Voice Blogging Service by Globe

Globe Telecom officially launched the very first voice blogging service here in the Philippines.

Its like a voice-based Twitter, that lets you share status updates using your voice. According to them, it gives social media a more 'personal twist'.

To use the service, just Dial **1 from your Globe mobile phone and start recording your blog for free! You can also invite friends to follow your voice blog. Just ask them to dial ** followed by your 11-digit  mobile number. (example: **09151234567). They will be notified through SMS and will be asked to click and listen to your recorded update.

Local celebrities like Jim Paredes and Yeng Constantino are also into voice blogging. To follow them,  just simply dial their user codes at Php 2.50/min. You can also listen to featured celebrity bloggers for free by dialling **3000

This new service can also be used as a form of advertising campaign, as well as tools to socialize and build communities.

Lets just wait and see on how filipinos will take this new technology considering that we are tagged as "The Social Networking Capital of the World."

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Water Price Hike!

After the following increase in transport fares and oil products, we are yet to prepare for another increase - water rate.

According to news, the rate increase will take effect this month. And because of that unavoidable increase, we should be conscious of our water usage.

Here are some tips on how to conserve water:

•Dont let the water run while washing dishes or when doing your laundry.

•Check faucets and toilets for leaks.

•Collect the water you used from washing dishes and clothes, then reuse it to water the plants or to clean the driveway.

•When taking a bath, use a pale and water dipper instead of the shower. Or just take shorter showers.

•Teach your kids to use water wisely and to turn off the faucet after using.

•When washing dishes by hand, use a basin to rinse the dishes.

•Dont let the water run when washing your hands or brushing your teeth.

•Water your lawn only when needed.

These are just simple ways but it will help a lot in lowering down our water costs.

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