What to do with Savings from #NoCashout for #SmartiPhone6S

In a previous post, I mentioned about Smart's offer for the iPhone6S and iPhone6S plus which involves No Cashouts. Yes, no cashouts! Perfect for Christmas, isn't it? I am seriously considering either Smart's Plan 2000 or Plan 2499 for the iPhone6S or 6S plus. The NoCashout would mean savings!

You see, I used the internet heavily specifically social media for healthcare. I maintain several blogs among them a blog for education of kidney patients (Even with PKD Life Goes On). Also I contribute to healthxph,net (along with 3 other doctors) being one of it's founders as part of our advocacy for using social media for healthcare. I maintain an offline and online dialysis support group known as Smiling Kidneys Club and is an active member of the Facebook support group DialysisPH. I also use social media for education and research, utilizing it as a tool for collaboration, communication and even, source of information. In the process of all of these, I take a lot of photos and videos, which is why the iPhone 6S or 6S plus is just perfect! What with their HD video recording at 30 or 60 fps, slo-mo video support, cinematic video stabilization, autofocus for the iSight camera, exposure controls among many other features.

Now back to the savings part. The estimated cash-out for the usual 24-month contract of a Plan 2000 is Php 6,000. So this 6000 pesos saving could mean extra money for my support group, the Smiling Kidneys Club! This December, our group plans to have a Christmas party for bonding and camaraderie and this savings can be converted to raffle draw prizes for them equivalent to erythropoietin injections for three patients and a dialyzer for another patient. Patients need every injection they can get to raise their hemoglobin and a dialyzer is good for approximately 10 dialysis sessions. The remaining amount can be used as Smart cellphone load among other lucky members.

With a Php 4,000 savings from an iPhone6S Plus Plan 2499 contract, our group can now have less one dialyzer as a price but more erythropoietin injections and Smart load. Now that's called living a #Smartlife with the savings obtained from Smart's iPhone 6S offers.

It will really be a Merry and Smart Christmas for me then.

Smart offers iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus FREE at Plan 2000 and Plan 2499 with NO Cash-out

I know many of you out there want that iPhone 6s. Why not? With features such as Live Photos (which brings still images to life by capturing a moment in motion), 3D Touch. 12-megapixel iSight camera, 5-MP FaceTime HD camera with Retina Flash plus an Apple-designed A9 chip (which means great battery life with faster performance), who would not want to possess one?

Now, guess what? You can get thru Smart an iPhone 6s FREE on Plan 2000 under a 30-month contract, which includes already a supersized 10GB data allowance perfect for those fond of videos, music and games! This, plus All-Month Surf giving you access to all your favorite apps like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, Viber, Whatsapp, Waze, Line and Messenger as well as your fave websites among others throughout the 30-month period.  This is a special offer from November 6 until December 31, 2015.

Also part of this limited offer, you can get iPhone 6s Plus FREE on Plan 2499 also under a 30-month term which includesa supersize whopping 15GB data allowance and All-Month Surf throughout the duration of the contract.

Both of these hero offers of Smart under a 30-month contract involve NO Cash-out! Yes. #NoCashout for #SmartiPhone6S . However, for 24 month lock in term, cash-out is Php 6000 for Plan 2000 and Php 4000 for Plan 2499.

I also learned upgrading thru Smart as referred above would entitle one to avail of the following benefits:

1. Getting the iPhone 6s Rose Gold (16GB) via special Uber delivery on November 6. Simply click "Request an iPhone 6s" on the Uber app. This goes with 50% off (with max worth of P200) on the next two Uber rides for new users.
2. 20% discount from Zalora for a minimum purchase of P500
3. iflix access 3 months worth plus 1 GB of data for streaming
4. P2500 Airbnb discount with a minimum of P8000 spent at any listing
5. FREE Gadget Shield 30-day insurance
6. Wipeout of existing contract when upgrading with Discounts depending on number of remaining months on previous contract
7. Smart Pay-with-Mobile service to purchase Apple Music, App Store and iTunes without a credit card
8. Chance to win another gadget through Smart Share The Joy promo just by getting a new plan or recontracting.

For complete details on pricing and other information, visit smart.com.ph/iphone.

Payments for Air You Go Travels Transactions Can Now be Made thru ML Kwarta Padala

Planning to take a break and have a vacation in Boracay or another destination? Looking for a travel package? You don't have to walk far. You can, at the comfort of your home through the internet, get a nice travel package to your destination with the help of Air You Go Travels.

AIR YOU GO TRAVELS Philippines Co. is a Cebu City-based online travel and tours company that offers travel packages to the public at very affordable rates for local & international destinations.It provides travel-planning services and online booking reservation for you to get that well-deserved vacation hassle-free with no hidden charges.

And now, customers can also process their payments for booked packages in any ML Kwarta Padala's 1,910 branches nationwide making it possible for them to make payments through ML Kwarta Padala Bills Payments also during weekends. A service fee of PHP 20 will be charged per P50,000 transaction. 
Here's how:

How to pay our Travel Packages thru ML Kwarta Padala - Bills Payment.
Posted by Air You Go Travels Experience on Friday, June 5, 2015

This was the announcement made during the contract signing of the new partnership between Air You Go Travels and MLhullier Financial Services  last June 5.

Mr. Michel Lhuillier, MLhuillier Financial Services Owner (second from left) and Mark Kenneth Iverson Calog, Air You Go Travels Co-Founder (second from right) and Rhamric Peñola Simpron during the signing of partnership agreement between the two companies in Cebu Mandarin Hotel

What are you waiting for? Visit Air You Go Travels through the following:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIRYOUGOTRAVELS
Website:    www.airyougotravels.com
Email:        reservation@airyougotravels.com / sales@airyougotravels.com
Phone:        (032) 260-3914 | (032) 401-1041 | +63 922-989-1082 (SUN) ; +63 936-222-3177 (GLOBE) ; +63 998-397-9495 (SMART) | 
Social Media Voice:    viber: +63905-663-0570 | wechat: AirYouGo

Central Visayas' Carmela Therese Dublin: The Fast and the Furious and the Brainy

Carmela Therese Dublin

Watching this 15-year old incoming Grade 10 (4th year high school) student of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu display her perfect running form, one could tell she's a champion athlete. Standing at 5 feet 4 inches, furiously running with long strides and acquiring a dark complexion due to constant sun exposure in the open track field, Carmela Therese Dublin or "Miss Kenya" as she is fondly called by her mom, is already a multi-awarded athlete at her young age. Among her recent awards - National PRISAA 2015 meet: gold 200 meters, and silver 100 meters (losing by a hairline). She's also Central Visayas' fastest female runner, winning the CVIRAA 2015 100 meter gold, 200 meter gold, 4 x 100 meter gold and 4 x 400 meter silver. All of these is a product of years of hard work and determination. Back in CVIRAA 2014, she was not expected to win gold in the 100 meters but won.

It was in Grade 4 that she first took interest in athletics during PE class. However, it was only in Grade 6 that she joined the athletics varsity team. From there, training hard for the school qualifiers or time trials, trying initially high jump and the 400 meters, she slowly rose ranks to become one of the lead runners of their school in the 100 meters and 200 meters (her favorite event). There was a time she believed her past excellent performances were tied to her "lucky shorts". When she won an event in CVIRAA where she was not favored to win wearing another pair of shorts as she left her lucky shorts behind, she began to truly believe it was indeed her hard work that brought the win.

Life as an athlete is not easy.The school is unable to fully shoulder the expenses especially for events outside Cebu. But thanks to her supportive family, Carmela is able to compete in these big sporting events. Another challenge is time management. Constant training (stretching, jogging, drills, sprints) is required in the midst of academic challenges undergone by a typical student. More than 3 failed subjects would mean a break from the athletics team. But how did Carmela respond?

In the latest grading period, she got Second Honors.This despite having to take special exams and one-on-one sessions with the teacher to catch up especially when there are sporting events where she would compete. With practices done daily, Carmela remains conscientious with her studies reviewing lessons at home straight after practice. Imagine how she would adjust and manage her schedules to make way for studying with events such as the Milo Nationals, CESAFI, Mandaue Meet and CVIRAA to name some. But manage well she did, perhaps taking cue from her doctor parents, as she is not only a winner in the track but she is doing well in academics.

Carmela is also an ordinary teenager who enjoys house hopping and strolling with teammates in Ayala or IT Park showing a very good balance of work and play.

Prompted for tips she could give for young runners, Carmela gave these words, "I think to always have a fighting spirit lang gyud."Do not give up lang gyud. Don't be scared..."

Showing already the right attitude young athletes should possess, with more support, Carmela will continue to bring more honor not only to her parents or school but also to the region as well.

Pacquiao-Mayweather Livestream can be viewed in your phones with Smart

This is it! The fight everyone's waiting for. Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. I think a lot are wishing Manny will put a stop to Mayweather. And now is the time to pour in all the support for the Pacman. #SugodManny !

I am sure no one wants to miss this fight. There are many options to watch this fight and it's not just cable TV.

Do you have a Viewstream app on your device? I just learned Smart is actually offering a livestream of this fight thru this app. The livestream will be commercial-free. For a limited time, the price for this is 499 Php. And there is no credit card needed because it can be simply charged to your postpaid bill or deducted from your prepaid load. Well, it's not just for Smart subscribers. It's also for Sun and talk 'N' Text subscribers. And there's a bonus! You can watch exclusive training footage in the US and videos of previous fights. Cool!

I also learned other exclusive videos and contents can also be accessed in the following Smart channels:

• Youtube: http://youtube.com/smartcoporate
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications
• Instagram: @SmartCares
• Viber Public Chat: http://chats.viber.com/Smart

Looking for exclusive PacMan Chat stickers to use while chatting in relation to this fight? Head to Pico Candy, Viber, Line and WeChat to incorporate their Manny Pacquiao chat stickers.

Camera 360 app also has also exclusive Manny Pacquiao-themed camera templates.

Ibuhos na natin ang suporta. #SugodManny

New Things to Look Forward to in Singapore this 2015

Many healthcare professionals go to Singapore to work, train or enjoy their vacation. It's amazing that Singapore never runs out of attractions. And you thought you have seen it all there. But Singapore is not just Night Safaris or Universal Studios. Here are some new spectacular adventures you can experience there:

1. The Great Egg-Venture at Sentosa HarbourFront
• This Easter, hunt for 100 giant eggs through the nooks and crannies of Sentosa HarbourFront to win egg-citing prizes.
2. 2015 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix
• Witness the world's only street night race in a backdrop of heritage sites, modern architecture and breathtaking skyline combining a nice mix of sounds, festivities and sights, Coming this September 18 to 20. For entertainment, how about a line-up of Pharrell Williams and Maroon 5 at the Padang Stage; and Spandau Ballet at the Village Stage.
3. TrickEye Museum
• Be amazed at 2D paintings on the museum walls, floors and ceilings which appear to pop out of the surface and come to life. Step inside the paintings and take pictures to post in Facebook and Instagram then witness the optical illusions do the trick.
4. Madame Tussauds Singapore
• Pose with your favorite celebrities "in the flesh". Well, not really in person but in a realistix wax version of themselves. Meet Michael Jackson, Angelina Jolie, Bradd Pitt, Johnny Depp and most recently, the iconic Singapore Girl. Madame Tussauds Singapore is located at Imbish Lookout on Sentosa sitting alongside images of Singapore LIVE which introduces an entirely new element with live actors telling Singapore's history.
5. Alive Museum
• It is one of the new entertainment destinations suitable for all ages modernizing the concept of art into fun and entertainment. More than 80 artwork exhibits are brought alive with 3D painting, shading and drawing techniques that create visual illusions and visitors will be able to be part of the masterpiece. At this museum, visitors may get up close and see interactive pieces on exhibit.
6. Gardens by the Bay's Tulipmania
• Tulipmania is a highly anticipated  display and it returns at the Gardens by the Bay from March 20 to May 10 - this time in the midst of a colorful setting of magical fairy tales, an even wider selection of tulips in a myriad of hues and forms. 

These are just some. New hotels, restaurants and many more attractions are sprouting in Singapore so those who have gone to Singapore last year can still come back to Singapore to try something new.

Cebu City Marriott Hotel supports celebration of CBSi's 7th year

Happy #CBSi7 anniversary my beloved Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. (CBSi)!

The evening after the Day of Hearts, CBSi, (as the number 7 suggests) is lucky to have Cebu City Marriott Hotel as the venue for their 7th year celebration, a fitting venue for such an accomplishment. 7 years says a lot about CBSi, the original and premier blogging organization originating in Cebu with a current roster of bloggers who are among the most respected in social media and their respective blogging niches in the country from its humble beginnings within a Yahoo group. The longevity is a testament to CBSi's professionalism and good reputation which allows it and its members to be continually tapped by the community of food makers, tourism, businessmen and social advocates for its various campaigns and causes. For example, CBSi is among the first partners for the 1st Healthcare Social Media Summit in the Philippines.

CBSi remains committed to help especially in the promotion of Cebu to the world as well as other advocacies without expecting anything in return. And of course CBSi keeps the fire burning in blogging not for monetary gain but for genuinely sharing information that will benefit their respective readers during their next travel destination, next book, next food trip, etc.

Like the Marriott Hotel, it continues to stand tall as a symbol of Cebuano pride in this part of the globe.