What Real Christmas Demands From You!

What is Christmas? Why do we celebrate it? What is its importance? These are just some of the questions that come into our minds during the month of December. If you have thought about Christmas just as I do, then this article is for you. 😊 If you haven't thought about the meaning of Christmas and have no interest whatsoever, I hope and pray that after reading this simple article, your interest will be kindled and eventually will be blessed.

Reminder: Old Peso Bills Demonetized By 2017

The end for year 2016 is fast approaching and with less than 15 days to go, 2017 will be a fresh new year to start with. And speaking of fresh start, I am reminding everyone that next year, our old Peso Bills which were launched more than 25 years ago will have no more value by 2017. Yes, this information is not new you might say, however, being familiar with humanity’s weaknesses, we easily tend to forget. 😉

By 2017, the Old Banknote Series have no more monetary value.

Last 2015, it was announced by the Central Bank of the Philippines that starting January 2016, the old series of banknotes launched in 1985 will no longer be used for day-to-day transactions. By 2016, these old bills can only be exchanged in commercial banks for new generation of banknotes which was launched last 2010.

With that said, better check your alkansyas or piggy banks for you might have kept some old peso bills. You might want to exchange them before the New Year arrives. Else, it won’t have any monetary value by January 1.

Yahoo Discovered New Information Theft! Encourages Its Users to Change Passwords Immediately!

Earlier this afternoon I received a very important email coming from Yahoo. I am currently using a yahoo email address for most of my personal accounts and so I took some precautions before opening it. The email turned out to be an authentic email coming from Yahoo. If you have an email account in Yahoo, then you might want to check this very important notice.

Yahoo logo taken from Wikipedia

Based on the said email, Yahoo is informing its users that they have found out (with the help of forensic experts) that more than 1 billion yahoo user accounts data were stolen by hackers. This cyber attack actually even happened last August 2013. Yahoo has said that this security breach is distinct from what the company has disclosed last September 22, 2016.

According to Yahoo, information such as names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords (using MD5) and some encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers were stolen. The company then is encouraging its users to:

1. Immediately change passwords, security questions and answers. This includes any other accounts (emails other than Yahoo) on which the same or similar information were used.
2. Always review all accounts for suspicious activity.
3. Be cautious of any unsolicited communications that may ask for personal information or may refer a web page asking for personal information.
4. Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from suspicious emails.

Yahoo is also encouraging the use of a Yahoo Account Key, which is a simple authentication tool that eliminates the need to use a password on Yahoo altogether. 

For more information about this issue and to know Yahoo’s security resources, you may visit Yahoo Security Issues FAQs page in https://yahoo.com/security-update.

Sources:

1. Yahoo Security Notice December 14, 2016

2. http://www.reuters.com

Announcement: Malacañang Declares December 26 and January 2 as Special Non-Working Holidays!

The office of the President of the Philippines has declared earlier today Proclamation No. 117 which makes December 26, 2016 and January 2, 2017 to be Special Non-Working holidays. It is well known that the year 2016 has the shortest number of holidays due to most holidays in December falling on the weekends.

Malacañang Signage taken from www.gov.ph

According to the said Proclamation, having a longer weekend will promote domestic tourism opportunities in the country and at the same time, will also enable employers to plan appropriate work schedules. This effective planning will increase every company's productivity while at the same time gives more joy to its employees. 😊

This is a good news worth sharing. 😊

Source: www.newsinfo.inquirer.net

Island Souvenirs' One Peso Sale This Christmas!

Many people love to travel in our country. Foreigners and even local Filipinos, love to visit many famous and well recognized tourist spots in the Philippines. And I believe, most people who travels, would want to make their visit memorable by bringing something with them as souvenirs.

If you are one of those people who likes to collect souvenirs as a remembrance of your visit in the Philippines, then this news is for you. 

Islands Souvenirs, one of the most well known stores in the country that sells nice Filipino souvenirs, is having a SALE of one Peso only to its selected items.

Lazada's Last Day Online Revolution Sale of Up to 95% Discount!

Today is a big sale day for Lazada as it announces a massive discount sale of up to 95% to its selected items. If you guys have read my previous post last week, then you are already aware of this sale date to be today. If you haven't, then you're just in time to know and still have an opportunity to purchase a Christmas gift for someone or for yourself in a very affordable price. 😊

Go check Lazada to see for yourself! God bless and advance Merry CHRISTmas! 😊

Lazada's Grand Christmas Sale this December 12!

Christmas is fast approaching today and everyone is getting ready to meet and spend the holidays with their loved ones. This time of the season, it is very common for most shopping malls and even online shopping sites to offer discounts to their valued customers. Just recently, I received an email from Lazada (an online shopping site) that they are having a big SALE this coming December 12. So, if you’re planning to buy some Christmas gifts to your loved ones, then you may be interested to check and shop at Lazada this 12^th day of December. Just visit http://www.lazada.com.ph on that day. J

Now (to a more serious matter), although this offer may sound good and very enticing, I do like to point out that having material gifts this Christmas season is good (meaning, God has blessed you materially). However, I could offer you guys a much greater gift this Christmas. Not in a form of material possession (since this website is not earning significantlyJ) but in a form of spiritual guidance. Yep, that is to understand the REAL meaning of Christmas! J

To put it simply, there is a reason why we celebrate Christmas! I will be telling you this in my succeeding articles about why we celebrate Christmas and what is Christmas all about in the first place. I’ll be sharing to you the meaning behind this great celebration. Hope to see you guys again. Until then, have a blessed CHRISTmas! J

How to Convert Cebuana Lhuillier 24K Rewards Points to SM Advantage Card Points?

Late this afternoon, I received an email notification that informs me about a new partnership deal between Cebuana Lhuillier and Marketing Convergence, Incorporated (the company behind the SM Advantage Card). If you are one of those who received an email coming from Cebuana Lhuillier, then you might be a Cebuana Lhuillier 24K Rewards cardholder.

The partnership between the two companies allows Cebuana Lhuillier 24K Rewards cardholders to convert their points to SM Advantage Card Points which offers more reward options for loyal customers of Cebuana.

How to Purchase in Lazada Without a Credit Card?

One of the fast growing company today in Southeast Asia is Lazada Group. If you are a person who normally purchase online, then you are very familiar on how this company operates. When you are looking for something and you can't find it elsewhere in your local shopping malls, then you might want to check your item in Lazada's website. 

In Lazada, you can almost shop just about anything. The good thing about Lazada is that you usually get to pay for your purchased item only when it arrives in your doorsteps. This is one of its advantages: Cash-On-Delivery. You don't usually get to purchase it online through a credit card. 

However, there are some cases where your item of choice cannot be paid in COD. These items are normally purchased abroad. For example, this:

Ayala Cinema's Pick-A-Prize Promo for Movie Lovers

While I was strolling around in Ayala Center Cebu earlier this afternoon after a nice lunch break, I stumbled upon a nice promo offered by the mall’s cinema. If you guys are one of those who enjoy watching movies during the weekends, then this promo is for you to grab.