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My experience in using BanKO and GCash for remittance to the unbanked made me contemplate on its feasibility as a payout platform option in addition to Paypal.

For…

Summer is here and school is out. Some would spend their summer out of town, or going to a beach, or just simply staying home.  

The PAREF WOODROSE, an exclusive school for girls, suggests…

Filipinos have a tendency to say "bahala na" or "problema na nya" attitude, but how can one expect change if he himself does not care nor speak up. Hellen Keller once wrote: "We may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all—the apathy of human beings."  There are a lot…

Many people like to collect items. Some collect coins, others collect stamps, and still others collect vintage items or jewelries. Like these people, I like to collect items. For me, my greatest weaknesses are bags and watches. Whenever I see a bag or watch that looks really nice or extraordinary, I am always tempted to buy them. However, if the price is too high, I just satisfy…

Everyone knows how it feels to look in the mirror and realize they have a big pimple in the face. I too have come to this dilemna, and have tried to use different kinds of anti acne solutions and make up, just to hide this imperfections on my face. Needless to say, most of these products that I have…

The first time the iPhone 4S was released, there were many contradicting comments that arose. Some were disappointed that the new iPhone still looks the same as its predecessor and that there was no iPhone 5, although others were amazed with the new feature the phone has to offer. In order to satisfy my curiosity, I decided to check the internet to see what the new iPhone…

An introduction to professional video production and the practices in the Philippine broadcast media. The course highlights the 3 major stages of production – pre-production, production stage and post production. It also includes a hands-on training on conceptualization, planning,…

Right after I wrote about the Potion IVI premium collagen drink, I started drinking it for 14 days. In the beginning I mixed it with my favorite juice drink. It went well with my drink, since it is tasteless.  Then I tried drinking it with my morning coffee, and…

As the price of gas keeps on rising, it was not a surprise that when I heard about the My Free Gas company idea. It immediately caught my attention.  If you have read my last post about My Free…

There are a lot of fake or counterfeit items being sold in the black market, tiangge, or even in some malls. For several years the government have already warned people about the risk of buying fake items. Strict laws are being implemented against people selling fake or unauthorized products, but the black market still keeps on growing.

Now with the rise of online shopping, black market vendors took this opportunity to sell their counterfeit products to more people. This…

I was surprised to learn that the early signs of skin aging start as early as in mid 20s. So, despite my young age, I started to look around for products that can take care of my skin and bring it back to its youthful glow. That’s when I read about Potion IVI, an anti-aging collagen drink, in…

Since 2004, Multiply has transformed itself from a social networking company to a fully functional e-commerce and social shopping site.  With a lot of product options being offered, it is truly the country’s biggest digital mall. They also offer different payment methods fitting to each customer’s convenience.  Customers don’t need to have a credit card, all they have to do is go to the bank like BPI or BDO and do payments over the…

It has been believed that eating chocolate can cause pimple breakout. I could still remember those days whenever I complained about having pimples, my friends or relatives would usually relate it to my chocolate eating habit. Now to my relief, skin care experts conducted a study showing that chocolates, candy,…

Like most people I can say I like to go shopping, but sometimes it also becomes stressful especially when I have to rush just to arrive before the mall closes.  Also when Christmas is near, there are a lot of people in the malls, and it becomes hard to go around and look for the things I need. These are the reasons…

Pimple or acne is everyone’s nightmare. Having to wake up with a big pimple in the face is not a good way to start the day.  I have tried different kinds of facial wash and make-up, just to remove or conceal my pimple.  Then I learned about the proactive anti acne solution.  It renews, revitalizes and…

There are a lot of billboards in the Philippines. Just by passing Edsa, billborads can be seen on the left and on the right.  Still, billboard advertising has its disadvantages. It adds to the cost of an advertising which reaches only a limited number of prospective customers.…

The last time I went to a museum was when I was taking my university degree in Germany.  It was on a rainy weekend, and for want of something to do, my friend and I decided to visit a museum.  In the beginning, it was quite exciting and interesting, but as time dragged on, it started to become boring.  I could understand why there were hardly any visitors in the museum except old people and school children on field trips.  Besides, there was nothing much to do except to look, and one has to…

Just got a heads-up that Zero In: Open Call , my favorite art festival, is opening on September 15, 2011 at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium 6 pm. It will feature a collection of art in its different forms - visual arts, culinary arts, film and fashion,…

I just joined Dole Banana Morning Motto. Like most fruits, bananas have a lot of health benefits like the protection of eyesight, reduction of depression, restoration of a normal bowel function, improvement of nerve function, reliever of stress, reduction of the risk of stroke, prevention of high blood pressure, and many more.  Because of its lots of vitamins and minerals, Dole Banana gives enough energy that can last the whole day.

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