The House Of Puroy Enterprises

Sure, there were rains these past few days, but none really so strong that could cause severe damages to phone lines, electric wires and the likes. So, why am I having intermittent internet connection again?!

It’s really is frustrating to be ‘hanged’ in the middle of your work and finally be met by the sign “Problem Loading Page.”

So, what’s the problem with Digitel again this time?

No, I didn’t bother calling them… yet. Why? Because I hate to be patronized with the scripted words “I’m sorry for that inconvenience, sir.” and “Is there something else I can help you with, sir?”

Really now, with companies with such technologies, you would at least expect that they would inform whenever they are doing some maintenance work in their lines… but nada!

You’ll just know it when call them after being frustrated by erratic internet connection.

But fail to pay your dues, and you’ll surely hear it from them.

I’m sure you’ve seen them in the malls, those big, open-shelves type hardware stores where you buy your tools, electrical supplies, and the like as if you’re just buying from a grocery store - you just pick-up the items you need. They were often referred to as do-it-yourself shops for all the handyman in us.

Yesterday, I learned first hand why they called them do-it-yourself shops.
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We’ve seen the news on TV (for those who were lucky to have electricity), we’ve seen it on the net and read a lot of blog post about it.

I’m sure many who were spared from the wrath of Onyo, and our kababayans who are outside the country would like to send help to the victims of typhoon Onyo.

Here’s a list of how we can send our help:
Through Philippine National Red Cross, you can also check your local Red Cross chapters

Government set-up drop off points:
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) center at the Batasan complex in Quezon City, telephone nos. +632951-7119 and +63918-421-9780;
- DSWD National Capital Region (NCR) office in Quiapo, Manila, tel. nos. +632-734-8634 to 25 and +63915-291-3722; and the
- DSWD National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City, tel. nos. +632852-8081 and +632-734-8622

Donations through Paypal via TXTPower

Through your local parishes and universities

Check also MLQ3’s post on How to help for more information

Send prayers too, most important.

More posts where to send help:
Tonyo Cruz: Call for action: Help typhoon, flood victims in the Philippines
bury me in this dress: Where to send donations for victims of Typhoon Ondoy
Mag kwento ni Sam Juan: Mga paraan kung papanao makakatulong sa mga nasalanta ng bagyong Ondoy

Just when I thought that I would have peace of mind because I am not receiving and text adverts for quite a while now, nor do my cell phone credits mysteriously disappear… I received a text from Globe which says that I could get 15 free text credits if I would be able to load a total amount of P340 for the month of September.

What?! 15 for P340?!

Honestly, I could accumulate that amount from my monthly load without a problem, but to equate 15 free texts for such an amount… should I be thankful?
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It’s really is frustrating when your main source of income depends on the internet and you’re internet connection is going haywire. Makes you want to smash the monitor of your computer like you would a television (sounds familiar?).

For more than three weeks now, my internet connection has been very erratic and I have called Digitel to inquire about it. But before I called them, I got my PC checked and upgraded the memory of my computer (because I thought it was my PC’s fault before).

After fixing my computer and still getting the same problem, I called them and they informed me that there was a ‘network fault.’ What’s funny is that they asked me when my internet problem started. Imagine that, they know the problem yet they asked when it started?!
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Last Saturday, after attending iBlog5, my friend Zorlone was kind enough to drop me off in Monumento so I can conveniently ride the bus at the Victory Liner terminal.

As I went towards the cashier to get my ticket, I noticed a sign on the cashier’s window which says something like “paying for insurance is voluntary” and I remembered that Victory Liner charge their passengers for insurance when you pay for your fare at the terminal.

Since I haven’t been travelling for quite a long time, I asked the cashier how much is the fare up to Dau, where I would get off (the bus I’m riding will be going to Dagupan), to which she answered P122.00, so I gave her P125.

She gave me my P3 change and two tickets… wait! Two tickets?!
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I could have been P100,000 richer, that is what I was told by the text message I recieved from Globe. The message said I could be the winner of the P100,000 prize for the week, but I still need to text their number - 2346

Now, anyone who knows Globe’s scheming ways knows that once you texted 2346, you will activate a subscription from anything that they are offering, and from then on you’ll be receiving text alerts wherein you will be charged P2.50 each!
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I just received this message in my e-mail, and I must admit it made me nervous. I almost clicked the link in the message… but then I remembered, it could just be another phishing attempt.

Dear PayPal Member ,

We recently have determined that different computers have logged into
your PayPal account, and multiple password failures were present before
the logins. We now need you to re-confirm your account information to us.
If this is not completed by April 11, 2009, we will be forced to suspend
your account indefinitely, as it may have been used for fraudulent purposes.
We thank you for your cooperation in this manner. To Confirm your Account
records click on the following link :

http://myprofile.paypal.com.cmd.login.klmopyritrcs.com/webscr/login.htm
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This couldn’t come at a more appropriate time, an increased in benefits of PhiliHealth members. Come April 5, 2009, members will enjoy a 35% increased in benefits, in almost all possible benefits a member can avail of.

Although, reading from the PIA website, the motivation for 35% increase for members is President Arroyo’s birthday (sounds political, if you ask me). Anyway, for whatever reason as long as we, members, get to avail of these benefits without hassle and prejudice.
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Last month, I received this in my e-mail…

Business account at Liberty Reserve
Dear Member,

We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive Liberty Reserve account features. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection. Read the rest of this entry »