Please Pray for Typhoon Yolanda's Victims and Survivors

One of the worst typhoons to hit the country, Category 5 Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) has brought pain and sorrow to many Filipinos. For those who have lost loved ones, it is a battle to keep on living and surviving even under such circumstances. The lack of food, water, proper shelter and medicine is making this battle more difficult to pull through. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id))...

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Smartphone Usage Statistics Highlight Its Importance In Our Lives

Smartphone Ownership Infographic This Infographic is produced by Coupon Audit (provides Toms promo code) and Digital Brew. <br /> <img style="max-width: 100%;" src="http://www.couponaudit.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Smartphone-Usage-Statistics-Highlight-Its-Importance-In-Our-Lives.jpg" alt="Smartphone Usage Statistics Highlight Its Importance In Our Lives" /></p> <p> </a></p> <p> This...

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STOP Buying Philippine Prudential Life Insurance Co. (PPLIC) Plans NOW!!!

WHY?!? I finally compiled some 2012/2013 news and opinions on Philippine Prudential Life Insurance Company (PPLIC). The latest is dated August 31, 2013. Deceptive Marketing. I've seen this report a long time ago. Surprising how only Mr. Anthony Taberna was brave enough to do an expose on the Philippine Prudential Life Insurance Co. The only thing I could find in GMA News Online is this (dated April 12, 2013) “Philippine...

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USB Device Not Found Solution with (Newbie Guide with Pics)

Picture this -You've successfully downloaded a new custom rom for your android tablet.  -You've got NVFlash and K1_JB_AOSP or CM9, CM10 and even CM10 v6.1.  -You've successfully gotten your android device to APX mode which basically means pressing the Power, Volume Up and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for about 30 seconds more or less (as shown in the image below). The IdeaPad K1 Android tablet in APX Mode. Then,...

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What I Like and Hate about Being a Sun Cellular Postpaid Subscriber...

It's probably crazy for me to say this, especially when my last bill amounted to 1,600 php... something far from my anticipated 900 php (650 php originating from my original plan), but I do like Sun Cellular's Postpaid. Anyway, let's get to the list of my pros and cons on being a Sun Postpaid subscriber based on my first hand experience. Advantages of Choosing a Sun Postpaid Plan 1. Cheap. Getting a plan at 350 php where you...

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Upgrading Lenovo IdeaPad K1 to CM10 v6.1 (Newbie Guide w/ Pictures)

Finally, a new addition to my Android Newbie Guide posts. This is how the K1 will end up looking like once you've successfully installed CM10 v6.1 for Lenovo's K1 It has been a month since I have used my IdeaPad K1 because of the "Sleep of Death". It just went on and on and on twirling those colors on the Jellybean logo. Since I didn't mind wiping it out again, I didn't do a back-up anymore. However, the process I used in upgrading...

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Philippine Attractions: Walk on the Wild Side Show at Ocean Adventure

The last show in our list of Animal Shows in Subic's Ocean Adventure Park. The Walk on the Wild Side showcases the forest animals in Ocean Adventure. They have birds of prey and different cats from the bear cat to the domestic rescued ones. This cat was taught to wave at the audience. He was rescued, by the way. This was the very first show we went to. It's also the earliest out of the four Ocean Adventure Park shows. The Walk on...

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Subic Attractions: Dolphin Friends Show in Ocean Adventure Park

I'm finally trying to wrap up my Subic, Philippines Ocean Adventure Park attractions list. So basically, there are four different shows to check out during your visit. In no specific order, there's the Dolphin Friends Show, Walk on the Wild Side, Sea Lion Marine Patrol Show, and the Balancing Act. Dolphins and Trainer putting up an amazing show for the audience. I won't elaborate on the best order to watch these shows as long...

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Traveling Around the Philippines: Manila Domestic Airport

I've always disliked leaving Manila through the Manila Domestic Airport a.k.a NAIA Terminal 4.  It's not the best looking Philippine airport and I should shoot myself for being so shallow. Here's the thing... boarding a plane from the Manila Domestic Airport has its own perks.  Before anything else, here is a list of airlines that uses NAIA Terminal 4. 1. Zestair - who has recently been suspended for "technical issues" 2....

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Where to Eat in Iloilo: Roberto's

There's no denying that Roberto's is definitely one of the best places to eat at when you're in Iloilo. They have lumpia shanghai, meatballs, burgers and siopaos. I won't even call it Chinese cuisine because it caters to Filipino taste, too. My favorite order would be Roberto's fried rice and lumpia shanghai (spring rolls). Give or take facing-out a couple of spring roll varieties, they've been selling the same menu ever since.......

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RACKS: Great Dine-in, Super Fantasic Barbeque Sauce for Take-out

Aside from eating at Racks, one of our favorite traditions is bringing home with us a couple Racks Barbecue Sauce bottles. Racks has one of the best barbeque sauce and we don't mind spending a couple of hundreds on them for our own grilled cookouts. Racks Original Barbeque Sauce So, what's there to eat at Racks? For appetizers, nothing beats Racks Onion Brick for some good old deep fried crispy goodness. At 165 php (or is it 195...

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Ocean Adventure Park Shows and Schedules: Sea Lion Marine Patrol

One of the best parts in going to Ocean Adventure Park is the variety of shows tourists can choose from. From the amazing African Acrobats on the Balancing Act to the talented Sea Lions in the Sea Lion Marine Patrol. Just one of the many signs found in the background of the Sea Lion Point Stadium Both children and adults will have a blast laughing at the adorable sea lions. The first act where Simba (the blind sea lion) announces...

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