Tsunami alerts cancelled

Last night, pass 1am, I chance upon Ate Che's post about a Tsunami that is expected to hit Philippines today at 1:27pm. I couldn't sleep. I thought of a lot of things. I was the only person who was still awake at that time [which usually happens, hehe]. I came across online news and found a link on the shattering 8.8 magnitude quake that hit CHILE around 3:34am Saturday. Shocking images of the tragedy left a terrible remembrance. The once sturdy buildings turned into splinters in a snap. Not long after the Haiti quake, here comes another devastating catastrophe.

Fostering awareness, i posted a link on my facebook account regarding the quake and the tsunami which is to hit the Pacific coast within 24hours after the quake.

My friend Gracey who is based in Hawaii received a surprised rather a panicking call from her Mom informing her of the approaching major wave to hit the island of Hawaii at an expected time. Glad to know through her post after several hours that everyone there now is safe.

excerpts from online news:

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning. In an interview on ABS-CBN, Renato Solidum, director of the Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), said that if the Chile earthquake did generate tsunami waves powerful enough to cross the Pacific, they may be expected to hit Philippine coastlines sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Let us all PRAY...

Noon time, I received a text message from 2 of my student who lives near the shore in Sta. Cruz informing me that they are evacuating and will be heading up to the hills where their relatives resides. In that way also, they could observe changes on the quiet ocean.

Afternoon came, alert pa rin kami. Thank God, it passed the expected time. Our television is still on CNN, awaiting updates while helping Papa pack his stuffs. Since my father has to report for work tomorrow, I drove and dropped him off at the Bus terminal. God Bless his travel.

Late in the afternoon, another text message was sent by the same student telling me they'll go back to their home sweet home.

Tsunami alerts may have been cancelled but we people should still pay attention and stay alert on what may have happen. As I am typing this, I am trying to observe the nature around me and at the same time, praying. We live around 750 meters away from the nearby coastal areas. Oh my, oh my, It's windy outside. We never know. That giant wave might strike while people were asleep. And sometimes, an unusual weather signals something. I am trying to be positive and my Faith makes me more stronger.

Let us continue to pray for the survival of those who are still trapped in their homes and other establishments. And pray for the repose of the soul of those whose lives were taken.

We thank you, dear Lord for the continued guidance and for keeping us all safe. God knows what's best for us. I always believe in that phrase that's why He never leaves our side.

Got the receipt!!

The weather is gloomy since this morning. Drizzling. Cold. Good for nap time [chuckles]. But I never took the bite. I went on with my daily routine of going to school, early of course. Meet my students, continue with the discussions till my last subject.

Oh yeah, its payday and i haven't received my payslip yet [sighs]. As if I'd received large amount. After my class at 2pm, I head to PLDT-Digos to inquire on how I could avail the free 2months NDD service included on myDSL bundle. When I got there, I was given a priority #3. I think I was the only customer waiting to be served. While waiting, I heard a lady is following up their application. Oh my, remembering. I've been through that. The agony of waiting. They were like calling here and rummaging through piles of papers. Poor lady, all she could received was the same statement I received few months back.

Anyways, I was given a small paper with a to follow directions on how to connect directly. But, I had to wait for the dial tone to change from the usual tone to ambulance tone. In that way, my phone could make calls directly nationwide na, FREE!! [2months, per se]. Not now. Not tomorrow. When? I don't know. It's up to the Service Order, as they say. The cashier then handed the receipt I've been longing for.

So far, I am enjoying my internet connection. I am now loving PLDT =)

Got connected!!

Around 11am this morning, I sent the PLDT personnel a text message inquiring when they could install my internet, they responded they would notify me .

I heaved a huge sigh. I had to wait again. But never too long. Just this afternoon after my class, my sister were sending me messages non stop telling me they [the PLDT men] were already outside our house waiting for me. They [too] sent a text message informing they are now going to install my internet connection. Yipeee! was sooo happy.

So, there..a few minutes of installing cords, cables and stuff then few clicks on my keyboard.

2:40pm, i got connected already..fascinating!!

Officially, I can now explore the information superhighway right at my home. They orient this blogger the how-to's and if some problem arises, I can text or call them.

I thank them before they left.

Our PLDT phone

My phone has already been installed. This morning, I was monitoring my students taking their examinations when my cellphone beep. Finally, i get to receive a text from them. They are going to install my rather our landline phone today and asked if I'm home. I replied "I'm still in school giving exams to my students.." They responded, "text lang kayo, maam. adto sa mi sa laing subscribers.." ["just text us maam, we'll go install another subscriber's phone.."]

Me: "ok. I'll be home around 10am."
I won't let the time pass, it might get delayed again and my frustration might rise up.
PLDT: "ok maam."

I was so excited! I came home around 10:30am. My exam was kinda hard for them, i think. It took them awhile to answer. [chuckles] I texted the technicians I was already home and were waiting for them. They had a hard time looking for our place daw. We don't have street name pa kasi but we do have house # na. And so they began connecting the phone line. I was very observant on what they were doing. I was like the teacher who strictly monitor its students during quiz and exams. Beat that!! I asked everything I was curious about.

It was around 11:35am when our residence already have its phone line. I would definitely spread the news to our relatives domestic and international. The phone is place beside my PC monitor.

I was thinking talaga that includes my internet na but it would follow soon enough since the Service Order hasn't arrived yet, according to them. "Ha? I had to wait again", I answered in dismay. But it won't take long naman daw. Before they left, I extended my gratitude to them.

inefficient service - part 4

My best bud patzs told me 2 days ago during our coffee bonding at AYURVEDA SPA and COFFEE SHOP in Digos City that I starred daw in his latest post on his blog. Click on his name to read the full article..

Unfortunately, again i'll be facing the weekend with STILL NO INTERNET AND PHONE AT HOME..PLDT DIGOS..WAKE UP!!

They were used to making promises they can't keep..so thumbs down =(

inefficient service - part 3

Yesterday, January 8, 2009. Been to PLDT Digos Branch and inquired my almost two months of waiting for my internet connection to be installed. Patzs would probably post his horrible experience about their service sooner. Ang taas pa naman ng expectations ko sa company nila pero parang sinisira lang ng branch nito dito sa amin ang tiwala ng subscribers. Sobrang nabubu**s*t na talaga ako!!! Anyways, I was told [promises na naman..[rolls eyes] early next week daw [we'll see]. Imagine? I applied 25th of November pa last year and no installation took place. They could have informed their applicants through text message man lang sana with regards to its delay. When i went there, all i received was promises. They never even ask for an apology. So lame, so thumbs down =(