Imagine my surprise when I saw that Wordcamp Philippines has been scheduled for September 8, 2008. I have always been interested in attending a Wordcamp, but they always occur far away at inopportune times.

Ok, sure this one is far away, but as luck would have it. We will be in the Philippines during that time so it is beginning to look like a definite possibility that I might be able to attend WordCamp Philippines when it rolls around. I just to see the schedule when they get it up and see just what speakers they have lined up for the event. If they can get a big name blogger or developer, then I make sure our trip is scheduled around the camp.

The Philippines continues to be a basket case. With high taxes on personal income and a domestic economy that has become reliant on Philippine workers abroad, it is not surprising its status. The latest salvo has been made, the senator and an Army colonel have called for a military coup and take over of the government.
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