Why Filipinos Want to Take Over the Blogosphere
People are asking Abe Olandres why the Filipino takeover of the blogosphere is such a big frickin’ deal here in the Philippines. I explained that our generation (i.e. Filipinos) have become known around the globe as any of of these types of people — domestic helper, nurses, sea men, care-giver, or call center agents. In […]Click here to continue reading "Why Filipinos Want to Take Over the Blogosphere"...Why Filipinos Want to Take Over the Blogosphere
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But one cannot expect most Filipinos to make money by writing or managing web logs. I also have doubts about promises made by the government and big business that most Filipinos will be able to use computers and the Internet soon. Recall that this is the same country that has not even been able to provide basic education to most Filipinos for over 70 years. Even today only around 15 percent of our roads are paved!
Finally, this reminds me of the dot-com bust.