Globe Community: A Hub for Self-Troubleshooting

The Globe Community is the newest hub of Globe Telecom subscribers' to self-troubleshoot or share solutions on the network's products and services. :)

To be part of the community, register yourself at community.globe.com.ph. You need not to worry because it is for free. If you have queries regarding the network, address it properly there and solutions from other members will help you all the way. Of course, the community admin will verify those solutions for our very own convenience. In this way, we can escape calling on the network's hotline or even the waiting for our turn on the customer service centers. Isn't that amazing? You will become independent in finding solutions or even help others by sharing what you know about the products and services. :)

I am a Globe subscriber, and a member of the community. I do hope that you are, too. :) See you there!

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S and R Davao Opening Very Soon!!!

S&R Davao Opening

Days and counting... The newest branch of S and R will be opened on May 28, 2013 at 12 noon! Yes, the wait will be over. Davaoenos now have another option for a world class shopping with a lot of choices, quality products, fresh and affordable items. :)

However, S & R is a membership shopping. Yes, you need to be a member first to enjoy shopping inside. I, for one, is already a member. Being a member will entail you to enter not only the branch here in Davao City, but also in other branches. :)

I am very excited to visit the store on the 28th of May. It falls on a week-day, Tuesday. I believe a tolerable number of people will be there. I am also excited to see some food choices. :)

See you very soon, S and R!

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Election Day in the PHL

The Philippines is having its mid-term elections. Yes, campaign period is over, the festival of Philippine politics will be over in hours. :)

I just hope and pray whoever will get a slot to whatever position they are in that they will do something to the betterment of our tourism industry. Not just advertising this and that but making some improvement on what we have. For me, it has to be with the proper development of well-paved roads, accessible and systematic transportation, easily navigable maps, more jobs, enough room on business opportunity for small business people, identification of history, culture and arts towards more emphasis of holistic Philippines, and food appreciation on Filipino cuisine. :) Many of which will truly make a tourist's stay in the Philippines more fun in every way. :)

I hope this will be realized. There's a lot of room for improvement. There are many idea popping up but not heard. Even our airports, secondary airports with international operation capabilities, has to be maximized. I hope people (Filipino) working on it will do some research, to have effective and efficient airport functions, and not just airport beautification. :)

God bless the Philippines!

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Iron Man in Davao!

Iron Man has been on cinemas the past weeks. It is so unexpected that Mr. Tony Stark visits Davao City for the first time. Here he is...

Iron Man

Got you there!!! :)

It is part of the Mindanao Toy Convention. A replica of the Iron Man star is displayed with other Marvel heroes. Though it is not a life-size, it stands with so much character. The glass is reflected with lights that  makes it like on a stage with glittering lights. :)

There are more to see at the Mindanao Toy Convention. On May 12, 2013, cosplayers will flock the atrium of the mall to act like their favorite characters. :)

Have fun!

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Playtime at the Mindanao Toy Convention

There is always a child in us. Yes, and as for me, I cannot help myself seeing some toys around, with full of amazement. Well, it is the 4th Mindanao Toy Convention, a grand showcasing event of toys in Davao City.  So now, let's see some of the toy collection, here. :)

One Piece Collection

There are many toy collection around in this convention. I have seen some collection from One Piece, GUNDAM, Transformers, Disney Characters, Marvel Heroes and others. Who have thought that toys are also good actors? Hmmm... You can see at the photo above a scenario where One Piece characters are about to battle. Good acting skills from the them, huh? LOL

Watching the GUNDAM series on TV, you will always see them fighting. Releasing powers from their high-powered weapons, and all that jazz. But off cam, toys also know how to have a break time after a battle... These GUNDAM will show you how... LOL

GUNDAM

But please, be careful (not my heart) because some humongous cars may hit you on site. Take some precautionary measures, okay?

Big 4x4 Toy Car

If you are lucky enough, you may not be hit by cars, but you may face a sword master and cut your head off. LOL

A Sword Master

Oh yeah, I may sound corny. But seriously, this Toy Convention is such an event to be sought every year in the city. Yes, every year, toy collectors showcase their collection without any registration from viewers. The event always happens every May of the year, but the venue may vary. This year, the toy convention is held at the Gaisano Mall of Davao's Atrium from May 6-12, 2013. On the 12th of May, a cosplay will happen. Here you will see your favorite characters come to live. So, don't forget to bring your cameras. :)

Have fun reading...

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Travel Gadget: Camera

It is already 5 years now when I start to go around to discover places. It may not be too distant places, but I still consider those as my humble travel. :)

When I travel, along with me is a point-and-shoot camera, a cybershot edition of a good brand of camera. Yes, it is a gadget that I will never miss even just going to the downtown area of the city. It is because I have this philosophy: "YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT, WHO or WHERE YOU WILL SEE/WITH/BE; WITH YOUR CAMERA, YOU CAN CAPTURE A THING, PERSON or SCENERY THAT IS WORTH REMEMBERING." #a,k.a.philosopher #LOL

Nikon S3200

It is already 5 years also when our family have our first digital camera. Proud to say that it is still well-functioning. :)

Now, here's a new camera. Yehey! But it doesn't mean a new one is a better one. The new and the old are still to be used. :)

Hmmm... This is still a point-and-shoot type, but some of its features are like of a SLR. At least, it is cheaper than the bigger cam. :) It is even cheaper than the first digital camera we have. :)

So, for the succeeding travels that I will have, this will be my cam-panion (camera companion). I also hope it will endure 5 years or more. In the future blog posts that I will have, some photos will be from this camera.

So, let's have fun!

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Travel CHALLENGE Day 3: Bacolod City to Iloilo City

It was really an awesome adventure in the cities of Bacolod, Talisay and Silay. I appreciated their culture, history and food. :)

Oh wait, before my farewell to Bacolod City, I should buy the famous Bongbong's Piaya. Yes, their delicacy that was oh so yummy! :) I spent 152 pesos for it. :) Since I didn't take my breakfast at the Captel, I consumed some of the piaya to ease my hunger. ;)

Bong Bong's Piaya
photo credits to ZTYR.FILES

From the store, together with me was Enrico Dee, who was also going to Iloilo City because he was going to judge for the Paraw Regatta in Iloilo City, a day after. We took a trike going to the port. It was 10:20 AM already as we arrived the port and paid 30 pesos for the trike. Then, I bought my ticket for a ferry going to Iloilo City that I paid for 335 pesos. According to Enrico, a round trip ticket was cheaper than a one-way because most of the time, the return ticket was discounted. Well, I didn't know about that so I just went on it and I didn't have any choice but to ride on that ferry. hahaha

Iloilo City Port

It was my first time to cross Bacolod City to Iloilo City. There I experienced a port with terminal fee of 20 pesos per pax. :) Around a quarter before 11 AM, the ferry went off the port and then ends my Bacolod City acquaintance. :) Inside the ferry, I noticed someone that I am really familiar of, though not really a fan, but I knew that person was a band member... I even asked Enrico if he knew that person. Well, oh well, it might be a look-alike. At 12 noon, the ferry arrived Iloilo port. It was hot but a warm welcome to explore the City of Iloilo again. :)

As the passengers were getting off the ferry, I saw that some passengers were taking photos with the person I saw earlier. Oh yeah, he's a band member of Parokya ni Edgar... Yeah, I knew it! It was my first time to ride a ferry and saw a familiar personality (though it took me some time to assure myself that it was him... lol).

Me and Vinci Montaner of Parokya ni Edgar

Tentenentenen... I was with Vinci Montaner from Bacolod City to Iloilo City.

After that moment of being with a star, my friend fetched us at the sea port and went to the hotel. It was already lunch time then... So, we went to a nearby food house, where I ordered for a boneless bangus that amounted 72 pesos.

Boneless Bangus with Green Mango

Were you familiar of atsara? This meal had a side dish like the atsara. Instead of using the meat of papaya, they used the meat of green mango instead. :) It was just enough to relief my hunger. :) 

Enrico then had a friend who invited him around and I chose to sleep in the hotel as it was really a tiring adventure. :) Then, went out for a dinner, then back to the hotel again.

Expenses report Day 3:

Fare - P7 (Captel to near the port)

Pasulubong - P152

Fare - P30 (trike going to the port)

Ticket - P335 (ferry)

Terminal fee - P20

Food - P72 (lunch)

*Good thing my dinner was sponsored.

TOTAL - P616

3rd day of the Travel Challenge Total Expense: P1879.25

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