Samsung Galaxy S3 Available in June 2012 for PhP32,990!

Samsung Galaxy S III-the most anticipated Samsung phone inspired by nature, designed for human will be available in the Philippines starting June 2012 for PHP32,990!

Samsung Galaxy S3 PhP32,990

Last May 28, I attended the launching of Samsung Galaxy S III in NBC Tent, The Fort. It was well attended by a handful of bloggers, notable personalities, dealers and the top cellular network providers in the country. 

2011 Commemorative Philippine Banknotes (UST, UP and Ateneo)

My mom recently gave a PhP200 bill. I didn't notice that it was a commemorative banknote until she told me that it bears the name and symbol of my alma mater- University of Santo Tomas (UST). She told me that my sister's school- Ateneo has its own commemorative PhP100 bill. 

UST, UP and Ateneo... will DLSU be next?

The PhP200 started my searched for PhP100 banknotes that bear Ateneo and UP on it. Last week, my collection bacame complete. 

Golla G875 Sunny Laptop Sleeve and Gimme Golla Mechanics

I admit I am super duper OC. I want everything to be in their proper places and always in order. So, I was naturally ecstatic when Golla Bags sent me a turquoise sunny laptop sleeves. You see, I find it so hard to look for a carrying case for my HP Mini that I ended up using an oversized laptop sleeves, enough to fit my black MacBook, I got from another event. 

Golla Sunny 11.6" G875  laptop sleeve PhP1390

HSBC Red Hot Deals

My event: March 3, 2011

HSBC Red Mastercard

HSBC Favorite Things by Annette and Johanna

Manila A, Makati Shangri-la

It was my first ever event from HSBC and I am uber excited! Animetric and I went there in tandem. Skysenshi was already seated front and center when we arrived. I saw huge red gift boxes and paper bags with red ribbons scattered on stage. I said to myself "Wow!" The color theme of the day- RED. And guess what? I came dressed in red too! lol

Annette Tirol, HSBC's Deputy Head of Personal Financial Services and Johanna Garcia, HSBC SVP and Head of Group Communications Philippines with Tony Cripps, President and CEO of HSBC Philippines

The event launched the latest feature of HSBC Red Mastercard credit card. For every PhP2000 spent using HSBC Red Mastercard, you get PhP100 Gift Certificate or PhP100 off from select retailers. 

The 2nd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

My visit: February 26, 2011

The 2nd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

Competing countries: China and France

Seaside Blvd., Mall of Asia

7pm

Last Saturday at around 5pm, I got a phone call from our dear friend, JS, asking if we want to watch The 2nd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition featuring the countries China and France together with her family. DH and I were a bit hesitant at first because of the horrendous traffic we have experience a few years ago. Back then it was only a showcase of fireworks display.  Imagine coming home around 2am or was it 3am with a very full bladder so we vowed never to return again.

But we took JS words in stride when she said "We are going to be seated front and center with food and drinks." OMG, she was not kidding when she said those words. The pyromusical display was like watching a 3D movie with the firework display coming right at me as I was seated literally in front and center of it all. 

pyromusical entry from France

The show we watched was the third installment of the monthlong pyromusical competition. The event kick off last February 12 with South Korea and Spain and will end on March 12 with the participation of Australia and the Philippines. 

Schedule of event- every Saturday from February 12- March 12, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm

• South Korea and Spain
• Portugal and United Kingdom
• China and France
• Japan and Canada
• Australia and Philippines
  

Steps in applying for International Driver's License

Automobile Association Philippines

683 Aurora Blvd.,

Quezon City 

7230808

Step by step application of international driver's license:

1. Fill up a yellow form which you can get from the customer service area upon entry. 

2. Photocopy your driver's license preferably still valid for a year. 

3. Submit your application form with 2pcs. 2x2 white background picture and driver's license.

4. A number will be given. Wait for your number to be flashed on the screen above window 2.

5. Listen for your name to be called, you have to sign the international license in window 1.

6. Once your number is flashed on the screen, go to window 2 and pay PHP1, 200.

7. Check your international license info and get receipt. 

Steps in renewing your driver's license

Land Transportation Office (LTO)

Park Ave. beside Abeson

Robinson's Galleria

Ortigas Ave., Quezon City

Step by step guide for RENEWING your driver's license:

1. Get a form from window 1. Fill it up and proceed next door.

2. Drug test/ Medical where you will pay PhP 400 for a certificate. 

3. Submit the certificate together with your expired driver's license in window 1.

4. Wait for your name to be called for picture taking and signature.

5.  Pay the fee of PhP 280 for NON PRO license, a few peso higher for PRO and get your brand new license.

US Visa tidbits!

I went to the US Embassy with an armload of brown envelope placed inside a plastic envelope. Inside the brown envelope are important documents that might increase my chance of having the much coveted US Visa. Although I am just renewing my visa, having an old/expired visa does not guarantee that the US consul will grant you a new one.

So, weeks before up to the day before the interview date , I have accumulated most of the documents that would prove that I am a returning visitor and will not overstay in their country. In the Pavilion area, a lady beside me even showed all documents placed neatly in a folder that she was willing to show to the consul as she was previously denied.

US Visa... Approved!

August 21, 2008

US Embassy
8 am appointed time
7 am- 10:30am

The very first time I had my US interview was year 2004. To tell you honestly, I have no recollection whatsoever with what have transpired that day. This significant mental block as my DH will tell you is called my selective memory gap phase lol~

So now, I am writing it down. Next time I will have an interview, I will be able to "remember".

Yesterday, while I was double checking and flipping through my application form, I noticed that I haven't filled out the date as to when I signed the form. So, I quickly wrote down the date but to my dismay, I saw that the pattern should have been dd-mmm-yyyy. Ohmygas, I wrote down mm-dd-yy. I called up my travel agent and ask for another copy of the form and forward it through email to me. Good thing he saved it. I called DH and told him to print it for me. Problem solved!

That night, DH insisted that I set my alarm at 5:30 am. *darn* "too early"- or so I thought. So while watching a movie I was tinkering with DH's hand-me-down cell phone. I put it under calendar and set a meeting at 5:30 am. All is well, we slept early and then 5:30 am comes and no alarm. Good thing, DH woke me up to tell me that it's close to 6 am. What happened with the alarm? Turned out, I set it as meeting and not turned on the alarm lol~ I rushed to the bathroom and got out of the house by 6:30 am... a world record. DH drove me to U.N. Ave. for my scheduled 8 am interview.