tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89519793286385419092024-03-05T20:43:41.717+08:00Digital BrewRandom Stuff Brewed Digitally in the Philippineshaopeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03946911658176885397noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951979328638541909.post-46488305259559384092015-12-02T22:48:00.000+08:002015-12-02T22:49:47.477+08:00Why Ramboy's Lechonan and Restaurant Lost a Customer...<div style="text-align: justify;">
Don't get me wrong. The food remains of top quality. The waiters and servers were nice and happy to be of service. They always served us with a smile... </div>
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Yet, there will always be that employee whose soft skills is--to say the least--missing in action. Frankly, some people in the food industry will always require extensive people-skills training.</div>
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Lack of Extended Courtesty CAN Ruin a Good Meal Experience </div>
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That's why I will never eat a <a href="https://web.facebook.com/pages/Ramboys/252822324769404" target="_blank">Ramboy's Riverside Boardwalk</a> again. Honestly, it shouldn't be a big deal. After all, my overall eating experience was nothing short of satisfactory. Still, I can't get it through my head that Mary Grace not only lied to me, but she just stole away the lingering taste of what should have been a good, memorable meal with my mom. </div>
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My mom offered to pay for dinner. She had two five hundred peso bills. I told her we'd split the bill instead (hoping to pay for the entire meal with my credit card). Still, she reasoned out that we needed the change for taxi fare. So, to accommodate her request, I asked the waiter if they could replace our 500 peso bill with 100 peso bills. He went back to the cashier and relayed our request. </div>
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A few seconds later, he came back apologizing, saying, "Ma'am, sorry. Wala." So, I told him, "So, kung mabayad kami sang 1000, wala kamo change?" (So, if we pay you with 1000, you won't have change for it?") With a smile, he went back to her and made a second attempt to Ms. Grace who acted mataray (I think the correct English term that fit that same description would be "bitchy"). Annoyed that she was asked a second time (apparent through her hand gestures and an unforgettable frown on her face), she answered, "Wala gani." </div>
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In short, she would never allow this request. We paid in cash, by the way. And we got the exact change. No hundreds went missing in the making of this post.</div>
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I'm not sure if it's the sight of her being annoyed by such request (We were seated near the cashier, and I saw how the entire conversation between them transpired.) or the way she told the guy "wala" in a high-pitched, irritated tone or the way she lied (saying "wala" which means "none" rather than "indi pwede" which means "we can't"), but this really struck a nerve.</div>
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Rather than make a scene, I just asked for a name. When he returned with her first name, I asked him if she didn't have a surname. He went back to her again, and she finally peered through the glass display to where we were. I gladly smiled. She wrote it down and passed the piece of paper to him.</div>
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A good restaurant meal always comes along with two things: good food and good service. If one is lacking, then the experience isn't worth revisiting. </div>
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No matter how great Ramboy's ox tongue, fried rice, and kinilaw na tanguige was, it's a shame that I would never come back to their Boardwalk branch. </div>
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Ramboy's is located at the Riverside Boardwalk,</div>
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We unexpectedly decided to check out Blake's Wings & Steaks House in San Roque, Marikina. We had to wait quite a while before we were seated.<br />
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The steakhouse was relatively cheap. The place itself had a certain Texas charm. I assume the owner poured his/her heart in decorating the place with wood-themed furniture and decorations.</div>
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I just love the restaurant's front. I've imagined witnessing their intense cooking routine beyond the walls made of glass. But enough about the place, lets talk about the food.</div>
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The onion strings were seasoned and battered fairly. I can't say they're as good as Rack's onion brick, but that's just fine-given the price it's being sold at.</div>
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Now, the Pork Ribs, those were unforgettable. I never thought a hint of curry flavor would mesh well with Hickory barbecue sauce.</div>
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Then, there was their Porterhouse Steak. I swear the steak looked like a T-bone. The waiter said it was a Porterhouse Steak, but it had a T-shaped bone in the middle! Kidding aside, the mashed potatoes were really good. I would eat seconds in a heartbeat. The same goes for the leafy greens.</div>
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Overall, our eating experience was okay. Blake's Wings and Steak House is perfect for people who want to enjoy good food on a budget. They're usually full (even on the weekdays), so do be patient while waiting to get seated. </div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlakesPH" target="_blank">Blake's Wings & Steaks</a> is located at Mayor Gil Fernando Ave, Marikina, Metro Manila. You may reach them at (02) 632 71 90 / (+63) 906 904 4919</div>
haopeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03946911658176885397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951979328638541909.post-42039908657593135902015-04-25T00:20:00.000+08:002015-04-25T00:28:41.229+08:00Dining at Omakase Japanese Restaurant<div style="text-align: justify;">
We never expected for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/weloveomakase" target="_blank">Omakase</a> to be surprisingly good. The Japanese place is usually caught with empty seats. This, we soon realized, was because people had to wait to be seated--which is completely fine.<br />
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Of course, there's also the price point. Four thousand pesos for a group of eight isn't so bad, but it's not the cheapest place to eat Japanese cuisine at either.</div>
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On the bright side, be it service, plating, or their food itself, Omakase hit my sweet tooth like a chocolate cake baked to perfection.</div>
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A most memorable selection includes their Japanese Sushi Boat (920 php), Tempura Ice Cream (105 php), and their cheese-dressed, tuna-filled Maki. If I remember correctly, it's called the American Dream (205 php). </div>
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After a few months of wondering why Chevy Burger was always filled with customers, I finally struck gold when my sister decided we go try it.</div>
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Indeed, the place is small, but the taste is nowhere in comparison to the crowded seats and the overwhelming abundance in ingredients.</div>
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As you could see, the place is jam-packed. When we entered, they were full. For a brief moment, the seats emptied. A few minutes later, it's like this again.</div>
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I just love that the Messy Melt burger had mushrooms. But then, there was the nachos with cheesy abundance.</div>
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Overall, the #ChevyBurger experience was worth the wait. It was always full and far. So when they opened a branch more accessible to me, I was ecstatic. I think I've blurted out their name a few times than anticipated.</div>
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One of Chevy Burger's newest branches is situated along J. P. Rizal Street, Marikina, Metro Manila. They're open from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Are you a Gran Turismo veteran?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Do you like that adrenaline rush pumping through your system when you overtake fellow online racers?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Do you want to make that virtual challenge a reality?</span></b></div>
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Well, now's your chance. <a href="http://www.nissan.ph/" target="_blank">Nissan</a>, in partnership with Playstation, is bringing this experience of a lifetime to the Philippines. The <a href="http://www.gran-turismo.com/us/academy/about/" target="_blank">GT Academy</a>, launched in Europe last 2008, is now looking for the best Filipino Gran Turismo 6 players to compete in live events. </div>
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From the Philippines top 20, the final 6 will get to compete internationally with other Asian-based players.</div>
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April to June 2015- Nissan's GT Academy recruits the top 20 Filipino players to compete on the National Finals</div>
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July 2015- National Finals 2015. Philippine's top 20 will race against each other to determine the top 6 finalists who'll compete against the best Gran Turismo drivers in Asia.</div>
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August 2015- Race Camp Week commences. Players will be tested for their stamina, strength, mental agility and driving skills against Asia's best in UK's Silverstone Racing Circuit.</div>
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Driver Development Program. The new GT Academy Champion in Asia will join other GT Academy winners in an intense pro-race training program under the guidance of professional coaches and racers at the Silverstone Racing Circuit.</div>
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Graduation. After passing the Driver Development Program, graduates will receive an International C License. This will allow them to compete in a prestigious international racing event.</div>
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A spot on the Nissan elite racing team.</div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">So what are you waiting for?</span></b></i></div>
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Give it a try... You'll never know until you enter the GT Pod and take the time trial challenge during their live racing event.</div>
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Interested in the program? Visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NissanPhilippinesInc" target="_blank">Nissan Philippines' Facebook Page</a></div>
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So, this is one of my Palawan Treasures segment. Situated in Palawan's center (beside <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2012/10/corazon-tourist-inn-palawans-best-hotel.html" target="_blank">Corazon Tourist Inn</a>) is Noki Noc.</div>
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A Palawan staple whenever I'm at Puerto Princesa because the food is affordable, relatively cheap and good. </div>
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When I say cheap, I mean fastfood cheap. The prices are fair in relation to its bountiful serving.</div>
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You get a quarter of a chicken (e.g. an entire leg), some atsara, and a cup of rice for 99php. Fried chicken combo with Palabok also cost 99php. Not bad, right? </div>
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And--not that it matters--water is free.</div>
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Oh, just a word of caution while eating their liempo meal: get a knife. I had a hard time slicing through the piggy portion when I ordered it (along with baked mac).</div>
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If there's one thing I didn't like while eating at Noki Noc, it's the Chocolate Mousse (95 php). It was just too rich and too sweet for me. I could barely finish half the cup.</div>
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This said, I wouldn't mind gorging up a dozen Silvanas (35 php) because they got it made just right.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Noki Noc is definitely a nice and convenient place to eat at. Sure, it's no Kah Lui or Kinabuch's, but the wide viand selection should put the pickiest eater at ease. It's cheap. It's bountiful, and the food's not bad.</span>haopeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03946911658176885397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951979328638541909.post-30716428607398669262015-01-01T21:33:00.001+08:002015-01-01T21:33:20.593+08:00Starbucks Coffee Southpoint, SM City Iloilo Review<div style="text-align: justify;">
I know, I'm the worst person for judging Starbucks Southpoint in SM City Iloilo. But this is still the <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2014/01/undeniably-worst-starbucks-branch-ever.html" target="_blank">worst Philippines Starbucks branch ever</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">This is what "Dagdagan ng extra whip cream sa taas." means. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Starbucks-SM-City-Iloilo/195623597142396" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starbucks Southpoint</a> will charge you an extra 20 php for something that's normally given for free.</span></b></td></tr>
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If you've gone to other branches, particularly the ones in Ateneo, Marquinton, Eastwood, or even Gateway, you'd definitely understand what I mean.<br />
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Even the fucking Starbucks Drive Through understands what "Dagdagan mo ng whip sa taas, ha!" means.<br />
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Sometimes, I can't help but question the Southpoint's staff's exposure in this kind of environment and quality service.<br />
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If anybody's wondering why I'm not comparing Starbucks to local cafes, it's because Starbucks is known worldwide for consistent quality and excellent customer service. If people won't start demanding what is rightfully expected from a branch, that branch will end up with substandard performance and a crew that will continue to believe that their worst is good enough.</div>
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It’s everywhere, folks. Bicycle lanes here, bicycle rides there. </div>
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There’s no denying that Filipinos have the healthy gene in there system. Since more cities are promoting healthy lifestyles, providing walkways, park recreations and more bicycles lanes, it just makes perfect sense to get a bicycle of your own. Even in our own village, the number of bicyclists and bicycle enthusiasts has increased by a tenfold. Yes, those little stainless steel frames with square baskets hanging upfront are now a trending health item.</div>
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Bicycles... I’ve seen pink ones, blue ones, and even orange ones. Aside from the now-popular Japanese bikes, there’s also the ones known as folding bikes.</div>
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My sister’s officemate has a Pacific folding bike. His health regimen includes biking long distances along the busy roads of Metro Manila (Pasay in particular) and eating four eggs a day. Unlike most enthusiasts however, this person takes his folding bike to the office with him. He uses it to travel with in his free time. You would think Metro Manila was his playground.</div>
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His usual bike routine includes going through long distances with his beloved bicycle. Once he gets tired, he stops, folds his bike, and hails the next jeepney he could fit himself and his bike in to go back to his starting poing. He’s been doing this for more than a year, and the fruits of his exercise has paid off—just like John Lloyd’s new hobby has done wonders to his body. </div>
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1. Biking builds and tones your muscles. It’s also a great way to increase your endurance.</div>
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2. It does not cause pollution, which further helps in promoting the Philippines’ Clean Air Act.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Well, this is the second time I've stayed in the place. This time, I'd probably rate it Above Average. It's not perfect, but it's still the best place I've ever stayed at. Also, it's a few meters away from the airport. </span><br />
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Personal Experience Staying in <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-lotus-garden-suite-one-of-prettiest.html" target="_blank">Lotus Garden Suites</a></div>
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1. Staff. The staff are extremely nice and friendly. All of them were courteous and cheery. To compensate for the mishap in the rooms, they upped my free breakfast meal to be served with garlic rice rather than bread.</div>
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2. Food. I'm a so-and-so on this one. Breakfast was okay. I love that they always have fruits on the plate. Their coffee is pretty good, too. Instead of the instant creamer, it's served with evaporated milk. I have yet to try to their Japanese cuisines, but I intend to do so another time.<br />
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3. Room. I just love the Okisaki room. It has always been my favorite place to crash. The bathroom in it is roofed (unlike the other bathrooms), and it's situated above the pond with floating lilies and swimming kois. It's also probably the only room with decent cellular reception if your network is SUN cellular.</div>
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The Sensei room would be my next pick because the bathroom (bathed in sunlight or moonlight) has the best water pressure. They also have a bidet beside the toilet, which is an added plus. But compared to Mikado, the floor is tiled rather than wooden. Expect it to get pretty cold when you wake up in the morning for a quick bahtroom break.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">4. Lounge Area. Now, this is where Lotus Garden will always one of the best inns to book a room in. Their lounge area is Japanese-themed and nature-rich. Their restaurant/ reception areaOn one side, books are rowed in wooden shelves. Not only is it surrounded with plants, the ponds filled with floating flora and fauna. They have a swimming turtle in the pond beside the Sensei room. </span><br />
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5. Price. The price is just about right. In comparison, the room in Corazon Tourist Inn was 180 php more expensive than a room in Lotus Garden Suites.</div>
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I think that wraps up my experience for the Lotus Garden Suites.</div>
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1. Staff: 5/5</div>
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3. Room: 4/5 (My first pick is Okisaki. Sensei would be next among the standard/regular rooms).</div>
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4. Lounge: 5/5 (Travelers get to enjoy well-thought landscaping and beautiful greenery simply by hanging-out on their restaurant.</div>
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The Lotus Garden Suites Information<br /><br />Address: 371 Rizal Ave. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan PH 5300<br />Phone: (048) 434 11 32</div>
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Next stop, Ardent Suites in Puerto Princesa, Palawan... </div>
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We, Filipinos, love the Christmas season. </div>
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We put-up our Christmas tree, reward carolers for singing Christmas songs, religiously attend simbang gabi, and prepare Noche Buena feasts. It’s a long-standing tradition that’s been followed even before I was born. </div>
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Gift-giving has also played a crucial part of this country’s Yuletide season. Most of you may remember bringing canned goods and packed noodles to school in celebration of White Gifts Sunday. Although a Methodist started this tradition, some schools in the Philippines continue to honor it. And just like us, Taiwan Excellence recognizes how special Christmas is for us. This is why they have offered to fulfill 10 Filipino’s “Grown-up Wish list” through the Taiwan Excellence- <a href="http://www.madetoenjoythelife.ph/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Made to Enjoy Christmas Contest</a>.</div>
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By simply visiting and registering in the Made To Enjoy The Life website, you will have the opportunity to win your loved one a special present this Christmas. All it takes is choosing a Taiwan Excellence product and sharing your reason for choosing that person.</div>
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Have you joined the contest yet? If you haven't, do so now. You might be one of the ten lucky winners to give your special loved one the gift they solely deserve. As an added bonus, Iya Villania-Arellano, Taiwan Excellence Celebrity Endorser, might be the secret Santa to deliver it at their doorstep.<br />
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The Taiwan Excellence seal is found in Taiwanese brands that excel in quality, innovation, and good value for money. Products you may have already used include Acer, Asus, MSI, and even Pacific. These four are just some of the ones well-known worldwide.<br />
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With the assistance TAITRA, the Taiwan Excellence campaign was launched in the Philippines with the purpose of providing Filipinos better Taiwan-made products, or as Taiwan has put it: <b>Bringing Excellent Lifestyle in the Philippines.</b></div>
haopeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03946911658176885397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951979328638541909.post-21775798210610688002014-11-14T16:06:00.001+08:002014-11-14T16:07:08.940+08:00Digitally Transforming the Filipino Haggling TraditionYesterday, my sister and I went to <a href="http://www.divisoriaguide.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divisoria</a>. We were searching for a certain curtain design for their bedroom. As you all know, Divisoria is the place to go when buying anything and everything at an extremely cheap price. The streets were lined with stalls that were filled with hanging Christmas decors, drapes, and--I repeat--anything under the sun. <br />
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After having to deal with the traffic from Recto to Divi, we maneuvered the busy stalls of Puregold to reach Tabora. In Tabora, we checked every single stall, kiosk, and selling space that sold curtains. To our dismay, we didn't find the particular design. Although a little disappointed, we got some great deals on a few yards of U.S. cotton textile. Yes, like any other Filipino, we ended up haggling for the 7 yards of Winnie the Pooh and some other cartoony-designed bed sheet-to-be.</div>
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Haggling has always been part of our culture. We always here phrases like "Last price?" or "No Discount?" or "I'll buy it by bulk if you give it to me at _____". Honestly, even online sellers from OLX/ Sulit, Ayos Dito, and eBay receive text messages like the ones I mentioned above. It's a typical behavior that's neither good nor bad, depending on the haggler's technique and style.<br />
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Nowadays, a lot of us have enjoyed the benefits of buying online. For one, you wouldn't have to deal with the heat, the crowded streets, and the pollution of going to Divi. You also save on precious time and fare because the items get delivered at your doorstep (especially in the Manila area). Some online items are even being sold at a cheaper price than in malls. So, it's really no surprise that a lot of us are now going to websites like <a href="http://iprice.ph/coupons/store/lazada-philippines-voucher-codes/" target="_blank">Lazada</a> and <a href="http://www.zalora.com.ph/%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">Zalora</a>.<br />
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However, like buying an item from a mall or a superstore, all prices are fixed. There's no haggling allowed, because all prices are final. We don't get the opportunity to talk to the online shop's owner, and it can be a bit frustrating at times. Fortunately for us, we are a resourceful race. Some of us wait for sales or marked-downs; others end up using coupons (usually encoded prior to online checkout).<br />
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iPrice is a site for the thrifty, budget-conscious Filipino. When all the coupons are at your fingertips, readily available at a click of a button, online shopping definitely gets better. So why bother scouring every single blog/website via Google Search when you can go to a single website for the keywords that can slash a price down to a better bargain?<br />
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It's not. However, these two techniques result to a single outcome. We get what we want at a bargain deal.<br />
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<a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-lazada-lazadacomph-buying-experience.html" target="_blank">My Lazada Buying Experience</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ph-commute.com/2008/02/how-to-commute-to-168-mall-manila_08.html" target="_blank">How to Commute to Divisoria</a><br />
<a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2009/09/ebay-experience-pros-cons-and-some-tips.html" target="_blank">The EBAY Experience: Pros, Cons and some Tips in Buying and Selling</a></div>
haopeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03946911658176885397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951979328638541909.post-32162689281968906782014-11-11T09:59:00.000+08:002014-11-11T10:13:00.810+08:00Taiwan Excellence to the Philippines: A Tech-Savvy Blogger's Perspective<div style="text-align: justify;">
What does Asus, Acer, D-Link, and Transcend have in common? They're all brands proudly based in Taiwan. These four powerhouses are also names normally sought after by consumers looking for cheap yet reliable electronic gadgets and devices. Ironically, some people still believe that these brands are from the US. For that said reason, it's important for the world to learn about Taiwan Excellence.</div>
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The Taiwan Excellence Award is given to companies who continually challenge themselves in creating innovative and high-quality products that stand out in the industry. Among Taiwan's forerunners are Asus and Acer. Both are well-known for building laptops, tablets, and even mobile phones with specifications as powerful as their US counterparts. </div>
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These brands don't stop at competitive pricing and ingenuity. They broaden their reach by creating ads and marketing strategies focused on the masses, rather than just the Tech community.</div>
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Back in the days, when people asked what router worked best with PLDT DSL, most computer stores would immediately point to D-Link. Compatibility-wise, D-Link was easier to set-up compared to Netgear and Cisco. This, alone, made Taiwan's brand a highly-recommended product to multiple subscribers. Not only was D-Link able to ensure its product's purchase, but is also created a demand that no other brand could supply.</div>
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When memory cards were first sold, Transcend was among the brands that stood out. It went neck-and-neck against SanDisk, Imation, and Kingston. Years later, some users still rely on Transcend because they're cheap and durable. While others have switched due to preference, there's no denying that the brand has now garnered continued patronage for its continued excellent quality and performance.</div>
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There are so many times where people assume that a good electronics brand can only come from the "Land of the Free". Now, Filipinos can rely on brands that are closer to home. </div>
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With a design inspired by the spirit of fulfillment in their traditional culture, the Taiwan Excellence Seal provides the world a means to recognize brands and products that are, in fact, made in Taiwan.</div>
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I just found out through <a href="http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/let-ichabod-crane-of-sleepy-hollow-guide-you-home/" target="_blank">CNET</a> that Sleepy Hollow fans can now make use of Ichabod's voice to help you drive safely through the streets of Manila.<br />
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To get Ichabod Crane's (Tom Mison) voice on your Waze, all you have to do is open your Waze, tap on the cloud-like icon at the bottom and go to your settings (cog-shaped icon).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Ichabod Crane's voice is now available in Waze worldwide. Enjoy old English phrases as spoken by Tom Mison based on his 18th Century Colonial American era.</span></b></td></tr>
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Under settings, just tap on Sound. Tap on Navigation Guidance and select English (US) - Ichabod Crane.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8hsEoz6muxw?list=PLXd9aCB0yKui76cytnqrwwnMqLJL0HyX4" width="500"></iframe></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">And even in online gaming, Ichabod Crane strikes again with a bucket if filthy curse words that sound more adorable than babies and puppies combined.</span></b></div>
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Before anything else, let me list some basic points.</div>
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1. You will be expected to download some files from XDAForum and MyPhone A919 Duo User's Facebook Page.</div>
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2. You will need internet to download a couple of programs from the Google Play Store.</div>
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3. This process will require rooting and installing of CWM recovery before installing any ROM because you might end up getting the message "Signature Verification Failed".</div>
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4. You do not need to download any flashing software for this installation. </div>
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Some terms to understand before we start.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">XDAForums- This is where new custom ROMs are released. Whenever people want to try something new with their phone (e.g. make it look cooler, make it run faster, or make it more customizable), this is where they usually go to download and try new Android OS.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Stock ROM- This is your phone's original system. Meaning, if your phone was running with unRooted ICS or JB, then that's what your stock ROM is.</li>
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<span style="color: blue;">Note: Stock ROMs are usually unrooted. This means you can't change their system files and pre-installed software easily. You can't remove the add-ons the company has installed in your phone, and you can change permissions for rooted applications.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Root- If you're simply the type who likes to install APKs, then rooting isn't necessary. However, if you're the adventurous type who prefers tweaking your system, boosting your RAM permanently, changing where your applications are automatically installed, or simply into wreaking havoc to your phone, then be my guest.</li>
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<span style="color: red;">DISCLAIMER: This said, please remember that I will not be responsible for bricking your phone. And yes, I've rendered a MyPhone useless. It was bricked because I installed the wrong recovery.img. Fortunately, this following procedures won't be as complex.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Superuser- This grants an application permission to change some of your system settings. One of the most practical reasons why people install Superuser is to allow a rooted application to do some juju on your phone e.g. remove bloatware or software installed by MyPhone.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Boromir- the exploit used to install superuser into your phone. Boromir is probably some character in Lord of the Rings.</li>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">1. Procedures in Rooting your MyPhone A919 Duo</span></b></div>
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1.1. Download Framaroot from the XDAForums. </div>
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<a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276">One-Click-Root</a></div>
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Or you can download this directly via this link: <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?s=7f4bbdc17184570184c1b955e3f8705f&attachmentid=2293503&d=1380569629">http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?s=7f4bbdc17184570184c1b955e3f8705f&attachmentid=2293503&d=1380569629</a></div>
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Question: Does Framaroot work for all Android devices? The answer is NO. For instance, the<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8951979328638541909#editor/target=post;postID=2006598890550433900;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=3;src=postname" target="_blank"> Lenovo IdeaPad K1</a> does not budge with Framaroot. It will simply show you that now exploit is available for it</div>
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1.2. Copy Framaroot from the Downloads folder of your computer to your SD card.</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Side Note: While you're at it, you might as well download <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212093" target="_blank">Final Mizwa</a> (Battery and Gaming-Friendly ROM) and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MyphoneA919DuoUsers/posts/251200881698839" target="_blank">recovery image</a> we will be using. You might as well copy this two files into your SD card.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Google docs showing the contents of Final Mizwa Z3.zip. Click on the image to view in actual size.</span></b></td></tr>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8Gt_lJWU4XTT1Zyc2RfeVVtd1E/edit" target="_blank">Final Mizwa Direct Link</a></div>
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<a href="http://d-h.st/Ky2" target="_blank">Recovery Image Direct Link</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">My Google Chrome Downloads tab. Click on the image to see original size.</span></b></td></tr>
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For backing up files, I manually copied my files from the phone to the SD card. Or you could try <a href="http://www.wondershare.com/data-recovery/android-data-recovery.html" target="_blank">Wondershare's Dr. Fone for Android</a> for your images and videos. I used <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en" target="_blank">SMS Backup</a> for my messages.</div>
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1.3. Assuming you've copied all the necessary files into your SD Card--NOT YOUR PHONE MEMORY (Framaroot, Recovery Image, and Final Mizwa), then disconnect your phone from your computer, and we shall start the rooting process of our MyPhone A919 duo.</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i>Conditions to ensure Framaroot (and the rest of the apps) will be installed smoothly:</i></span></div>
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<i>a) USB Debugging must be checked. ( Go to Settings>Developer Options> USB debugging)</i> </blockquote>
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<i>b). Unknown Sources must be checked (Go to Settings> Security> (Under Device Administration) Unknown Sources.</i></blockquote>
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1.4. Go to your File Manager and look for Framaroot. If you saved it directly into the SD Card, then once you tapped into the SD Card, you'll immediately find Framaroot. Install it and open it.</div>
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Framaroot will have to editable segments. One will have "Install SU" and the word "Boromir" will also pop out. Don't change a thing, but tap on Boromir.</div>
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Once done, a pop-up message suggesting its success will show-up in your screen.</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Note: In some occassions, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su&hl=en" target="_blank">Superuser</a> doesn't show up in your App Menu. No worries, just go to Google Playstore and download it there.</span></div>
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Now that we're done rooting your device, the next thing to do is to install CWM recovery. In this part, I don't suggest downloading ROM Manager because it will simply tell you that it's still going to use the phone's recovery instead of CWM.</div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>2. Procedure on Installing ClockwordMod Recovery and Installing Final Mizwa ROM in MyPhone A919 Duo</b></span></div>
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2.1. Go back to Google Playstore and download <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox&hl=en" target="_blank">Mobileuncle MTK Tools</a>.</div>
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2.2. Install and open it.</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Note: There will be instances that MobileUncle MTK Tools require Superuser permissions. Just tap on ALLOW.</span></div>
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2.3. Once the application has opened, look for Recovery Update and tap it.</div>
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2.4. Under Recovery Update, locate your recovery.img file under SD Card. It's the file that you copied into your SD Card, found usually under Recovery file in SD Card. Check out the image from <a href="http://www.carakamu.com/handphone/android/cara-install-clockworkmod-cwm-recovery-di-mito-a300" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CaraKamu's blog</a>.</div>
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Now, it should ask you to reboot your phone. Do it.</div>
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Tada! We're in CWM Recovery. Use the Volume buttons to move the selector up or down and the Power button to select the highlighted text (the text with blue background). Most people will usually install the ROM without formatting the system. This is fine because Xperia Mizwa does that for us. The following is optional:</div>
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2.4.a. Wipe Cache Partition<br />
2.4.b. Under Advance, Wipe Dalvik Cache<br />
2.4.c. Under Mount and Storage, Format System. Then, Format Data. Then, Format Cache.<br />
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2.5. Select Install zip from SD Card.</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Note: Expect to select Yes a couple of times before finally achieving the screenshot below.</span></div>
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Now, we wait...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>As you could see, formatting the partition is already done by the Xperia Mizwa ROM. The portion shown above "Installing: /sdcard/Final Mizwa Z3.zip" is done by following items 2.4.a to 2.5.a. Click on the image to view actual size.</b></span></td></tr>
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And we're done. Bask in the glory of the XPERIA loading screen. </div>
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Who doesn't enjoy a good cup of coffee? Drinking coffee is one of the things Filipinos have grown to love. From the oldest tatang to the youngest estudyante.</div>
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Coffee-based concoctions have now been a staple for social gatherings, friendly chitchats, studying hyperdrives, and even first time dates.</div>
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Back when <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluejay.coffee" target="_blank">Bluejay</a> first opened, I wasn't a big fan, especially with the cost of their drinks. Now, however, I just can't get enough of their hot chocolate.</div>
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Throughout the years, it seems that Bluejay Coffee and Deli has strove to win the masses by adding value meals, cakes and sweet treats into their menu. They sure are doing it right, particularly in the price department.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">While I've always been a fan of <a href="http://www.coffeebreak.ph/" target="_blank">Coffeebreak,</a> it just breaks my heart that the quality and quantity of their drinks have dwindled in the past decade.</span><div>
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My favorite Bluejay place is in Ayala Technohub at Glicerio Pison Ave., Diversion Rd., Mandurriao, Iloilo City.</div>
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You may contact them via the telephone number 333-3961 or the email blue_jaycoffee@yahoo.com</div>
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Don't let the word cafe stop you from entering <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dova-Brunch-Cafe/" target="_blank">DoVa Brunch Cafe</a>. It's a restaurant and brunch cafe that offers good food and great atmosphere. Some of their best-sellers include the Cornflake Friend Chicken & Waffle, pretty much anything with their scrumptious waffle, and deep-fried Cheese Ball appetizers.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dova-Brunch-Caf%C3%A9/714594861912729" target="_blank">Dova</a> is often full during meal times. In fact, I suggest calling them for a reservation if you really want to eat there exactly at lunch or dinner time. Better yet, you might as well enjoy an early or late lunch.</div>
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True to their Ilonggo hospitality, Dova's servers remind me of the best Outback and <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2011/11/food-alfredos-steak-house.html" target="_blank">Alfredo Steakhouse</a> waiters. They're attentive, nice, and eager to please. You'd probably feel guilty for not leaving them a tip. </div>
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Prices at Dova are at the higher end of what Ilonggo restaurants normally charge. Although affordable, don't expect to pay for a <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2012/08/food-for-thought-jd-roadhouse-in-iloilo.html" target="_blank">JD</a> or <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2012/07/hungry-ninja-iloilo.html" target="_blank">Hungry Ninja</a> meal. We ordered a Hummus Plate appetizer, two full entrees consisting of a Beef Brisket plate and a Bacon and Sausage Waffle meal, and two drinks. All in all, our total damage amounted to 970 php. </div>
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Is Dova's food that good? Yes. In a span of one week, I've gone their twice to satiate my palate and experience that Afrique's vibe in another setting. Try their Grape smoothie, it reminds me of my <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2009/09/food-for-thought-cibo-comfort.html" target="_blank">Cibo </a>days.</div>
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Tiny Tidbit: You're probably wondering where the name came from. According to <a href="http://panaynewsphilippines.com/2014/07/12/foodgasm-finest-dova-brunch-cafe/" target="_blank">Panay News</a>, Dova is the last two syllables of the name of the Chef and owner of the place itself, Chef Miguel Cordova.</div>
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Dova is located at Huervana Extension Street, LaPaz, Iloilo City. It's across the tennis court within the LaPaz Plaza. They're open from 9 am to 9 pm.</div>
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I came across this tiny resto by accident. Because of the Greek symbol used on its name, we had to ask their server how the name was pronounced.</div>
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Pass the giant <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fareastern.hardware?fref=ts" target="_blank">Far Eastern Hardware Depot</a> is a tiny, cozy resto with three tree stump tables within its glass entrance. The second floor was being renovated for the increasing number of customers they cater to, particularly on weekends and special couple holidays.</div>
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Upon entering, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EleosCakesandPastries" target="_blank">Eleos</a> gives us a homely vibe that's only found in Ilonggo-owned restaurants and cafes.</div>
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Since the place was practically empty on a school night, we had the staff to ourselves. I asked for her to explain the menu since I wanted to taste the best they had to offer, and she summed it up pretty well. Our server was courteous and energetic at the same time.</div>
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Their menus were Greek-themed with budget-friendly meals that had the god names appended to it. e.g. Zeus Delight, Poseidon Adventure.</div>
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So, it's no five-star resto. I'm sure some people will still prefer JD Roadhouse or even Manila's <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2011/12/banapple-third-wave.html" target="_blank">Banapple</a> over it. Still, if you're the type who loves romantic ambiances and budget-friendly menu prices, Eleos is a place to add in your restos-to-visit.</div>
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Tiny Tidbit: After teaching us the correct pronunciation, they also shared the meaning of Eleos. The Greek word's English translation is Mercy, which is also the first name of the owner.</div>
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Eleos is located at 414 Avanceña Street, Molo, Iloilo City.</div>
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Will I dine at Eleos again? Hell, yes!</div>
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It's not the best suite, neither is it the cheapest one. Still, the coziness of this Palawan hotel is just unbelievable. I stayed in The Lotus Garden Suite for two nights. </div>
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First thing's first, why should I stay at the <a href="http://www.lotusgardenph.com/" target="_blank">Lotus Garden Suite in Palawan</a></div>
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1. Great Location. The Lotus Garden is a cozy refuge that's situated between the airport and Puerto Princesa City Proper. It's about a 3-5 minute ride (or even less) from the airport. </div>
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This Palawan hotel is beside the famous Kalui's, and Kinabuch's Bar and Grill is within walking distance . Those two restos are a must-visit for people who enjoy great seafood and great ambiance,</div>
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2. The Lotus Garden is breathtakingly beautiful. Sure, the white silk cotton tree (known as <a href="http://www.stuartxchange.com/Buboi.html" target="_blank">Buboi</a> or Doldol) sometimes kills the beauty of their ponds, but their landscaping is definitely one of a kind, paved in artfully-placed cracked tiles. </div>
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I bet it's the only hotel/suite in Palawan that has a treehouse, three ponds, and beautiful lotus flowers.</div>
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3. Nature-friendly all the way. I stayed in the Okisaki room. It was built like a wooden cabin. Beneath my room was a fish pond with kois swimming beneath the lily pads. The man-made falls beside adds to the naturalistic vibe.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">4. They have a cat mascot. Okay, this was definitely something I just had to mention. The funny gal is just lounging about reception area. She's often caught stretching out on their plush purple seat.</span><br />
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5. Friendly hotel staff. It's so adorable that their staff is hospitable, accommodating, and very eager to help.</div>
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6. Great ambiance and set-up. I did mention this awhile ago. It felt like I owned the place because they barely had customers (probably because it's not peak season yet). My driver mentioned that he thought the place only had Asian fine dining.</div>
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They have seashell tables and a whole book collection beside their bar.</div>
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Celebrities who have gone there include Mark Nelson (I'm not sure about this), Pokwang, Renee Salud, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Aljur Abrenica. I know there's another actor model who's gone there... but seriously, I'm not really familiar with celebrities.</div>
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Of course, there are some downsides about the hotel.</div>
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1. 24-hour front desk wasn't 24 hour at all. I could perfectly understand this because it's not peak season yet. Logic dictates that there's practically no guest in their right mind who would leave the suite at 3 in the morning except me.</div>
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2. Hot water is extremely hot. I couldn't adjust it to warm even if my life depended on it. Hahaha. </div>
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3. Continental breakfast portions are a little too small.</div>
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4. Okisaki Room--the room with the best view-- doesn't have a canopy bed. I can deal with that, too. I love that the room was cozy, but some customers have expected this beforehand...especially with the pictures on their site.</div>
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On the bright side, I admire their effort in renovating the place. During my stay, they were working on improving their dining area.</div>
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The million-dollar question? Will I stay at The Lotus Garden Suites again? HELL YES!!! It's affordable, beautiful, and nature-rific. I got the Okisaki room for 1,300 php!</div>
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The Lotus Garden Suites Information</div>
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Address:371 Rizal Ave. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan PH 5300</div>
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Phone:(048) 434 11 32</div>
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Tip: Rather than booking it through their site, give them a call! If it's not peak season, you'll most likely get the room at a cheaper price. You should check <a href="http://www.agoda.com/the-lotus-garden-hotel/hotel/puerto-princesa-city-ph.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Agoda</a> or <a href="http://www.agoda.com/the-lotus-garden-hotel/hotel/puerto-princesa-city-ph.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tripadvisor</a> rates too.<br />
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Check out our most recent post (with more pictures) on the Lotus Garden Suites. <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-lotus-garden-suites-in-puerto.html" target="_blank">Here</a></div>
haopeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03946911658176885397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951979328638541909.post-29966724555105661172014-07-26T00:13:00.002+08:002014-09-21T21:58:31.408+08:008 Places to Enjoy in Iloilo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Say you're on a business trip to Iloilo, or maybe you're just there for a quick vacation. Are you browsing the web for ways to enjoy your Iloilo vacation? Do you want to see some of Iloilo's tourist spots?<br />
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Here are just some of the places to visit when travelling to Iloilo.</div>
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Just so we're clear, there are a lot of great places to visit in Iloilo, especially now that <a href="http://www.thedailyguardian.net/index.php/local-news/32640-iloilo-city-to-host-two-apec-meetings-but" target="_blank">Iloilo is preparing for the Asia Pacific Economic Council (APEC) Summit</a>.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. Iloilo Esplanade</span></b></div>
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This 1.2 kilometer esplanade celebrates Iloilo citizens' love for their river. It provides a functional, as well as beautiful venue that accommodates varied leisure activities open for all to use and appreciate. It also brings everyone closer to the water's edge, reconnects people back to nature and increases awareness of the environmental balance necessary for the city to sustain those who live within its borders.</blockquote>
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The Iloilo Esplanade was created alongside the Iloilo River. It's a known shortcut from the highway to Molo. It's also a safer walking route to the Boardwalk which leads the path to Smallville, Iloilo's nightlife central.</div>
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The Iloilo Esplanade is a great place for joggers and exercise buffs. At one end of the Esplanade (the one near Zyron's), group exercise programs like Taebo and Zumba are being held on a daily basis.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. JD at Huervana St., La Paz</b></span></div>
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Whenever someone mentions JD, they often refer to the famous <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2012/08/food-for-thought-jd-roadhouse-in-iloilo.html" target="_blank">JD Roadhouse</a>. Unfortunately, their food quality has begun to decline. The last time I ate there, I was so disappointed with the Palabok (too little sauce) and their famous Baked Mac (too dry).</div>
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Then, I was able to eat breakfast at JD La Paz. Boy was my disheartening experience erased.</div>
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For me, the best JD (in terms of food preparation) is located in La Paz, in front of the La Paz public market, along Huervana Street.</div>
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I've been gone for such a long time that last June, when I visited <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2012/01/plazuela-de-iloilo.html" target="_blank">Plazuela</a>, I was so amazed by the new additions in the place. There were enlarged colorful flower fixtures accompanied by bees and butterflies.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/tedslapazbatchoy" target="_blank">Teds</a> is just Teds. It's famous for its batchoy. I personally don't like eating batchoy, but I'm sure the adventurous palate would beg to differ.</div>
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Okay, so it's not all about local restos. I know Sharetea isn't from the Philippines, but I'd be damned if I don't include them in this list. I would rather drink in Sharetea than in <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2014/01/undeniably-worst-starbucks-branch-ever.html" target="_blank">Iloilo's damned Starbucks</a> anytime.<br />
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Yes, bitter ako because we've had multiple undesirable experiences with them, ranging from a Frappuccino with too much sugar to an over-charged "dagdagan mo ng cream" request.</div>
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And besides, at least Sharetea was not responsible for mass food poisoning Iloilo citizens, <a href="http://www.philstar.com/region/2013/09/28/1239115/after-taking-milk-tea-food-poisoning-kills-1-downs-34-city-health-closes" target="_blank">Dakasi is</a>.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">6. Roberto's</span></b></div>
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Of course, there are other places worth mentioning. This restaurant is particularly amazing as the owners don't allow franchising.</div>
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Roberto's is relatively small compared to the massive number of customers that buy their burgers, siopaos, meatballs, shanghais, and fried rice on a daily basis.</div>
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This last picture was taken YEARS ago. I just love Coffee Break's Baked Mac and Tuna Casserole.<br />
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As for their Frappes? Let's just say that it has been a struggle for them to maintain their old standard in coffee drink quality, especially when it comes blended iced beverages or frappes.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">8. Love & Kisses Pizza Pies</span></b><br />
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Love and Kisses is a late addition because I've completely forgotten about it. I do have two sucky pictures of my favorite pizza choices.<br />
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Love and Kisses has always been one of my favorite pizza place ever since time immortal. To be more prices, that's two decades ago. I have enjoyed Love & Kisses' pizzas even back when their tiny pizzeria was located in narrow street within Iloilo Central Market.</div>
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Sure, they're no <a href="http://www.afriquespizza.com/" target="_blank">Afrique's</a>. Then again, Love & Kisses creates a nostalgic atmosphere that Ilonggos have learned to enjoy throughout the years.<br />
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There you have it. 8 Places to Go to When in Iloilo</div>
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haopeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03946911658176885397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951979328638541909.post-47232183891909615572014-06-04T15:50:00.000+08:002014-06-04T15:50:38.305+08:00Marikina Sports Center Rates, Schedules, and Brochure<div class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;">
In my opinion, Marikina has one of the best sports center in the Philippines. It has well-kept facilities, and most of it are open 24/7. So the swimming pool is closed during Mondays, and only during summers do they allow night swimming, it's not that bad when the rates are affordable.</div>
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Given the government's average budget, the sports area and its staff is proof to where the citizen's taxes go. </div>
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<b>MARIKINA SPORTS CENTER</b></div>
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Administrator: Dr. Angelito A. Llabres </div>
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Bookings/ Reservations or Inquiries <b>(02) 682-9573</b></div>
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Administration Office <b>(02) 646-1635</b></div>
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Visit us: <b>www.marikina.gov.ph</b></div>
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But let's not talk about that. I didn't put this post up to review the place.</div>
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Honestly, I just wanted to post some pictures and information the Marikina Sports Center rates.</div>
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To make things easier, I took the liberty of posting the Sports Center's brochure.</div>
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We were in SM's Mall of Asia this afternoon hoping to buy a 1D Concert Ticket for one of my sister's nieces. At 1 p.m., this was what greeted us.</div>
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How long have some of the patrons been there? A group of teenagers we asked told us that they'd been there since 7 a.m. (and yet they weren't even close to ticketing office!)</div>
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That's crazy, I know! But unbelievable as it may seem, while we were eating at Sbarro, my sister was able to catch a glimpse of the ticket prices. Guess how much!</div>
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14,000+ ?!? To be more precise, the Diamond ticket cost a whopping 14,800 pesos. This was nowhere near the VIP that amounted to 17,950 pesos. </div>
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<b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">March 21, 2015!!!</span></b></div>
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Hopefully, 1D's management will decide to give the horde of devastated One Directioners a second-day concert (based on tonight's news in ABS-CBN's Bandila).</div>
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Obviously, a one-day sale on the One D concert tickets wasn't enough. A one-day performance of One Direction isn't enough either.</div>
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*Bronze (standing) -- P1150</div>
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*Silver (standing) -- P2200</div>
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*Gold (free seating) -- P3775</div>
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*Titanium (free seating) -- P7450</div>
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*Diamond (reserved seating) -- P14800</div>
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*VIP (reserved seating) -- P17950</div>
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How does that song go again? Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy 'till we see the sun...</div>
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Fortunately, my sister's niece was able to procure a ticket in SM City Iloilo because they distributed the One Direction concert tickets to other SMs. That's so 1D fans in the provinces could get an opportunity to buy one.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As of April 22, 2014 at 12:16 a.m., someone was kind enough to post these comments in "<a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2013/10/stop-buying-philippine-prudential-life.html">STOP Buying Philippine Prudential Life Insurance C...</a>". Latest update was on February 7, 2015.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd like to personally thank Theresa, dimakahindi, and the other Anons for keeping us updated and informed regarding their request for a refund on Philippine Prudential Life Insurance Company Inc's LABB Plus.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Hi guys, naibalik na sakin yung LABBPLUS worth 4500! Pinacancel ko xa Oct. 21 then cancelled na xa ng Nov. 3, hinintay ko lang yung bill just to make sure na wala na nga xa, tsaka wala po akong processing fee, yung iba kasi may nababasa ako na hihingan daw nun.. Ayun, share ko lang, Happy kasi ako eh.. hehe sana maibalik din nila agad yung mga nakulimbat nila sainyo.. Basta agapan nyo lang po, tas kulitin nyo sila ng kulitin para maicancel at maibalik na pera nyo...</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">Hi Haopee, naibalik na po sakin nung Nov. 3 pa, hindi na nirequire ng bank na magsend ako ng kahit anung docs sakanila, kasi 100% sure na cancelled na daw yun! at wala pa processing fee..ayun napakasaya ko lang.. hehe salamat sa tulong po nyo :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">I had my Endownment plan and LABB PLUS cancelled yesterday. Thank you for all the tips I got from this blog. Sa mga na biktima din ng PPLIC, check nyo lang lahat ng comments and mga links na meron dito sa blog, sobrang helpful. Another tip pag magpapacancel kayo always have a back up whether if it is your parents, close friends and relatives. Makakatulong sila sa iyo lalo na pag pinag aralan din nila yung mga policies sa contract mo. Tandaan nyo MAY LABAN KAYO! Wag kayo papadala sa non refundable na LABB PLUS na yan kasi hindi totoo yan. May 15 day grace period ang bawat policy ng insurance. NASA BATAS NA YAN. Hopefully makuha ko na within 30-45 days yung pera ko. hindi ako papayag na hindi nila ibibgay lahat. Just make sure na nakuha nyo ung statement of account ng both endownment and LABB plus plan nyo, photocopy nung letter of cancellation na ginawa nyo kasama yung written confirmation na nagsasabi kung kailan mo makukuha yung pera. Mas maganda kung papa photocopy nyo ung ID nung kung sino mang kumakausap sa inyo. Kung sila nga nakakapag request ng id nyo para pa photocopy paano pa kaya tayo d ba? MORE POWER SA BLOG NA ITO! </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">Guys, narefund din yung LABB+ at endowment ko. so may pag-asa. Sasabihin talaga nila na hindi refundable yung LABB+ (kasi yung endowment may 15-day look out period). Kaya magsesend kayo ng letter of reconsideration for cancellation sa email nila (lagay nyo yung reason. yung akin kasi hindi ko alam na may rider na kasama in the form of LABB plus yung ENdowment ko. so bayad ko na bago nila inexplain na non-refundable yon. so sabi ko this is a violation of contract kasi may concealment silang ginawa). Sa head office yon. i-cc nyo na lang din yung email nyo sa insurance commission (nasa site nila yung email add nila). Anyway, after nyo magsend ng letter tumawag kayo sa main office nila (wag mainip kasi sobrang laging busy. redial lang ng redial). iconfirm nyo sa head office nila kung natanggap nila yung inemail nyo. after non, follow-up lang kayo lagi (by phone lang ako kasi may trabaho ako.) then, tatawag sila sa inyo kapag cancelled na yung plan. Papupuntahin nila kayo sa branch kung saan kayo nag-avail to surrender yung documents. DOn't forget to get your SOA na may nakalagay na cancelled with refund. Yun nga lang may bawas na P250 pesos yung ibabalik nila. after nyan w8 kayo tas follow up lang ulit kasi natagal bago nila naibalik yung akin. around 20 working days (meaning di pa bilang yung Sat at sun plus holiday). so sobrang tagal.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">Ang time line ko ay, March 21 nag-avail ako. March 22, nagpacancel ako then send ng email of cacellation for LABB plus. Then follow-up na lang sa head office every two days. April 1, nakatanggap ako ng tawag na okay na. Cancelled na yung LABB PLus. May 5 ata o 8 naibalik yung pera ko (ang tagal). As for my endowment cancelled na agad sya nung March 22 pa lang pero nabalik pera ko around May 23-25 ata.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">Hello! This is Antonette. PPLIC called me last night and told me that they already cancelled my LABB Plus. I just have to return the documents they gave me when I bought the plan. They told me that there is a Php 250.00 processing fee so Php 4250 would be returned to me. They told me that my money will be returned after 30-45 days.I told them it's okay as long as I can have my money back. After office, I'll go there to return the documents.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="color: orange;">I don't know how they were convinced to cancel my plan. I just gave them a cancellation letter 6 days after I bought the plan. It stated in my letter the rights I have as their client according to the Insurance Code. I even mentioned Title 4, Sections 26-27 which they violated. Maybe they found my reasons valid and was convinced to cancel the plan even though their contract stated that it was non-refundable. </span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: orange;">hi haopee, just want to update u that i got my labb plus refund amounting to 4250php last april 12. ~theresa </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">hi all, just want to update u that i got my labb plus refund amounting to 4250php last april 12. ~theresa </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">hi all, Theresa here.. i have received an email from IC, they sent a letter to pplic requesting for refund on my behalf kaso tagal bago sila ngsend. then i just got my labb plus refund amounting to 4250 last april12. keypoint to get this is be firm na IC said this is refundable, its better kun sabay sabay kayo punta sa HO ng PPLIC wag sa SM north ave. okay din na lahat kau punta sa office IC nang makita nila ganu karami ang biktima. </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">i just got my labb plus refund last april12. it took them more than a month to give it back... ~theresa</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: orange;">Hi. I would like share my experience.<br /> The day was December 7, 2014. I was walkingaround farmers plaza when a girl approached me. She asked if I am already working and if I have a credit card. I said yes. Sabi nya may promo daw sila sa company and if I want to join, saglit lang naman daw and I would really help her if I would say "yes" to their orientation which is going to take about 45mins To cut the long story short, I said yes and she asked me to follow her on their office in gateway, I thought 45mins lang talaga but lumagpas na ng 45 mins, they're not allowing me to go. Everytime that I said no, the agent keeps on offering me a new plan. By that time, I feel pressured. sabi ko ayoko gumawa ng decision in a short span of time since I want to think about it more. Pero di pa rin sya tumigil until such time na nag offer na sya ng mas mababang policy, the LABB PLUS. dahil sa nakulitan na ako sa kanya, I said yes. pero labag talaga sa loob ko yun. After that, dun palang ako nakaalis (after signing the papers and video confirmation), </span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: orange;">The next day, I wrote an email to the insurance commission stating that I felt forced to avail the paln that I never wanted to get in the first place. I explained how the agent tre\ted me. I did not receive a reply until #rd week of February 2015. Someone called me and said she was from the head office of Philippine Prudential. She said she was able to receive an email from the Insurance Commission from which attached my email. We discussed about how I was able to avail the policy and my experience. I told her na di na ako nag eexpect na makauha ng refund and my only concern is the way their agents are offering their prospective clients their policy. Matagal kami nag usap mga more than 30 mins siguro. then finally, she informed me that she would review my case (she will check the video confirmation, papers, etc) and will call me as soon as possible kung ano kakalabasan. Yesterday, March 9, 2015, naka tanggap ako ng tawag. Informing me that my request for cancellation for my policy has been approved. I would just submit to the all the papers that I have signed and bring with my cancellation letter. 30-45 days daw before ma refund yung pera ko which is P4,500.</span></span><br /> <br />Posted by Anonymous to <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/">Digital Brew</a> at March 10, 2015 at 11:47 AM</blockquote>
<span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">So there you have it. I hope this answers the question of whether LABB Plus is refundable or not.</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><br />
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Now, before anything else, I have to say that this was not paid nor endorsed by the owner. I simply came across the tiny patisserie while waiting for our car to get upholstered, which took about 3-4 hours!</div>
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To make a long story short, I got hungry and checked what was in the Wolly Winkle Cakes and Cafe shop.</div>
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Wolly Winkle is located near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mgsquare.ph">MG Square Upholstery</a> at G. Fernando Ave., Corner Dragon Street, Marikina City. It's directly beside the newly-opened, awesome-looking Car Wash and Restobar whose name I have not taken note of.</div>
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So I entered the establishment with sky blue metallic sticker plastered all over its front display. I'm not sure why the owner chose to do this with the cake shop as you could barely see through it during afternoons.</div>
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This cake shop may look barren in the outside, but once you've entered, you'll certainly appreciate the thematic choice of blue and Alice in Wonderland artwork hung throughout the small room. </div>
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There aren't that many tables, which makes sense since it's not an ideal place to eat dinner in. </div>
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However, if you're going to hang out with a friend and just want to try some cakes, it's definitely a place to consider (especially if you're near <a href="http://www.staluciamall.com/">Sta. Lucia Grand East Mall</a>).</div>
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Blueberry - 125 / 1000</div>
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Oreo Cheesecake - 125 / 1000</div>
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Classic Sans Rival - 105 / 840</div>
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Chocolate Dream Cake - 95 / 760</div>
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Chocolate Paradise - 95 / 760</div>
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Unfortunately, I forgot to name of their best-seller... It had something to do with Marshmallow; it's the one located at the upper right corner of the picture directly above. </div>
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I ordered their Mac and Cheese (95 php) and Revel Bar (45 php). </div>
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Okay, so the price is a little steep compared to mainstream restaurants and fastfood joints. After all, <a href="http://www.goldilocks.com.ph/products/foodshop/pinoydeli" target="_blank">Goldilocks</a>' Baked Mac cost about 65 - 75 php. </div>
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Still, it's definitely a place I would consider visiting again. I wasn't able to taste their cakes, but their revel bar sufficed to tell me that its preparation was home-made.. and I just love home-made cooking.</div>
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**** Food - Good enough. I haven't tasted the cakes yet, but their Revel Bar was OK! It's not too sweet or too jam-packed with flavor.</div>
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*** Price - A little steep in comparison to <a href="http://www.banapplekitchen.com/Banapple.html" target="_blank">Banapple</a> (<a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2009/10/food-lover-9th-wonder-banapple.html" target="_blank">my favorite cake place</a>), but all the well good. <i>Can we go back to the ambiance? It was really cute and adorable. </i> On the other hand, the pricing just sounds about right if you were to go to a cafe to hang out. It's cheaper than Starbucks albeit the lack of specialized coffee blends.</div>
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Will I go back there to try their cakes? Definitely!</div>
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Wolly Winkle Cakes & Cafe is located at #32 Gil Fernando Ave., San Roque, Marikina City</div>
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Last time, I discussed about <a href="http://digitalbrew.blogspot.com/2013/03/resetting-or-reformatting-your-samsung.html" target="_blank">restoring/ resetting/ reformatting your Samsung Galaxy Y.</a> This helps with problems regarding slow android phones and frequent "forced close" apps.</div>
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For one, a friend of mine paid a whopping 250 php simply to have her phone reformatted because she couldn't text or call or do anything functional with it. That's a less-than-5-minute process. Others have actually charged her 500 php when all they had to do was do a hard reset/reformat.</div>
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So, for my first tip of the day: <b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">LEARN HOW TO REFORMAT/ HARD RESET YOUR SAMSUNG GALAXY Y.</span></b></div>
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Let's get down to business, shall we.</div>
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To be honest, I've barely rooted my phone. And to be more embarrassingly honest, I have bricked a MyPhone A818 because I was dying to root it. So why do we root?</div>
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1. Rooting your android phone can help you adjust the parameters for which your phone is functioning e.g. kill bloatware and manufacturer apps that hog up battery life.</div>
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2. Rooting your Samsung Galaxy Y will allow you to install custom roms. Mine, at the moment, is running on ChobitsDigitalis ROM.</div>
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3. Rooting gives you that SuperUser icon that looks so cool because it shows you have the briefest idea of what you just did. Oh, and having superuser rights allow you to download the infamous ClockWorkMod/ ROM Manager.</div>
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<b>1. Is rooting the Galaxy GT-S5360 difficult? </b></div>
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No.</div>
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In this case, no. They will remain there. </div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>However</b></span>, just to be safe, when it comes to tweaking, rooting or installing custom roms, backing-up your files is an imperative.</div>
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<b>3. What do I need to root my Samsung Galaxy Y?</b></div>
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a. your computer, to download the update.zip</div>
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b. a USB cable to transfer the files from your download folder to your SD card.</div>
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c. a Samsung Galaxy Y that has a minimum charge of 50%</div>
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d. your concentration</div>
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Not to my knowledge. While doing this article, I actually rooted my Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 3 times. Just don't try it for the sake of testing the theory.</div>
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<b>5. Will this update.zip work on Galaxy Y Duos?</b></div>
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I haven't tried it (for the absence of a Duos phone). However, I strongly advice for you to look for a Samsung Galaxy Y Duos root instead. </div>
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1. First, download the <a href="http://adf.ly/eNiqe" target="_blank">update.zip</a>.</div>
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2. Attach your USB cable to your computer's USB port with the other end on your phone.</div>
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3. Once you see the notification 'USB Connected', just press it and choose "Connect USB Storage". Press "OK" on the next prompt. Your green Android will turn orange and the phone's memory will become visible under 'Devices with Removable Storage'.</div>
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4. Copy the update.zip into the main folder.</div>
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5. Once done, go to your phone again and select "Disconnect USB Storage".</div>
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6. Turn off your phone in preparation for 'Android System Recovery'.</div>
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7. Once it's off, press the Volume Up, Home button and Power Button simultaneously. Once the Samsung Galaxy Y logo appears, just let it go </div>
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8. Using the Volume Button as your scroll keys, just press it to go to "apply update from sdcard". Press the "Home" button to choose the <a href="http://adf.ly/eNiqe" target="_blank">update.zip</a> package.</div>
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9. Scroll down again to highlight update.zip. Press "Home" again to install the zip.</div>
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10. It's a pretty quick process. Once it's done, your phone will have the message on its screen saying: You've been rooted! Install from sdcard complete.</div>
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11. Select "reboot system now" and we're done with rooting. You should now see the superuser icon in your menu.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">Viola! Now, you've successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy Y.</span></b></td></tr>
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And that's how the cookie crumbles, folks.</div>
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Ever since Yahoo Mail's update (where <a href="http://yodel.yahoo.com/blogs/product-news/introducing-yahoo-mail-12773.html" target="_blank">Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer, say it's all faster, easier to navigate and better looking</a>), it's brought nothing but frustrations and agitations to a lot of end-users. </div>
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In fact, a lot of Yahoo Mail loyalists have switched because not only is it extremely slow, but the ads seem to hog more resource than the mails. Furthermore, after <a href="https://help.yahoo.com/kb/mail-classic/SLN8519.html?impressions=true" target="_blank">Yahoo Mail Classic was discontinued</a>, the company put out a glitchy, unreliable and <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57483600-93/yahoo-mail-down-or-slow-for-some-users/" target="_blank">often times inaccessible Yahoo mail</a> which seems to only focus on their advertisers rather than their user.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">Have you experienced problems with your Yahoo Mail?</span></b></div>
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1. Has your Yahoo Mail been extremely slow?</div>
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2. Does Yahoo Mail seem to lag in a perfectly fast computer?</div>
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3. Do you have problems opening your email in Yahoo Mail?</div>
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4. Are you having problems with download and uploading email attachment from Yahoo's Mail?</div>
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5. Have some of your friends mentioned not receiving emails you've sent?</div>
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6. Heaven forbid, did you get hacked?!?</div>
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Well, welcome to the club. You're the only one experiencing these problems with Yahoo. It's actually a world-wide plague.</div>
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Scrolling down is labored. Opening mails take forever. There's a giant ad asking you to sign up when you already are.</div>
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So what do we do? Just a fair warning, this isn't anything technical... it won't resolve the Yahoo Mail issue either... They're simply steps to alleviate the problem.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">How to Deal with a Slow Yahoo Mail? Switch!</span></b></div>
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But before that try these first.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">1. Use a different browser.</span></b> </div>
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If you're still sticking with Internet Explorer, you should consider switching. Some people prefer Chrome, others Firefox. The difference between Chrome and Firefox is that Chrome loads faster while <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/firefox-vs-chrome-mozilla-takes-top-honors-latest-web-browser-grand-prix-1330329" target="_blank">Firefox loads pages more reliably</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>2. Try using an email client like <a href="https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mozilla.org%2Fthunderbird%2F&ei=xtTtUov_PNCgkgXH3IHYDw&usg=AFQjCNG-I1SRlBdtTNAng4PdTLCX_2nPPg&sig2=Kg3119caq2QSrk4FVuXUgw&bvm=bv.60444564,d.dGI" target="_blank">Mozilla Thunderbird</a> or <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-PH/windows/download-outlook-express" target="_blank">Outlook</a>.</b></span> </div>
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Need to avoid those annoying ads, try Thunderbird. All you need to do is set it up and you're free from having to deal with Yahoo Mail's annoying ads.</div>
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Note: If your email has a suffix other than yahoo.com <i>e.g. abc@yahoo.com.sg</i>, then you might need to set it up properly. Start with this thread on <a href="https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN3217.html?impressions=true" target="_blank">how to set-up Thunderbird with Yahoo Mail</a>.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">3. Delete ancient emails because they take up space. </span></b></div>
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So you might be the type to store emails from the late 1990's to the early 2000's. Back them up and delete the ones that are no longer important.</div>
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Once you've gotten Thunderbird installed and set-up, download the ImportExportTools through Thunderbird's Add-ons Manager and right-click on a folder/ mail and do the steps as pictured below.</div>
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*cough" <a href="https://db.tt/O7ofY1o1" target="_blank">Dropbox</a>. Why bother doing attachments when you can use Dropbox. All you have to do is make an account, install Dropbox into your computer, select a folder to store hard copies of your uploaded files and Viola. You're set!</div>
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Note: The green check on the Dropbox folder indicates that whatever is in that folder has already been successfully stored online. All you have to do is get the link.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">5. Finally, switch emails providers and have your Yahoo emails forwarded to it.</span></b> <div>
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For instance, <a href="http://www.mail.com/int/" target="_blank">Mail.com</a> offers a Mail Collector that users can take advantage of for FREE.<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">If you need to use one account for Gmail and Yahoo, consider using Mail.com.</span></b></td></tr>
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<br />Sure this may not be a solution to fix your buggy Yahoo Mail, but it helps keeping your options open.<div style="text-align: justify;">
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