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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia

August 13, 2018

Samsung just announced the Note 9, their next flagship smartphone. Three days after announcing the phone, it’s now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia.

You can pre-order it from Jarir, Extra and directly from Mobily.

From Jarir or from Extra;
If you pre-order the 6GB + 128GB model online, which is worth SAR3,599, you received a free value pack worth SAR699, and if you pre-order the 8 GB + 512 model online, worth SAR 4,499, the value pack that you receive for free will be worth SAR 1,099.

From Mobily;
If you prefer to pre-order it directly from Mobily, one of the leading telecom in Saudi Arabia, the 6GB + 128GB model online will be worth SAR3,549, that also include free gifts worth SAR 699. As of this posting, the 8 GB + 512 model not yet available.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjaL94yEJME

Ginebra Gin Kings takes Game 1 of the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals

July 27, 2018

A great win for the Gin Kings.

But just like what the commentators said.. whether you win by 1 or by 100 points, this will only be counted as just one win.

I’m pretty sure San Miguel Beermen will bounce back on Game 2, which will be this Sunday, July 29 in Araneta.

Justin Brownlee is the best player of the game with 42 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists!

Behind the scene footage of Mr. and Ms. Philippines – Saudi Arabia 2018 Photoshoot

July 23, 2018

From Datu Chris Dee;

These were behind the scene footages during the official photoshoot for Mr. and Ms. Philippines – Saudi Arabia 2018, with the Theme: Fiesta Filipinas – Kultura, Tradisyon, at Kasuotang Filipino. The Pre-Pageant is on August 31 and Final Coronation will be held on September 7.

For ticket reservation, kindly contact:
Rian Miranda
Emmanuel Natividad
Leslie Ann Fiestan

Pre-Pageant Ticket Rate: SR 75 (Limited to 100 seats only, First come, first serve.)

Grand Coronation Night:
Premier Seat (next to VIPs) – SR 200
Middle Row – SR 150
Balcony Level 1 – SR 120
Balcony Level 2 – SR 100
General Admission – SR 75

For Further details please contact:
Art Basilio Capulong, Overall Event Director (0540584333)

Another OFW whose baggage was opened by NAIA Personnel

March 12, 2018
Another OFW whose baggage was opened by NAIA Personnel

Here’s what Glad Broce posted on her facebook account.

What’s scary about this is that Cebu Pacific don’t even feel accountable about the whole incident, they (CebPac) make excuses and will not even spend much effort in investigating what really happened. Specially if they know that Ms. Broce only have a limited time in the Philippines.

NAIA Terminal 3 (March 3, 2018 1AM)

Gaano ba talaga karami ang mga magnanakaw dyan? Bat hanggang ngayon hindi pa din maubos-ubos? Yung tatlong locks ng maleta ko, pinilit buksan. Kita sa video na sinira yung dalawa. Tapos yung de-number na lock, nakapindot din yung mga numbers. Hinuhulaan siguro yung code.
Sabi ng Cebu Pacific, within 24hrs eh magbibigay sila ng update. Wala pa din ngayon. Ano na? Ganun na lang?

Direct flight ‘to from Narita(Japan) to NAIA Terminal 3.

UPDATE#1: Cebu Pacific just tried to offer me 2,000 pesos for compensation. Based daw sa investigation nila, possible na dahil sa movement lang daw ng eroplano kaya nasira yung mga locks ko. MOVEMENT NG EROPLANO?? Sabi ko ang galing naman gumalaw nung eroplano kasi mga kandado ko lang talaga yung pinuntirya. Tinanong ko kung nacheck ba nila yung mga CCTV sa airport, hindi daw kasi mahirap daw irequest yun. So pano sila nakarating sa conclusion na walang gumalaw sa maleta ko? Tatawag na lang daw sya ulit mamaya.

UPDATE#2: After countless calls and emails, Cebu Pacific delivered a new luggage to my house the night before my flight back to Japan. Regarding sa CCTV, wala daw silang authority na icheck yun. Kung gusto ko daw, ako daw ang pumunta ng NAIA Terminal 3 para mag-request. Nakaalis na po ako ulit ng bansa, balik-trabaho na naman. Wish ko lang na wala na pong maka-experience ng ganto lalo na sa mga tulad kong OFW. Hindi naman ‘to isolated case. Sobrang daming nag-ppm sakin and nagcocomment sa post sharing their own experiences. Kadalasan pinapalagpas na lang nila kasi hassle pa maghabol.

I’ve embedded the video below;

I’m an OFW and this always worries me when going home, which is not supposed to be the case, since the Philippines is our home country and we should feel safe when going home and not like this. Hopefully NAIA Authorities will do something about these kind of people.

Image from wikipedia

These will be the new price of fuel in Saudi Arabia

January 1, 2018

It’s the first day of 2018 and it will the first day that the new price of fuel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will take effect.

As of today, the Octane 91 fuel which originally cost 75 halalas per liter will now be available at SR1.37 per liter, more than 82% increase, while the 95 octane which cost 90 halalas per liter will now cost SR2.04 per liter, which is more than doubled its original price. The new prices already include Value Added Tax (VAT).

Diesel for industries and utilities will cost SR0.378 and the price of diesel for transport remains unchanged at SR0.47. Kerosene price also remains unaffected at SR0.64. The prices already include Value Added Tax (VAT).

Source: Saudi Gazatte