How to deal with abusive MMDA officers
April 30, 2008
If you chanced upon some corrupt or abusive officers of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), don’t feel helpless. There is something you can do.
Here are some tips from a forwarded email entitled “What to do about abusive MMDA officers.” The email started circulating in December last year but the things mentioned here are useful even at this time.
Peso-dollar exchange rate to settle at P42-43, says HSBC
April 30, 2008
The rapid rally of the Philippine Peso last year which made it the best performing currency in Asia will not be seen this year, according to multinational bank HSBC.
Later this year, the Peso is expected to depreciate further to P43 : $1 before settling at P42 by year-end. HSBC said that rising inflation in the country is a major factor why currency buyers might opt not to select the Peso this year. They are yet to see whether the monetary policy response of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is appropriate.
More phishing emails from fake PayPal and eBay
April 30, 2008
Here are some more examples of phishing emails, this time supposedly sent by PayPal and eBay.
It is our hope that our series on Phishing Emails will help you easily identify a fake email from the real one. So next time you see a phishing email, just hit the “Spam” or “Report Phishing Message” on your inbox.
HSBC’s credit card promo sucks!
April 29, 2008
For the past few months, HSBC has been running a promotional campaign to push their credit cards to the market.
From February 1 to May 31, for example, they are giving away a free Kenneth Cole Reaction Wallet and Key Fob to qualified individuals who apply for an HSBC credit card. Previously they offered free Mango and Timex and Dunlop watches.
But some cardholders are complaining that although it’s been months since they qualified, they are still waiting until now to receive the gift items. Read on.
Phishing email from fake UNICEF
April 28, 2008
We hope that our series on Phishing Emails have helped you identify fake emails and prevented you from becoming one of their victims.
You probably know by now that phishing emails, also known as fake or spoof emails, are used to direct recipients to a fraudulent website where they are asked to provide personal information. This information is then used for identity theft.
Below you’ll find another addition to our growing list of actual phishing emails we have recently received.
Do women with bigger salaries depress their husbands?
April 28, 2008
PMT Forum member bullet asks the men: Does it bother you if your wife makes more money than you?
Here are some replies taken from that discussion thread.
Foreign Chambers Employment Expo 2008
April 26, 2008
Most recent graduates are probably happy that school has come to an end but when the graduation rites are over, the reality starts to kick in. Getting a job in this country is not easy.
In January this year, the Philippines recorded a high 7.4% unemployment rate, according to the National Statistics Office. Although this was already a 0.4% nominal improvement from last year, it still translates to more than 2.7 million FIlipinos out of work.
But this does not mean jobs are not really available. In fact, more than 3,000 jobs in foreign-owned firms in the country are up for grabs in a two-day employment expo at the Glorietta Activity Center in Ayala, Makati.
Solving Wordpress error wp_cache_mutex.lock
April 26, 2008
If you came here a few hours ago, you probably were not able to access the blog and instead were greeted by a Wordpress error on the front page. Here’s how I solved this wp_cache_mutex problem.
Penis snatching in Africa
April 25, 2008
Forget FrancSwiss. Forget Royal Manchester Five. Forget Nigerian scam emails.
“Penis snatching” in Congo in Africa is, for me, the craziest scam I’ve seen in years.
Updates on the PIPC scam (April 2008)
April 24, 2008
Almost a year after the Performance Investments Products Corporation (PIPC) scam broke out, there seems to be less news now from the media or the investigators. That does not mean, though, there are no developments happening in the background.
Here’s what we know so far, based on the latest report by financial fraud investigation firm Ferrier Hodgson.
