Archive for the ‘Business and Services ’ Category
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Filed under: Business and Services, Lifestyle and Events, Random thoughts
I can’t load my phone ‘coz I’ve “exceeded the number of reloads”
by Cheryl Villareal on Jan 5th, 2011
I've been using Globe Telecom for more than 10 years as my cellphone provider. Regardless of the many benefits and outstanding services the network has, there will always be a few tweaks every now and then. One of those tweaks happened to me today. I bought a 300 peso call card from a nearby store. I've been buying call cards from them for 5 years or so. I try loading it, and after I've entered the call card number and pin, the computer oper...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Business and Services, Featured, Food and Dining, Lifestyle and Events
Discounted Dinner at Spiral Buffet c/o Cash Cash Pinoy
by Cheryl Villareal on Dec 28th, 2010
Groupons (Group Coupons) is starting to gain fame in the Philippines, and websites are slowly getting in on the trend. The idea originated in America and I'm sure glad the Philippines is catching on. So how exactly does it work? Well, I'm not sure if you've noticed but buying stuff in bulk makes it cheaper! So rather than paying 20 pesos per roll of tissue paper, you can get 12 rolls for 100 pesos. Right? If only we had many many friends and ...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )
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Filed under: Business and Services, Contests and Announcements, Lifestyle and Events
Manila Bulletin in 3D!
by Cheryl Villareal on Nov 21st, 2010
When was the last time you held a newspaper and actually read it? I can't remember! Nowadays, if I want to know what's new, I'd check out the internet. So what chance does the newspaper business have in this age and time? Well, Manila Bulletin just came up with a plan that might just put them back on track... a 3D Newspaper! I'm pretty sure all if not most of you have seen 3D movies. Almost all the movies coming out now already have a 3D versi...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )
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Filed under: Business and Services, Featured, Lifestyle and Events, Workshops and Seminars
The Power of the Internet
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 29th, 2010
Have you heard about this new trend call THE INTERNET? Of course you have... unless you've been trapped underground for the past 2 decades! There are billions of internet users around the world, and most fail to realize the power the internet has! Businessmen and entrepreneurs especially, do not yet realize how the internet is slowly taking over everything! If Starbucks became famous through word of mouth, your business can become known all over ...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Business and Services, Contests and Announcements, Lifestyle and Events
Limewire shuts down!
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 27th, 2010
LIMEWIRE SHUTS DOWN?? SAY IT ISN"T SO!!!! Last July 2001, the world was left in horror when Napster, a popular application for sharing and downloading music, shut down. Not long after, new applications were born, one of which was LimeWire. Limewire became the new center for downloading music and movies. It quickly became the world's most installed file-sharing application. Almost everyone I knew used it! I myself use Limewire to download popul...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )
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Filed under: Business and Services, Contests and Announcements, Lifestyle and Events
Free HP Mini from Nurture Network
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 14th, 2010
Are you a parent? Do you want an easy way to have your own HP mini? Then this contest is for you! (If only I were a parent, I would join too!) . Promo Title: Win HPMini Promo Promo Duration: October 8, 2010 to November 4, 2010 . I.The Promo is open to all parents (pregnant mothers are not qualified to join) who are contactable. . II.To join, become a member of Nurture Network by signing up through the Nurture Network website,...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Bazaars, Business and Services, Fashion and Apparels, Featured, Lifestyle and Events, Tips for Parents, Workshops and Seminars
Fun at Expo Kid II
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 6th, 2010
After a night out with my friends, I got up early on a Saturday morning to head to the Expo Kid II at Rockwell. The event was jam-packed and I honestly wanted to attend all the workshops but knew it wasn't possible due to my tight schedule. So while I was busy deciding, my best friend Patricia suddenly comes up to me and tells me to accompany her to an event. When asked what event, she answered Expo Kid II. Turns out, her student will be leading ...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Bazaars, Business and Services, Contests and Announcements, Fashion and Apparels, Lifestyle and Events
61st USEC Shoppers’ Day Bazaar
by Cheryl Villareal on Sep 28th, 2010
It's almost that time of year again, and as early as now several sales and bazaars are already opening! Recently, I shared to you the EXPO KID II happening on the 2nd of October, and just this afternoon, I was informed of another event happening on the same day! Gosh, I'm torn! I guess I'll have to attend one in the morning, and the other in the afternoon! I suggest you do the same to get the best deals and offers! Expo Kid will be more on worksh...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Bazaars, Business and Services, Contests and Announcements, Fashion and Apparels, Featured, Lifestyle and Events, Tips for Parents
Expo Kid II – For the Kids and By the Kids
by Cheryl Villareal on Sep 28th, 2010
Nothing to do this Saturday? Want to learn and have fun with your kid? Well then come to the Kids Expo II at the Rockwell Tent! It is an expo designed FOR the kids and By the kids! It's the ULTIMATE event for kids and kids at heart! Parents and teachers, it's our turn to listen to what they have to teach us! . WHEN: OCTOBER 2, 2010 from 10:00am to 8:00pm WHERE: ROCKWELL TENT WHO: Everyone is invited to come! Kids, parents, teachers ...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )
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Filed under: Business and Services, Contests and Announcements, Fun Runs and Marathons, Health and Fitness, Lifestyle and Events
Blue Water Day Spa Run Bloggers’ Night, Race Maps and Updates
by Cheryl Villareal on Sep 23rd, 2010
To further clarify details on the upcoming blue water day spa run, the organizers decided to hold a bloggers' night in Kabisera Restaurant at the Bonifacio High Street. We were given some new and more detailed information regarding their run which actually got me a little bit more excited for the run! . . I mentioned in my previous post that the singlet they had was really simple because of their JAZZ UP YOUR SINGLET contest.Let me just ...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )