Thor: The Dark World reminds me why I like the Marvel Comics movies better than their DC Comics counterparts - because they are a lot more fun to watch. I'm sure many will claim that The Dark Knight is better than all of the Marvel movies combined, and I won't argue on the merits of the film. But when I watch a superhero movie, I want to feel like I'm watching a superhero movie and not a dissection of the superhero's human persona (whether they're actually human or alien). I want to feel excited when the superhero appears on the screen. I want to feel giddy like her leading lady.
And this 2nd installment of Thor does exactly that, and interjected of a number of witty jokes and funny scenes, like they did in the 1st movie, which somehow makes it feel similar but still different. One big difference is that most of the scenes take place in Asgard. And I mean, ASGARD because it looked absolutely majestic and breathtaking. The way they created this otherworldly realm is truly a visual feast. I am not fond of watching in 3D because I get nauseated after, but I really appreciate the grandiosity of the Asgard sceneries behind my 3D glasses.
Another plus point for me is Loki. Maybe it's just me, but he looked really cute here (the hair?). Thor is as hunky and handsome as ever, and can still sweep you off your feet, or should I say fly you off to another world like what he did to Jane, but Loki exuded a different charm. Proud, sly and treacherous, but somehow softened and vulnerable, the least liked Loki shares the spotlight with his more popular brother. And there's something about his smile, something that I find quite attractive.
And speaking of attraction, of course there's the interrupted love affair between Jane Foster and Thor. Jane remained beautiful, smart, spunky and kick ass, despite being supposedly a damsel in distress in this movie. But while I still get that "how lucky she is to have Thor" thoughts whenever Thor comes to her rescue, I find something is lacking in their chemistry. It seemed to me that they were just acting out their feelings, instead of actually feeling them.
Also, I wish they had pursued the love triangle angle between Thor and Jane, and Sif (Thor's female friend) to add intrigue to the story. I thought they laid it out in the beginning, with Sif seemingly flirting with Thor and later, giving Jane that "so it's you" look when she came to Asgard. But that was it. No catfight ensued, too bad. Or maybe, it's just a prelude to the next sequel.
And then, there's Darcy (the crazy, nosy intern) and her intern (yes, the intern got herself an intern) and Erik, who has somehow gone insane after being under Loki's control in The Avengers movie, Thor's circle of friends, Odin and Frigga and the rest of the cast that as a whole complements the film.
But! One thing that I find weak, and perhaps a major flaw in this movie, is the plot. While the villain, Malekith and the Dark Elves, looked menacing and destructive enough to pose a threat not only to Asgard and Earth, but to the whole universe, the story is nothing new. You get an old enemy with an oath of vengeance, you get the lady love involved and in danger, you get a dashing superhero to save her while saving the universe. It's old, and a rehash of a rehash or a rehash of another story. And the solution to the problem had me scratching on the head. I mean, I've seen that transport-the-enemy-to-somewhere-else-because-he's-too-powerful-to-be defeated resolution used in a number of movies already.
But of course, this is not the kind of movie that you need to analyze and dissect and interpret. It is straightforward, a story for the kids, as some would complain. But the visual imagery, the stunning effects, the exciting action, the comical lines, and for the ladies: Thor's heart-melting stare and Loki's mischievous but cute smile, added the needed dimension and entertainment-value that the plot lacked.
Thor: The Dark World, like it's predecessor, is a fun movie to watch. I had expected the humor and visual effects, and it didn't fail me. It's not exactly mindless as most "straightforward" movies go, but you might need to loosen up and leave your analytical, puzzle-solving hat at home. It's an eye-candy, yes, but also very entertaining and action-packed, so just enjoy the ride! And definitely, it's a must watch for superhero-comic-turn-into-movie fans out there.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
What’s My Destination Wish List
Wanderlust - that sweet longing to travel, to be there - wherever there is - to have a change of environment and discover new experiences. A lot of people are afflicted with this appetite for traveling, myself included. Although I have always reined in the desire with the reality that I don't always have enough money to scratch the itch. Wanderlust involves traveling and traveling entails expenses.
But if money was not an issue, I believe a lot more people will cave in to their wanderlust. Who wouldn't? Traveling is one of the best forms of therapy. People travel to clear the mind, recharge the body, soothe the soul. And then there are the lucky ones who travel - just because they can. Oh, how I envy them.
It's a good thing that a number of local budget airlines are more available now, offering cheaper rates that you can opt to choose to skip the hassle of booking promo airfares. One such airline is AirAsia Philippines, a 5-time World's Best Low Cost Airline.
Recently, AirAsia Philippines has partnered with Zest Air, another affordable low cost airline, and the tie-up is christened with a new name: AirAsia Zest.
As result, now AirAsia Zest flies from Manila (at NAIA Terminal 4) to some of most traveled terminals in the Philippines and in Asia, including Cebu, Davao, Kalibo (Boracay), Puerto Princesa, Tagbilaran, Cagayan De Oro for local destinations, and Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Shanghai, Incheon for Asian destinations. Prior to the merge, Air Asia was nestled in Clark Airport, Pampanga, discouraging most Manila and South Luzon-based travelers to fly with the airline.
AirAsia Zest, The Right Way to Fly is the slogan of this partnership, which aims to serve Filipinos better by offering more options, better value and enhanced services. With this, AirAsia Zest is poised to take you to your destination at affordable prices (AirAsia Zest dares you to compare prices!)
I haven't flown with either AirAsia or Zest Air, but with the promise of cheaper rates and better service, it's definitely something that I will consider for my next travel. And speaking of traveling, I might as well bring up my destination wish list (for next year hopefully).
1. Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
The Philippines, being a tropical archipelago, is lined with many beautiful beaches. But there's something about going to another country's beach that appeals to me. Mind you, I'm not an overly beach lover and perhaps, more than frolicking in the sand and sea, it's really being in another country that draws me in.
I first learned of Kota Kinabalu through a friend's post in Multiply (a defunct social networking site). And instantly, I fell in love with their photos and stories of the place (this is where her husband proposed, making everything even more romantic). But it's the beach, more than anything that really clinched a longing in my heart.
Kota Kinabalu sounded so exotic yet after some light research, I found out it's a modern, sprawling metropolis, being the state capital of Sabah. Now, Sabah is a familiar name - a would've been part of Philippines and the recent stage of a stand-off that turned into a bloody siege. But let's not get into the details of that fateful and sad incident.
I also learned that aside from the beach, Kota Kinabalu's prime tourist attraction is the mighty Mount Kinabalu, which provides a majestic background to the city's modern landscape. It reminds me of the Mayon Volcano looming over Legaspi City and that morning when we strolled the city, with the imposing view of Mayon always visible, it felt like the mountain volcano was watching over the city as if a vigilant big brother.
Back to Mount Kinabalu, I don't fancy climbing up to the peak as my health won't probably allow me (I have a thyroid condition which makes me feel exhausted easily). But a trip to the Kinabalu National Park, which they said is an easy hike, will suffice, especially with a view like this:
The city also boasts of paradise islands, virgin coral reefs and tropical rainforests, which is similar to what we can find here in the Philippines. But as I said above, it's being in another country that makes the experience sound twice as exciting. The chance to immerse myself in a new culture, to treat my taste buds to different gustatory delights, to indulge in the beauty of another country. And even if I found out that our beaches are still notches better than Kota Kinabalu's - these new experiences, I'm sure, will make the trip worth it.
2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
There was a time, not too long ago, when the PETRONAS Tower was the highest building in the world, and it was the answer to a bonus question in one of our exams. I got it correctly thanks to a quiz game show that I watched previously. Back then, I didn't care so much about the towers, nor how beautiful they are. Heck, I didn't care so much about traveling out of the country because it seemed so expensive.
But I do now. I want to see the PETRONAS Towers - the twin towers that some tourist allegorize as two lovers holding hands.
Call me helpless romantic (although I'm really not), this is my only reason for wanting to go to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I know there are other must-see places that are equally charming as The PETRONAS Towers. And I will be delighted to visit them as well. But if I can go to Malaysia, feast my eyes on the magnificent view of the towers, cross the Skybridge that connects them and hold hands with my husband as we take in the beauty of the twin towers at night, then go straight back to Manila - I'd be completely satisfied.
3. Puerto Princesa, Palawan
I remember being younger and wishing to go to Palawan. Back then, when traveling by plane (even to local destinations) was a luxury that only the privileged can enjoy, Palawan was my dream local destination. The Philippine's last frontier, it is called and I had imagined it as an ultimate haven for nature lovers: pristine white beaches, coral blue waters, lush green forests. I promised myself I would go there, that it would be the first thing I'd fly to when I can afford plane tickets already.
And when we finally visited Puerto Princesa, Palawan last year, I realized it was so much more.
The Food. After sorting out our airfares, accommodations and tour packages, where and what to eat was next on the to-do list. Fortunately for me, who's always the designated trip planner, Puerto Princesa is a cornucopia of many good restaurants. Choosing rather than finding where to eat is the real task. But the best part is, and this we found out to be true whether eating in a posh restaurant or paluto style by the beach, the seafoods in Palawan is the among the best in the country. They're the freshest, most reasonably priced, and most enjoyable seafoods I've ever had.
The People. I love Palawuenos. I love that they are very friendly, very helpful and in a very touristy town where the opportunity to overprice everything is ripe, they do not take advantage on tourists (both foreign and local alike). Case in point: regular trike fare is P8, and in the five days that we spent going around the town proper, we didn't encounter a single tricycle driver who charged us with more.
But what I love most about them is their love for their city and their commitment to preserve their natural treasures. To successfully implement a No Littering City Ordinance amongst themselves and their visitors. To take pride and responsibility in maintaining their tourist attractions. To ensure that they give back, as much as they take in from their environment. These are the qualities that make Palawuenos truly admirable and endearing.
The Places. The Underground River - one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. The Ugong Rock Cave. The Hunda Bay Islands (Cowrie Island, LuLi Island, Pandan Island). The City Attractions (Baker's Hill, Mitra's Ranch, Crocodile Farm). These places speak for themselves. Puerto Princesa, Palawan is a wonder among wonders and going back to this slice of heaven on earth is something I'd do in a heart beat (as long as I have the funds, of course).
4. Tagbilaran, Bohol
If the hills are alive with the sound of music, then the famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol must be alive with the sound of chocolates - which if you ask me, is just as pleasant to the ears, more so to the taste buds.
Ever since gradeschool, when I was just starting to learn about the main tourist attractions in the Philippines, I have always marveled at the Chocolate Hills. Sure, perfect-cone volcano, tallest falls, rice terraces are beautiful in their own right. But to my young mind, these almost uniformed mounds of dirt and rocks that turn the color of chocolate are simply amazing.
Mother Nature must be having fun as she was instructing the ground to sprout these mini-mountains and space them close enough, like carefully molded chocolate pieces spread out on a tray, so we can later marvel at her creation with the sweetest smiles on our faces.
*Although not exactly in Tagbilaran, the famed Chocolate Hills can be easily accessed from this city.
5. Boracay via Kalibo, Aklan
I broke my promise to myself that Palawan will be the first destination I'd go to once I can afford to fly - but for good reason. The first ticket I bought was for a plane bound for Boracay - the world-renowned beach in Aklan. But it wasn't just Boracay that reeled us in, we were also visiting my husband's relatives in Nabas, Aklan - my mother-in-law's mother and sister, who she hasn't seen in years.
When airline companies started rolling our their Piso Sale and other airfare promos, Boracay was among, if not the fastest flight to be sold out. Upon setting my feet on the conspicuous powdery white sand and dipping into the cold azure water, it's not hard to see why. Boracay Island is a paradise. The sprawling resorts, restaurants, and shops may have robbed it of its rustic charm, but it still remains one of the most beautiful shorelines in the Philippines.
To be honest, one of the good things that I - and maybe some of you as well - really like about Boracay is having both the convenience and the beach at your doorstep. The lines of beachfront hotels, shops and restaurants allow you to go back and forth to your room, eat and dine, do a bit of shopping and hit the beach without having to flag a tricycle or hire service vehicles. Almost everything is here, most likely just a few steps away from where you are staying. Unless of course, if what you're looking for are tranquility and remoteness, you won't find it here.
For some people, it's the vibrant nightlife that adds cherry to the top, although it's not the case for us as we're not really into partying. We'd rather curl up in bed, watch some TV and sleep early (early is 10 pm) so we can wake up early the next morning and take a stroll on the beach before the sun rises; that's the time when the water is most peaceful and the beach is most beautiful.
Regardless of the reason and the season, Boracay is indeed, and still is, a place to be. And it's a place that I'd like to go back to whenever I have the chance.
Wanderlust, traveling, dream destinations. Ahh, the world is truly a better place when you travel. And it's more fun if you travel in the Philippines (and in Asia). How about you, what's your destination wish list?
But if money was not an issue, I believe a lot more people will cave in to their wanderlust. Who wouldn't? Traveling is one of the best forms of therapy. People travel to clear the mind, recharge the body, soothe the soul. And then there are the lucky ones who travel - just because they can. Oh, how I envy them.
It's a good thing that a number of local budget airlines are more available now, offering cheaper rates that you can opt to choose to skip the hassle of booking promo airfares. One such airline is AirAsia Philippines, a 5-time World's Best Low Cost Airline.
Recently, AirAsia Philippines has partnered with Zest Air, another affordable low cost airline, and the tie-up is christened with a new name: AirAsia Zest.
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| Visit AirAsia Zest website by clicking on the photo |
As result, now AirAsia Zest flies from Manila (at NAIA Terminal 4) to some of most traveled terminals in the Philippines and in Asia, including Cebu, Davao, Kalibo (Boracay), Puerto Princesa, Tagbilaran, Cagayan De Oro for local destinations, and Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Shanghai, Incheon for Asian destinations. Prior to the merge, Air Asia was nestled in Clark Airport, Pampanga, discouraging most Manila and South Luzon-based travelers to fly with the airline.
AirAsia Zest, The Right Way to Fly is the slogan of this partnership, which aims to serve Filipinos better by offering more options, better value and enhanced services. With this, AirAsia Zest is poised to take you to your destination at affordable prices (AirAsia Zest dares you to compare prices!)
I haven't flown with either AirAsia or Zest Air, but with the promise of cheaper rates and better service, it's definitely something that I will consider for my next travel. And speaking of traveling, I might as well bring up my destination wish list (for next year hopefully).
1. Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
The Philippines, being a tropical archipelago, is lined with many beautiful beaches. But there's something about going to another country's beach that appeals to me. Mind you, I'm not an overly beach lover and perhaps, more than frolicking in the sand and sea, it's really being in another country that draws me in.
I first learned of Kota Kinabalu through a friend's post in Multiply (a defunct social networking site). And instantly, I fell in love with their photos and stories of the place (this is where her husband proposed, making everything even more romantic). But it's the beach, more than anything that really clinched a longing in my heart.
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| [SOURCE: Ivan Henares] |
Kota Kinabalu sounded so exotic yet after some light research, I found out it's a modern, sprawling metropolis, being the state capital of Sabah. Now, Sabah is a familiar name - a would've been part of Philippines and the recent stage of a stand-off that turned into a bloody siege. But let's not get into the details of that fateful and sad incident.
I also learned that aside from the beach, Kota Kinabalu's prime tourist attraction is the mighty Mount Kinabalu, which provides a majestic background to the city's modern landscape. It reminds me of the Mayon Volcano looming over Legaspi City and that morning when we strolled the city, with the imposing view of Mayon always visible, it felt like the mountain volcano was watching over the city as if a vigilant big brother.
Back to Mount Kinabalu, I don't fancy climbing up to the peak as my health won't probably allow me (I have a thyroid condition which makes me feel exhausted easily). But a trip to the Kinabalu National Park, which they said is an easy hike, will suffice, especially with a view like this:
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| [SOURCE: Trek Earth] |
The city also boasts of paradise islands, virgin coral reefs and tropical rainforests, which is similar to what we can find here in the Philippines. But as I said above, it's being in another country that makes the experience sound twice as exciting. The chance to immerse myself in a new culture, to treat my taste buds to different gustatory delights, to indulge in the beauty of another country. And even if I found out that our beaches are still notches better than Kota Kinabalu's - these new experiences, I'm sure, will make the trip worth it.
2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
There was a time, not too long ago, when the PETRONAS Tower was the highest building in the world, and it was the answer to a bonus question in one of our exams. I got it correctly thanks to a quiz game show that I watched previously. Back then, I didn't care so much about the towers, nor how beautiful they are. Heck, I didn't care so much about traveling out of the country because it seemed so expensive.
But I do now. I want to see the PETRONAS Towers - the twin towers that some tourist allegorize as two lovers holding hands.
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| [SOURCE: The Chronicles of Mariane] |
Call me helpless romantic (although I'm really not), this is my only reason for wanting to go to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I know there are other must-see places that are equally charming as The PETRONAS Towers. And I will be delighted to visit them as well. But if I can go to Malaysia, feast my eyes on the magnificent view of the towers, cross the Skybridge that connects them and hold hands with my husband as we take in the beauty of the twin towers at night, then go straight back to Manila - I'd be completely satisfied.
3. Puerto Princesa, Palawan
I remember being younger and wishing to go to Palawan. Back then, when traveling by plane (even to local destinations) was a luxury that only the privileged can enjoy, Palawan was my dream local destination. The Philippine's last frontier, it is called and I had imagined it as an ultimate haven for nature lovers: pristine white beaches, coral blue waters, lush green forests. I promised myself I would go there, that it would be the first thing I'd fly to when I can afford plane tickets already.
And when we finally visited Puerto Princesa, Palawan last year, I realized it was so much more.
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| Palawan from above |
The Food. After sorting out our airfares, accommodations and tour packages, where and what to eat was next on the to-do list. Fortunately for me, who's always the designated trip planner, Puerto Princesa is a cornucopia of many good restaurants. Choosing rather than finding where to eat is the real task. But the best part is, and this we found out to be true whether eating in a posh restaurant or paluto style by the beach, the seafoods in Palawan is the among the best in the country. They're the freshest, most reasonably priced, and most enjoyable seafoods I've ever had.
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| Sweet Chili Crab at Badjao Seafront Restaurant |
But what I love most about them is their love for their city and their commitment to preserve their natural treasures. To successfully implement a No Littering City Ordinance amongst themselves and their visitors. To take pride and responsibility in maintaining their tourist attractions. To ensure that they give back, as much as they take in from their environment. These are the qualities that make Palawuenos truly admirable and endearing.
The Places. The Underground River - one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. The Ugong Rock Cave. The Hunda Bay Islands (Cowrie Island, LuLi Island, Pandan Island). The City Attractions (Baker's Hill, Mitra's Ranch, Crocodile Farm). These places speak for themselves. Puerto Princesa, Palawan is a wonder among wonders and going back to this slice of heaven on earth is something I'd do in a heart beat (as long as I have the funds, of course).
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| Karst Mountain |
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| Pandan Island |
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| LuLi Island |
4. Tagbilaran, Bohol
If the hills are alive with the sound of music, then the famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol must be alive with the sound of chocolates - which if you ask me, is just as pleasant to the ears, more so to the taste buds.
Ever since gradeschool, when I was just starting to learn about the main tourist attractions in the Philippines, I have always marveled at the Chocolate Hills. Sure, perfect-cone volcano, tallest falls, rice terraces are beautiful in their own right. But to my young mind, these almost uniformed mounds of dirt and rocks that turn the color of chocolate are simply amazing.
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| [SOURCE: Pinoy Backpackers] |
*Although not exactly in Tagbilaran, the famed Chocolate Hills can be easily accessed from this city.
5. Boracay via Kalibo, Aklan
I broke my promise to myself that Palawan will be the first destination I'd go to once I can afford to fly - but for good reason. The first ticket I bought was for a plane bound for Boracay - the world-renowned beach in Aklan. But it wasn't just Boracay that reeled us in, we were also visiting my husband's relatives in Nabas, Aklan - my mother-in-law's mother and sister, who she hasn't seen in years.
When airline companies started rolling our their Piso Sale and other airfare promos, Boracay was among, if not the fastest flight to be sold out. Upon setting my feet on the conspicuous powdery white sand and dipping into the cold azure water, it's not hard to see why. Boracay Island is a paradise. The sprawling resorts, restaurants, and shops may have robbed it of its rustic charm, but it still remains one of the most beautiful shorelines in the Philippines.
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| White Beach, Boracay near Station 2 |
To be honest, one of the good things that I - and maybe some of you as well - really like about Boracay is having both the convenience and the beach at your doorstep. The lines of beachfront hotels, shops and restaurants allow you to go back and forth to your room, eat and dine, do a bit of shopping and hit the beach without having to flag a tricycle or hire service vehicles. Almost everything is here, most likely just a few steps away from where you are staying. Unless of course, if what you're looking for are tranquility and remoteness, you won't find it here.
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| The Grotto at Station 1 |
For some people, it's the vibrant nightlife that adds cherry to the top, although it's not the case for us as we're not really into partying. We'd rather curl up in bed, watch some TV and sleep early (early is 10 pm) so we can wake up early the next morning and take a stroll on the beach before the sun rises; that's the time when the water is most peaceful and the beach is most beautiful.
Regardless of the reason and the season, Boracay is indeed, and still is, a place to be. And it's a place that I'd like to go back to whenever I have the chance.
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Wanderlust, traveling, dream destinations. Ahh, the world is truly a better place when you travel. And it's more fun if you travel in the Philippines (and in Asia). How about you, what's your destination wish list?
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Real UnliCHAT Experience with Globe’s GoUnli30
I remember the days when a P300 call card will give you 300 free text. That was a long time ago, and back then, sending text messages and making calls are all you could do with your cellphone (okay, you could also play Snake).
But times are always changing and the discontinuance of the free text somehow gave way to UnliText - unlimited texting to the same network provider - and it became all the rage. Back when I used to work (in an office, that is, because I now work at home), all my colleagues were Globe subscribers, and I wasn't. They were convincing me to switch so those who were always "naka-unli" will be able to forward me quotes and group texts. I hesitated because my family was also subscribed to this other network, and I don't want to lose our unli-texting privilege. (But I've seen the light, and now I'm a Globe subscriber.)
Soon enough, UnliCalls joined in the bandwagon, allowing subscribers to make unlimited calls to subscribers of the same network. Then, the UnliText evolved into AllNet, much to our delight because this means we can finally send unlimited text messages to all networks.
And now that connecting online has become a ubiquitous way of communicating, Globe's GoUNLI30 is pushing the Unli craze up one notch to give you the real unlimited chat experience.
How does Globe GoUNLI30 give you the REAL UNLI chat experience?
With GoUNLI30, subscribers get unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited calls to Globe/TM, and unlimited chat with the best messaging apps like Viber, Kakao Talk, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Line and the telco’s very own messaging app GMessage without the need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges. Available for only P30 valid for 1 day, GoUNLI30 gives you no excuse to stay out of the loop and connect with more than 1 billion users around the world regardless of mobile network or location.
To be honest, I haven't used any of these chat apps (maybe if I was younger), and I really have no problem being online 24/7 because my Globe plan has UnliSurf (naks!). But if I don't have the postpaid plan, I'd definitely use this Unli service.
All these features for only P30? I think that's a steal. With GoUNLI30, it's like having all 3 Unli promos for the price of 1. You get UnliText AllNet, UnliCalls and UnliChat - all for P30.
Back in the earlier days of the Unli's, P30 would only give you unlimited texting. Now, your P30 with Globe's GoUNLI30 will not only allow you to connect with your friends and families (and whoever) across all networks and anywhere in the world, but will also enable you to communicate and express yourself in many different ways through these chat apps.
That's a long way from the P30 UnliText to the same network that I thought was cost-effective back then. Globe's GoUNLI30 redefines cost-effective prepaid mobile communication.
So, what are you waiting for? Go all-out unlimited with GoUNLI30 and UNLICHAT25 now. Register by dialing *143# and then choosing GoSAKTO on your Globe mobile phone or texting GOUNLI30 or UNLICHAT25 to 8888.
But times are always changing and the discontinuance of the free text somehow gave way to UnliText - unlimited texting to the same network provider - and it became all the rage. Back when I used to work (in an office, that is, because I now work at home), all my colleagues were Globe subscribers, and I wasn't. They were convincing me to switch so those who were always "naka-unli" will be able to forward me quotes and group texts. I hesitated because my family was also subscribed to this other network, and I don't want to lose our unli-texting privilege. (But I've seen the light, and now I'm a Globe subscriber.)
Soon enough, UnliCalls joined in the bandwagon, allowing subscribers to make unlimited calls to subscribers of the same network. Then, the UnliText evolved into AllNet, much to our delight because this means we can finally send unlimited text messages to all networks.
And now that connecting online has become a ubiquitous way of communicating, Globe's GoUNLI30 is pushing the Unli craze up one notch to give you the real unlimited chat experience.
How does Globe GoUNLI30 give you the REAL UNLI chat experience?
With GoUNLI30, subscribers get unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited calls to Globe/TM, and unlimited chat with the best messaging apps like Viber, Kakao Talk, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Line and the telco’s very own messaging app GMessage without the need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges. Available for only P30 valid for 1 day, GoUNLI30 gives you no excuse to stay out of the loop and connect with more than 1 billion users around the world regardless of mobile network or location.
To be honest, I haven't used any of these chat apps (maybe if I was younger), and I really have no problem being online 24/7 because my Globe plan has UnliSurf (naks!). But if I don't have the postpaid plan, I'd definitely use this Unli service.
All these features for only P30? I think that's a steal. With GoUNLI30, it's like having all 3 Unli promos for the price of 1. You get UnliText AllNet, UnliCalls and UnliChat - all for P30.
Back in the earlier days of the Unli's, P30 would only give you unlimited texting. Now, your P30 with Globe's GoUNLI30 will not only allow you to connect with your friends and families (and whoever) across all networks and anywhere in the world, but will also enable you to communicate and express yourself in many different ways through these chat apps.
That's a long way from the P30 UnliText to the same network that I thought was cost-effective back then. Globe's GoUNLI30 redefines cost-effective prepaid mobile communication.
So, what are you waiting for? Go all-out unlimited with GoUNLI30 and UNLICHAT25 now. Register by dialing *143# and then choosing GoSAKTO on your Globe mobile phone or texting GOUNLI30 or UNLICHAT25 to 8888.
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