BDO imposes P 2 on cash card withdrawals

Starting September 1, for every BDO Cash Card Withdrawal there would be a P 2 charge on a BDO terminal. Earlier there were reports that all BDO accounts were subject to the P 2 charge fee which made a buzz throughout the internet.

This was clarified by Jaime Nasol, BDO Cash Management Services Head. In a statement released by BDO-Unibank, he clarified, "The 2 pesos fee will only be effective on withdrawals of clients using cash cards (or BDO Prepaid cards), similar to what other industry players are implementing. This is to partialy recover our cost on cash handling. BDO account holders are not affected by this development."
This offers a sigh of relief for those BDO regular account holders.

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Week 3 XFactor Eliminations: AKA Jam eliminated

 

Seeing two impressive acts gone during the first 2 weeks make X-Factor  when Jerianne Templo (Charice's mentee, eliminated in Week 1)  and Mark Mabasa (Pilita's mentee, eliminated in Week 2) were eliminated made the competition more stiffer as they slowly get into the next round.

For Week 3, history was made that for the first time, the bottom 2 from the Top 10 came from 1 category, the Groups Category mentored by Gary Valenciano, AKA Jam and Daddy's Home.

 

Votes: (who they wanna go home)

Charice - Daddy's Home

Gary V - AKA Jam

Pilita - AKA Jam

Martin - Daddy's Home

Text Votes show that AKA Jam had the lowest votes this week at 4.42%



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BPI Easy Saver Savings Account: An Easier Way to Save Money

Being not a thrifty person, I was delighted to see the new savings account of BPI. I currently have a BPI Direct Account for my freelance work but since I didn't had that for almost 4 months, My account was literally zero.

So here is the solution to my non-thriftiness, just before I earned my own Payroll.

To Open An Account: P 200 initial deposit
Payment for the Card: P 50
No maintaining balance

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Fly Global Get Free Domestic Ticket Promo

Fly to any of Philippine Airlines' 26 international destinations and get a domestic ticket for yourself or for your loved one for FREE!

• Selling Period: August 19 to 25, 2012
• International Outbound Travel Period: August 19 to October 26, 2012
• Travel Period of the FREE Domestic Ticket: September 1 to October 26, 2012. Travel must be completed by October 26, 2012
• Book and buy Fiesta Saver, Fiesta Plus, Mabuhay Classic or Mabuhay Premium international ticket through www.philippineairlines.com using MasterCard, Visa or JCB credit card to avail of the FREE domestic ticket. Or, purchase tickets at any Philippine-based ticket office and travel agents or call our reservations office in Manila at (632) 855-8888.
• The FREE domestic ticket may be claimed after the outbound sector of the international ticket has been flown or within three (3) days after arrival but not later than 26 October 2012 . Tickets may be claimed at any PAL Philippine-based ticket office or call Contact Center at (632) 855-8888. The FREE domestic ticket is valid on PR-operated flights only.
• Below are the applicable Surcharges, Domestic Passenger Service Charge (DPSC), Aviation Security Fee (ASF), and VAT of the FREE domestic ticket (EXCLUSIVE of the Ticketing Service Charge (TSC) of P100 plus 12% VAT assessed for every ticket issuance.) :

Destinations

• Luzon: Legazpi, Laoag, Puerto Princesa
• Visayas: Bacolod, Cebu, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Kalibo, Roxas, Tacloban, Tagbilaran
• Mindanao: Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Zamboanga

Flights operated by Airphil Express (codeshare partner) cannot be redeemed under this promo:

• Between Manila and Busuanga, Calbayog, Catarman, Caticlan, Masbate, Naga, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Surigao, San Jose, Tuguegarao
• Between Cebu and Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Caticlan, Cotabato, General Santos, Iloilo, Kalibo, Legazpi, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Surigao, Tacloban, Zamboanga
• Between Davao and Cagayan De Oro, Zamboanga
• Between Zamboanga and Jolo, Tawi Tawi
• Between Clark and Cebu, Davao, Kalibo and Puerto Princesa
• Between Busuanga and Puerto Princesa

Application:

• This promo entitles the passenger purchasing Fiesta Saver, Fiesta Plus, Mabuhay Classic and Mabuhay Premium international ticket to a free domestic class ticket of the same class of service
• Only full adult fare paying passenger shall be entitled to avail of the FREE domestic ticket. Fiesta Deal fares are not qualified to avail of the FREE domestic ticket
• Valid for sales/ticketing in the Philippines only and for travel originating Philippines
• Passengers who purchase round-trip international ticket shall be entitled to a FREE round-trip domestic ticket for the same class of service; one-way international ticket shall be entitled to a FREE one-way domestic ticket
• The FREE domestic ticket can be availed only once per international ticket
• The FREE domestic ticket can be availed by the same revenue passenger or for another passenger; however once issued, the FREE domestic ticket is no longer transferable
• The FREE domestic ticket may be claimed after the outbound sector of the revenue ticket has been flown or within three (3) days after arrival but not later than October 26, 2012
• The FREE domestic ticket may be claimed at any PAL Philippine based ticket office. In the event that another passenger is availing of the FREE domestic ticket he/she must provide upon ticketing an authorization letter and valid ID from the revenue passenger
• For internet/web transactions, passenger may claim the FREE domestic ticket by any of the two options below:
• Option 1: Passenger at his/her own convenience can go to any PAL Philippine-based office to claim the FREE domestic ticket after outbound sector of the revenue ticket has been flown.
• Option 2: (If the passenger cannot go to PAL ticket office) Once the outbound sector of the revenue ticket has been flown, passenger must call PAL reservations at 855-8888 to book the PR-operated domestic sector and date of their choice for the FREE domestic ticket. After payment of the applicable taxes, fees and surcharges, the e-ticket will be emailed to the passenger by the Contact Center to the same email address used online. The passenger must be the card holder or must be part of the traveling party.
• Confirmed reservations are required for all sector
• International ticket will accrue the standard mileage
• Senior Citizen Discount shall not apply
• Normal fare conditions shall apply to revenue tickets

Conditions for FREE DOMESTIC TICKET:

• The FLY GLOBAL, GET LOCAL FREE domestic ticket can be claimed at any PAL Philippine-based ticket office or through PAL Contact Center at 855-8888
• A valid revenue ticket is required to redeem the FREE domestic ticket
• Ticketing must be completed within 48 hours after confirmed reservations are made. Individual tickets will be issued per itinerary for tickets issued in the PAL ticket offices. Extension of validity is not permitted
• Rerouting not permitted
• Changes permitted (ONLY WITHIN THE TRAVEL PERIOD)
• No-show surcharge of P1,000 plus VAT (domestic) shall be applied based on existing policy
• Refunds - All unused tickets must be presented for refund
• Business Class (Z) and Economy Class (W): taxes and surcharges are refundable subject to the current general service fee of PHP750 per ticket
• No mileage accrual for the FREE domestic ticket
• Passenger must present valid IDs to claim the FREE domestic ticket
• Limited seats only

Reposted from: http://everythinginbudget.blogspot.com/2012/08/fly-international-and-get-free-domestic.html#ixzz242e2GfDU

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The Conveniences of Having a Prepaid Card for Starters

Applying for one is expensive at first but the perks are endless as you use it

For starters like me who earns through freelancing and a startup job, having prepaid mastercard is a blessing as we cannot afford yet to have a credit card approved.

Amongst my cards, my favorite is the BPI My EPrepaid card which I use to shop online. Since I am a fan of Archie Comics, I downloaded Comixology, a Comic Store App for my android tablet and bought Archie Comics there. I connected my BPI My EPrepaid card through my Google wallet and load it through my BPI Express Online account which is connected through my Savings and Payroll account. I realize that is way cheaper to buy through Comixology than those in National Bookstore so I stucked through it and besides I can read wherever I am.

I had also used my BPI card through purchasing songs online through MyMusicStore.com.ph, though I haven't tried it outside, it also works when you pay for group buying sites, movies, airfare and even through grocery shopping.

Why lug around cash when it is safe on your card? Get one now.

The blogger thinks that amongst the Prepaid VISA Mastercards available, it is best to get from a bank who can give you convenience, thus citing BPI My E-Prepaid as an example.

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Bente Singko: Aiza Seguerra Anniversary Concert

25th Anniversary Concert of Aiza Seguerra on September 28, 2012, 8pm at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

With special guests:
Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, The Company, Sessionistas, Richard Poon, Princess, Nyoy Volante, Gloc-9, Bayang Barrios, Cookie Chua.

Ticket Prices:
PATRON VIP – P3,180
PATRON – P2,650
LOWER BOX – P2,120
UPPER BOX A – P795
UPPER BOX B – P425
GENERAL ADMISSION – P320

Ticket Inquiries: www.ticketnet.com.ph

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Pageant Buzz Update: Rehman placed Top 15, MTQI 2012 stated December 2012

Queenie Rehman: Top 15 at Miss World 2012

Our Philippine Bet Queenierich Rehman placed on the Top 15 of Miss World 2012 held last August 18 at Ordos, China which was won by Miss World China PR Wen Xia Yu.

Queenie's Ranking on the following Challenge Events:
Designer Award: Top 10
Beach Fashion: Top 40
Top Model: Top 46
Talent: Top 5

Kantapat Peeradachainarin (Miss Tourism Queen International 2011, center) will crown her successor on December



Miss Tourism Queen International 2012 is stated on December 11-29, 2012 in China where 2011 winner Kantapat Peerdachainarin will crown her successor. Philippines will be bannered by Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2012 Katrina Jayne Dimaranan.

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