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Good news to all of you in the US who have a Globe roaming cell phone.  Globe Telecom has a  US toll free Hotline that you can call 24 hours/7 days a week if you want to activate, extend, or are having issues with your Globe roaming service, or for any questions you may have regarding Globe Telecom products and services.

The Toll free US hotline number is 1-877-64-GLOBE (1-877-644-5623)

Kaya kung may tanong tungkol sa Globe at sa Globe roaming services, tawag lang sa libreng customer service hotline,  at matutulungan kayo ng magagaling na customer service agent sa Globe. 

Remember, you need to keep your maintaining balance of P100 pesos to enjoy seamless roaming service.  Also, be aware that if your balance goes below P25, your outgoing SMS may be deactivated, so make sure you keep up with maintaining your roaming balance.

The best way to maintain your roaming balance for Globe and Smart is with Aryty!  We are the fastest, most reliable and most economical way to load your roaming phone.  Hindi na kailingang makiusap para magpabili ng phone card sa mga kamaganak o kaibigan sa Pilipinas- puede ng mag load galeng sa inyong PC or US cell phone.  Ang galing talaga!

Aryty does not charge any additional fees, no service fees, no membership fees and its free to try.  You only pay for the load you send.  So sign up na sa Aryty and start your free trial.

We look forward to serving you!

Video of Typhoon Ondoy in Metro Manila

Over the weekend, the non- stop rains and strong winds brought by Tropical Storm Ondoy to Metro Manila and its surrounding areas have claimed over 140 lives, with 32 still reported missing.  Widespread flooding has made roads impassable, stranding thousands of commuters, and has displaced over 400,000 families  from their homes.

Although the weather has subsided as Typhoon Ondoy continues its drift outward to the South China Sea, the worst is not yet over. Many areas which were in the path of the storm are still without electricity and water. Scores of families are living in make-shift shelters with limited facilities and personnel.     There is deep concern about the spread of diseases as a result of the overflowing of canals and creeks with contaminated water.

The economic and social impact on the Philippines is severe.  With already very scarce human and financial resources, all those involved in relief efforts are urging everyone to do what they can to help, especially calling out to Filipino expatriates.  OFW’s have traditionally  been our country’s heroes by sending home billions of dollars in remittances, propping up the economy as a result.  Now more than ever there is a dire need to reach out and do what we can to aid our kababayans who have suffered greatly due to this calamity.

If you would like to donate any of  the  disaster relief programs set up to help all the victims of Typhoon Ondoy, please click on the following links:

http://www.redcross.org.ph/

You can donate using your Smart or Globe phone.  Here are the instructions posted by the Philippine Red Cross

Please help and donate to Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) victims

to Donate to? the Philippine National Red Cross, from your SMART phone text RED 25 to 4483

from GLOBE phone text RED 25 to 2899

International Donors: For American Red Cross, call 1800-4357669

http://www.google.com/landing/typhoon-ondoy.html

For the latest news on Typhoon Ondoy

August 9, 2009 was the burial day of former Philippine President Corazon C. Aquino.  This day was declared a holiday to allow the millions of citizens who loved and admired her to pay their last respects before she was finally laid to rest beside her husband, Ninoy Aquino.

Tita Cory was beloved by the people, and remained extremely influential in Philippine politics even long after her presidency.  She was diagnosed with colon cancer in March 2008.  Her battle with the illness ended last Saturday.

Droves of loyal followers and supporters came to view Cory’s remains at the Manila Cathedral.  Thousands of people waited in long lines and stayed late hours for the chance to see her one last time and mourn their loss.    It took the flatbed truck that carried Cory’s coffin over 8 hours to travel only 15 miles  from the Cathedral  to her final resting place in a family plot beside her husband, Ninoy Aquino Jr. in Sucat due to the crowds that filled the streets.

Paalam na, aming minamahal na Presidente Cory.  Maraming salamat po sa masugid ninyong  pagsisilbi sa bayan, at sa lahat ng mga mamamayang Pilipino.  Naging insprasyon ka sa milyong-milyong tao sa mundo, at sa buong henerasyon ng sangkatauhan.   Nagpakita ka ng tapang, nagbigay ka ng pag-asa, at ngayon maipagmamalaki namin sa buong mundo na kami ay Pilipino.

Ok, I know I’m a little late posting but our summer at Aryty has been busy.

With the recent loss of legend Michael Jackson thousands of tributes worldwide have surfaced. This routine performed by more than 1500 inmates at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines to Michael Jackson’s hit Thriller is definately one of the best! Michael will be missed by all!

Whether in the JBWKZ or jail, Pinoys have great dance talent!

All of us at Aryty are huge fans of Charice. Yes, even before Oprah started pushing her. If you like Charice take this quiz and see for yourself if  you’re a TRUE fan!

Charice at the Fiesta Filipina

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We are pleased to announce you can now buy Globe, Smart Buddy or Sun Cellular load in Australia on Aryty.com!

If you are among the 200,000+ Filipino’s living across Australia in amazing cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane or a friend of the Philippines visit www.aryty.com and let your loved one know you are thinking of them with the gift of load. You can also use Aryty to buy load for your Philippine roaming sim including Smart Buddy sims, Globe OFW sims, Sun Cellular sims and even the new Smart Plug N’ Talk. No need to search for the local Philippine grocery store to buy a load card. Choose from easy load options like 500 pesos or 1000 pesos to get your maximum expirations. All charges are currently in USD and we hope to have Australian dollar options available soon.

Get a Free Globe, Smart or Sun Load Now in Australia Now!

Fiesta Filipina 2009 will be held this weekend at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14h.

Map to San Francisco Fiesta Filipina 2009 at the Civic Center

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This Philippine Independence Day celebration should be a blast with a complete A List of megastars from GMA turning out in addition to 2 full days of world-class Filipino-American music, dance, food, entertainment, arts and pop culture! This year will also mark the 1st ever Binibining Fiesta Filipina USA! You won’t want to miss the most beautiful Pinay’s of the Bay.

Ok…now for the starpower! Heart Evangelista, Charlie Green, Richard Gomez, Rin on the Rox and very special guest Ms. Nora Aunor! Come and show your Kapuso love. ^^

Did I mention they will be searching for the best Filipino Dance Crew also? Pressure is on since we all know Filipinos have ABDC on lockdown!

The Fiesta Filipina will be held from 10am-6pm both Saturday and Sunday. Bring the family and save room for some delicious Filipino food from Irma’s Pampanga restaurant.

More info on Fiesta Filipina 2009

Aryty Fiesta Filipina 2008 Pictures

We finally got our new Smart Plug n’ Talk USB which just arrived from the Philippines. Yeah!

It’s so cool!  Ang cute n’ya, mukha siyang maliit na thumb drive that plugs directly onto a USB port on your computer.  But best of all, it’s practical, saves you money and keeps you connected with your loved ones in the Philippines.    You can use it anywhere in the world from any computer with a USB port and a broadband internet connection, kasi portable talaga ito.

Plug N’ Talk was  launched last December by Smart Philippines specifically for Filipinos (and non-Filipinos too!) abroad,  making it more affordable for our kababayans all over the world to  call and send text messages  to any Philippine landline or cell phone.  Just like a roaming SIM, your family and friends in the Philippines can call or text you and only be charged local rates.   But unlike a roaming SIM, your incoming calls are free and when you call the Philippines using your Smart Plug N’ Talk, you are charged closer to local rates- Voice calls are only P7.50 to other Smart phones, and P8.50 to Globe or Sun Cellular phones.  Outgoing texts are just P1.00 to Smart phones, and P2.00 to Globe or Sun Cellular phones!  Mas mura talaga!

Here you can find Smart’s portal for overseas Pinoys, with more information on Smart Plug N’ Talk rates, where to buy Plug N’ Talk, and answers to frequently asked questions about Plug N’ Talk.  In the US, there are a number of retailers in Southern California, New York State and in the Chicago area, or you can also buy Plug N’ Talk  online, prices range from $50-$65.  A good idea is to buy it on your next trip to the Philippines,  o kaya makiusap sa mga kamaganak na biyabiyahe papunta sa inyong lugar na bumili para sa inyo- P1,800 lang.

The package comes with the Plug n’ Talk device, a travel pouch, a earphone and microphone and the user manual.

The first time you use your Plug N’ Talk, you will be given instructions to download the Softphone, which is the program you use to operate the device from your computer.  It looks just like a phone except it’s right on your screen!    Inserting the device into a USB port automatically launches the Softphone application.  Ang bilis, ang dali!

Having an active Plug N’ Talk gives you toll free access to Smart Customer Service Hotline 24/7 by dialing *888 from the Softphone.

Don’t forget, the best way to load your Smart Plug N’ Talk is with Aryty!! We are still the  fastest, cheapest, safest, and most reliable e-loading service around.  Siguradong tanggap agad!!  Log onto your Aryty account or create and account with us by visiting www.aryty.com.  New sign ups immediately get a free load to send.

Buy Load for Smart Plug N’ Talk

More info about Plug N’ Talk

Aryty has a new customer service toll-free number so it’s easier than ever to reach us. If you are in the USA or Canada just call 1-800-533-6715 and we’ll be happy to help you send load, answer a question, assist with a problem or just make some chika. We’re standing by in sunny California Monday-Friday between 9am-7pm PST. If you have any issue after hours just send an email to: service@aryty.com.

Give us a call pare. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Noong nakaraang weekend, bumisita ang ate ko galing Vancouver. I’m sure everyone agrees that the thing you miss most when you live abroad is family.  Iba talaga ang ‘bonding’ kapag pamilya ang kasama.

Ang una naming ginawa ay kumain ng pinoy food sa Karilangan, located in South San Francisco.  Inihaw na baboy, seafood sinigang, piniritong bangus belly at pinakbet..yum yum yum ang sarap…nag-order kami para sa sampu, kahit na lima lang kami.  Sobrang dami ang pagkain parang piyesta pero naubos pa rin namin!  Di ba mas masaya ‘yun?  Pagkatapos ng hapunan, siyempre nag dessert kami sa Goldilocks.

The San Francisco bay area is one of the best places to live and visit.  Ang daming sites na madadalawan sa mismong siyudad ng San Francisco- ang Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Fisherman’s wharf, Pier 39, shopping sa Union Square.  Sa paligid ng lunsod ng San Francisco ay ang Daly City at South San Francisco area.  Dito mahahanap ang isa sa pinakamalaking Filipino community sa US.  Para ka naring nasa Pilipinas kapag pumunta sa Serramonte Mall!

Lumipad ng pabalik sa Vancouver si Ate at sobra ko siyang na-mi-miss.  Mabuti at padating na si Nanay at Tatay next month para sila naman ang bibisita  sa akin!  Ang suwerte ko talaga!