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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Smart Announces Postpaid Plans for iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c

Philippine mobile leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced it will offer iPhone 5s, the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world, and iPhone 5c, the most colorful iPhone yet, to customers beginning November 15, 2013.

Launching its online reservation and service application page (www.smart.com.ph/iPhone), Smart revealed today that it is offering its widest range of postpaid plans for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c – giving subscribers flexible options to easily own the latest iPhones with the country’s most advanced mobile service network and widest LTE coverage.

“Our subscribers have been keenly anticipating our iPhone plans. The good news is we’re offering a wide range of choices so they can select the plan that will best suit their lifestyle and let them experience the full capabilities of their phone – whether they need fast web browsing, extensive multimedia streaming or frequent use of data-driven applications.” said Kathy Carag, head of Smart’s postpaid business group.

The iPhone 5s (16GB, 32GB, 64GB) and iPhone 5c (16GB, 32GB) will be offered under Smart Postpaid’s Freedom Plan, All-In Plans 500, 800, 1200, 1800 and 2500; iPhone Plans 999 and 2499; and UnliData Plans 1500, 2000 and 3000. Subscribers can enjoy premium perks and services when they avail of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c with Smart Infinity Plans 3500, 5000 and 8000.

Subscribers can get any color of the iPhone 5c (16 GB) for only P1,499 a month with the iPhone Plan 999 (P999 monthly service fee plus P500 device amortization via credit card). iPhone Plan 999 already comes with 40 free call minutes, 100 free SMS and unlimited data connection.

For those who need more free voice and text credits, the iPhone 5c (16 GB) can be availed with an UnliData Plan 1500 with a P2,500 cash-out. The UnliData Plan 1500 comes with unlimited data connection plus 60 free all-net minutes and 120 free all-net SMS.

Meanwhile, those interested in the iPhone 5s can get the 16GB model for only P1,799 a month with the iPhone Plan 999 (P999 monthly service fee plus P800 device amortization via credit card).

The iPhone 5s (16GB) is also available at UnliData Plan 2000 with a P2,500 cash-out. UnliData Plan 2000 comes with unlimited data connection plus 150 free all-net minutes and 200 free all-net SMS.

For Smart Infinity subscribers, the iPhone 5s (16GB) at Plan 5000 comes with 2 VIP tickets to Wicked or PhP14,000 worth of gift certificates. Plan 8000 subscribers meanwhile get both the iPhone 5s (32GB) and iPhone 5C (16GB).

“We are very excited to offer the most forward-thinking and the most-colorful iPhones to our subscribers. With Smart’s flexible postpaid plan selections and unbeatable LTE-powered network, we’re committed to bringing the best iPhone experience to Filipinos who want superior network service in order to get the most from their devices,” added Carag.

Carag said that exclusive offers await those who will subscribe to Smart’s iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c packages on November 15th. She added that existing Smart Postpaid subscribers who wish to subscribe to an iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c package but are still under contract may opt for Smart’s WipeOut program where they can upgrade to an iPhone without waiting for their active contract to expire.

The complete Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid pricing details for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are as follows:

Postpaid plans (except Freedom Plan with no lock-out period) are subject to 24-month contract.

*Freedom Plan subscription comes with free 250mb data for the first 12 months.

Customers can sign-up starting today at www.smart.com.ph/iPhone. For more information please visit www.smart.com.ph. For information on iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c packages for Smart Infinity, please visit smart.com.ph/infinity. For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Ready for a Bold Move?

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TV Host TH is now reportedly trying to test the waters and rekindle ties with her Former Network FN presumably for a possible comeback. TH was a co-host of a controversial show from Another Network AN that just went off the air.

Years ago, TH and FN had a bad falling out when TH left FN to head for AN. TH allegedly left unfulfilled commitments and unsettled issues with her FN bosses and colleagues, thereby jeopardizing projects and relationships.

To TH, it was an emotional decision. To FN and colleagues, TH is bad news.

Unfortunately, the show that TH chose to transfer to in AN was not any better, with countless controversies that it had to struggle to fix every so often. The pampered TH however, became so complacent thinking there was nothing that her show producer can't fix, and that the show will stay long enough. Unfortunately, it did not. The miserable ratings, advertisers pulling out, rift with network producers did it in.

Now that it has folded up, 'the suddenly-orphaned' TH is allegedly feeling the pinch, the need to be relevant again. Reportedly, she does not feel comfortable under AN and what it can offer her.

Thus believing she can do it on her own given her bottomless confidence, TH is now supposedly sending feelers to FN, especially since a popular show she once co-hosted will air again soon. However, to her misfortune, there are talks that nobody in FN seems interested in her owing to her past faux pas and unprofessionalism. The other network also reportedly implied that it is not likely to take the risk on her.

TH was recently sighted inside FN premises to greet a friend. But cynics are viewing it differently. Allegedly, they are seeing a hand working its way to knock at the bosses' office. Bottomline: Is FN ready for her? Are bosses gullible to gamble?

Maybe her friend has the answer.

"False hopes are more dangerous than fears." ~ J. R. R. TOLKIEN

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Tried and Tested Devotion

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The recent overwhelming success of the much-followed Serye SY had The Network TN thought of mounting several profit-making ventures to milk it further for everything its worth. The thought of a surefire hit on their hands must have made TN executives smile from ear to ear for another fortune that was forthcoming.

Henceforth it was all systems go for the creative think-tank of TN that resulted in the much-publicized concert starring SY characters. It must be due to the over-eagerness and/or haste by those concerned but reportedly, the expected bonanza from a supposed jampacked crowd did not happen. In other words, it was a major disappointment for TN and producers.

TN challenged the SY producers and stars concerned that TN would sponsor a World Tour on one condition: if and only if the album of the New Tandem NT will be successful.

Thus everybody concerned focused on the task at hand, doing their part to meet the challenge by TN. To be fair the songs of NT enjoyed sufficient digital success, but that was not the mission. The aim was to make it a commercial success in terms of record sales. Hopes were high initially, but to their misfortune, the album did very poorly, failing to generate the needed returns.

But someone would not cave in just like that.

Desperately wanting the World Tour to push through, the Manager MG of NT came up with the idea, something that had been done before. MG made a last-ditch effort to buy tons of copies of the album himself - while at the same time heavily enjoining everyone - friends, colleagues, family – anything that moves to buy copies, too. TN was happily content - not knowing they have been had, but it was fine. Ultimately, the end did justify the means.

Again this proves how MG will stop at nothing to get what he wants - especially for the love of his boys.

" The best joke of all is to give someone just what they've wanted." ~ Tony Ballanty

Paulo Avelino Reacts to KC Concepcion's Twitter Post

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Paulo Avelino said he did not intend to make it appear that he and KC Concepcion are already serious with each other after he admitted on national television that he is currently going out with the actress.

This is what Avelino told entertainment website when asked for his reaction following Concepcion’s post on Twitter that she is not exclusively dating anyone.

“Like what I’ve said in the interview, we’re dating. Dating with me is having dinner, talking -- nothing more than that,” he said.

Avelino, who is not used to sharing details about his private life, said he is hoping his “Buzz ng Bayan” interview would be the last time he would talk about his personal life.

“Well, sana last na 'yun. Siguro 'yung mga sinabi ko lately contradicts what I’ve been saying. I really would want to keep a private life, a very quiet and peaceful life," he said.

Asked how he would feel if he gets the approval of Concepcion’s mom, veteran actress Sharon Cuneta, the “Honesto” actor said: “Of course, kung happy naman si KC, kahit naman siguro sinong nanay, kung nakikita sigurong masaya yung anak niya, siyempre magiging happy siya.”

However, he quickly added that he is not sure whether he’s the only person making Concepcion happy.

“Pero I’m sure there are a lot of things na nagpapasaya kay KC,” he said.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Keeping the Door Open

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Enticing Actress EA continues to be envied not only for her beauty but also for the blissful and quiet life she now has with her husband. Physically, EA has not aged a bit and her beauty can rival and even win hands down among today's younger celebrities anytime.

EA's wedded bliss is enviable to most showbiz couples where relationship break-ups has now become fashionable. It shows in her face how contented she is with her family who, as she is often quoted, are everything to her. Over all, she has a blissful family life with in-laws she has learned to love – except for one.

The Female Relative FR, someone close to her husband is allegedly one whom EA finds hard to connect to.

Heard from the grapevine that FR is one of the reasons why EA is often hesitant to attend family gatherings where FR would be present. The intimidating FR seems to overwhelm someone as shy and delicate as EA. Reportedly, EA would not feel welcome everytime FR would be there.

It is indeed quite stressful and uncomfortable to be coming face to face with FR whose facial expressions alone will make anyone grow butterflies in the stomach. Seems like FR has not overcome such image and threatening presence even amid family members. And she is allegedly not the kind who will bend to anyone just to make them feel at ease.

Reportedly, everytime her husband informs EA of an upcoming family event, EA would often ask if FR would be present at the said event. She would then beg off if she would be told that the dreaded FR would be attending. This has sort of become a major setback for her husband who has to do a balancing act between the two.

Both EA and FR are dear to him and it was often awkward for him to choose between the two when family events come along. But there is another family member, a Male Relative MR, who EA feels so completely at ease with. Apart from the fact that EA and MR once did a project together, MR who is the complete opposite of FR is a charming doll that EA is very comfortable with.

It must be difficult for EA's husband to keep both sides happy, a challenging act which requires an extra degree of diplomacy.

But most observers believe that it is too small a price to pay for him to have a trophy wife that is EA.

" Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor. " ~ Marge Kenn

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Miss World 2013 Megan Young in Haiti Orphanage Collapse

The Orphanage at which the floor collapsed.

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At 14:30 on Thursday 31st October, Miss World Chairman Julia Morley and Miss World Megan Young visited an orphanage housing 78 children in Port Au Prince Haiti. The children were in their school class on the second floor of this temporary building.

When they saw Miss World in her crown around 20 children rushed toward her. As they came forward the floor collapsed. Julia and one of the children, Jonathan, suffered fractures after falling through the floor, landing 8 to 10 feet below, being hit by the debris from above. Miraculously all the other children and Miss World Megan Young escaped either unhurt or with just cuts and bruises

However, Julia was in agony after the fall. It was impossible to move her from the building without a stretcher and we had to wait for a few hours for medical help. Finally a temporary ambulance transferred Julia and Jonathan to a local Medishare hospital. X-Rays revealed that Julia had suffered a significant fracture high in her hip area and that Jonathan had suffered a leg fracture. The doctors repaired Jonathan’s leg fracture but felt that it was too risky to treat Julia's injuries at the local hospital.

It was therefore decided that Julia would be airlifted to Miami to undergo immediate surgery.

Julia was therefore flown overnight by Air Ambulance from Haiti to Miami. She is currently in Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, after surgeons completed a 5 1/2 hour operation to put her hip back together.

The surgeon has said that the operation went very well. It was a much more difficult operation than the first X-ray revealed in Haiti. The surgeon described it as a “high impact break with a lot of soft tissue damage”. This took a lot of additional time to repair. As part of the repair they have inserted a metal plate on Julia's hip (instead of a pin) to add more stability to the joint.

The surgeon says that she now needs rest and intensive therapy. With the length and scale of the operation, she will be here in Miami for a while before she can return to London. The good news is that with hard work over the coming week, the surgeon believes that she can make a full recovery.

Children gathered at the Orphanage the day after the incident

Megan Young also fell through the floor but manage to land on her feet and thereby escape injury. Furthermore, despite the shock of the fall, Megan held on to her Miss World crown as the building collapsed around her. Miraculously Megan ensured that the Crown remained undamaged despite all that was going on.

Part of this incredible story was captured on film as Megan’s year is the subject of a new film documentary.

Miss World Megan Young laughing with the children just moments before the collapse

Megan is currently in the USA with members of her family. Speaking to us this afternoon she recounted what happened last Thursday.

"We went into the orphanage hoping for a good day. I was happy that day and the children we were with seemed so full of energy and joy. We get onto this second floor platform, and we aren't even there for a minute and we hear a crack and everybody falls through.

"Nothing like that has really happened to me before. It was such a shock. I felt like a deer in the headlights. I didn't really know what had happened or what to do. We had all fallen down, but I was still on my feet. I had the crown in one hand and the other hand instinctively holding up one of the decks in place with two people. There were lots of kids under the decks still and we just instinctively held on. it was such a scary situation for me. it makes you realise there is so much more that should be done for these kids. it's not the only orphanage out here in Port au Prince, and I am sure others are in a similar state."

"We just hope that Julia recovers from it as quickly as possibly and dear Jonathan. My thoughts are with them at this time. It was a real eye opener and just shows how much work needs to be done in Haiti. I want to go back and continue with the work that we have started, and make sure nothing like this can happen again."

The hole left in the ceiling of the ground floor after the collapse

Speaking from Jackson Memorial Hospital earlier today, Julia Morley described her experience.

“I heard a loud crack and then the floor started to slide. My first thought was for the children and Megan. As I fell through, I remember catching some of the younger kids and breaking their fall. I landed on my feet but with the extra weight of the kids I fell back. Then came the intense pain and I knew something was seriously wrong.

“I was so relieved that nearly everyone escaped unhurt. I stayed with poor Jonathan in the hospital. He was in the bed next to me and we cuddled each other while waiting for our X-Rays. I am glad to say that his leg has now been set and he will recover quickly.

“I will return to Haiti as soon as I am well enough. There is a lot of work still to do. I want to go back and see the kids and to check on Jonathan's progress. This terrible accident highlights the continued need to provide a safe environment for these young kids. Many of them were themselves orphaned as a result of buildings collapsing during the terrible earthquake of 2010.”