The rest of the country was on a holiday last April 26 to celebrate National Heroes Day but I on the other hand, having foreign clientele, had to report to the office - business as usual. But 2013 public holiday is no other holiday as people from all walks of life gathered at Luneta Park to show their disgust in the current expose that fills up the news lately -- known as Pork Barrel Scam involving a certain Janet Lim-Napoles and some incumbent Senators of the country (sadly, a few which I voted) allegedly using our taxes for their own benefit. 

I salute those who took the time and join the picnic protest wearing white to show oneness in this particular issue. A lot of memes are going viral in social media but I find this one simple yet a little funny.

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So basically, this is how a payslip look like with itemized items of our deductions with a very suspicious item in the list. It is funny however it hurts your pockets. Anyhow, here is a personal photo of mine -- a collection of some of my Income Tax Return (ITR) BIR 2316 over the years that I have been working, those that survived the floodings, I don't mind paying them for Jesus said in the Bible to pay Caesar what is Caesar but my only outcry is please use them wisely. #ScrapPork

I am proud to say that I have never missed out any national elections since I started voting when I was 19 but I have to confess I need to make better choices. I am glad Filipinos are build to be resilient but we do need to make ourselves informed.

So if you are a fan of Phoebe in 90s TV Hit Series 'Charmed', you will definitely like seeing Alyssa Milano again in her latest US TV Series entitled -- Mistresses.

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So okay I don't exactly like the title but anyway this is a story of four friends. Alyssa plays a lawyer named Savannah or Savvy for short. She had a one night stand with a co-worker which she regret and now she is pregnant. Uncertain who the father is, this could possibly cause her marriage. The rest of the three characters also face their own dilemma in their respective relationships.

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I don't think this is airing locally but I am able to catch its episode via online in megashare website. As of writing, Season 1 already has 11 episodes.

We all need some heartwarming stories in our lives to keep us grounded despite the chaos around us. Even a midst this week #MillionPeopleMarch and #ScrapPork protest against Janet Lim-Napoles and Pork Barrel, we could use some - L.O.V.E. Hubby shared this video in Facebook and as you know I am really iyakin so here goes.

Green Shoe Studio is based on Peoria Illinois USA. They offer an array of services for audio, graphics, web and photography. True to their brand: Changing Our Community One Dream at A Time, they have put up a contest for musicians to upload their music video on YouTube and send the link to them.

However, they surprisingly got an entry via snail mail from a 96 year old recently widowed man named, Fred and here is the rest of the story.

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Visit www.greenshoestudio.com

Buy "Oh Sweet Lorraine" in iTunes.

The iWanTV.com.ph has upgraded recently. Here are some infographics from their website regarding the changes. I already fall under Free Users after terminating my subscription to SkyCable when we had to moved from Makati to Alabang.

I have been using bpiexpressonline.com since 2009 and I am well satisfied with the website's performance and the functionality that it features like transfer funds, pay my bills and even give my tithes to my church. I also get to make purchases when I avail deals in group buying site. Lastly, I get to learn about the latest promo like this one.

Whoa!!! That is my kind of promo considering I am already doing this anyway. Below are some FAQ from their official promo page:

All new and existing BPI, BPI Family and BPI Direct Accountholders (“Accountholders”) are qualified to join BPI 24/7 Banking's Get Out More promo (“Promo”). Clients who will pay bills through BPI's 24/7 Banking Channels (BPI Express Online, BPI Express Mobile, and BPI Express Phone) during the promo period will earn electronic raffle entries for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea, China, or Boracay (via Kalibo) plus pocket money!

Promo Period is from August 1 to November 30, 2013.

1. What are included in the all-expense paid trips for two (2)? Each winning BPI client (per raffle draw) is entitled to receive Round-trip Airfare Transfers for two(2), 3 days/2 nights accommodations, and PhP 24,700.00 pocket money. Prizes are not convertible to cash. The 20% tax on all prizes will be shouldered by BPI, while all related travel taxes will be shouldered by the winner.
   
2. Are we still eligible for other discounts from BPI aside from the Get Out More raffle promo after I pay bills using the 24/7 Banking Channels?
   Yes, you may avail of other promos/offers aside from the raffle promo.
   
3. How will I know if my account is qualified for the promo?
   If you are an enrolled user of BPI Express Online, BPI Express Mobile, and BPI Express Phone and you have done bills payment transactions within the promo period, you are qualified for the promotion.
   
4. Can I enroll my other BPI accounts to get more promo points after I've received my first?
   No, we will only consider the first bills payment transaction made, using any of the BPI deposit accounts enrolled in BPI Express Online, BPI Express Mobile, and BPI Express Phone. Once a bill has been paid by a certain user, other users may not receive raffle points for the same bill.
   
5. If I will give my prize to my friend as a gift, does she need an authorization letter from me so she can use it?
   Yes, the prizes are fully transferrable.
   
6. How much will I pay to get raffle points? 
   No purchase requirement is required. You just need to pay any bill using BPI Express Online, BPI Express Mobile, and BPI Express Phone within the promo period.
   
7. When can the trips (raffle prizes) be availed? 
   Travel period for the raffle prizes is January 1, 2014- June 30, 2014. Cash prize (pocket money) will be credited to winner's account number upon awarding of the raffle prize.
   
8. How can I check my earned points?
   You may call 89-100 or send an email to expressonline@bpi.com.ph to inquire. The points are updated every Tuesday of the week, as it is system-generated. This would mean that the points that may be viewed are as of the last Monday of the present date