Chemist Dad

November 9, 2014

Taiwan Excellence: Excellent Lifesyles in the Philippines

by Allan D

Many of us, Filipinos, have a great interest on imported products from American and European Countries believing that such products have a better quality compared to others. On the other hand, when it comes to Asian countries, some give less importance on such products especially the China-made. Many have a great scare due to the past issues of melamine and heavy metal contamination (lead and mercury for example).

To reduce such scare, Taiwan launches a campaign here in our country named as “Taiwan Excellence” organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Bureau of Foreign Trade, R.O.C. The aim of this project is to bring around 175 products of 56 top quality brands of Taiwan to the local market. The products cover the field of information and communication technologies, home and living, and sports like Acer, Asus, BenQ, Draytek, HCG, KingCom, KW Trio, Kymco, MSI, Silicon Power, Sym, Transcend, and others.

The Advantages of Reward Cards

by Allan D

I used to keep membership cards of different establishments where we visit regularly. What makes me keep such cards in my wallet? Of course, the privileges and the freebies for the cardholders. Though there are other cards available, I used to decline some of them because of annual membership fees. Also, we rarely visit some of those establishments.

Here are the cards I keep in my wallet:

BDO Rewards Card – I earned points from banking as well as purchases in SM and other partner establishments like Toy Kingdom, Watson, Ace Hardware. Now, even Waltermart Supermarket accepts the said card. Each point is equivalent to one peso and these points can be used to pay on your purchases.

Jollibee Happy Plus Card – Our company issued me a StarCard from Caltex. Because of this, I avail the Happy Plus Card of Jollibee. You can earn points by fueling up at Caltex. Every 50-peso purchase will give you 1 point. Like BDO Rewards, every point is equivalent to 1 peso where you can use as payment for any food items at Jollibee and its affiliates (Mang Inasal, Chowking, Greenwich and Red Ribbon).

Movie Sharing: Miracle in Cell No.7

by Allan D

Photo Source: Wikipedia

Few weeks ago, I heard that this movie will be aired in Tagalized version in GMA 7. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see it.

When one of our colleagues mentioned that she has a copy of it, I immediately asked if I can have a copy too. Last week, I was able to watched it.

This heartwarming fils is starred by Ryu Seung-ryong, Kal So-won and Park Shin-hye.

Matt’s Recent School Activities

by Allan D

Aside from work, we’ve been also busy in Matt’s school activities. Mommy mentioned in Momaye’s Diary that Matt will join the APRISM’s 1^st Sportsfest and Cultural Competition as their school’s representative in vocal solo – Pre-Elementary Level.

I admit that I was also nervous, which is normal to parents like me, as he walks on the stage and started singing. Surprisingly, he did well unlike during his practice at home that he wasn’t that serious.

Matt singing "Kung Hindi Ikaw"

Simple Token From Pilpinas Teleserv

by Allan D

Good to be back! After almost a month, finally, I was able to give a short update.

Two weeks ago, I received a message from Pilipinas Teleserv asking for my mailing address for they will be sending a simple token in celebration of their 14^th anniversary. I tried to search what is Pilipinas Teleserv first. Mahirap na magbigay basta-basta ng address. It is where I requested a NSO copy of our Marriage Certificate.