Have you gotten yourself a 100-peso bill with the UP Oblation logo on it?
I asked because it seems like the bills are now widely circulated. For one, some PMT readers posted comments in the article Limited edition Php100 UP Centennial bills that they are selling their bills (at a premium, that is).
Last month, I dined at Jollibee Philcoa and the change I got consisted of one UP Centennial P100 bill. A week later, I got another UP Centennial bill as change from Greenwich Philcoa.
Then last Saturday, I withdrew cash from a UnionBank ATM in Ortigas and, to my surprise, the ATM churned out five crisp, brand-new bills (see photo below).
BPI Call Center undermanned or plain lazy?
Almost a week after I posted my BPI Trade password problem, I still have not solved it because it looks like no one’s around at the BPI Call Center.
On October 9, I made a gazillion calls to BPI’s customer support number 89-100 or 891-0000 but the only response I got was “All circuits are busy now. Please try again later.”
Halloween-themed Google Adsense ads
Halloween just ended but sadly I wasn’t able to spot a Google Adsense unit that sported a Halloween theme.
For those not in the know, Adsense used to customize the color and design of their ads to suit a particular occasion. Previously, I saw Google Adsense ads with the Christmas theme right here on this blog. Recently, though, I haven’t seen any ad unit with a customized look.
Online Burol: Mourn for the dead via the net (St. Peter’s E-Burol)
You’re working in the US and you received an unfortunate call informing you that your father in the Philippines passed away. You wanted to fly back but you’re strapped on cash. How do you mourn for your deceased father thousands of miles away?
The answer: log on to the internet and avail of St. Peter Memorial Chapels’ E-Burol or Online Burol (Online Wake) service.
Yesterday, November 1, an advertisement of St. Peter Chapels’ Online Burol appeared on several newspapers. Apparently families and relatives from all over the globe can now take part in the wake of their deceased loved one.
BPI Express Phone: All circuits are busy now
Early this morning, I got locked out of my Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Trading account after I incorrectly entered my password three times. Apparently, I had forgotten that I changed my password a few days ago.
Around 10 in the morning, I called BPI’s Customer Phone Support at 89-100 or 891-0000 to help me reset my password. What greeted me was the pre-recorded message, “Sorry, all circuits are busy now. Please try again later.”
Ok, fine, I’ll try again in 10 minutes.
Google Adsense + Analytics = Higher earnings
If you’re a Google Adsense publisher, one of the common problems you probably have is the lack of detailed information to tell you which specific content is delivering you income and from which countries the ad clicks are coming from.
Now, those problems will be addressed by the new feature Adsense is offering. Google’s online money-making program, Adsense, is currently integrating with Google’s own web analytics tool, Analytics, to give users access to detailed information about the performance of Adsense ads.
Can the integration of Adsense and Analytics ultimately bring more earnings?
Higher PDIC coverage: Good or bad?
The issue of increased deposit coverage by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is probably a no-brainer to most people. If it can be made … Read More
How to check fake or illegal recruitment agencies
Do you know how many OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) are there around the world? According to the Population Reference Bureau, around 11% of the Philippine population or roughly 11 million Filipinos are working as OFWs. This number keeps on increasing as more and more Filipinos seek greener pastures outside of the country.
But there are several Filipinos who apply for work abroad who also end up as victims of fake recruitment agencies. Everyday, hundreds — probably even thousands — are duped by false promises of overseas employment.
How can you check if an agency offering a job abroad is legal or licensed by the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA)?