Reliving the Spirit of InnOlympics 2025

Build with AI Manila 2025: Empowering Developers in the Agentic Era

May 31, 2025 - Makati - GDG Manila brought together developers, technologists, and AI enthusiasts for Build with AI Manila 2025, hosted at the Makati Palace Hotel. The half-day event zoomed in on practical applications of Generative AI, with a strong focus on Gemini 2.0 and Google’s latest Gen AI tools.

Power Up Your Playtime: Jollibee Just Launched GameJoy Combos and They're a Gamer’s Dream Come True! 🎮🍔

May 5, 2025 - SM Aura, Taguig - If you’re like me and love gaming almost as much as you love Jollibee, then get ready—because this new drop is fire. 🔥 Just launched, Jollibee officially kicked off its first-ever GameJoy Con, and it’s bringing something awesome to the table: GameJoy Combos. These new meal sets don’t just satisfy your hunger—they also come with GameJoy Credits that you can use to top up your favorite mobile games. Yes, your Chickenjoy now comes with actual game joy! TL;DR: Jollibee just made your meal the newest in-game item. Now that’s a cheat code we can get behind at NO ADDITIONAL COSTS. 🍗🎮💥

Modernization Without Disruption: A Conversation with Rocket Software's Praveen Kumar

February 27, 2025 - Pasig City - In a recent field report of Kaka Computer, I had the privilege of sitting down with Praveen Kumar, the Asia Pacific head of Rocket Software, to delve into the intricate world of modernization, particularly within the Philippine context. Our conversation, filled with insightful anecdotes and forward-thinking perspectives, shed light on the true meaning of modernization and its impact on various industries.

PWA Pilipinas Roadshow in Cebu: Showcasing Innovation and Local Talent

On November 19, 2024, Enspace Cebu at Cebu Business Park became the center of web innovation as developers, tech enthusiasts, and community leaders gathered for the PWA Pilipinas Roadshow - Cebu. Organized by PWA Pilipinas, the event highlighted the transformative potential of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and their practical applications, with a special focus on local talent and solutions tailored for Cebu’s vibrant tech community. https://dev.to/kakacomputer-media/pwa-pilipinas-roadshow-in-cebu-showcasing-innovation-and-local-talent-24d2

Reliving the Spirit of InnOlympics 2025

GDSC - Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila hosted a 2-day hackathon event at ING Hubs Philippines from January 11-12, 2025. The event kicked off at 10:00 AM with an opening remark from Ms. Nhi Nguyen—Developer Community Manager of community programs in the ASEAN region. She appeared on a virtual recorded meeting to boost the participants’ team morale, to inspire, and to encourage collaboration amongst teams. Her talk was followed by Mr. Louis Enriquez—Brand Management Expert at ING Hubs Philippines. He gave an overview of what ING Hubs could provide students who are looking for new possibilities and areas of improvement. He shared his words of wisdom on how to handle and approach challenges that may arise during the hackathon. Lastly, Mr. Neil Reigo—the Lead Software Engineer at Control Flow Labs Inc. welcomed the participants for the event. He equipped the students on how to start the project, how to develop the project, and how a team can effectively pitch their working project. https://dev.to/kakacomputer-media/reliving-the-spirit-of-innolympics-2025-5d0o