asia PULSE -- Mar 29 -- Friendster has launched Friendster Classifieds by Pusit,
a Filipino classifieds community designed to serve Metro Manila and the
78 other provinces that make up the Philippines. "Friendster has
created a safe, online community for millions of Filipinos who trust us
to deliver services that help them keep in touch, meet new friends and
share personal interests and experiences," said Joe Hurd,
Friendster's director of international bus dev. SMS alerts for
Friendster Classifieds by Pusit users and other text message-based
services through Friendster Mobile will be offered soon, in addition to
WAP services. Pusit is Tagalog for "squid" and is a favorite
local dish. RELEASE @ YAHOO ASIA NEWS

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