Day: August 26, 2014

How to purchase apps on Google Play using your Globe prepaid credits

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

Globe Telecom rolled out a new feature called Direct Carrier Billing that allows its subscribers to directly purchase from the Google Play Store and charge it to the customer’s postpaid account or prepaid load. If you still haven’t tried it out using prepaid, here’s how to do it.

1. Go to Google Play Store and find the app you want to purchase. Tap on the price then tap on Enable Globe Telecom billing.

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2. It will then ask you to enter your billing info which includes your prepaid number, name and address (complete name and address not necessary). Once filled out just tap Save then Accept.

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3. After confirming your billing info Google Play will then ask for your Google password. Just type it in then tap on Confirm.

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Congratulations! You have successfully purchased an app from the Google Play Store using your prepaid credits. You can also do this for in-app purchases. Google Play will then send you a text message and an e-mail that will serve as proof of purchase.

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Important notes:

* Google Play will give you a 2-hour free trial period to decide if you want to keep your purchase or be refunded.

* Refund after the 2-hour free trial period will be processed within 7 days.

* No refund for in-app purchases.

We also monitored how much the whole transaction will cost us by doing a balance check before and after the purchase. The Fragment app by Pixite LLC costs Php87.20 but deducted Php97.66 from our prepaid load. That’s Php10.46 on top of the app’s asking price.

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LG announces G3 Stylus with an “exceptional price”

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

LG today announces the newest member to add to the G3 family – the LG G3 Stylus. It basically has toned down internals compared to the original G3 but has the company-exclusive Rubberdium stylus pen and supposedly a price tag that won’t be too heavy on the pocket.

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LG G3 Stylus specs:
5.5-inch qHD IPS display @ 960 x 540 resolution
1.3GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage (expandable via microSD slot)
13MP rear camera
1.3MP front camera
3G
3000mAh battery
149.3 x 75.9 x 10.2mm
163 grams
Colors: Black, white, and gold
Android 4.4.2 KitKat

“With its exceptional hardware and exceptional price that can’t be beat, the LG G3 Stylus is in a category all by itself,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The LG G3 Stylus is the perfect tool for consumers who don’t want to be bogged down carrying a laptop, tablet and smartphone. It gets things done and lets you have fun while doing without having to compromise on quality, style or user experience.”

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The user experience (UX) of the G3 is also carried over to the Stylus as promised recently. The LG G3 Stylus will first be available in Brazil this September with Asia following after that. There are no price announced as of this moment but the company assures us that it will be in a fairly-priced package.

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Beyond the chika of weddings

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“Weddings are a few of most people’s favorite things. The grander the wedding and the more prominent or powerful the wedding parties – we are all the more interested and hooked. When politicians marry, however, the event often involves two levels of union — between the families of the bride and groom, and between their political clans or allies or parties.” – MoneyPolitics report, “When politicians wed,” May 2013

NOTHING captures the imagination of people more than weddings – from royalty to showbiz personalities to politicians and actors or actresses – this Church sacrament or civil rite that promises blissful togetherness is to sure to get us interested.

The recent wedding engagement of Philippine Senator Francis Escudero and actress Heart Evangelista had the dominant and social media abuzz. Everyone, it seems, had been a part of the Chiz-Heart romance – since the 44-year-old Escudero confirmed his relationship with Evangelista, who is 15 years his junior, to the estrangement of Heart from her parents who made no secret of their distaste for Chiz.

And, like a fairy-tale romance, despite the odds, Chiz and Heart will finally wed, making their story all the more interesting for Filipinos who are, rightly or wrongly, perceived as romantics.

History is replete with stories of the weddings of politicians. In its story “When politicians wed,” PCIJ also listed some of the celebrity weddings between personalities and politicians including:

Ninoy-Aquino-Cory-CojuangcoBenigno A. Aquino Jr. to Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco in 1954, which remains as one of the most famous political weddings in Philippine history

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Ferdinand E. Marcos, a member of the 3rd Congress who would later become president and dictator, and Imelda R. Romualdez

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Ralph G. Recto who married movie actress Vilma Santos

Dodot-Jaworski-Mikee-Cojuangco

Robert Vincent Jude ‘Dodot’ Jaworski Jr. and movie actress Mikaela Maria Antonia ‘Mikee’ R. Cojuangco

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Julio ‘Jules’ A. Ledesma IV and movie star Assunta de Rossi

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Gerardo L. Roxas, son of President Manuel A. Roxas, and Judy L. Araneta, who comes from a family of hacienderos in Western Visayas

  • Francis N. Pangilinan and singer Sharon G. Cuneta
  • Manuel ‘Mar’ A. Roxas II and TV host Korina Sanchez
  • Juan Miguel ‘Migz’ F. Zubiri and movie star Audrey Tan

READ “WHEN POLITICIANS WED” ON THE MONEYPOLITICS SITE

Facts About Marriage

Escudero’s marriage to his first wife, Christine Elizabeth Flores, was annulled recently. They have two children.

The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that “marriages no longer last for life” in the Philippines. Based on statistics from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing show, the PSA reported:

Of the 57.1 million population 10 years old and over, one percent or 558,023 individuals are either divorced or separated. Forty four percent (25.1 M) are single; 45.7% (26.1M) are married; 4.1% (2.4M) are widowed while 2.4 M or 4.3% are common-law or are in live-in unions or arrangements without the benefit of a marriage ceremony.

READ “WHEN POLITICIANS WED” ON THE MONEYPOLITICS SITE

Hoverbike prototype is world’s first flying motorcycle

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Hoverbike is an ambitious project that aims to create a flying motorcycle. The initial prototype below looks like a podracer from one of those Starwars movies.

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The Hoverbike uses a 1170cc air-cooled, twin 4-stroke engine and weighs 105kg but can carry as much as 270kg. Theoretical speed is about 150 knots (270km/hour).

The Hoverbike combines the simplicity of a motorbike and the freedom of a helicopter to create the world’s first flying motorcycle.When compared with a helicopter, the Hoverbike is cheaper, more rugged and easier to use – and represents a whole new way to fly. The Hoverbike flies like a quadcopter, and can be flown unmanned or manned, while being a safe – low level aerial workhorse with low on-going maintenance.

The project requires crowd-funding to the amount of £30,000 million but has already gotten a little over £48,000.

You can check out the design and development process here and also make a pledge.

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Suzuki opens first 3S dealership in Mandaluyong

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General Manager, Suzuki Auto Shaw Robert Salmon, Managing Director, Suzuki Auto Shaw Felix “Bingo” Limcaoco, Chief Operating Officer, Suzuki Auto Shaw Tey Sornet, Managing Director/Treasurer, Suzuki Auto Shaw Josefina Limcaoco, Managing Director, Suzuki Philippines Inc. Catalina Calderon and General Manager-Automotive Division, Suzuki Philippines Inc. Shuzo Hoshikura.

Good news for Suzuki customers in Mandaluyong area: the first Suzuki 3S shop is now operating at full throttle. The dealership opening marked a new milestone eight years into the partnership between Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), the only integrated motorcycle and automobile company in the country, and the Shaw Motor Plaza Corporation (SMPC).

The new showroom along Nueve de Pebrero in Shaw Boulevard provides automobile sales, spare parts and repair services to support the growing mobility needs of clients from the bustling residential and commercial areas. It houses modern exhibits for all its latest model units, including Suzuki’s latest models, the Swift 1.2 hatchback and the Ertiga compact family car. Customers will find satisfaction to see its fully-equipped service bays and stations manned by well-trained customer relations officers, pro-active service advisors and technicians.

Mr. Felix Limcaoco III, managing director for SMPC, said “Our partnership with Suzuki is in a roll to provide total satisfaction for our consumers. We aim to solidify our customers’ confidence in us by being with them every step of the way.”

“Suzuki nurtures lifelong relationships with our customers by establishing dealerships near their reach. We are very proud to open the doors of our new Suzuki Auto Shaw. With this new outlet, we can further drive our brand’s value for excellence and service to the vibrant city of Mandaluyong,” said Suzuki Philippines President, Mr. Hiroshi Suzuki.

SMPC owns and operates several dealerships inside and outside the Metro Manila area.