MANILA, Philippines - As Google’s web browser, Google Chrome, goes up the charts as the second most preferred browser in the Philippines, it boosts its popularity even more by introducing extensions made to satisfy all types of Filipino users. 
 
In a statement, Google said its Chrome Extensions, the latest addition to Google Chrome, are mini programs that allow users to modify their browser according to their lifestyle. It gives users the option to customize their Web experience by offering a wide array of choices. With this new feature, users can install as much, or less, extensions as they want to utilize their online productivity.
 
There is an extension made for everyone. There’s a blocker for those who prefer to surf without the pop-up ads. An extension is also offered for users who prefer viewing photos in Google Images, Flickr or Picasa. Even Web 2.0 specialists and Web developers have extensions especially made to meet their needs.
 
The following are the most useful power tools:
 
News Reader - A single click brings users the top five stories from Google News
Financial Times News - gives in-depth information and comprehensive analysis on world business, finance and political news
TIME - provides the groundbreaking stories including photos and videos from Time magazine.
Sports Scoreboard - gives users scores from the most recent NBA games and provides links to sports websites
NBA Basketball Scores - allows NBA aficionados to keep track of team schedules, stats and live game updates
Ultimate Football Results - displays results of popular football leagues from BBC Sports.  

Shop wiser with helpful Chrome extensions

For shopaholics, Chrome extensions offer sites that lead to good deals and products. Some of these sites are eBay which allows users to monitor their transactions and the latest products, Chrome Currency Converter which allows online shoppers to automatically convert foreign currencies, and Amazon Wish List which updates a user’s wish list on Amazon.com.  
 
Boost your productivity

Extensions are also made available for those workaholics and obsessive compulsive users. They can choose to use TooManyTabs which helps those users who love to multitask by managing and reducing tab overflow, Google Mail Checker which updates users on the number of unread e-mails and lets them view their inbox, Google Tasks which lets users view their to-do list and keep track when tasks are accomplished, and Send from Gmail which uses Gmail as the default e-mail application.