MultiMillionaire Mr. Bellum Tan of Rich Dad Asia is coming to Manila

Rich Dad Asia is bringing to Manila this October, Mr. Bellum Tam, multimillionaire and Robert Kiyosaki's business partner here in Asia.  As the popular book Rich Dad, Poor Dad always ask: "Are you ready to get out of the rat race and on the Fast Track to Financial Freedom?" Then this workshop might be the right one for you.  Workshop details and instructions on how to register for the workshop after the jump. 

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My Friend Sun Jun's Online Shop

Launching my Amazon Associate Online Shop!
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Win 2 Million Pesos!

I am writing this post to mark the 1st time I joined a contest in Facebook!  My entry got the most Likes at around 127 and the most comments at around 80, almost half more than those of the closest competitors, but sadly (,by some magical powers in Century Tuna,) it wasn't enough.  I guess I'll have to figure out another way to get my hands on a LUMIX digital compact camera.  It was the only reason why I joined.  The first prize was a LUMIX LX5 and there weren't that many joining the contest. See the photo entry and learn where you can win 2 million pesos after the jump.

Sun Jun is sour graping and has decided to switch to San Marino Corned Tuna!  hihihi. They're giving away 2 Million Pesos!  Honestly though, ever since I went back home to Davao, I've never had to open a can of tuna.  (^o^)/ Life is not perfect but good. ^^

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Anonymous Programmer

I'm reading through the first few weeks (which is how the author referred to chapters in the book) of Anonymous Lawyer, a novel by Jeremy Blachman about a hiring partner at one of the world's largest law firms.  There's a reason behind why he used "weeks" instead of "chapters." That's because the novel was adopted from his blog of the same title. If you click this link, it will take you to the Anonymous Lawyer blog site which remains to be one of the most popular blog sites in the web today.  It even now has a spin off site called the Anonymous Law Firm.  For all those seeking opportunities how to make money online or simply if you want to be famous, this is certainly another possibility!       

I simply can't get enough of the book.  I find it hilarious!  It's fun and interesting to read the thoughts of a lawyer who's a jerk most of the time but can be sensible at times as well.  I know that the book is a work of fiction but the caption at the back saying "He lives a lie but posts the truth" seems to sum it all up.  The character may be fictional but the ideas presented seem to reflect what the author, who happens to be a lawyer himself, believes is needed to become a partner in a big law firm albeit being over exaggerated at times.  The book is highly recommended! Special mention goes to aspiring lawyers who want to know if they have what it takes to be a partner according to Anonymous Lawyer's standards.

An anecdote about billable hours reminded me of my time as a software engineer in Anonymous Company.  In an effort to improve processes and measure the actual time spent on programming in a certain project, Anonymous Company required everyone to log the hours worked on every project at the end of the day.  The catch is, everyone was expected to allocate the total working hours spent in a day into specific projects.  I couldn't help but be skeptical because I couldn't find projects labeled as "Bathroom time", "Snack time", and "Sleep / Rest time" on the charts!  Not that any decent programmer would actually input times spent for these, but it just shows how some processes will not work for every system.  Not to mention that for most projects, more than 50 percent of the time allotted for development are actually spent idle.  Just like Anonymous Lawyer  who charged his clients around 600 dollars for his bathroom time, I can't help but think that we may have done the same!  Although I doubt that the time would come when software programmers can charge 600 dollars per hour! (^o^)/  Imagining the days when I just sat the whole day staring at my computer, waiting for updates and fixes, and yet willfully inputting 8 hours for a certain project makes me feel a little guilt within me.  Although it is abruptly followed by a feeling of entitlement considering that staring at the computer and doing nothing at all for the whole day is actually more difficult than doing actual programming (^o-)v.

On a last note, I'd like to share what Anonymous Lawyer had to say about his nephew who's a sophomore in college and is taking up painting.  He wrote "He thinks making money is wrong unless you do something good with it. He said I'm selfish. ... I think he has a lot of growing up to do. ...  He wants to paint.  Not everyone who wants to paint can make a living painting.  He doesn't understand that the world doesn't always let you do what you want to do.  There are sacrifices and trade offs.  You can't always follow your heart. ... Too many kids are stupid these days.  They have too many options.  Too many choices.  They think they can have ridiculous dreams and make them come true. ... I understand going for it if you don't have anything else you can do.  But if you're smart enough to get a real job, and make some real money, you're just being an idiot not to secure your future."  

I don't know about his nephew, but it surely knocked some sense into me. (^o-)v.

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Starstruck - Celebrity Meet and Greet

Oh wow! I met Philippine actor Cesar Montano at the mall today! He was so friendly. Not only did we talk - although I did most of the talking, he also allowed me to hug him while we had our pictures taken together. But wait! Just when I thought I couldn't be this lucky, he even gave me money! woohoo! Must be because he is running for governor in the coming May 2010 elections.

I know it's hard to believe. Therefore, to erase all doubts, I'm sharing the picture we took together. Then don't forget to continue reading this post to see the exact amount I got from him.

To be exact I was suppose to receive Php 5,032.98 which is the peso equivalent of $109.42 USD. They were so kind that they gave me Php 5033 instead. The lady that gave the money even said to "keep the change." (^o^)/

Well, this was really hard earned money because I waited 6 months to get it.! It's my second payment from Google! I was happy to know that I was still be able to reach the $100 dollar mark even though I was only able to post only 1 article per month, on the average, these past couple of months. It seems like once you've established your database of articles, the money will just keep coming in so long as you update your site once in a while. I guess this is the way to earn passive income and make money online.

The actor endorses Western Union - where all my Google payments go. (^o^)/ Anybody fooled by the first pic? Well, it's not a total waste of your time because the first 5 people to see me and say to me "I saw you with Cesar Montano." gets treated to dinner and a movie! That is if you can find me hehehe (^o^)/

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Extra Money in the Web

Here's how I made extra money using my digital camera and computer!  I wrote about this money making scheme before.  My entry was published in the June 2009 issue of Mabuhay Magazine, the in-flight magazine of Philippine Airlines.  I received my check payment together with a free copy of the magazine last August 2009.  They were kind enough to send the check all the way to my home address and I didn't have to pay a cent for courier.  Continue reading this article to know more about this promo.

Guess which entry is mine. ^^ I have another one coming up this October!  But sad to say, pictures are now only worth 500 pesos while travel anecdotes are now worth 1,000 pesos!  What are you waiting for?! Put those creative juices to work!  The thing is ... with travel anecdotes ... it doesn't have to be real!  It can be a figment of your imagination (^o^)/  Here's where you can make extra money and learn where to send your entries.

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Money in Blogging + Western Union

After earning my first $100 dollars through blogging, it took Google a month to confirm it but thanks to Western Union's Quick Cash option, I was able to get the money right away!  It only took 5 minutes of my time to sign up the form and receive my first paycheck from Google.  Before Western Union was made available, other bloggers said that it took weeks before the money was transferred in their bank accounts.  Thank God for Western Union!  It you are receiving your paycheck from Google soon, make sure to choose Western Union as your payment option.  

As for making money through blogging, my monthly  average has doubled! Yehey!  From $10 a month, now I average at $20 a month!  Very encouraging for me to continue blogging and earning from it.  I'm sharing this so that you will be encouraged as well.  

After receiving their first $100 paycheck, other bloggers have averaged $30 a month!  So mine is not yet up to par but it's getting there.   Hopefully I would be able to blog about this again in a couple of months time. (^o^)/     Happy earning through blogging to everyone!

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Win 200,000 Pesos - The Happiest Pinoy Search

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions officially launched their nationwide campaign called "The Search for the Happiest Pinoy."  The project aims to "rekindle the values of optimism, resilience and hope in Filipinos amidst the global economic crisis."

The winner will receive 200,000 pesos, a plaque, and 3 days/2 nights stay in Le Soleil de Boracay for 4.  Four runners-up will receive 25,000 pesos each, a plaque, and gift packages from Just Jewels Philippines.




The search aims to find the happiest Pinoy who has:

1. An optimistic outlook in life.
2. A cheerful disposition.
3. A proven ability to rise above life's challenges.
4. A positive impact in the lives of others.

Doesn't this person sound so familiar?  What are you waiting for.  Nominate ME! hehehe (^o^)/

Nomination form can be downloaded from here.  Nominations are from May 5 to September 15, 2009.  Official search mechanics can be found here.

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Fun and Money online! Make Money Now!

Here's a fun and easy way to make money!

Mabuhay, the inflight magazine of Philippine Airlines, under their banner slogan "Make others SMILE, and EARN", is looking for Funny Signages and Travel Tales. The chosen winning entries are featured on their magazine.  For every picture of a funny signage that gets accepted, you will be paid 1,000 pesos!  For a travel tale, you will receive 500 pesos! 

Travel tales must be written in not more than 100 words and they may be anything funny or unusual -  a joke or an experience.  Funny Signages are photos of amusing signages, menus, etc, such as the picture below which was submitted by Alvin Lim from General Santos City.

All entries must be original.

Submit entries to East Gate Publishing by emailing them to info[at]eastgateph.com.

Earning money has never been this easy!  I pesonally submitted a picture last month and it has been chosen to be published on their June issue!  I will be receiving my paycheck by July.  The next time you go out, don't forget to bring your camera.  Who knows!  You might just pass by a 1,000 peso picture perfect signage along the way.

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First $100 from Google | Earn Money Online

Woohoo!  April 30, 2009 marks the day when my Google Adsense earnings reached 100 dollars!  Regardless of what others might tell you, it really wasn't that easy! ^^ 

I started blogging August 2006.  That was 3 years ago!  And I've set up my ads ever since.  If you can be strict about it, that means, it took me 3 years to get this far!  However, that doesn't represent the whole truth.   About 90 percent of this earning only came the last 9 months.  It was only in August 2008 when I became more serious and considered niche blogging to earn more online.  That was when I started earning an average of $10 a month.  Now, I'm getting into SEO blogging as well.  I hope my monthly income would spike to $100 a month!  100 is the key number because Google Adsense only pays you once you've reached this mark.

Considering what other bloggers have been able to buy through blogging (LCD TVs, Cars, House and Lots), $100 a month is certainly attainable.  I wish one day I can also say that I bought a house and lot through blogging alone.  hehehe (^o^)/

If you're interested in knowing what kind of niche blogging I've been doing, visit the following sites:

http://personal-finance-free.blogspot.com

http://entreprenurphilippines.blogspot.com

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