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The Philippines will have its first ever automated election this May 2010. After long time of arguments and examinations by both House of Representatives and the Senate a law has been passed automating the 2010 Elections. Are the Filipino people ready for this techie thing election? Or moreover thus the government and the Commission on Election (COMELEC) can ensure the voting public that this a...

Divisoria is the perfect place to find new and hot selling items for kids. What's even great is that you don't need to spend too much; it's very cheap yet very entertaining to kids. One of the reasons is the presence of foreign business owners who introduce new products from their countries at very affordable prices. During our stay with my family in Manila for Holy Week, I saw from...

I felt sad when hubby told me that he cannot resolve the trouble of our kind of old printer, EPSON Stylus C20SX. It's been with us for almost a decade already and I'm sure I will miss it. When hubby and I decided to buy a new one, I requested him to look for a simple printer (we already had multi-functional Brother) just like our EPSON. We will be using it primarily for our kids' sc...

Philippines' newest nationwide reality show just began last February 20 brought by ABS-CBN. "Pilipinas (Philippines) Got Talent" is based on the Got Talent franchise of SYCO Company owned by the famous "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell. It is being hosted by Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano while the panel of judges consists of former ABS-CBN executive Freddie Garcia, ac...

It was one of my aunt's 70th birthday party when I got a taste of this luscious and one of a kind cake. After the blowing of the candle, the restaurant staff served the cake and I got a slice of it. Yummyyyy!!! I really love the taste so with all eagerness I asked my cousin where she bought it. This Conti's Mango Bravo cake becomes a hot pick in the net because of its unique shape and t...

Another source of personal loan we came across through a phone call was CitiFinancial. An agent called my husband and asked to try their offer. The procedure was very simple. We just need to fax the required documents and wait for the result of the review for about a week. Once approve, the xerox of the previously faxed documents as well as the post dated checks (PDCs) for the monthly amortizat...

I do prefer bringing with me my credit cards and my ATM card during shopping or when I am out for buying. It is more handy and manageable as compared bringing cash with me of course aside from other benefits it will give me in using it. I opened this BPI Express Teller Savings account two years ago and I am still keeping it. The account provides several other benefits like: access over thousand...

We are very thankful for having BPI Express Credit Classic for almost a decade now. Our credit card accounts (husband and me) has a combined regular limit of 175,000 pesos and S.I.P. (Special Installment Plan) limit of 50,000 pesos. Their “BPI S.I.P. in Schools” promo is really a big help to us during enrollment time. I usually take my kids’ cost of enrollment out of our S...

The campaign period already started and the heat is getting hotter and hotter as politicians do their traditional campaigning of mud-slinging and self-extol. Adding up in the muddled picture of Philippine politics are some rules and regulations of the Commission on Elections or COMELEC specifically the Fair Election Act or Republic Act 9006 Section 6.6 which states that:"Any mass media col...

I am not fortunate to breastfeed my kids upon birth because there's no milk flowing from me. Even I use a breast pump only few can be extracted. I tried to get my back be massaged to help me lactate but still got no milk. My pediatrician prescribed this Enfalac A+ Infant Formula milk for my boy. At first I am planning to use the same infant formula milk I used with my daughter but I changed...

School break is nearing as well as summer season and for sure every family will be busy planning their getaway. Beaches, swimming pools and resorts will be jam-packed with people trying to get away the heat of summer with an aqua thrill adventures.Splash Island located in Biñan, Laguna is a resort with world class facilities that will surely gives every visitor a complete aqua day advent...

At first I thought applying for a personal loan from quite a new bank would be hard. When a certain agent gave me a call and asked if we are interested to apply for a loan thru Sterling Bank of Asia, I had a second thought if it will only be a waste of time. Despite of it and the reality that I need to produce money to serve as additional capital for my parents' business I gave it a try. Pr...

My sister-in-law is working in Canada for almost a year now. She was one of the service crew in a popular coffee chain their, like Starbucks I think. I learned from her that many kids' stuff is being sold there at very low prices. When she sent her balikbayan boxes she never forgot to have something for my kids.Recently, we received another package from her full of different stuff. This Hot...

Even I’m on my shopping spree or just merely strolling, I don’t have to worry about my bills because SM will take care of that. Their SM Bills Payment Counter accepts different payments for utilities, telecom/internet/cable, insurance/pre-need plans, credit cards and even real estates at no additional fees. It is really so convenient that I can schedule our malling, shopping and pay...

The Philippines is four months away for the much-awaited 2010 Elections. Filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) has been finished and the Commission on Election (COMELEC) already in the process of reviewing all the certificates to determine qualified aspirants. Among the groups aiming for a seat in the party-list elections is 1-ABAA or Isa-Ako Babaeng Astig Aasenso (I am a Woman, strong and w...

Hubby and I received a 131 sq m lot from his parents as a wedding gift. When we decided to construct our house on it we knew that it is better that we obtain the fund from a government agency. Being members for years of Pag-Ibig Fund we are entitled to avail of the housing loan they are offering to their members. The rate is affordable and fixed and for more ease of processing. We got our nee...

Hubby lives in Rizal while me in Manila and we just met at the radio network I worked with for 7 years. When we fixed things we need for the wedding, one is the wedding cake, we decided to get it from a bakeshop near to their place. Although the reception was held in Quezon City and the bakeshop was in San Mateo, Rizal we still chose to get it from Primablend. Unlike other bigger and known bake...

This multi-division organizer is more useful to us especially to my daughter during family's out of town trips. It is made from non-woven material and floral in design with a dimension of 42cm L x 26cm W x 11cm H. It is a space-saving way to store and organize my girl's underwear, socks, hanky, mini towels, watches and accessories during a trip. It has 15 divisions that can keep small i...

One good thing about having good credit standings among my credit card accounts is that I receive various great offers from different providers. After Holy Week of last year, I received a call from an accredited Metrobank telemarketer offering a pre-approved VISA card. The only thing I usually ask for such offer is that if the credit limit would be convertible to cash aside from regular purchas...

When I am in the stage of helping my parents from freeing them with their loans from those lenders who are charging them a usurious interest of 20% per 100 days loan I admit I came to know almost all the banks available to answer my needs. I am dealing with a huge outstanding loan balance but I am positive of getting the financial help I need from these banks.Among the loan I was fortunate to g...