Listed below are the prices of unlimited text promos offered by Globe, Smart, Sun Celluar, Touch Mobile, Talk ‘N Text, and Red Mobile. For as low as Php 4.00, you can subscribe to an unlimited text promo good for 1 day. While the lowest priced combo of unlimited call and text is priced at Php 20.00 for 1 day. Continue Reading
Prepaid Unlimited Text rates as of August 2011
Posted on Aug 02, 2011 by Caroline Sinel in Texting Rates
Globe GCASH ATM card now available
Posted on Oct 16, 2010 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Services
Globe now offers GCASH account holders a convenient way of withdrawing money from any ATM across the country. Unlike before, where users had to find a Globe business center to do a “cash-out” transaction, GCASH ATM card enables users to withdraw money at any Bancnet, Megalink, ExpressNet and Encash Automated Teller Machines in the Philippines. Continue Reading
How to join Pinoy Bingo Night via text
Posted on Mar 30, 2009 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Services
Pinoy Bingo Night, which originated from America’s National Bingo Night, is the newest game show of ABS-CBN hosted by Ms. Kris Aquino.
Everyday, 200 studio audiences, called as Bingoers, will play and compete against the Solo Studio contestatant. The Bingoers can win 50,000 pesos for every game, while the Solo Studio contestant can win up to Continue Reading
Cebu Pacific’s txtCEB
Posted on Feb 18, 2009 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Services
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the low fare leader in the local aviation industry is the first local airline to introduce E-ticketing and TxtCEB (booking through SMS) in the country.
TxtCEB allows anyone to get updates on Cebu Pacific‘s special flights and promos or book a Cebu Pacific flight through their cellphones (domestic bookings only). To start, here’s how: Continue Reading
Introducing Globe’s Facebook UPD8
Posted on Sep 02, 2008 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Services
Do you need to upload your barkada gimik photos without having to wait to get to a computer? Will receiving alerts on your Facebook friends’ activities make your interaction easier and more fun? Do you want to change your Facebook status message whenever and wherever? You can now use Globe’s Facebook UPD8.
Facebook UPD8 allows you to receive unlimited Facebook alerts on the latest messages, applications, events and changes in relationship status among your friends! You can also enjoy unlimited Facebook status changes from your phone. Enjoy unlimited Facebook alerts for P15 for 24 hours or P50 for 5 days. You can also upload photos straight to your account via MMS in your phone for P10/10 MMS Uploads within 3 days.
To start using Facebook UPD8 you must add the UPD8 application online. Continue Reading
Introducing Globe’s Friendster UPD8
Posted on Aug 31, 2008 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Services
Want to check if you have a new friend request or comment? Need to upload a photo? You can now use Globe’s Friendster UPD8.
Friendster UPD8 allows you to send and receive unlimited alerts on comments and testimonials, bulletin posts and friend requests for P15 for 24 hours or P50 for 5 days. You can also upload photos to your Friendster gallery via MMS for P1.00/MMS.
To avail of Friendster UPD8, you need to register the e-mail address and password you use for your Friendster account. Registering to Friendster UPD8 is FREE for Globe and TM subscribers.
REG <your e-mail address> <password> to 2276
Globe GCASH – How to use GCASH
Posted on Jul 30, 2008 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Services
GLOBE GCASH allows any Globe or TM (Touch Mobile) user to send and receive money, buy prepaid load, pay bills, and do a lot of other money-related transactions, anytime, anywhere using SMS. Continue Reading
How to join local TV game shows via text
Posted on Jul 28, 2008 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Services
I have compiled a list of local TV game shows in the Philippines that allow local viewers’ participation via text. I noticed that most of them are from ABS-CBN’s.
1 vs 100. To register to become a studio contestant, text
MOB <name/age/gender/address/landline number> to 2366 (Globe, TM, Sun Cellular, Php 2.50/text) or 231 (Smart, Talk n Text, Addict Mobile, Php 2.00/text)
Go Bingo. Requires a ‘Go Bingo scratch card’ to join as homepartner.
GOBINGO <unique textart 1-50> <code> / <name age gender address> to 2344 (Globe, TM, Sun Cellular, Php 2.50/text) or 367 (Smart, Talk n Text, Addict Mobile, Php 2.00/text)
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
To register to become a studio contestant, text Continue Reading
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