Sun Cellullar International Roaming

 Sun Cellular prepaid roaming service is only available in U.S.A., China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Macau as of today. To register, simply text "ROAM ON" to 222.

Skype Trouble

I always use skype in my smart phones or laptops. However, when I tried using it again my net book a while ago. My passwords were not working in my net book or personal computer. When I tried using it on my smart phone, it worked.

Philippines Tax Identification Number & card

I got my Tax Identification Number when I personally applied last month at Revenue District Office No. 38 - North, Quezon City. This office is the nearest one in my workplace. I was able to apply there even though I currently live in Manila.

Activating 3G of Smart for Smart Phones

When I used my smart sim card, the settings for mobile network or 3G are complete and properly working.

Quezon City's Health Certificate

Health certificate is one of the requirements if you will work in Quezon City. You can apply for it in Quezon City Hall.

Instituto Cervantes de Manila

For me, Instituto Cervantes is the best institute where you can learn Spanish here in Philippines. It has good schedules. It is also very accessible since it is near to LRT1 United Nations Station. The teachers are good in explaining. The books, the lecture and the workbook with CD, are good for three levels(90 hours). Recently, I just finished the level 1. Students can also request certificates for every level they had finished. Learning is fun, so I also enrolled for level 2 that will begin on March 7.

Going to Korean Cultural Center

Address: 2nd floor of the Mancor Corporate Center, along 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

"The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines is the 20th Korean Cultural Center around the world and operates both under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines."  - koreanculture.ph

You can study Korean language and culture here.

Touch Mobile International Roaming

Touch Mobile's Screen

I will go to South Korea soon. That's why I'm trying to register my Touch Mobile sim card for my upcoming trip. I just found out that Touch Mobile's activation for roaming is not free anymore unlike in Globe. It costs Php15 for just texting 2884.

Activating 3G of Globe for Galaxy Tab

 
Maybe some globe users can't use the 3G services here in Philippines probably because they don't have correct Mobile Network Settings.

To activate 3G of globe in Galaxy Tab 7", here are the following steps:
1. Go to main screen.
2. Click the word "Applications" - that is in the lower middle of the screen.
3. Look for the "Settings" application and click it.
4. Click the "Wireless and Network" - you can easily see it.
5. Click the "Mobile Networks".
6. Click "Access Point Names".
7. Click the first button at the bottom.
8. Choose "New APN" in order to edit the access point.  You should change the following with the correct input:
Name -> myGlobe Internet
APN -> http.globe.com.ph
Proxy, Port, User name, Password, Server, MMSC, MMS proxy, MMS port -> not set - meaning you don't have to add anything to it.
MCC -> 515
MNC -> 02
Authentication Type -> None
APN type -> internet
9. Save the changes by click the first button at the bottom.
10. Go back to Mobile network settings.
11. Check the "Use packet data" - You should see a symbol of 3G at the upper right that blinks.

Make sure you deactivated your roaming so that you can enjoy your internet.

Chikka Plus Globe Roaming Abroad

Chikka Text Messenger is definitely helpful if you stay abroad. Why? because it let you send free text messages to your home country. Like me, I went to South Korea and currently stay at USA. I can text my family at Philippines for free. You also have to register to Globe Roaming 24 hours before your departure just in case your relatives are unlimited in texting. With roaming, you will receive their replies to your mobile phone. I'm not sure if the reply text to chikka is 2.50pesos or 50cents. But, your text to Philippines from your mobile number costs 25pesos. Expensive, right? If you dial " *143# ", the balance inquiry is free. Registration to Chikka is free if you are in Philippines. But, if you are in abroad, it costs 25pesos just to text "JOIN" to 2814.

To roam your globe number, you just have to dial " *143# ". The registration is free. However, you need to have balance of 130pesos. Once your roaming is activated. You have to maintain 50pesos to continue the service. You will see AT&T as your network in USA. In my phone, you will see AT&T and GLOBE.

You will receive these messages once you arrived in USA:

"Enjoy Globe Roaming! To activate, reply GROAM<space>YES. If not, reply GROAM<space>NO. You must have at least P130 to activate your roaming service. Please reply within 12 hours to keep your Roaming active. Within this period, all roaming charges will apply. Thank you."

If you will text "GROAM YES", the reply will be:

"Your Roaming is now active. For more info, text GROAM INFO to  2884 or call our Globe Roaming Support Hotline at *131*6327301212#. Roaming rates apply. Once you have returned to the Philippines, please text GROAM OFF to 2884 to deactivate your roaming. Globe reserves the right to terminate your Roaming w/o liability, should it detect usage in excess of remaining load, fraud, or any other patterns of abuse. Please maintain a daily balance of at least P50 to avoid termination of your Roaming service. Thank you for roaming with Globe."