Pinoy Encyclopedia for Filipinos

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 12, 2009 -- Noypedia, a free online Filipino encyclopedia, is the new feature of Noypf, contributing to its increasing number of Filipino web applications.

As a response to the increasing demand for an online local Filipino encyclopedia, Noypf designed a beta application early this year that enables members to submit articles and scholarly writings to their site. Members can write entries either in English or Filipino language, as long as its content is catering to the Filipino people. The beta version of the web app also allows members to vote and give points to the entry based on its perceived value and add comments to it, creating an interactive and community spirit with the application.

The beta encyclopedia application initially contained the categories for Music, People, Arts, Movies, Books, Family and Relationships but later on added twenty more categories, as entry submission is expected to grow aggressively with the participation of students from different regions in the Philippines. During the beta, Noypf improved the search functionality with algorithm enhancements and added folksonomy features in the form of user tags. Creation of user columns was also introduced, allowing members to further categorize the submission of encyclopedia entries.

After several months of beta stage, Noypf released the full feature Pinoy Jokes application this month to the general public and made it available to all registered members for free.

The initial response of the members has been positive and optimistic. According to lead members, the feedback is completely encouraging and inspires them to add new features and web applications that will give the Filipino people a more personal experience of the web.
The newly released feature can be accessed at Pinoy Encyclopedia - http://www.noypf.com/noypedia

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