Authenticity Challenge

Maybe I am part of the lucky ones because I have but very few issues or concerns with PRO-FRIENDS. That is probably why I am quite shocked by the sheer number of bad reviews the company is getting.

I decided to invest on a house with them the moment my fiancé saw and fell in love with the model units shown to us in Lancaster New City. But I was no fool, I of course asked around, in the 1st place it was my dad’s cousin who recommended PRO-FRIENDS. He lives in a PRO-FRIENDS project in Buhay Na Tubig, actually he lives in Montefaro the village shown in GMA 7’s Imbestigador. Mind you, he is a happy resident who has been living there for five years now. He informed me that the unit of the lady who was interviewed was already 4 years of age and that like all the other homeowners she was responsible for the upkeep of her house. He said that they were taken aback by the feature.

He was first to bring up the negative stories found in the net, he said that from what he knows there are about only 2 very active bashers of the company Twin Tidbits and Maria Merceded in facebook both of which aren’t real names and there is this lady named Micah Co who seems to also not be an actual resident nor actual name. He said it seems like a well organized propaganda. My uncle being a lawyer is thinking of offering his services to PRO-FRIENDS. He thinks that the company might be thinking that this will all go away like thrown mud in their faces it would dry up and fall off. We both think it isn’t the case, we think that the Cybercrime Law should be used to run after these irresponsible posers.

This is it.

I haven’t done this before, but the current situation calls for a break-away post. I am a blogger of good things (cheap buys, good deals, etc), but I have to do this. Today, let’s talk about Lancaster New City and PRO-FRIENDS. This is my investment and I have to protect its value.

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PRO-FRIENDS—Dito ako bumili ng bahay last year. Pinagsisisihan ko ba na ginawa ko ito? Hindi naman. Alam kong marami ang galit sa PRO-FRIENDS ngayon. Nagrereklamo sila na sobrang baba raw ng kalidad ng mga bahay sa Lancaster. Sa Facebook, nand’yan ang mga home buyers na naninira lamang ng project. Meron ding gumawa ng blog para siraan lang ang PCFI. Sa Twitter naman, kapag nag-click ka ng mga hashtag na may kinalaman sa PRO-FRIENDS, makikita mo ang ilang users na galit na galit ang mga tweet.

Sa dami ng mga negatibong makikita sa internet tungkol sa Lancaster, nalungkot ba ako? Medyo, Pero naniniwala pa rin akong investment ang bahay ko sa Lancaster. Hindi totoong bahain sa LNC. Yung mga nakikita mong pictures ng baha sa project? Nagkataon lang na matindi ang pagkakatama ng Habagat sa Cavite last year.

Yung mga natanggal na bubong? Marami nang bahay sa LNC. May pruweba bang lahat ng bahay ay naapektuhan? Kakaunting pictures lang ang nasa internet.

Sabi nila ang internet daw ay para sa free speech. Ginawa ko ang blog na ito upang maparating ang alam ko. Tandaan na hindi lang sila ang tama.

My Ideal iPhone Accessories

Finally getting to purchase the smartphone you’re aiming for is really a very happy occasion. But when it comes to accessories, do you know which ones are really worth the expense? Here’s my list of ideal iPhone accessories:

Phone Protection – OtterBox Defender Series for iPhone 5 (Punked)

I love the two-toned colors. Plus, Otterbox is a dependable case brand. My brother owns one so I know.

 

Screen Guard – Mercury Anti-fingerprint Color Film for iPhone 5

I think matte screen protectors are perfect. No need to wipe constantly because of the visible fingerprints and oil.

 

Private Listening – TDK CLEF String EC250WPK In-ear Headphones

TDK is a brand I’ve tested so many times. It’s worth the money!

 

Pumped Up Sounds – Cliptec Magic-Mate Portable Multimedia Speaker

Burger speakers are convenient! Portable and lightweight, they’re great to travel with.

 

Extra Juice – Powermat Wireless Charging System for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S

Smartphones have dumb batteries; it’s a fact. Either carry your charger around and scavenge for power outlets or avail this wireless charger! It oozes of convenience.

How about you guys? What are your favorite/target phone accessories? I’d be happy to know your preferences. I might end up liking and buying them, too! J

Badminton Accessories

I’ve been playing badminton for years now. I used to play just for fun. But now, I am part of our school’s varsity Badminton team. (Sorry if that sounded like bragging.) I really enjoy the sport. It’s not always fun and games though. Caring for my racket is crucial since it’s a vital tool for me to win.

I’m happy that some online shopping site is now selling badminton rackets and accessories! Due to practice, academics, and extracurricular activities, I can’t always go to the mall. But through online purchasing, I can ask our helper to accept the delivery of my badminton purchase. I recently bought a Karakal Badminton Grip PU Air and DHS Badminton Shuttlecock Tube of 12 pcs.

Watch / Clock Trivia

I’m not sure if there are people who enjoy learning about wristwatches/clocks (unless you make or sell one, I guess) but here are some nice trivia bits about these treasured time pieces.

• The first time pieces only had an hour hand.
• In the early days, wearing watches was for aesthetic purposes only. The accuracy of the watches’ verge and foliot movements was so poor. They were made as jewelry and novelties for the nobility, valued for their fine ornamentation, unusual shape, or intriguing mechanism, and accurate timekeeping was of very minor importance.
• Patek Philippe created the first wristwatch in 1868.
• The first digital electronic watch with an LED display was developed in 1970.
• In 1990, Junghans offered the first radio-controlled wristwatch, the MEGA 1.
• The Mercury-Atlas 9 Space Mission was guided home safely with a wristwatch and grease pencil.
• Seiko introduced the first quartz watch in 1969 at $1,250.00. The Swiss made the prototype of the watch in 1967, they just couldn’t mass produce it. The original discovery was made by 2 American engineers in 1930’s.
• The thinnest watch ever made was the Concord Delirium IV. It was just 0.98 mm thick including a gold case and bracelet.

 

 

 

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_watches

http://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/which-space-mission-was-guided-home-safely-with-a-wristwatch-and-grease-pencil/

http://watchlords.forumotion.net/t4474-little-about-watches-horological-trivia-pursuit

Travel Accessories You Should Consider Bringing

If you’re the type of person who gets to travel by plane a lot (whether by choice or by obligation), then you should consider investing in the following travel accessories to help you have a hassle-free flight experience.

Electronic Luggage Scale – This compact weighing scale can help you avoid charges caused by excess baggage. It’s best to leave a lot of space before going somewhere so that you can still put in some souvenirs by the time you need to go home. Hallohallomall.com offers it at P289.00.

Luggage Lock – Of course, the security of your belongings should be prioritized. Avoid losing anything by using a nice luggage lock. A combination lock frees you from worrying about the key. Online Shop offers Wenger at P849.00.

Bag Tag – Having the same luggage or bag with another fellow traveler may occur. Losing yours may also happen so it’s best to have a bag tag that would indicate your name and contact details. This way, good Samaritans can easily give you back your lost luggage. Online Shop offers a nice tag designed like a “Safe Journey” amulet for P169.00.

Sleeping mask – Although some airlines hand out sleeping masks for very long flights, it’s still best to have your own so that you’re sure that you can use one in case none are handed out or the supply ran out. Found one at Sulit for only P40.00

Comfy neck pillow – Notice that I added “comfy” since not all neck pillows are comfortable. Some airlines may offer free neck pillows but at least yours will surely provide the comfort you want. It has a hypoallergenic neck pillow for only P179.00.

The Most Sulit Cameras to Buy

With so many shops and online shops to browse through, it can be confusing where to find sulit finds. It can eat up a lot of your time. Price comparisons, specs comparisons, stock checks, etc… Plus, browsing the vast number of items in an online store can be a daunting task. So allow me to aid you with some of the most sulit finds on the net.

First up are cameras and accessories from an online site here in the Philippines.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S (Blue/Pink) – ₱ 2,795.00

Mini HD 5MP Digital Camera (Black) – ₱ 699.00

Fujifilm Finepix XP50 14.0 MP Waterproof Digital Camera – ₱ 7,499.00

Agfa Eclipse Explorer 5MP Underwater HD Video Camera – ₱ 3,995.00

Agfa Selecta 14 14.0 MP Digital Camera – ₱ 4,995.00

 

Fujicolor Instax Mini Film, Pack of 2 – ₱ 845.00

Fujifilm FinePix Digital Camera T350 14 MP (Black) – ₱ 5,450.00

If you have any recommendations I may have overlooked, feel free to share them by posting in the comments.

 

Quirky Bookmarks for the Bookworm!

Apart from an awesome read, bookmarks are a bookworm’s friend. Bookmarks are very simple objects since they’re just used to help readers quickly get to the page of a book where they left off. Bookmarks can be bought or made; bedazzled and customized. But some people try to be more creative.

Take a look of some quirky bookmarks I found online. I actually would like to have some of them. 🙂

 

Interesting DIY Projects from Ordinary Household Items

I’m a busy person during the weekdays. Because I’m used to being busy, I find it hard to do so little during the weekends. I like to rest and relax after a busy week. But when boredom strikes, I like to get a little crafty. Because of that, I signed up for Pinterest and found some neat DIY projects I plan to do.

 

Wine Bottle Filled with Lights

Light-filled bottles are cute and whimsical. They can serve as night lights for kids. An empty wine bottle, Christmas lights, a drill and voila!

 

DIY Recycled Magazine Organizer

I think it’s a waste to just throw away shoe boxes and old magazines so this is a very nice DIY. It’s a very interesting-looking craft piece, too.

 

Newspaper Nail Art

Never imagined newspaper can help create such a neat nail art! I’ll try this with my current fave nail polish – Orly Green with Envy.

 

DIY: (How to) Shirt Braiding

With an old tank top and scissors, a cute new top is born! I also like the idea about using the excess fabric as a headband.

Outdoorsy People Fit Perfectly in Bellefort Estates

People who love adventuring outdoors or simply adore the beauty of nature should opt to live in PROFRIENDS’ Bellefort Estates. The wide space and lush green environment makes it perfect for those who really love to spend more time outdoor than indoor. Although Bellefort house units are also beautiful themselves.

The great spacious residential community of Bellefort is perfect for walking or brisk walking. The terrain is also conducive for jogging or running. Exercises like jump rope, shadow boxing, pushups and sit ups may be enjoyed, too.

Outdoor sports like volleyball, badminton, and soccer would be okay, too. A basketball court is available so basketball lovers can go ahead and hold friendly matches among friends or neighbors. The community swimming pool is available for laps or for leisure swims.

Outdoor Filipino games would be awesome, too. Play with kids and teach them Sipa, Patintero,Langit Lupa, Tumbang Preso, and more. Let them experience the kind of fun you had during your childhood days. Plus, you and the children will get some healthy exercise while having tons of fun.

You get to let your pets have some exercise as well through a friendly game of fetch, Frisbee, or simply walking them around the community. Let them enjoy wandering around as you, too, enjoy their company.

If dancing is your choice of fun, then freely practice by yourself, with your dancing partner, or dance group. You may enjoy dancing in your spacious Bellefort home, too. Whether it’s for a recital or for simply fun, trust that you can enjoy dancing to your heart’s content.

How about some martial arts? If you enjoy taekwondo, judo, kendo, aikido, arnis, and such, then you will enough space for it. Hone your skills. Or maybe hold some personal lessons or classes if neighbors are interested as well.

With so much space at Bellefort Estates, you can really do a lot without worrying about cramped and stuffy places. And best of all, Bellefort homes is at prices you will surely love as its price range is from Php 2,500,000 to Php 5,000,000 only – a very good deal in the booming Daang Hari area (Bacoor)!

The Beatrice townhouse is the most affordable at only Php 2,500,000 at 90 sq.m. (3storeys) on a 60 sq.m. lot area. Charlotte single-attached house is next at only Php 2,780,000 at 65 sq.m. (2storeys) on a 110 sq.m. lot area. Celeste townhouse is priced Php 3,500,000 at 120 sq.m. (3storeys) on a 80 sq.m. lot area. Sabine single-attached house is priced Php 3,742,000 at 85 sq.m. (2storeys) on a 110 sq.m. lot area. Finally, Vivienne single-attached house is priced Php 4,950,000 at 110 sq.m. (2storeys) on a 140 sq.m. lot.

About PRO-FRIENDS

Property Company of Friends Inc. is a property developer founded in 1999 by a group of friends. It strives to create communities and transform lives of Filipino families. So far, it has finished 15 projects and has 11 on-going projects which includes Bellefort Estates. Pro Friends has projects in Cavite, Mandaluyong City, Quezon City, Pampanga, and Iloilo.