stories of whistleblowers under the protection of Radio Veritas.

The northbound lane of EDSA will be transformed into a strip displaying the actual tanks used by soldiers during the revolution and food will be sold at P25, sponsored by the Philippine Franchise Association.

A theme song composed by Ogie Alcasid entitled 'Narito Ako Pilipino' will be sung by various artists.

Feb 25 Holiday for all schools but private companies are encouraged to participate.


source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph
picture credit: http://chuvachienes.com