Tag: manila

Uncategorized

Firefox OS Workshop PCU-Manila

Robert "Bob" Reyes
For the very first time, Team Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) visited the Philippine Christian University (PCU) in Manila earlier today to conduct a Firefox OS Workshop to a total of sixteen (16) IT and Computer Science students. The event was organized with the help of Firefox Student Ambassadors (FSA) based in PCU, headed by Anthea Elaine Bonifacio (Firefox Club Lead). This was the very first time Bob Reyes (that’s me!) conducted a full Firefox OS Workshop by himself as documented… Read the rest
Events

The First Gathering of Makers in the Philippines – Maker Festival Manila 2014!

Faye
This year the Mozilla Philippines Community decided to try something new– stage our biggest event yet! We have been cooking it up since the start of 2014 and it has been a very hectic 3 months for all of us. Finally, last Sept. 13 & 14, our dream has been realized! Maker Festival Manila 2014 aims to be the biggest gathering of makers in the Philippines, and so far it is the only one yet that is a maker-themed event.… Read the rest
Firefox

Lights! Camera! Firefox Flicks in Manila

Eusebio Barrun Jr.
We are very proud to announce the launch of this year’s Firefox Flicks in Manila this coming June 19, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the SDA Amphitheater of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), School of Design and Arts. Know how to join the international video contest and meet other filmmakers. You will also have the opportunity to watch the previous winners of Firefox Flicks while having fun. Mozilla is entering the mobile market with… Read the rest
News

Geeksphone Keon for Firefox OS App Days – Manila Demoers

Robert "Bob" Reyes
As promised last January during Firefox OS App Days – Manila, each of the attendees (brave souls) who demoed their apps for Mozilla’s mobile OS will receive a Geeksphone Keon (Firefox OS Developer Preview) device one released. I fulfilled this promise last night during a simple handover ceremony held at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) Prism Plaza, Two E-Com Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. Present during the event (held on short notice) were worthy Geeksphone… Read the rest
Firefox News

Introducing the New Alab (MozillaPH Mascot)

Robert "Bob" Reyes
Nearly two (02) years ago, the Mozilla Philippines Community launched “Alab” as our official mascot during the release party for Mozilla Firefox 4 in Manila. “Alab” is the Tagalog term for “Flare“, which can simply be translated to “Blaze Up!” A meeting of minds (via email) between the Mozilla Philippines Community (represented by Reps Mentors Eusebio “Jun” Barrun, Jr. & Robert “Bob” Reyes) and the creator of Alab happened a few weeks ago (followed by a face-to-face meetup) with the… Read the rest
Events Firefox Mozilla Reps

Manila Plays Host to Mozilla Firefox OS App Days

Robert "Bob" Reyes
Manila, Philippines became part of Mozilla‘s history by being one of the 24 cities worldwide to host Firefox OS App Days. The event aims at: Demonstrating grassroots developer momentum worldwide, especially in launch markets and places where Mozilla has strong a community; Educating and inspiring developers to work on apps and submit them to the Firefox Marketplace; Creating opportunities for local developers to showcase their apps; Driving some buzz in tech press in advance of the Mobile World Congress (MWC).… Read the rest