Hontiveros-Baraquel declared that playing online games did not impart the players any skills necessary to find jobs as well as keep them.
Category: Geekery
Megumi Nakajima as SSW’s Newest Vocaloid
It has been confirmed that half-Filipina half-Japanese voice actress Nakajima Megumi will be lending her voice to the next Vocaloid package release by SSW.
Shizen Orchestra Event Report
Shizen Orchestra was the first ever convention organized by TouJin, the Japanese animation organization of the Ateneo de Manila University. The event took place at the SM Mall of Asia SMX on the 25th of April 2009.
JFM Library Updates Collection of Manga in English
The Japan Foundation Manila has just updated its manga collection to include volumes published in English.
23rd May 2009 is Free Comic Book Day at Fully Booked
Fully Booked celebrates Free Comic Book Day on May 23, 2009!
Anime Festival Asia 2009 Dates Confirmed
November 21st and 22nd 2009 have been set as the dates for Anime Festival Asia 2009, as announced on the official website of the Singapore Tourism Board.
House of Representatives to Ban “Hentai”
The Philippine House of Representatives is out to ban “hentai” — which they defined as a “Japanese pornographic cartoon that depicts children in explicit sexual activity”.
Top Five Ways to Purchase BL in Manila
If you are a fan and would like to start a collection of books, here are five places that are sure to fix you up with titles to inspire and entertain you.
Buyers Beware: Bootleg Nendoroids in Metro Manila
Nendoroid collectors in Manila beware! Toy Kingdom has been knowingly or unknowingly selling bootleg Nendoroid sets as authentic products, and at prices comparable to the real thing.
2009 Ozine Fest Day 2 Event Report
2009 Ozine Fest featured game demos, merchandise booths, org recruitment tables, toy exhibits, a maid and a host cafe, and cosplay competitions.
Tips for Local Doujinshi Artists Part 2
Five tips to help new BL doujinshi circles during the production process (Part 2).
Tips for Local Doujinshi Artists Part 1
Five tips to help new BL doujinshi circles during the production process (Part 1).
