June 21, 2005 |
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Filipinos Crash Site for Popular Ringtone
A Website offering a wireless phone ringtone featuring the phrase, "Hello Garci" briefly crashed last week as thousands tried to download it. Consumer group TXT power said its site had been overwhelmed by a demand for the clip taken from the allegations that Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo attempted to fix the results of last year’s election. The opposition contends that the recording offers support to these claims. (Source: Reuters)
Philippines mobile politics
There's a useful article about the The Philippines' mobile politics on the BBC website, which refers to the 'Hello Garci' ringtone.
Simon Pavitt
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