From a Tele-babad Teen to Social Media-holic SAHM

Second Friday of the month: Personal / Family

7038**. 7752**. 72752**. 72476**. 0998-985****. Yes, six digits lang noon. I still remember all our old home phone numbers kasi ako ang suki niyan as soon as I get home from school and done with homework or reviews. From our black dial-up telephone unit, I remember chatting with my classmates about anything and everything. Eventually, PLTD added a 7th digit to our telephone number and updated the phone units. Aside from television, our telephone is my best friend at home. Wala pang internet noon and next to sending mail, calling from the phone is the best way of communication.

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Do You Have a Connected Home?

Let me get straight to the point - do you have a connected home?

We now live in the digital age, whether we like it or not.  I have embraced technology (and all the gadgets that go with it) and how it allows my family to learn, to discover, and share experiences, whether over the phone, social networking online, or video chats.  J and the kids are even more tech-savvy than me!

It actually took me longer to accept and appreciate how technology connects us all.  In spite of my being an active blogger, if you ask me, I still prefer actual phone conversations if I'm unable to meet face to face with friends and family. We can't live without our trusty landline, and we've been with PLDT for decades! My mother-in-law happens to be the most heavy user of our telephone line at home, chatting with her friends and relatives everyday - yes, everyday. She celebrated her birthday the day after Christmas, so you can imagine how busy our phone was with birthday and holiday greetings, not to mention online video calls from my sis-in-law in the USA.

My daughter, talking to my mom and telling her wish list of toys!

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Family Bonding at PLDT Home Bro Brunch

I try to grab every opportunity for fun bonding time with my kids, especially during family events I am invited to.  There were a few I've attended with either the boy or the girl, and just recently, it's at PLDT's #HomeBroBrunch with my girl.  She clearly enjoyed herself since she did not bug me to go home during the course of the event! =)

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Mom + Blogger + Unlimited Internet = BFFs

I am a mother. I am a homemaker. I am a blogger. I am borderline social media addict.
I need unlimited internet!

The mid-90s opened my world to the internet... okay, maybe some of you were still in diapers then, but let's not go into that! :p  And let me remind you, this was the time of dial-up internet and I just had an average of only 2 hours connection a day to surf and send emails! It was during this time that I got my first free email accounts, got Instant Messenger, and eventually led to more accounts like Edsamail, Gmail, and PLDTdsl. My work and home life will never be the same again.

Mobile wireless internet with Smart

Our first internet subscription was with PLDTmyDSL, and we're very happy with our connection at home. It helped me get in touch with what's happening "outside", especially after I became a mom in 2003. The internet became my daily companion at home, post-partum. I got hooked on social networking sites like Friendster, and then Facebook. I worked at home as a wedding and event planner on my free time, and having internet access has proved vital in creating my proposals and gathering online resources and references for my clients. In 2008, we moved to our present home with a different broadband provider that's serving the area. Hubby maintained his Smart mobile phone internet as a back-up home connection and on-the-road access.


In 2009, I began blogging and my online persona has evolved since then, giving me new avenues of opportunities in social media. Suffice to say, as a homemaker and blogger, unlimited internet connection is the lifeblood of my current lifestyle:

• For searching school-related topics to help the kids with homework and tests
• Getting recipes and finding new places to visit
• Easy booking for travel and leisure
• Convenient shopping for clothes, and more
• Sharing photos and files to friends and loved ones
• Allowing (unlimited and guided) access for kids to explore, play, and learn
• Blogging, sharing and receive updates, and communicating through social networks
• Reading blogs and other favorite sites for information, inspiration, and entertainment
• Helping friends and clients who tap me for social media services

Know your needs and choose a plan that fits your budget and lifestyle.
Introducing myBro from PLDT Home group!

Check out myBro Wireless Home Broadband -- high-speed fixed wireless broadband internet connection using the nationwide cellular network of Smart.

• 'Bilis-Install' - quick and simple to apply, with subscription installed in 48 hours upon payement
• Reliable nationwide coverage
• Affordable myBro Plans to choose from, as low as P26/day with Plan 799
• Also available: Plan 999 and Plan 1299
• Unlimited internet hours for all plans

Apply now! Visit any Smart Stores, accredited PLDT Home reseller, or call *1888 from your Smart cellphone. 
Thanks to PLDT Home group for tapping me to share with you their latest offerings.
Learn more about myBro at www.mybro.com.ph.
Smart Bro is the former brand of all the broadband services of Smart which includes Mobile Broadband services of Smart, which are Plug-it, Pocket Wifi, etc. and Fixed Broadband which are Bro Canopy and Wimax. On June 26, the Fixed Wireless variants – Canopy and Wimax – will now have a new brand name under MyBro. This is now included under the HOME megabrand powered by PLDT and Smart."


Having wireless broadband internet is ideal, and it's indispensable at this day and age. Every home should really have one as it will benefit the whole family.

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