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Philippine National Police (PNP) Launches SMS Hotlines

Bob — Wed, 18 May 2011 07:05:02 +0000

The Philippine National Police (PNP) National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has just launched their SMS Hotlines for faster response from their units:

0915.888.8181

0999.901.8181

NCRPO Chief Superintendent Alan Purisima said, “We want to make sure that the public can reach us anytime of the day and night, and that they can expect a quick police response from all units of the NCRPO within 24 hours.” Purisima warned that police officers who fail to respond to the complaints and reports of a crime would be charged administratively for neglect of duty, which is punishable with suspension and forfeiture of pay.

He asked the public to send in their complete name and address before their complaints, which would be processed at the Regional Tactical Operations and Intelligence Center (RTOIC) at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.

All complaints, Purisima said, would be forwarded to the police office concerned in the metropolis.

~ This news item was taken from here.

Bye-bye Skype! Hello Microsoft Skype!

Bob — Thu, 12 May 2011 06:13:14 +0000

Some two (02) days ago (Manila time), Microsoft confirmed that they will be buying Skype for a whopping US$8.5B (that roughly PHP342B as of this posting). Same has been confirmed by Skype’s Tony Bates in their company blog:

The Apple iPad 2 has Landed in the Philippines

Bob — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:25:00 +0000

As expected by the local technology enthusiasts and gadgeteers, the Apple iPad 2 has been released in the Philippines today, 29 APR 2011 – same release date as with Hong Kong, India, Israel, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and UAE (Japan’s release was yesterday).

Hereunder are the prices as of this writing (from http://store.apple.com/ph):

So, will you be getting one?

The Philippines Adopts PH & PHL as Initials

Bob — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:10:32 +0000

So, it is bye-bye RP now as the Republic of the Philippines officially adopts the PH & PHL initials. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issued Department Order No. 16-10 last 20 Oct 2010 directing all of the 67 embassies, 23 consulates, and 04 permanent missions to adopt the initials PH or PHL. According to the Department Order, “this is in line with the Philippine membership with the ISO, as well as to avoid the ambiguity and confusion with the use of the initials ‘RP’. The long standing usage of the initials ‘RP’ is not in accordance with ISO codes, leading to ambiguous initials that can also refer to other countries, the DFA noted.”

Cebu Pacific’s Dancing Flight Attendants

Bob — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:37:38 +0000

After making every Juan (that’s every John; a pun of “everyone” for our foreign readers) fly, Cebu Pacific Air (5J) of the Philippines just made history by bringing the world’s first dancing flight attendants (just Google the search terms “dancing flight attendants” and almost all results will lead to this video):

To the Marketing & Flight Crew guys & gals of Cebu Pacific Air: you are all insanely genius(es)!

Whatta move to boost the tourism industry here in the Philippines.

Carlos Celdran Lands in Jail!

Bob — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:49:09 +0000

Tour Guide Carlos Celdran lands in jail (and perhaps will spend the night behind bars) for staging a protest (read as “disrupting an ecumenical service”) inside the Manila Cathedral this afternoon.

He was then arrested, and later on brought to the Manila Police District Station 5. We all know that he is a very vocal Reproductive Health advocate. I thought he was an educated person. But disrespecting a place of worship (if not the opinion of other people) is a grave sin.

My dad even commented that Mr. Celdran should had been brought to the National Center for Mental Health in Mandaluyong City instead of the MPD Station 5. As of this posting, the CBCP files charges against him for violation of Article 133 of the Revised Penal Code (Offending Religious Feelings; punishable by prision correccional).

The END, simply DOES NOT justify the MEANS. Kalaboso ka tuloy :P

(Photos taken by Mariz Umali of GMA News)

Efren Peñaflorida: 2009 CNN Hero of the Year

Bob — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:59:31 +0000

Congratulations to our “kababayan” Efren Peñaflorida for being chosen as the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year! Mabuhay ka! May your tribe, members of the Dynamic Teens Company increase.

San Miguel Corp. Buys GSIS Stake in MERALCO

Bob — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:03:06 +0000

It is now official! San Miguel Corp. (SMC) will buy the 27% stake of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) at MERALCO, price of which is PHP90.00 per share — payable in three years. This was confirmed based on Disclosure 7393-2008 (October 27, 2008) received by the Philippine Stock Exchange Commission.

Why did Winston Garcia and his cohorts, este co-directors suddenly changed their minds and sold their share to SMC? Does this verify the rumor that the GSIS is really bankrupt? Nagtatanong lang po!

PS: What happened to our complaint two years ago? Cover up! Cover up!

Reader’s Digest September 2008 Cover: Michael V!

Bob — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:56:55 +0000

Yes, you had read my subject above right! Michael V (Beethoven del Valle Bunagan in real life) will grace the cover of Reader’s Digest this coming September 2008. Read on the full story here. Another reason for us Pinoys to be proud of. Just ain’t sure if he is the first Filipino to grace the cover of Reader’s Digest. Can somebody confirm it please?

Classes Are Suspended By 1200H Today!

Bob — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:16:47 +0000

The Malacañang Palace suspended the classes in all levels (Elementary, High School, & College) Wednesday 20 August 2008 starting 1200H in anticipation of the heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Karen. Please be guided accordingly.