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Google Maps labels Quiapo with the word DVD
Jul 20, 2009 15:36Just want to share with you an image from Google Maps where Quiapo, one of the busiest districts here in Manila, was labelled with the word DVD.
Not sounding defensive here, but labelling Quiapo with the word DVD comes with some malicious intent since pirated DVD movies can be found in Quiapo. My point is simple. It is unfair to generalize a certain place. You can also find other things in Quiapo--beautiful stuff, places and people at that.
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About Jerry Liao
Jerry Liao is an IT consultant in the Philippines who conducts seminars on various tech topics. He is a regular columnist of Manila Bulletin, a member of the academe, a system developer and a system analyst. He is a frequent fixture in press conferences and tech launchings, most of which are posted at infochat.com.ph. He loves to tinker with the latest gadgets and gizmos, but his most cherish possession are his children.
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