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Red Hat pushes wider use of open-source computing in Philippines by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2004-09-26 02:28 PM

One of the world’s largest providers of Linux software on Monday said the Philippines has great potential for developing open-source computing because Filipinos have a thorough understanding of its value: that Linux is more cost-effective, scalable, and has more robust architecture than proprietary software like Microsoft Windows.

NGOs to receive free open source tech training by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2004-10-26 10:19 AM

A LOCAL foundation will be offering free training and workshop on open source technology to non-government organizations to push open source technology as “a political and practical alternative to proprietary software among NGO and development workers.”

Filipinos join celebration of global Software Freedom Day by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2005-09-10 08:10 AM

THE PHILIPPINES will join more than 50 countries in the worldwide celebration of Software Freedom Day on September 10, 2005.

Ubuntu founder asks gov’t to support open source advocacy by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-02-03 09:18 AM

The founder of the new Linux operating flavor called Ubuntu is urging governments to advocate open source technology, not just in a corporate setting but more on the average consumer level.

Open Source Health Information System Makes It to Stockholm Challenge Finals by Alvin Marcelo — last modified 2007-02-20 05:13 PM

The Community Health Information Tracking System (CHITS) of the Medical Informatics Unit, University of the Philippines Manila made it as one of the finalists in the Stockholm Challenge 2006.

UP Manila is IOSN ASEAN+3 Node by Alvin Marcelo — last modified 2007-02-20 05:14 PM

The University of the Philippines Manila, through its National Telehealth Center, will host the secretariat of the IOSN in ASEAN+3. Chancellor Ramon L. Arcadio signed the agreement late March and Dr. Alvin B. Marcelo, director of the NTC will be the node manager.

Bill requires open source use in government by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-09-12 04:04 PM

Philippies government representative, Teodoro Casiño is expected to file a bill this week mandating the use of free and open source software and open standards in all government projects.

Software Freedom Day 2006, Philippines by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-09-21 06:05 PM

Software Freedom celebrated in the Philippines

1st FOSS@Work, Manila, Philippines by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-05-22 01:19 PM

Open Source Software can empower Southeast Asian enterprises, says regional conference FOSS@Work

Filipino student group wins open source software tilt by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-01-17 12:11 PM

A GROUP of Filipino students from the University of the Philippines has developed an open source-based student elections system that recently won in an international competition, INQUIRER.net learned.

Youth group urges DepEd to sign up for $100-laptop project by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-02-20 05:14 PM

Here’s one for the Department of Education (DepEd), which is facing several hurdles in modernizing teaching through computer technology: A US-based computer company is now offering a laptop that cost only $100 in order to help developing countries solve the perennial computer shortage in public schools.

The First People's Organizations Free Software Boot Camp by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-02-20 05:17 PM

Last February 10 to 11, 2007, the Computer Professionals' Union (CPU) held the First People's Organization Free Software Boot Camp at the Balay Kalinaw in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Mr. Rick Bahague was overall organizer of the event together with TxtPower's Trixie Concepcion (AS2 Track 4 Facilitator).

Real PCs and a real Internet by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-02-20 05:10 PM

"... the PC4All runs on open source software, and compatible open source applications, providing opportunities for students to study, analyze and build upon the openly available source code."

Open source bill hits snag in Congress by Rj Ian S. Sevilla — last modified 2007-03-12 10:29 AM

Philippines FOSS bill not having much support in Congress

‘Linux invasion’ Reaches Southern Growth Corridor by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-03-19 01:59 PM

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 15) – The long-overdue “linux invasion” there and in nearby growth areas of South Cotabato and Sarangani has finally unfolded with the launching of the area’s pioneering advocacy group for the mainstreaming of the free and open source software (FOSS).

Learn LAMP (LINUX APACHE MYSQL AND PHP) in 24 Hours by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-06-12 07:07 AM

IOSN ASEAN+3 in partnership with E World Career Centre and Gooey Software Developers recently held a successful training for IT professionals of Zamboanga City on Linux Apache MySql and Php dubbed as Learn LAMP for 24 hours. Ronald Medina, Zulfikar Sabdulla and Jacob Mohammad served as lecturers of the said event. Medina and Sabdulla were both recipients of the IOSN and Inwent sponsored Linux training for trainers held in UP Diliman.

Linux Live CD Research by Al-Ransted E. Lagarde — last modified 2007-06-28 03:55 PM

The current results in the research and testing of Linux live CDs and virtualization software at the Management Information Services Division (MISD) of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) of the Republic of the Philippines.

CICT distribute free CDs to SMEs by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-07-24 01:33 PM

The Commission on Information and Communications Technology – Human Capital Development Group (CICT- HCDG) launched Open STEP, a compilation of mature open source applications for micro and small entrepreneurs, on Thursday.

1st Open Technology Fair opens in Koronadal by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-10-03 03:02 PM

KORONADAL CITY, Sept 26 – At least 500 students, teachers and representatives from various sectors will gather here Thursday for the two-day Open Technology Fair 2007, the first-ever event in the area that will highlight the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) as well as latest agricultural and industrial technologies.

Celebration of SFD in Basilan a success by Rj Ian S. Sevilla — last modified 2008-09-29 03:56 PM

Mindanao Open Source Society together with the COMTECH Institute Inc. and D’COMTECHIAN has successfully celebrated FOSS@CLASS.