I rarely use a credit card these days but BPI just sent me a renewed credit card. It requires activation before use. How to activate BPI credit card thru text: Send the following mesage to 225689 using the mobile number that’s registered with your BPI credit card: For example: BPIACT 0123456789 After sending the above […]
How to get Voter’s Certification at Makati (Requirements, Price, Location)
Today we went to COMELEC to request voter’s certificate. It is near Makati City Hall, along Morong St. near its intersection with F. Zobel St. The building says “Gen Pio Del Pilar High School” but Google Map says that the school is permanently closed. For the exact location of COMELEC, see the map above. Once […]
Change name in BPI online (maiden to married name in credit card)
Disclaimer: What I wrote in this article were based on my experience as I requested a change in account name for my BPI credit card, but a similar process and set of requirements may apply for non-credit card BPI products. The process and requirements may be changed by BPI at any time. I am not […]
BPI credit card: change address online
Disclaimer: The process and requirements may be changed by BPI at any time. I am not affiliated with BPI in any way, but let this article be a guide, in case you’re planning to change your BPI credit card’s billing address. 🙂 The process is a mix of phone banking and online. The important thing […]
Endoscopy experience at Makati Medical Center (forgot price, used Intellicare)
Background My chronic spontaneous urticaria still hasn’t been resolved, but I still haven’t given up on looking into other ailments that may be causing it. One of my long-term issues is in the stomach: acidity and indigestion. After eating, foods and acid go up my esophagus. During meals, sometimes I get a burning feeling where […]
Get “order” object/details from Thank You page of WooCommerce (WordPress)
It’s been a long while since I last posted anything related to coding. I haven’t really stopped, but from Android app development, I switched back to PHP. Life has become occupied with other things, but when I do code, it’s in WordPress with WooCommerce. It’s for my online shop. In my opinion, WordPress is not […]
Our fave Mint Chocolate desserts in Manila, Philippines
Looking for mint chocolate desserts in Manila? I gotchu! I am a mint chocolate fan who decided to list down my favorites in this blog post. This post about mint chocolate is not sponsored, but some of the products are made by me. What I can promise you is that I LOVE each and every […]
My chronic pressure urticaria: Triggers, relief, Makati Med Allergologists
Feb. 28, 2022 Update: I am trying to get my stomach acidity and indigestion issues treated, hoping that I’ll also find relief for my chronic urticaria. I’ve been suffering from itchy rashes and hives for a few months now. It happens every single day, all throughout the day. My allergologist at Makati Med said that […]
Makati Vaccine (Pfizer) – My experience and side effects from 2 doses
This post was revised on July 17 to reflect my second dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. I got my first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Palanan Elementary School, Makati City. I was prepared to get Sinovac because that’s what most people have been getting, but to my surprise, the vaccine was Pfizer! Getting […]
Open swimming pools in Metro Manila (Swimming allowed in GCQ)
My main workout before the pandemic was swimming, while my husband also swam regularly in addition to his gym sessions. Not being able to swim for exercise forced me to do only indoor HIIT exercises and I often hurt my joints in doing so. The pool in our neighborhood has reopened this year, since swimming […]