Puregold: Free Shopping For an Hour?

Who wouldn't be tempt to browse or even try how the mechanics goes if it says here you will be given a FREE SHOPPING (for 1 hour)? 🤔

This message was forwarded to me by my wife who participated in this alleged scam. 

Try to look at these photos and see if I am making a big mistakes here. 

As I read for more, I was prompted to answer 3 set of questions... 

Question no. 1

Question no. 2

Question no. 3

I tried answering the MARKETING STRATEGY rather the ONLINE SURVEY but did not finish the process where I need to share it with FB friends.

My wife gave it a try nothing happened.
Things that we need to consider...
ONE OF THE PARTICIPANT OF THE SO-CALLED MARKETING STRATEGY SHOULD BE HAVING A NOTIFICATION THAT CONTAINS A CODE THAT HE/SHE WILL PRESENT respectively in any store branches, which this specific promo lacks it.
Not even clear when is this?
No DTI code for the promo.
Not enough details how will this happen.
A specific time was given but the mechanics has so many unclear, unaswered questions.

So stop sharing guys, do not waste your datas, time, energy, and adrenaline.

Forty and wonderful!

This very day is the coming of age.
19 years ago I turned 21.
But another age added is the realization that now I reaches my full maturity.
A lot of things happened and is continuously happening.

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A little history

Not so many years ago, a name Rodolfo Garabot was born in Tondo Hospital, Navotas. The eldest among 4 siblings of Oscar and Teresita.
Back then Bong was bullied.
The deeper meaning of this do not come to his senses not until he found out what causes the act.
Bong never knew that his very will to help his Mother particularly in handling home laundry job will give cues to his playmates to think that he was gay.
When I was young I never knew how big my responsibilities were...I was always answerable for so many things. Number one role was taking good care of my siblings.
I cooked for them.
I bathed them.
I cleaned the house.
Some of the responsibilities I shouldered when I was so young.
But looking at it today, those experiences prepared Bong to be ready on whatever struggles in life he will confront in the future.

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Bong the explorer

When Bong was still a child, he never waste time to enjoy his childhood. He played every game a child wishes to do. Bong played patentero, luksong baka, text, marbles, hide and seek, football, volleyball, pingpong and many many more.
But one obvious observation brought out by one childhood friend...Bong knew how to lead and practiced leadership when he was still a child.
A strong character that defines him today.

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Bong and his talents

One time, Bong remembered he used to compete singing with a childhood playmate. The motivation at the time to win was a pot of money orchestrated by his late Godfather who made fun of listening to his very young voice who sang songs from the bottom of his heart.
But Bong said finding a love in singing influenced by a good friend Teresa who love to sing a song.
The very first song he revealed he memorized every lyrics was Shery Cruz's..."Sabi ko na nga ba, " it was one of the many memorable hits along with "Mr. Dreamboy" when it was released year 1989.
Meaning to say, Bong found out about this wonderful talent when he was still 10 years old.
Bong also knew how to dance but never pursued it. He was actively dancing and joined school program during his elementary days.

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Bong and his dreams

Like any other kids who has a very young mind but has limited imaginations...Bong wanted to become everyone's favorite profession a doctor.
But also dreamt of becoming an astronaut.
A very high expectations but when the truth and the reality confronted him after high school he followed a footsteps of becoming a famous journalist of one of his idol back then...kabayan Noli De Castro!
But because Bong lacks the guts he choses to be a journalist who's working behind the camera.

Bong and his other careers in life

At one point of his life Bong wanted to study more and pursued his masteral in UP Diliman, Masters in Brodcast Communication.
This opened the door for an invitation to share his learning in Tertiary, and Secondary Education.
But Bong never knew that there will be one more, one great love in putting up his own business by pursuing a family entrepreneurial side in Pastry.

Bong as husband and a father

A father of two beautiful and talented girls, eldest is Althea at 10, and his youngest Mikayla is now 4.
Married Mary Anne at the age of 29.
A protective and a caring father.
A very good and loving husband to his wife.
Bong wanted to pursue a never ending dream of alleviating his family to poverty.
Never feared working hard before but now developed an attitude of working smart for his family to meet not just daily needs but also to secure their wonderful future.

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Bong as fitness enthusiast

Number one wish is a bill of good health.
Bong loves the idea that giving much value to his health is far more important than any material thing in this world.
He wishes to have a fit body, with a well-defined midsection.
The very reason why Bong recently went back to exercising to develop a habit out of it.
That is why he is always driven, consistent, and his last option is not to give up.

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Bong and his faith

When God closes the door, he opens a window.
Bong felt the hands of God by giving him a lot of struggles.
For one, in his career.
Secondly, Bong's financial needs to support his family.
And lastly, his faith in God.
But a realization just came in, that one strong man has to have faith in God.
Bong thought before that believing he can handle everything in his own hands was all that he needs.
But the struggles that the family and him went through made his faith in God in more stronger!

Let's Talk About Sweets is now selling desserts in ABS-CBN!

Let's Talk About Sweets Facebook

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It all began with an information invitation sent by a very good friend Iaree, asking @letstalkaboutsweets to try sending an email @KapeKing to be featured as pastry of the month.
Honestly speaking, we fear that the idea won't work for us. For one, it requires and it demands @letstalkaboutsweets to deliver fresh pastries everyday during weekdays.
But we will never get to harvest the fruit of our labors on a daily basis.
Secondly, we are also afraid that we will be making a good sale.
Not because we are not confident on our brand but I guess these things are pretty normal to feel.
We sent our desire to join last week of August and they replied back with a goodnews that we are chosen on the 25th of September 2019.

An email received from @KapeKing an invitation confirmation as chosen pastry of the month
25th of September 2019

@letstalkaboutsweets communicated personally to the operations manager Mr. Erick Macasaet of @KapeKing.
Two days after we met personally at the ABS-CBN The Loop Foodcourt in Quezon City and discussed other details if ever we will be approving the invites proposal.
But @letstalkaboutsweets felt the sincerety and the very welcoming idea they wanted us to accept...we embraced the idea and the rest is history!

Mr. Rodolfo Garabot (Owner, @letstalkaboutsweets), with Mr. Erick Macasaet, Operations Head and wife Carrie @KapeKing
ABS-CBN The Loop Foodcourt, QC.
27th of September 2019

@letstalkaboutsweets gathered all the finacial resources needed before we officially began selling our sweets on @KapeKing's kioks. We began allowing prospective buyers to finally tastes our pastries on the 2nd of October 2019.

On our very first week we started selling Banana Loaf Mini and a few big sizes, everyone's favorite Brownies, dozen of Chocolate Cupcakes, Revel Bars, and Deep Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies and at the latter week, introduced our version of Carrot Loaf.
These were approved sweets @Let'sTalkAboutSweets submitted to @KapeKing and also with permission to the ABS-CBN The Loop Foodcourt Admin.
The rule is to do not duplicate the products that they were selling to give other stores also the very opportunity to sell their goods the way we do.

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets 

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets 

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets 

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets 

We were delighted with the outcome of our sales. To maintain and even more encourage many prospective sweet buyers @letstalkaboutsweets improved our means of diplaying our goods.
At the beginning, we were just using a silver baking plates but eventually looked for white plates to even make the product noticeable and enticing too. Because we understand the idea that we have to be appealing all the time. And we wanted to create not just wants but needs to think of having desserts and choosing our brand over other competitors.
We had a great advice to lower price of the sweets. This suggestion is at first hard to do, because as a business entity we wanted also to earn income. But we were able to figure it out and still selling and having an income every week.

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets
Brownies

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets
Banana Loaf Mini

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets
Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets
Revel Bar

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets
Brownies

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets
Carrot Loaf

We also improved our sales and promotions by placing readable signages on every desserts plus we put labels on some products to constantly remind buyers that they are bringing sweets from @Let'sTalkAboutSweets!
And most importantly, a business card which will give every buyers a call to action, to contact us and make a transaction even not anymore in partnership with @KapeKing.

But we are very much honored and felt blessed for the very wonderful business opportunity.
The idea that was put into to market our sweets @KapeKing and also to support other small or established pastry owners was one brilliant idea!

We will be bringing a beautiful smile and a very unforgettable experience at home because we learned alot from this very tie-up.

May the @KapeKing bloom and grow more
so that it will continuously serve their customer's in their tagline...
"Everyone deserves a great tasting coffee!"
☕
For more information info@kapeking.ph

@KapeKing 

@KapeKing 

@KapeKing Kiosk
ABS-CBN The Loop Foodcourt

@KapeKing Kiosk
ABS-CBN The Loop Foodcourt

And for customer's who enjoyed patronizing @letstalkaboutsweets you may contact us at the following available social media accounts... 

Let's Talk About Sweets
"We value taste and design"

FACEBOOK: Let's Talk About Sweets
INSTAGRAM: @letstalkaboutsweets

Email:
letstalkaboutsweets2018@gmail.com

☎️0961.3085371 /0927.8564696

@Let'sTalkAboutSweets
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October 2019

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Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo Digitales 2019: The Mobile Documentary Contest Winners!

Courtesy: Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo Facebook Page

Far from a face to face conversation, a telephone call maybe where you agreed to meet elsewhere but not changing the time and venue anymore. Back then everything was concrete and well-planned.
But today's generation where we addressed it as the "Golden Era" one prominent and yet wide reach medium of communication is known by many as "Cellular Phone" or "Mobile Phone".
Back in year 2000, where the leading mobile industry launched "Nokia" this action leads to the idea of today's different mobile brands and models existence.
But the concrete answer why it was such a hit is because of its usefulness where you can bring anywhere (handy), and that it possesses the power of the internet to have a wide reach anywhere in the world.
But such technology has a pros and cons, some abuses it for the proliferation of what is very popular today as "fake news" or "disinformation".
One would remember a very obvious abused of this was during the 2016 Presidential Elections where now President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's former Social Media Manager created hundreds of fake Facebook accounts which was removed eventually.
Some were used to promote a particular candidates but most of it were made to destroy one's reputations at the expense of other candidates.
With the mentioned examples and other related incident to the subject matter, this leads to the thinking of "Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo" to do a documentary by just using a mobile phone with the intention of fighting for the proliferation of "disinformation" which is now prevalent in this era.

Courtesy: Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo Facebook Page

A call to send in a documentary entries from 18-22 years of age students who are enrolled in different Colleges and Universities with a maximum narration of 3-5 minutes video, using only their mobile phones for shooting and editing made interested participants submit their entries on the 20th of September 2019, with the theme.."“Gusto Ko Tama: Fighting Disinformation in Social Media.”

At the Dolphy theater this 26th of October winners were being announced.

Courtesy: Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo Facebook Page

The grand winner came from the University of Makati at STI College Pasay EDSA, with their mobile documentary entry entitled... "Or Soon, Else"

Courtesy: Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo Facebook Page

While the 2nd and 3rd award were won by 

"Kamatuoran Na Sab Ang Dungga" of Cebu Normal University at "Huwaderno" ng Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila.

But aside from the major recognitions...Top Ten #BMPMDigitales2019 Mobile Documentary Contest were also given namely... 

Runners-up: "Kitang-Kita: Kita Mo Ba?" of San Sebastian College - Recoletos
"Maghayag" of  Saint Louis University
"Fake News" of Mapua University
"Impostor" of Saint Louis University
"How to Cure Fake News" of Saint Louis University
"Bihag ng Pook Sapot" of Trinity University of Asia
"Pabulong" of STI College Ortigas Cainta. 

Courtesy: Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo Facebook Page

"Bihag ng Pook Sapot" ng Trinity University of Asia.

One entry submitted came from some of my former students in ELJ Center for Media Arts Senior High School in Kamuning entitled..."Bihag ng Pook Sapot" of Trinity University of Asia.

And it was such an honor and a priviledge to be part of the mobile documentary which served as the resource person  for the topic..."disinformation".

Courtesy: Bong Garabot Facebook Account
4th of September 2019
Infinitea, Cubao

Back then I was interviewed this was somewhere in Cubao. And we had to stopped and paused every now and then for there was unwanted noise coming from a blender that never went into timing during the shooting. 

I'd like to say CONGRATULATIONS guys to the group of Lavay, Charlene, Maxine, and to other group members. Kindly forgive me for not memorizing all your names. But kudos to all of you. I am but one proud Professor and a resourced person here. 

They were also other awards given such as..."Most Liked Documentary" the "Kamatuoran Na Sab ang Dungga (Prono Alert)" of Cebu Normal University. 

Congratulations to Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo for the huge success!

In Finding a Job

About a year ago, I became a part of the so called company "rightsizing."
At the time, I was with the Nine Media Company, CNN Philippines and worked there for almost 6 years.
After that I started facing the reality of life specially in finding the right job.
Before, when I graduated year 2000, the best way to find a job was by looking at a classified ads found in several newspapers.
Or by simply going personally to a prospect companies, submit a resume and wait for their calls.
But after two decades a big change happened specially in looking for a career you want in life.
Things maybe so different because from the perspective of the fresh graduates, experience is the best policy.
While for some including me, who's been working almost 20 years, we are hungry for "professional growth"  and a "career stability."
So when a jobseeker that has so many experiences in life became so "picky" you can't blame them.
After all, its the same standards most of the companies are looking  for at every jobseekers searching for their next career.
So everything is fair.
The jobseekers and the companies both has certain employee's expectations and qualifications.

JOB PORTAL SITES

Recently, I became so active looking at existing but dependable job portal sites.
Mainly because this will bridge a jobseekers to any of the dream job he/she wishes to have in the future.

I came acrossed on all different kinds of job portal sites. I am doing this to expand my reach in different companies offering jobs that matches my skills and qualifications.

I made a blog about jobstreet.com who's been giving me updates daily.
I am also using Kalibrr and LinkedIn to expand more my job searches.
I am also including famous websites of broadcasting companies to name a few...
ABS-CBN Channel 2, and GMA 7.

Most of these job portal sites requires a jobseeker a log-in details and you can only do this by filling-up personal information about you and previous job experiences.

Jobstreet.com, Kalibrr, LinkedIn requires jobseekers to visit their websites for daily updates related to your job searches.
On the other hand, these major broadcasting networks also have the same principles but only ABS-CBN career section sites do not provide changes to a resume one jobseeker provided before. But just limited to a section where you viewed jobs available and an update on the number of years in a particular skills you've provided before.
Like for example, in Associate Producer post I had before, I can only alter the number of years I provided. The section of the major of responsibilities you had were being removed.
See concrete example below...

But GMA 7 allows a jobseekers to alter everything from the photo updates to other relevant information on your job applications but some of these showed a status of unprocessed.

What is pretty normal from most companies who posted for their websites are some automated email responses telling jobseekers that they have received one's application or sometimes your skills do not matches the qualifications they're looking for.
But in my case recently, I got notified as "overqualified."

SOME SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO GET YOUR DREAM JOB

Aside from creating information from many existing job portal sites, a jobseekers is also very hungry of some of the helpful tips they will have to do to have a job.
Some popular suggestions were asking a former colleagues, friends, classmates, people whom you worked before for any possible job opportunities within their companies.
I replied once to this suggestion in one social media sites applications I am actively using.
I remember my former boss who actually told me about this.
And I quote..."Its not what you know, its who you know."
I'd like to disagree on that thought because most of my previous work experiences were jobs I personally applied for.
Highlighting my very skills and qualifications as a journalist.
No wonder why I never had any reaction from that particular suggestion.

While some says you have to look at how your resume appears.
While most of the companies in their human resources sections viewed  experiences as much as important...I still believe in the saying that goes something like this...

How many of us agree on this?
But you know at the end of the day, let's face the reality..."the companies looking for the qualifications they were searching for set the rules."

For some companies who's actually forgetting about their obligations by not even sending any responses from a jobseekers after they had them for interviews...better shape up.
Teach your human resources that there are so many means on how to replied back an email perhaps, a simple text, or if it won't bothers you all...a simple call.

I just remembered one call which I received last month. And that company told me that I was qualified for the post they were looking for. Before ending the interview, the interviewee from the phone told me that they will call within the day or tomorrow...and that their client was from Australia and busy at the moment.
I remembered also an instance where the interviewee was very apologetic because it was prohibited to make anyone on the line to wait longer.
I texted her once, but I never got any response. I made a follow-up text the following day and used the same principles the company set for any of their clients.
And that's how I got response sent via-text as well.

To all the jobseekers, don't ever give up. The process, the waiting is tedious but there are too many jobs out there, grab one for you and fight for it.
And let us all achieve career growth together and professional stability.
If this one won't work, be the boss of your own company, be an entrepreneur! 😉👍

The best job portal engine...Jobstreet!

Whenever there's a need to find a new work opportunity what actually comes to many jobseeker's mind is by visiting jobstreet.com.
Wikipedia gives definition to this wonderful site as JobStreet.com is a job portal founded in 1997. Founded in Malaysia, it is now Southeast Asia's largest online employment company, according to Forbes. It currently serves about 80000 corporate customers and 11 million jobseekers.

I was once remember using it year 2012, after thinking that I need a work leverage from a Segment Producer post to an Associate Producer.
Luckily, this job search engine helped me achieve this.

How do you use it?

From using a google search key in jobstreet. com or you may download the app at playstore for free.
You can now start using it by typing a job key word/s you are looking for.

Jobstreet will now suggest you to create an account with them for easy access. Just log in and provide personal details about you.
Just secure you password so that when you need to log in again, it will be as easy as 1, 2, 3!

It will ask you several things related from your previous work experiences, educational background similar to a resume. But you can also upload your recent resume for interested employers who wants to hire you.

But since the only permanent thing in this world is change, you are free to alter the information you entered previously.

Your account contains the following features...

1. LiNa Daily Jobs
Which actually contains daily fresh job offers by different companies. You will receive a daily job notice if and when you requested for it. You will be notified via your email on latest jobs here, weekly or monthly which all depends on your desire.

2. Search Jobs
Which will directly prompts you a question of what type of job you are looking for.

3. My Saved Jobs
The jobs that you wanted to apply on but still thinking twice if this one really matches your qualifications.

4. My Profile
Which will lists all the information about a jobseeker. Just make sure that all the information you provided are all true and correct.

5. My Applications
This will give you the direct idea of companies you recently sent job applications. As well as status of you applications.

This exciting features will let you know your application's status as to the employers you applied for received it and the number of times it was viewed.

6. Notifications
This will enlighten jobseekers about several companies who responded on your applications, the recent interview you've attended, and information such as if its still under review.

Recently got lucky for two different companies who invited me for an interview.

Still two applications is now pending both locations are actually coming from Makati City.



Any of the two active applications whoever is approved will be my next career to provide for the family and a hope for a better future.

Not unlike any other job portal sites, jobstreet.com is helping jobseekers to look for their dream job and a desired salary.

Now, before considering any other job portals look for this search engine.
I'll tell you...this is the best!

PALAWAN EXPRESS PERA PADALA

Palawan Express Pera Padala transaction slip
Sept. 1, 2019

I received a text from a friend informing me that the money was ready to claim at Palawan Express Pera Padala.
So I rushed to the nearest branch in the city to get the money beacuse I need it very badly. But problem arises as to my name accidentally has "Junior" appeared on it.
I informed my friend about it and she was actually looking for ways without living her home to fix it...asking if there's a number she can call to address the concern.
I sought for help by asking Palawan if the proposed solution can be applicable.
But the Palawan told me that my friend has to personally visit any nearest branch to fix the problem.
My friend thought of another way like taking a picture of the transaction send it to me to prove that it was the same person.
But the Palawan told us again that the only way to address it was by visiting any of their branches.
The process involved corrections on their system but no need to change the transaction code done earlier by the sender.
So, I'm thinking why not change or improve the system by allowing calls to fix the problem.
The Palawan explained that it was another branch who made the transaction and the procedure could not simply be altered by calling any Palawan branch but by only visiting where the transaction was made.
But I think this idea will work if most of their clients regular or not has personal information encoded in their system.
So that when you made a call on any of their branches by asking personal details from the caller you can correct it.
In this manner, the sender and receiver will process their transactions...hassle free.
I mean there are many ways to improve the service. The number of people acquiring any of your services are growing...it goes without saying that the system has to be adjusted on how people respond to it.
After all, it was created not just a business entity but also to serve the public.
I posted this also on my Facebook account thinking that it was an isolated case, one friend gave her recent experience.