Good news everyone! After the ever hyped and ever loud controversy on electricity over pricing by Meralco, the government now comes with a resolution that shall put some silver lining on this issue. Manila Electric Company's (MERALCO) is set to dole out 2.7 Billion worth of refund for meter deposits.
Meter deposits have been collected not just by Meralco but by other electricity company as well. The collection started 1995 until outlawed in 2004. This basically means that these meter deposit portions on our electricity bills are unjust.
Now, any patron should just present proof of billing and some identification documents to redeem the refund. The payments of refunds shall run in six months. The amount is PHP 800.00. Some may say that its not even enough to buy a new plasma but in this stiff times of the economy, I’d say every peso saved is a peso earned. Poetical? Go figure.
Pond’s did it again! Being the torch bearer of innovation in beauty and skin care products, the brand is also known for innovative media solutions when it comes to their advertising. We can all recall these billboards which gained high commendations from different award-giving bodies for advertising and marketing.
Now, on the local scene Ponds is about to create another sensible buzz by tapping the forces of two rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA. Aimed to widen their already amicable market share, the brand launches this dating promo for young women all over the country. A promise of a dream date with Piolo Pascual ( A-list star of ABS-CBN 2) and Dingdong Dantes ( Flagship star of GMA 7) is packaged to be the foreseen high a stake prize.
This is indeed a great marketing strategy because it will practically cover the whole nation as we all know that Filipinos are so glued to the boob tube. I have to say that competitors should get really prepped for some drop down in market shelves for their products. Opppz, no pun intended.
Now, tell me will you buy the product after this? Did you get the essence of the supplement? Or did you just enjoy seeing the actor in his unfamiliar wits? tell me.
MRT and LRT are transportation modes currently taking all the spotlights (and not traffic lights) these days as gasoline prices are still unstable. MRT for an instant has been reportedly receiving 28, 000 traffic of passengers during rush hours. (5:30 AM to 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM) With this kind of happening, one can’t avoid some slight glitch in their travel. True, robbers can always take advantage of the “stiff” situation. Another thing, sleaze bags can always take the opportunity to finally get a closer “contact” with their long time MRT mate crush.
Well, now some Juan dela Cruz can save the frowning faces and high levels of commuter stress. Department of Transportation and Communications in partnership with Metrostar Express, brings the “Juan Card”. Okay, let me try to explain this technology in a very “idiot guide” manner. With this system, four elements shall work together: your cell phone, MRT Juan Card Wallets, EXIO machines and of course the MRT.
A commuter would have to send a text message before riding the train. The commuter will then receive a bar code pass for EXIO machine to read. The barcode will serve as the entry pass to the train. Now, fares will propel to a little difference of three percent from a normal MRT card. The networks shall also charge PHP 2.50 for every text sent in the Juan card system. Fares can be deducted from the E-wallet which comes with a prepaid card that can be acquired in MRT stations and some mall booths.
Now, this system is still under stiff studies and experimental observations. More information shall be divulged after the system has been concreted. This can possibly means lower fares and text rates on the system. I have to say that this is quite a clever idea to reduce queues in stations. We all know that almost everyone in our country owns a mobile phone so there are high hopes for the efficacy of this Juan card.
25 years after Ninoy Aquino was shot dead in our own land, we look back today at the hero made of strong intelligence and unparalleled love for our country. Still, that guy in “blue shirt” who shot him remains anonymous. Like will we ever know who that guy was/is? With all of the issues and controversies tagged in the assassination of Ninoy, it is easier to just look at the positive side. That he remains as a national icon especially for the youth.
We can’t deny that the Aquino family has been a significant thread of our country’s history. Aside from the glitz of Kris Aquino’s celebrity catch, many Aquinos are still keeping their name alive in the political scene as fore fronted by Noynoy Aquino. As to the pop culture, many brands have been inspired by the person of NInoy. Many advocates now believe that there can be a Ninoy in all of us.
“iamninoy” is an advocacy campaign which aims to help the current situation of our country. Brands like Bench, Penshoppe, Team Manila, Analog Soul, Rudy Project, and Raymund Isaac Photography join forces to give way to this campaign. Every “iamninoy” item bought from these establishments will incure certain portions of income which will be used to help charities formed to promote justice, freedom, and well-being of us Filipinos. Yes, you had it right! These are same principles fought for by our great Ninoy!
For more info on this campaign, go ahead and visit iamninoy.com.
Browsing through the papers today, I saw this little letter to the editor for Philippine Daily Inquirer. The writer is male. The content of his letter was quite oblivious- GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT here in our country. And the discrimination is not directed towards women. The sentiment of this guy is actually rooted from his personal experiences. He has been trying to be hired in an office job or a clerical work in a bank. According to his letter, most companies would prefer to hire female workers because they are more focused, hard-working and well-educated. Quite offensive, but let me try to compose myself and not throw any bias thoughts here.
Surveys have it that most managerial positions are filled in by women. Also, it has been found out that women are more successful than man these days. This iota of issues is not even on the forefront of the matter. History has it that women in general have been discriminated in the past. They grew feminine brawns just to outwit the discrimination. We all know that the discrimination towards women covered almost all aspects of their being-their position in the family, their roles, education and even the right to vote. Discrimination was never swallowed with good taste. But, will it occur again-This time with men?
During my season of job-hunt, I was lucky not to experience any discrimination about my education and other stuff. Oh well, there was this one time when this company asked me if I am an activist? Again, not all PUP students are activists. Going back on the letter, the guy is actually seeking some aid from the government, for them to pass a law that will finally stop gender discrimination- be it you’re a guy or a woman, gay or not so gay.
It was a fun birthday week indeed! Having online friends and blogger friends made my birthday more special. I would really like to thank people by individual names, but I would have to do it generally so as not to put any significance to anyone. Not that I think you would mind though. Anyways, no extravagant details glorified my special day, but spending it with people closest to my heart was just real bliss. Here I go now with my thank you post.
To my sister Thel, who made that very simple yet sincere dinner on the night of my birthday. Many thanks too to my sister Peth for being so sarcastic with the greetings (Hoy! Happy birthday, can you please give me a list of South beach diet?) To my nanay, who gave the sweetest kiss right after I got up that morning (yeah, with morning breath of course.) .To my nephews Sean and Santino, for bringing in the crazy energy that night. You two will surely grow much like your uncle- fun, attractive and smart. Ha Ha Ha.
To my “bestest” friend April and Bryan, for spending the weekend with me and just having our cheesy corny times again together. Guys, our pics are uploaded in friendster already and will make a post about our movie weekend sometime this week. To all of my college friends who remembered to greet me; guys, you just saved your lives. To my high school elite group ( ay ya-bang) for the most matured greetings I ever received, thank you people!
To my Alchemy family, for sharing my exact birthday celebration;for the greetings, cheers and chants-thank you! Of course to Mc Donald’s who showered us with great foods. Ha Ha Ha. To my online friends and YM buddies And of course, my kapwa “blogeristas” who gave me the most webby-ink like messages- Maraming salamat. To Dale, who featured me in his blog during my birthday, thanks brother for the gesture, much appreciated. To those people who greeted me midnight of August 15 and past that time, thanks so much!
To that one person, thanks for giving me the tool to finally realize just how I have to move forward and yeah forget. (Ayayay, cheesy moment again?) You are right, and you have all the rights to say that. I wish you all the blessings from our Lord and may you successfully triumph your battle. I am with you in your aim to straighten everything in your table.
There, Thank you Thank you Thank you. I never expected a lot of people will share that special day with me. Until next year!
this song shall articulate how greatful and thankful I am. Just please disregard the visual content and focus more on the song. This is "Awit ng Saya" by MYMP.
