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What is Freenet?

Freenet is a portal where you can discover mobile apps and sites you can access for free. It’s the fun and free way to connect!

What can I do in Freenet?

You can enjoy free connection to all the mobile apps and sites you can find in freenet. Lahat ng kailangan mo, it’s all here! Mula sa favorite mong social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), shopping sites, pati news, sports, food, travel, and more. With freenet, hindi na kailangan ng data subscription. Everyone can now experience the free and fun way to connect to the internet!

Who can access the freenet?

Currently, only Smart, Sun, and TNT subscribers may access freenet without data charges.

What can I see on the freenet homepage?

The freenet homepage has:

How does the paywall work?

Is freenet also applicable to postpaid subscribers and subscribers with existing data plan?

             Yes, the MB usage will not be deducted from your current data plan when postpaid subscribers or those with existing data plan access apps and sites which are part of freenet.

Here's how you can get free data packages by redeeming Points inside the freenet app:

1. Click the Missions button to see your Point earnings, available missions, and mission history.

2. Accomplish the missions to earn enough Points for redemption.

3. Earn enough Points and exchange them with your desired data packages available at the Shop tab.

Sources: 

Text: https://www.thefreenet.com/#header-download

Image: https://apkpure.com/freenet-the-free-internet/ph.com.smart.netphone

PERA SWIPE aims to provide an efficient all-in-one lock screen platform for Filipino smartphone users. PERA SWIPE will also bring added value to content and promotions by rewarding users with points that can be redeemed for mobile load and other prizes.

About Pera Swipe

Free Load - Swipe and earn points that can be converted to load.

Diverse Content - Swipe up and down to browse our content.

Precise Promos – See things you like.

How it works:

1. Unlock your lockscreen – After sign-up, you will have a lock screen with points.

2. Check your points history – You’ll know how many points you’ve earned.

3. Redeem points from PERA store – Enjoy many benefits.

4. Win freebies from events – Amazing rewards every day.

Step by step instruction:

STEP 1: Download PERA SWIPE by installing it using Google Play. Click on the button below, which will take you to the Android Google Play Download page.

STEP 2: Open the app and fill in the required details to register your account to PERA SWIPE and officially become a PERA PAL!

STEP 3: Read and Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

STEP 4: Nominate your main mobile number to connect your cellphone number to your PERA PAL Account.

STEP 5: You will receive an activation code on your mobile number. Place this code on the Pera Swipe App to fully activate your PERA PAL Account.

STEP 6: Input “(REFERRAL CODE)” as your referral code to earn an instant 555 points.

Sources:

Text: https://www.peraswipe.com/#about and http://www.joysofasia.com/pera-swipe/

Image: http://www.joysofasia.com/pera-swipe/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEH4RbIrM5c

HOW DOES IT WORK?

MUTUAL PROMISES

Our promises to you:

Your promise to us:

MOBROG surveys rock!

Sources: 

Text: https://www.mobrog.com/en-ph/about-us.html

Image: https://www.mobrog.com/en/

Creator's content 

Tuwing umuulan, nilalamig, nalulungkot at gustong sumaya, may karamdaman o masama ang pakiramdam at naghihirap o naghihigpit ng sintron, ang madalas nating takbuhan ay LUGAW. Lugaw, Goto, Aroz Caldo, Congee, Porridge, anu pa man ang maging tawag natin sa pagkaing ito na sinangkapan ng bigas at sabaw ay tiyak na hahanap-hanapin natin ito bilang isang Pilipino. Ang pagkain ng lugaw ay impluwensya ng Espanyol at Intsik.  Madali lamang lutuin ang lugaw kung kaya’t walang pinipiling oras (almusal man o hapunan) o panahon ang paghain nito sa hapag ng mga Pilipino.

Marami na ring lugawan ang nagpatunay sa katagang “tubong-lugaw” o sa maliit na puhunan sa paglulugaw kumita na ng malaki. At marami sa mga lugawang iyan ay dinarayo at kilalang kilala sa iba’t ibang dahilan. Isa nariyan at hinding-hindi mawawala sa listahan ng mga may masasarap na lugaw sa bansa ang Lugawan sa Tejeros. Mula sa maliit na establisyimento ay nagkaroon na ito ng karagdagang espasyo at ikalawang palapag. Di maiaakila ang paglago ng naturang lugawan.

Anong meron sa lugaw ng Lugawan sa Tejeros? Bakit sikat ang lugawan sa Tejeros? Masarap ba ang lugaw?

Ang Lugawan sa Tejeros ay nakilala sa kanilang lugaw na sinahugan ng lechon kawali. Oo, tama kayo sa pagkakabasa! Lechon kawali ang binabalik-balikan ng kanilang masugid na parukyano. Nagkaroon ako ng pagkakataong tikman ang kanilang lugaw. At masasabe kong totoo nga ang balita, mura’t masarap at kakaiba sa mga lugaw na aking natikman na.  Hindi tulad ng ibang lugaw, simple lang at kulay puti ang lugaw ng Lugawan sa Tejeros sapagkat hindi sila gumagamit ng atsuete o pampakulay sa lugaw. Nagbigay din ng kakaibang lasa ang lechong kawali sa simpleng lugaw. Naitampok na ang naturang lugawan sa mga palabas tulad ng Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA) at Pareng Partners (abs-cbn). At para kay Erwan Heussaff, isang kilalang food blogger/chef, isa ang lugaw ng Lugawan sa Tejeros sa mga pinakamasarap na lugaw sa bansa.  

Lokasyon:

1066 Chino Roces Avenue, Cor. Malolos st., Barangay Tejeros Makati City, Philippines

Paano Pumunta:

                Mula sa Guadulape, sumakay ng mga Jeep na may signage na PRC, Paco or Bukid. Bumaba sa PRC Mcdo. Ilang hakbang mula sa 7/11 ay makikita mo na ang sikat na Lugawan sa Tejeros.

                Mula sa LRT - Gil Puyat station (Buendia/Magallanes), sumakay ng Jeep na may rutang PRC.  Bumaba sa PRC mismo o sa tapat ng lugawan mismo sabihin lamang sa driver.

                Mayroong ding Jeep na may rutang Guadalupe kung ikaw ay manggaling sa Quirino o Pedro Gil stations ng LRT sa manila. Magpababa lamang sa PRC. Ilang lakad mula sa PRC ay makikita na ang Lugawan sa Tejeros.

Creator's Content

When you’re in Baguio, one of the famous landmarks you can visit is the Diplomat Hotel. The Dominican Hill Retreat House, now commonly known as the Diplomat Hotel, is an abandoned structure atop Dominican Hill, Baguio, Philippines. It was built in 1911 by the Dominican Order in a 17-hectare property and served as their retreat house and a seminary in Baguio. The construction of the building was started by Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P., a Spanish priest-civil engineer who is also responsible for the construction and design of UST Main Building. The design is based on the Spanish Dominican baroque architecture. On May 1915, the building was transformed into a school named Colegio del Santissimo Rosario. However, due to insufficient enrollees, the building was reverted to original use.

During World War II, the building played a big part and served as a sanctuary of refugees fleeing from the Japanese army. Sadly, Japanese troops bombed the hill that caused many death and damage to the building. Then they turned the place into their headquarters where the “Kenpeitai” (Japanese secret police) did barbaric acts such as torturing, raping and decapitating priests and nuns. After the war, the building underwent restoration. The late Antonio Agapito "Tony" Agpaoa, a Baguio-based entrepreneur and faith healer famous for psychic surgery managed its restoration. Together with the Diplomat Hotels, Inc., he remodeled and transformed the building into a hotel. The death of Agpaoa in 1987 (due to heart attack) brought the hotel’s operation to an end and later, to its abandonment. The Luzon earthquake happened in 1990 also made a big damage to the structure.

How did the horror stories start? From urban legends to viral creepy videos and stories spreading over the internet, all of these made a big impact on how the place got its “haunted” reputation. The place was also featured on famous local TV programs such as Magandang Gabi Bayan and Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, making it more interesting to visit to the minds of curious ones. Presently, the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council of Baguio City took the ownership of DIPLOMAT HOTEL since 2005. It is now called Baguio Dominican Heritage Hill and Nature Park. Aside from being a tourist spot, it also serves as venue for many events such as film making and pre-nuptials photoshoots. In 2013, it was declared as National Historical Site by the NHCP.

I happened to see the famous Diplomat Hotel during the Panagbenga Festival Joiner’s tour I joined last February 2018. And I must say that it was a bit creepy touring around the hotel. However, I did enjoy my stay there because of the cool weather and the overlooking view of Baguio City from the top of the hotel. During my visit, most of the people I saw touring around the hotel have cameras and cellphones on their hands hoping they could capture images of ghosts and other entities (which I find a bit odd and courageous at the same time). Thank God I had no spooky experience nor ghost encounter while I was there!

How to get there:

                From Manila, there are Bus Lines (Victory and Genesis) located in Cubao that will bring you to Baguio City. It will take you 3 to 5 hours travel time to reach Baguio City. From there, you can choose to take a private car or take public modes of transportation to get you to Diplomat Hotel.

There’s a Jeepney terminal near the Burnham Park that will take you to the Diplomat Hotel. Just tell the driver to drop you off at the Hotel or to the road nearest to the hotel. You can also take a cab/taxi which is more convenient.

Travel note:

                If you’re off on a spooky adventure, it’s best to go here during Halloween where horror stories and paranormal activities are everywhere. Just bring some flashlights with you if you’ve decided to go here during nighttime because available lights are not enough to suffice every dark corners of the building. Make sure to bring enough courage and some of your friends or family for some support (‘cause we never know what might happen!). Also bring your jacket/coat with you; you never know what the cold weather might bring to you.

                By the way, there’s a café beside the hotel if you’re hungry or thirsty.