Filipinos are known for being among the most text savvy in the world. Many Filipinos living abroad also keep in touch with their family and friends in the Philippines using text messaging.

One of the cheapest ways to let your loved ones reach you is by carrying a second phone from the Philippines utilizing a roaming SIM card. This allows anyone in the Philippines to send a text message to a local Globe, Smart or Sun Cellular number for only 1 peso per text. Once you get the message you can text back using your own local phone, Yahoo messenger or Chikka Messenger.

If you don’t have a phone from the Philippines you can get a roaming SIM card in places like the Filipino sari sari or even a Free Philippine Sim Card online. Make sure to keep your SIM doesn’t expire by keeping it loaded online at www.aryty.com.

Happy texting.

Gorilla Mobile has recently reduced the rate to call any landline in the Philippines. Now you can call your loved one in the Philippines for only $0.09 per minute with Gorilla Mobile and best of all the quality is crystal clear. What a Cheap Rate to call the Philippines!

You can use Gorilla Mobile from any home or mobile phone without having to switch carriers. You just register the numbers you wish to call from, dial the Gorilla Mobile access number and enter your number in the Philippines. There are no hidden fees or extra service charges and you can pay your bill each month by credit or debit card. Whenever you wish to view your account just login to www.gorillamobile.com and you will have access to all calling history with charges in addition to being able to update your account details.

Filipino’s can get $5 of free long distance calls to the Philippines just for trying. There are no contracts or commitments and you can cancel at anytime. So next time you call your loved one in the Philippines make sure to give Gorilla a try!

Call to Manila, Call to Cebu or Call to Palawan all for just $0.09 per minute

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Lil Green Patch is one of the cutest apps on Facebook and it even helps save the rainforest! When was the last time you could do some good without having to work hard diba! Just start your green patch and share some plants with your friends. The more you give the more your virtual garden will bloom and Lil’ Green Patch will make a small donation to help save the rainforest. So login and work on your digital greens while helping the environment at the same time. Saya saya naman.

Lil Green Patch

Try Mo! Start your Green Patch today

Steve Kuban, one of most renowned Christian recording artists in the Philippines and Canada, will perform on Sunday, May 18 following a special Sunday Mass at the Meadowlands Expo Center. The Mass will begin at 10 AM (details update at www.pinoymusikfestival.com) and Kuban will take the stage at 11 AM.

The Pinoy Musik Festival will be held May 17th-18th at the Meadowlands Expo in Seacacus New Jersey. Superstar Sam Milby will be headlining with performances from favorites including MYMP, Kris Lawrence, Divo Bayer and Pork Chop Duo. Aryty is a proud sponsor of this 1st annual event and we hope to see you there.

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I was watching an episode from Bravo’s Top Chef Season 4 today and saw Dale, a Pinoy sous chef at Buddakan who came out on top in a tough competition.

Dale is a 1st generation Fil-Am from Chicago who now lives in NY. He does a great job representing Pinoy pride as he mentions Filipino culture and the influence it has had on his interest in cooking and cuisine. His favorite dish? Kare-kare, the ox tail stew with peanut sauce. mmmm sarap!

I’m sure Filipino’s will be eagerly watching and giving Dale their support as he competes to be the next Top Chef! How cool would it be if he went back to the Philippines once the competition was finished to open a restaurant. It would be a hit without a doubt!

Pinoy for Top Chef

Check out Dale’s Top Chef Video

Mark your calenders to attend the Pinoy Musik Festival and enjoy Fil-AM sensation Sam Milby performing live! The 1st annual Pinoy Musik Fetival will be held May 17th and 18th at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus New Jersey.

The Festival will have 2 days of live performances from Sam Milby, MYMP, Kris Lawrence and comedy with Pork Chop. The event will also feature a bandfest showcase, songwriting competition and a karaoke competition. Grabe!

Singing Sensation Sam Milby Headling the Pinoy Musik Festival

Aryty is a proud sponsor of the Festival and will be representing in full force with the Aryty Angels and team! We’ll have a VIP room for members of Aryty to refresh and relax in between the days events and of course it wouldn’t be the same without the gimiks! New friends to Aryty can also stop by and get some free Globe load, Smart load or Sun load. Remember these are all eloads (parang AutoloadMax) that you or your loved one will get at the speed of text. Make sure to drop our sponsor tower to say ello!

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Last week we took the Smart car down to get measured for the Aryty brand wrap. We’re gonna cover the Smart head to toe with Aryty colors and Jeepney inspired markings! What better way to represent at this summer’s Philippine Fiestas than with our eco-friendly Smart.

Sizing up the Smart.

Getting measured is the first step to wrapping the Smart. Next, we create our Aryty/Jeepney design using a template that will be made using measurements and photos taken. From the design a giant sticker is produced and safely applied that will last all year long. The outside of the Smart is just the beginning!