Irwin Allen Rivera
Irwin Allen Rivera loves his wife's cooking so much he's now twice the man he used to be. His English essay won a Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature in 2012. His philosophical-horror story appeared in Philippine Speculative Fiction 8 (2013). He was managing editor and lead writer of Sites and Symbols 2 (2005), a coffee-table book about buildings in UP Diliman - his alma mater (BA Philosophy; MA Creative Writing continuing). He worked at the UP Diliman Information Office before shifting to web content writing. His sudden fiction, "Notwithstanding Pigs," initially a Friendster testimonial, appeared in Philippines Graphic (2006) and in Very Short Stories for Harried Readers (2007). He used to write for www.technoodling.net.
Get discounts on tech connectivity needs at the Vention store on Shopee this 5.5 Sale
Enjoy discounts on various items on the Vention store on Shopee this 5.5 Sale.
Enjoy up to 30% on Colgate’s eco-friendly toothbrush and toothpastes on Shopee
Along with recycling items, reusing still-viable items, and reducing food and product wastage, there’s still something else we can do to help save the environment: buying smart. That means purchasing sustainable and eco-friendly products like the Himalayan toothpaste, turmeric toothpaste, and bamboo toothbrushes from Colgate-Palmolive....
Rapoo XD200C Type C Multifunction Adapter Review
Here's a sleek and pocketable 10-port hub (and is about the size of a normal 5-port hub) that extends, with connected devices, what your desktop and laptop (and smartphone) can do.
Exclusive on Shopee – buy 2 Listerine mouthwash and get an additional 20% off
Good thing Listerine, the leading mouthwash in the country (and the most recommended mouthwash by Filipino dentists) has a special promo exclusive with Shopee.
Blink and you’ll miss it – catch the reinvented concert experience with #GlobeBLACKPINK The Show Digital Concert
Globe Telecom’s partnership with global K-Pop group BLACKPINK grows to a crescendo this month with the groups’ first-ever globally livestreamed concert on January 31. Globe’s mission to bring to its customers world-class connectivity and global entertainment aligns with the message of self-reinvention: despite these trying...
New e-commerce platform VeMoBro aims to filter out fake sellers; guarantees 48-hour delivery
Addressing online shopping and selling pain points is the goal of VeMoBro, a Filipino-founded and managed e-commerce platform that promises worry-free shopping and leveled-up shipping while weeding out potential fake sellers through a stringent on-boarding process.
Radenta Technologies Joins Microsoft’s Asenso Pilipinas 2021
Radenta Technologies, one of the country’s leading IT Solutions integrators proudly joins Microsoft’s Public Sector Cloud Summit “Asenso Pilipinas 2021: Building Digital Resilience” from 9am-12noon on January 28, Thursday.
Buy the GOMO SIM with 256GB No Expiry on Shopee for only P299
Here's a great deal: get the GOMO SIM, it has 256GB of no expiry data for only P299. It's a great way to stay online as your main or alternate SIM.
Here’s how PayMaya users can earn raffle tickets in the PayMayaguinaldo promo!
PayMaya's PayMayaguinaldo campaign rewards PayMaya users with raffle entries the more they use PayMaya. Here's how to earn more raffle entries.
If we win P1 million in the #PayMayaguinaldo promo, here’s how we’ll spend it!
When you're working from home during a pandemic, any small gig or earning opportunity is a big thing. Freelancers (like my wife and I) can lose a job or project at a moment's notice. So, when a promo comes along, one whose requirements fit how...
How BDO earned the trust of a Japanese client through a “rigorous customer service” test
To Mr. Hayato Yazaki, who runs education company Izumi Global, trust and reliability are values the Japanese consider vital when engaging in long-term commitment. When he came to the Philippines to set up his business, he needed a bank that fits the Japanese standards for...
The Holidays Bring Families Together in this Alagang Silka Papaya Video
There's an emotional tug to the video: the holidays are when families get together, and that's made all the more difficult because of the social distancing necessitated by Covid-19 restrictions.
Lazada 12.12 Grand Christmas Sale 2020 – All You Need to Know
Lazada Philippines held its 12.12 Grand Christmas Sale Press Conference 2020 virtually on December 11, 2020. Present during the virtual press conference were Lazada Brand Ambassadors Kathryn Bernardo and Mimiyuuuh, alongside top executives from Lazada Philippines.
BDO Foundation aids typhoon victims; BDO Remit encourages donations from overseas Pinoys
BDO Remit has waived the remittance fee on donations from overseas Filipinos coursed through various foundations. BDO Foundation has started sending relief goods to families hit by the recent string of typhoons.
The Nokia 3.4 is Posh-Looking Budget Phone Launching Exclusively on Shopee
Sparse but functional Finnish design meets budget-friendly price and decent midrange specs. Buy the Nokia 3.4 for P7,990 on Shopee.
Finding the Right Partner – see these BDO clients find ways to keep their businesses going, despite the pandemic
“I never would have foreseen a pandemic,” said Maylin Remo Natan, owner of Trucklane Corporation, whose operations were threatened by the restrictions brought about by the pandemic. Other vital businesses depended on her operations, and she relied on BDO to keep her business going. “You...
Order these four delicious 7-Eleven chicken meals on Shopee
Craving for a quick chicken-rice meal or nugget-merienda? 7-Eleven's got you covered. You can now order over Shopee these four delicious quick chicken meals that are sure to both satisfy your craving and fit your budget.
BDO branches to serve more clients by extending banking hours
While many establishments still operate on shortened business hours, BDO and BDO Network Bank branches are open until 4:00 pm, ready to accommodate various banking needs; that includes Forex and encashment requirements.
Shopee Partners with KonsultaMD to Offer Filipinos Online Medical Consultations
Shopee partners with KonsultaMD to provide Filipinos affordable healthcare subscriptions and a safer way to consult with licensed doctors online.