Sun Cellular was a mobile network operated originally by Digitel Mobile Philippines. Since November 1, 2016, Smart Communications has been operating the Sun Cellular mobile network as a mobile virtual network operator. Ever since then, Smart has been downgrading Sun Cellular to an MVNO with limited promotions to the Smart network. Sun Cellular Postpaid only…
Working at a Software Engineer at Startups in Seoul
Among the many professions that non-Koreans can get in the city of Seoul is the field of software engineering. Since 2016, I have worked at four different startup companies and for now I am really aiming to have greener pastures in the future. How it all started I was an exchange student at Korea University…
Things You Need to Know About Having an HSBC PH Credit Card
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is one of the world’s largest banks. Thus, having an HSBC credit card means easy to recognize trust. There are a lot of advantages of getting an HSBC credit cards and disadvantages as well. However, since each HSBC jurisdiction (country) is different from the other, this article…
How to save on BDO’s interbank fees
Last Update: February 19, 2020 Because I have been living here in Korea for almost seven years now, I find it annoying knowing that banks here in Korea charge up to KRW 800 (around PHP 35) in facilitating interbank transfers and that BDO Unibank charges PHP 50 (or around KRW 1,200) when you send money…
Things You Need to Know About Having a Citibank PH Credit Card
After several attempts, I finally have gotten a hold of a credit card issued by Citibank Philippines. It took me more than a year with BDO to be able to qualify for a Citibank Philippines credit card. As an OFW, it is really hard to get a credit card in the Philippines. Make it even…
Reasons Why You Should Bank with BDO
We all know that BDO Unibank is the biggest bank in the Philippines. But there’s more to the size of the bank than it is. This guide will help you understand why you should consider thinking of banking with BDO Unibank. This is a two-part review. Another review will be posted soon. This review will…
Things You Need to Know About BDO’s Checking Account
Last Updated: July 24, 2021 Did you suddenly decide to get a BDO Checking Account (also known as a Current Account)? Not so fast. Before you go to the nearest BDO branch, here are the things that you should know whether you can actually open a checking account. This guide will orient you about BDO’s…
Banks Inside Manila International Airport T3
If you are wondering what are the banks inside Manila International Airport, officially called as Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Terminal 3, a quick Google search will not help you. In case you are wondering, here is the complete list, as of March 18, 2018: Bank of Commerce Banking Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM FOREX…
Reasons Why You Should Not Get a Sun Cellular Postpaid Account
Mobile number portability availability in the Philippines may be available starting next year once both houses of Congress passes the Lifetime Cellphone Number Act. This site has already made a very thorough reviews on being a Smart or Globe Postpaid Subscriber. Before you think of buying a mobile phone through a Sun Cellular postpaid subscription,…
How to Install Apache Tomcat on AWS Bitnami WordPress
Now that you have set up your AWS site (such as this site that you are on), you may want to add extra features, such as running Java Web Services in the background. This guide will explain on how you can safely install and use Apache Tomcat on the preconfigured Bitnami WordPress image you have…