NBI Clearance & Fake Diplomas For Sale

PART 1 : NBI CLEARANCE

I went to NBI Carriedo last November 2007 for my new application for an NBI Clearance needed as part of the requirements for my employment. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go back after 7 days to claim my NBI clearance. It was only until last Saturday, when I remembered that my NBI application is valid only for 6 mos. if unclaimed. I immediately scheduled today to get my NBI clearance from Carriedo.

It was a very very hot day. I parked my car in SM City Sta. Mesa and then rode the train (MRT-2). From V. Mapa station to Recto Station, cost me Php 12.00. Cheaper than to drive all the way there. Gas right now is a whooping Php 46.47/liter already and also parking will be such a problem. So riding the MRT-2 is a way better plan.

Upon reaching Recto Station, I managed to still walk a few meters, a short stretch of C.M. Recto to reach NBI. It was so hot and the sun is pricking my skin. I don't know the temperature today but I'm pretty sure today is one of the hottest.

Upon reaching NBI, I noticed that there are so many people queuing for a new application or renewal of their NBI Clearances. Fortunately, I will only claim mine, THANK GOD!!! since I applied way back Nov 07. I've never seen so many people queuing. I pity them because it was so humid and crowded. Sometimes, it really pays to be early rather than wait for the last minute to prepare. My opinion why there are so many people is that the newly graduate would want to apply for NBI clearance in preparation for their upcoming requirements with whatever company that will hire them. NEVER APPLY FOR AN NBI CLEARANCE DURING THIS MONTH!!! SWEAR!!! I went straight to the 5th floor and queue and wait for the release of my clearance. After a few mins, I got hold of my NBI Clearance. YAHOOOOOO!!!!!

PART 2: FAKE DIPLOMAS / TRANSCRIPTS / OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR SALE!!!

On my way back to the MRT-2 Station, again, I passed by Recto. I was walking slower now since I am not rushing. As a result, I had time to actually wander my eyes around Recto what's for sale. Its the usual, belts, sandals, cellphones, shoes and etc. BUT one thing really caught my attention. I mean, I know the selling of diplomas and transcripts and other documents is already famous and rampant in the stretch of Recto. But this is the first time that I actually saw people selling and marketing their fraudulent acts. I know there had been so many actions that the local police and local government did to eradicate these vendors. (If the local government of the City of Manila is doing a great job, then why are they still there??)

Education - Diplomas and Transcripts are the things that we invest heavily on both monetary, emotionally, physically, basically all aspects already. I myself am a Bachelor's Degree holder and I felt that it 's really unfair to the people who invested time and money and effort to be able to get the Diploma of their school and hang it in their walls with pride and dignity. I understand, life is hard living in a third-world country and you have to be a fighter to be able to survive. But that doesn't mean that we should do bad things in order to survive right? Be honest and be true to yourself and what you had achieved and what you still want to achieve.

ALWAYS REMEMBER: IF THERE ARE NO BUYERS THEN THERE WILL BE NO SELLERS

Robinsons Place Manila - NEW!!! Midtown Wing

After Ocean Park, we decided to go to the new wing of Robinson's Place Manila. This new wing was the site of the former Manila Midtown Hotel owned by the Gokongwei Family, the same owner of Robinsons and Robina Corporation. It is called the Midtown Wing of Robinson's Place Manila.

I managed to take a photo on how it improved the over-all look of the mall that is strategically located along M. Adriatico, Pedro Gil and Padre Faura streets in Malate, Manila.


The interior also looks amazing, clean and brightly lit. It is definitely an improvement from the mall.


Upon our arrival, there is an event that is going on in its activity center. I saw a lot of people dressed in their favorite Anime heroes and characters. I didn't bother taking pics of the people who took part in this event but they all look good, complete costume and parapharnalias. Impressive.

Transformers is also considered an Anime because it was developed by the Japanese way back in the 80's but was brought by the United States. I managed to take a pic with one of my childhood heroes, Optimus Prime. Transformers was my favorite childhood cartoon as well.


Marvin, Jason and I decided to have our dinner at Fridays, drank draft beer as well. HAHAHA!



On our way home, something really caught my attention. Early March, I received a text message from Topman that they will have a clearance out sale in Robinsons Place Manila, upon reading, I wondered? Huh? Why? Oh well.... was my reaction. BUT not until I saw the new site for the said store. I was awed. WOWWWWWWWWW!!!! hahahahaha. Hope they text me again when they open in this new location. I can't wait. Topman is one of my favorite apparel brands.

Manila Ocean Park

YES!!! Manila has her own Oceanarium, we don't need to go elsewhere to actually enjoy and see Nemo and his gang. Now we can compete with the oceanariums found in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. Did I say compete? Hmmm.. well read on for rants and raves....

Located at the back of the Quirino Grand Stand near Luneta Park in the heart of Manila.

Entrance fee is Php 400 (Adults) / Php 350 (Children).

Park Schedule is from 10:00am to 9:00pm

I was so excited since I am a big fan of fishes and the different and exotic animals found on Poseidon's realm simple because these are the creatures that we don't normally see.

Considering I am a diver, marine and reef aquarium enthusiast ( I used to have a reef tank at home) and someone who visited and enjoyed Sydney Aquarium in Australia / Hong Kong Ocean Park in Hong Kong / Sentosa in Singapore. I would like to enumerate my personal observations.

HERE ARE MY PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS:

1.) Queuing takes about an hour before you actually reach the first attraction of the park which is the imitation of a typical tropical rainforest.

2.) The air conditioning system of the place is POOR. Considering the number of guests and people that visited. Im telling you..... ITS HOT INSIDE.... HUMID.... If you are the type of person who easily faints in hot crowded area... please avoid going, at least for now..... wait til the hype is over.

3.) The Philippines is located in the so-called "Coral Triangle" meaning, our country is one among the very few that has the most abundant marine life form found all over the world. Not even the Coral Reef in Australia or the reefs in Hawaii can compare to us. Considering this fact, our oceanarium has the LEAST variety. NOT EVEN A JELLYFISH... and its clownfishes are only about this size ( ------ ). It is just like going into a very very very big aquarium showroom.

4.) The design of the aquarium is so plain and bare. How can you place FAKE corals when you are actually featuring THE REEF. 90% of its corals are plastic only 10% are real. Cartimar has more corals that are for sale for reef aquarium enthusiast. Please!!!!! Even the shark aquarium part is so bare. Aesthetics fail in this aspect.

5.) Good news: Filipinos actually follow rules in this park. They queue properly, listens to do's and dont's which is very very impressive! Because of the volume of the people that actually visits, they have a pretty mediocre system and it is really being followed. Very impressive for the Philippines.

6.) The underwater walkway..... please..... its so short, so hot....... can't you improve?? And when you reach the end of the walkway, you will notice that there are multiple aquariums that are still awaiting for your curious eyes. BUT, they are all the same, just an extention of an extention and another extention. Thrifty? Corruption? Hmmmm........ no wonder? hahaha

Ive read articles in newspapers and the internet and watched features on television (Mel and Joey in Youtube) about how great Manila Ocean Park is. AGAIN, I was fooled!!! Maybe to all those who can't experience other aquariums in other countries, this is really spectacular and magnificent and really something new for them. But for people who experienced other aquariums that other countries offer.... Manila Ocean Park is I bet on the bottom of the preferred list or favorites.

If I were to rate the park, I would give it a rating of 5 out of 10, 10 being the highest and that is my most humble and lenient rating already. It deserves even a 3 out of 10. If any staff or management of Manila Ocean Park happens to read my blog..... IMPROVE IT GUYS!!! PLEASEE!!!! I didn't get the value of the ticket I paid for....

But despite all the negative things I mentioned, there is only one good thing that we all can be proud of, at the very least, Manila has her own oceanarium already. That's all....

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GOD OF WAR: Chains of Olympus in PSP

God of War: Chains of Olympus is part of the God of War Series, the story evolves before the first God of War game released in the PS2 Console. And now, it is already on the portable scene on the PSP.

The graphics of this game is really awesome. Words can't even describe the hype, the excitement and the anticipation I experienced when I saw this game on GameSpot (http://gamespot.com/). One of the main reasons why I bought a PSP to be honest.

It is an action-packed game wherein you play the role of Kratos, a spartan. It is based on Greek Mythology which is another factor that made me loved this game so much. I am a huge fan of Greek Mythology and I am always fascinated with the stories and the mythology itself. So really, this game is truly for me.

This game was developed by READY AT DAWN STUDIOS, the same developer who made DAXTER. Another fabulously creative and superbly made game.

The only bad side to this game is that it is only short. If you are an avid fan of great graphics, nice action, some puzzle solving games top it all up with a mythology theme, then this game will be sooo short for you since you will be stucked playing this 24/7. I finished the game in 2 days only... 48 hours... no kiddin! you keep wanting for more when you actually finish the game. So much excitement and hype plus the way the game is being developed and created is so spectacular and awesome, the only thing that u dont want with this game is to conclude, but yes, sad to say, its short and it finishes fast.

So calling out all the PSP owners who haven't gotten a hand and played God of War: Chains of Olympus... YOU ARE MISSING OUT A LOT SERIOUSLY.... I MEAN A LOT!!!!

THE TRAILER:

Intel and Mariah

I was surfing the net to research something about computers until I noticed one link that captured my attention. It is a youtube link about a tv commercial of Intel Centrino Duo and Mariah Carey. I didn't know Mariah Carey endorses commercial products as well.... hahahahaha.. and I didn't know how Intel came up the idea of getting Mariah Carey in their commercial too. Its static! hahahaha =) Sometimes marketing and advertising in the states really makes u wonder and at the same time awe in surprise.

I know Intel Centrino works wonders on our laptops. Believe me, I am very happy with my laptop having Intel Centrino as its processor. But I never actually hear Mariah singing high notes everytime. Now that is the power and strength of her 8 octave voice, you won't be the top selling female artist of all time for nothing right? hahahaha.

Another thing why this commercial captured my attention is because I am an avid fan of gadgets and technology, but gadgets and technology with Mariah is a whole new different level HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

SHE'S STILL HOT!!!

By the way, I dont know what year this video was shot and shown to public hahahaha..

Watch the video here: