Philippine Cellphone/ Mobile Phones Area Code Sorted

Here in the Philippines, Mobile Service Providers have unlimited calls and texts promotions, which give the customers privilege to call or text to the same network without limits as long as the customer is subscribed to the service promo at the time. Promo varies throughout the network from 1 day upto 1 month. However, the area codes of the network has expanded to 56 different codes and if you are subscribed to the unlimited promos, sometimes you are left guessing if the number you are dialing to is within the same network or else you will be charged with regular rates. Below are the mobile area codes sorted.

Mobile numbers in Numerical Order

Area Code	Network		Area Code	Network
813	Smart		932	Sun Celluar
817	Globe		933	Sun Celluar
900	Smart		934	Sun Celluar
905	Globe		935	Globe
906	Globe		936	Globe
907	Smart		937	Globe/ABS
908	Smart		938	Smart
909	Smart		939	Smart
910	Smart		941	Sun Celluar
911	Smart		942	Sun Celluar
912	Smart		943	Sun Celluar
913	Smart		946	Smart
915	Globe		947	Smart
916	Globe		948	Smart
917	Globe		949	Smart
918	Smart		970	Smart
919	Smart		972	Express
920	Smart		973	Express
921	Smart		977	Next
922	Sun Celluar		978	Next
923	Sun Celluar		979	Next
925	Sun Celluar		980	Smart
926	Globe		989	Smart
927	Globe		994	Globe
928	Smart		996	Globe
929	Smart		997	Globe
930	Smart		998	Smart
931	Smart		999	Smart

Sorted by the Third digit

In order to familiarize the numbers, I sorted it in order of the third digit, like all ones and zeros are smart numbers, which is easier to memorize.

8xx-Series
813	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
817	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
9xx-Series
Ones	- All Smart
911	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
921	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
931	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
971	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
Twos	- Sun Cellular except 912
912	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
922	-xxx-xx-xx	Sun
932	-xxx-xx-xx	Sun
942	-xxx-xx-xx	Sun
Threes	- Sun Cellular except 913 and 973
913	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
923	-xxx-xx-xx	Sun
933	-xxx-xx-xx	Sun
943	-xxx-xx-xx	Sun
973	-xxx-xx-xx	Express
Fours	- Sun Cellular except 994 and 974
934	-xxx-xx-xx	Sun
944	-xxx-xx-xx	Sun
974	-xxx-xx-xx	Express
994	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
Fives	- Globe except 925
905	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
915	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
925	-xxx-xx-xx	Sun
935	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
Sixes	- Globe except 946
906	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
916	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
926	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
936	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
946	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
996	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
Sevens	- Mixed
907	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
917	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
927	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
937	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe/ABS
947	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
977	-xxx-xx-xx	Next
997	-xxx-xx-xx	Globe
Eights	- Smart except 978
908	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
918	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
928	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
938	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
948	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
978	-xxx-xx-xx	Next
998	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
Nines	- Smart except 979
909	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
919	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
929	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
939	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
949	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
979	-xxx-xx-xx	Next
989	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
999	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
Zeros	- All Smart
900	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
910	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
920	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
930	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
970	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart
980	-xxx-xx-xx	Smart

GSAT GPinoy Global Satellite P99 Monthly Load

TV has a big part of what I am. It was my source of learning and entertainment. I am a proud couch potato. I grew up watching television subscribed to a local cable provider. I used to watch TV weekdays all night and throughout the weekends. My favorite channels were Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, HBO, Disney Channel and MTV Asia. I used to watch them in a 21 inch CRT tube with my family and friends. As of last year, we were still subscribed to the local cable provider and it had been 15 years but due to the internet (news, facebook, youtube and easy multimedia access), the TV was then barely on, sometimes only turned on twice a week for scanning for what's on tv, so we decided to stop the cable subscription because it is not SULIT to pay the monthly fee anymore. We are absolutely blacked of any television media, event the local channels because we don't have antennas and realized that we can't live without the cable TV. So, I canvassed for a cheaper Satellite TV and have found one that would satisfy our need; GSAT GPinoy SD Channels, with a monthly load of P99 pesos only, with a cashout of one time P2,990 for the satellite dish.

The GSAT GPinoy channel lineup is:

1. Global News

2. ABS-CBN

3. TV5

4. GMA

5. GMA News

6. Studio 23

7. Global Pinoy Cinema

8. Cinemax

9. Discovery Science

10. Animal Planet

11. Animax

12. Aljazeera

13. Net 25

14. Austalia Network

15. Channel V

16. Pinoy Extreme

17. Telenovela

Well the lineup is pretty satisfying for 99 Pesos. but I am left out with where to watch the American Idol though. I think none of the line up, airs the show.
Link: http://www.gsat.asia/

Error on Globe Postpaid Plan 999 Galaxy Note 3 + Gear cashout?

I am a satisfied user of the Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 (the original phablet) for almost 2 years now, it nullified the needs for my tablet, ipod touch, and blackberry phone when I bought it (sold all three). Although the phablet still suffice my mobile needs, I can't help but drool at the new Galaxy Note 3 with its newest hardware which makes it the speediest beast  available in the market today. Not only is it on the top of the benchmark with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (LTE version) CPU and 3GB RAM and 32GB Flash Memory (expandable with upto 64GB MicroSD Card) , it deliver a full HD screen with 388 ppi, much crispier than the Original Note, which display I absolutely liked. I am also a fan of the S Pen technology, especially with its recent development, another reason to upgrade AND the upgraded camera, 13MP with digital stabilization.

So, having decided to buy a the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3, I waited for Globe Telecom, my personal choice of carrier here in the Philippines (since I have been a loyal user ever since I was handed a Nokia 3315 cellphone merely 10 years ago), to release the phone on their Postpaid Plan.

In their offer, see page: http://beta.globe.com.ph/galaxy-note3, for an ordinary worker like me, the Note 3 is best selected with the Plan 999 unlisurf with 800 monthly cashout totalling to a P1,799 monthly payment.

BUT because there is an option to get the new Samsung Galaxy Gear, the Smart Watch to accompany your Note 3 so you won't need to pull it out of your pocket every time there is a notification or a call, you'll start to think if you can afford one and here is where the error/controversy happens. The cashout does not add up accordingly.

So it seems, that if you want the Samsung Galaxy Gear, it is best to buy it not from GLOBE with your postpaid plans. If you find the difference for Plan 999, 24 Months lockin (38,600 - 19,200) you'll be buying the Galaxy Gear for 19,400, which is a lot considering that the Smart Watch retails only for 13,000+, which do not make sense and it would be very dumb to select the Note 3 + Gear on the Postpaid plans. If you continue comparing the prices the Smart Watch is worth 14,900 on the average except for Plan 999 - 24 months and Plan 999 -30 months  with 19,400 and 18,700 accordingly.

With what I discovered, I believe that the Plan 999 Note 3 Only Postpaid Plans is a Promo, that is why if you add up the gear, you'll get its original price. So I would suggest to not get the gear with the Plan 999.

Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLS vs GLX

There are 4 variants of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 here in the Philippines. These are the:

4 Variants Full Comparison

1. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLX Manual

2. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLX CVT (Automatic)

3. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLS Manual

4. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLS CVT (Automatic)

The only difference between the Manual and  the CVT is its transmission, both having the same MIVEC gasoline engine, with CVT having an automatic change-gear system and adding a total weight of 1,335 kg for CVT in comparison to Manual's 1,305 kg.

GLX 14-inch Steel Wheel

GLS 15-inch Alloy Wheel

It is in the GLX and the GLS variants, however, where we can see a big difference. GLX is the basic model and the GLS is the upgraded model having a Keyless Operation System, which is very cool, you don't need to take out your key in your pocket to open the driver side door, the back trunk or start the engine, you'll only need to push the button. You'll also have an upgraded alloy wheels (see photos), an advanced media player with GPS, bluetooth and a media control at the steering wheel.

GLS Back

GLX Back

The New Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Mirage G4 GLS Version (Mica Blue)

Mitsubishi is currently doing car shows at select malls here in the Philippines to showcase the release of the New Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (a.k.a Attrage, short for Attractive Mirage, in Thailand)

I am currently deciding on buying the Mirage (hatchback) this year but with the new G4 release, I have to rethink on my options. So visiting their showcase at SM Cagayan de Oro to see the sedan model of the Mitsubishi Mirage is a must.

The Difference between Mirage and Mirage G4

Mirage G4 GLS Version

Upon deciding on which version to get, one would ask about the difference in price and the difference in dimension. Between the prices for both versions alone, G4 is a little more expensive than the Mirage by Php71,000. The Mirage G4 GLS  (Keyless and enhanced version) retails for Php687,000 here in Cagayan de Oro and Ozamis (freight included) while the Mirage GLS retails at Php616,000 (also with freight). However, the Mirage G4 is on reservation exclusive right now (Until October 16, 2013) and once you registered with your reservation fee of Php10,000, you will get a downright discount of Php40,000 upon purchase, that would make the Mirage G4 GLS with Php31,000 difference, BUT the Mirage (hatchback) gets free LTO registration worth Php12,000 while the G4 does not. Also, with the price difference, it should also be noted that the insurance and chattel fee requirement now differs, the G4 required a Php25k and a 17k for insurance and chattel while the Mirage is Php18k and 15k, thus, still summing up an initial price difference of Php52,000 after the Php40k discount. The price include free tint, matting, seat cover and car care kit.

Both version is equipped with the 1.2-L 3 In-Line DOHC MIVEC Gasoline  Engine and promises a 21km/l (kpl) performance, which is one of the main reasons for buying the car. It is super fuel-efficient.

MIVEC Engine

For the dimension difference however, the Mirage G4 is a half meter longer than the Mirage (hatchback).

Dimension Difference of Mirage (hatchback) and Mirage G4

Based on the price (with my budget) and dimension, I have decided to stick with the hatchback.