Directory of Taxi Companies in Metro Manila

For everyone's reference, here's a directory of  taxi companies in Manila, Philippines. I usually call up R&E or MGE whenever I need a cab pick-up but it helps to have other options especially during peak hours.

Avis Taxi - 8795263
Basic Taxi - 6437777
Crownstar Taxi - 7473064
EMP Taxi - 2935930
MGE Taxi - 3648260
Nine Star Taxi - 3301654
Nissan Taxi - 5512439
R&E Taxi - 3621890

Leave a comment if you know of other cab companies! :)

Manila Job Hunting Tips

An "ideal job" is not something that would miraculously present itself to you. Finding it is a quest that requires an appropriate mix of effort, patience, and skills. How would you stand out from a handful of applicants who are more experienced, educated, and better-looking than you? What would it take to hear the sweet words, "Congratulations, we like to offer you the job"? Below are some job hunting tips, if you need any.

1. A Kick-ass yet Professional Resume

- Putting your favorite Friendster photo in your resume, though tempting, is not recommend.
- Your gorgeousbabe13@web.com email address? Change that to something appropriate. Remember, you want to get the attention of the boss, not some random sex offender.
- Highlight your qualifications in a detailed yet brief way. Nobody likes to read a 5-page single spaced resume.
- Check your spelling and grammer grammar.

2. "Are you free tomorrow for an interview?"

- Be honest. Tell the employer if you can make the schedule or not.
- Prepare! Search online for commonly asked questions during interview, write down your answers, and practice saying it out loud. THIS REALLY REALLY REALLY WORKS.
- Dress appropriately i.e. no jeje cap.
- Arrive 10 minutes prior your scheduled appointment.
- Bring copies of your resumes with you.
- FLAUNT YOUR PERSONALITY. Your kick-ass yet professional resume already got you halfway the quest. Employers need to see WHO YOU ARE. Be confident, think of your answers carefully, speak slowly, and please, don't piss on your chair.

3. "Do you have any questions?"


- These 5 words are very important. For chrissakes, don't tell the interviewer "I don't have any."
- There are a lot of online resources that could help you draft appropriate questions to your interviewer.

4. Say "Thank You"


- After the interview, it's a nice gesture to send a Thank You email. Sincerely show your gratitude and tell them that you are looking forward for their positive feedback.

5. Wait


- Be patient
- Pray
- If you get the job, YEY!
- If you don't get the job, to pls don't go emo. :( Reflect on what possibly went wrong and see how you could improve on your next quest.

If you are currently on a quest for an ideal job, you might want to drop by the Jobgantic Career Fair 2011. Hosted by Jobstreet.com, the number one job portal in the Philippines, this event will feature 250 top companies from here and abroad. Pre-register at www.jobstreet.com, ready your resumes, and head down to SMX Convention Centre with your game face on. This two-day event is scheduled on August 12-13, 2011, 10 am to 7 pm.

Jobgantic Fair 2011 by Jobstreet.com

For more details, visit www.jobstreet.com.

How To Bid [and win] in Winila

'sup, yo.

I tried Winila but things didn't go exactly as I imagined, i.e. I lost so now I need vodka.

For the brave ones who want to try their 'luck' in this new online auction site, here are some points you should remember:

1. YOUR bid credits will decrease by one (1) whenever YOU place a bid.
2. Item's price will increase by $0.01 whenever a bid is placed.
3. A maximum of 20 seconds will be automatically added to the countdown timer whenever a bid is placed. This will allow other users to participate in the auction.
4. When the timer reaches 0:00:00, the last user who placed the bid will be declared winner

actual Winila auction

Timing is important. Don't bid too early--wait until the timer reaches 5 seconds (or below) before you re-click the nasty BID! button. Remember, your credits decrease everytime you bid so please please please use it carefully.

ffffuuuuuuu i got outbid by someone else for $0.64

By the way, Winila is open to users 18 y/o up, worldwide. Registration is free and you could do that HERE.

If you're 17 and reading this, cld u plz go back to Pet Society. or Myspace. 'Cuz no, they won't auction Edward Cullen here.