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NEW ALBUM "Moving On and Moving Up" by HeyRJ now out!

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:33:00 +0000

Hey everyone! I'm very happy to announce that I've just finished my 6th full-length album of specially selected cover songs -- "Moving On and Moving Up". This album is different from my previous ones as it's "themed" and it's one close to my heart. It's EXCLUSIVELY available on HeyRJMusic.com at the moment and is set to be available everywhere else (iTunes/Amazon/Napster/Tidal/Spotify) by next week, March 14, 2018. 

I'd love for you to check it out. You can also stream it in full on my website. If you like it, please share it with your friends who you think might enjoy it too.

Much love, XOXO

RJ <3

NEW ALBUM Alert: "Moving On and Moving Up" by HeyRJ

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:23:00 +0000

Moving On and Moving Up

Hey everyone! I'm very happy to announce that I've just finished my 6th full-length album of specially selected cover songs -- "Moving On and Moving Up". This album is different from my previous ones as it's "themed" and it's one close to my heart. It's EXCLUSIVELY available on HeyRJ.com at the moment and is set to be available everywhere else (iTunes/Amazon/Napster/Tidal/Spotify) by next week, March 14, 2018.

I'd love for you to check it out. You can also stream it in full on my website. If you like it, please share it with your friends who you think might enjoy it too.

Much love, XOXO
RJ

HeyRJ's (RJ Marmol) "Best Christmas Ever" Album FREE DOWNLOAD

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 06:49:00 +0000

As thanksgiving for a wonderful year in music and in the spirit of the holidays, I'm giving away my "Best Christmas Ever" album for FREE! -- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ALBUM <3 to those who may want to have copies but are unable to get it for any reason.

Those who want to support and buy or stream it from the links below are still very welcome to do so.

Apple Music (Listen) http://smarturl.it/BestChristmasEver/applemusic

iTunes (Buy) http://smarturl.it/BestChristmasEver/itunes

Google Play (Buy) http://smarturl.it/BestChristmasEver/googleplay

Google Play Streaming (Listen) http://smarturl.it/BestChristmasEver/googleplaystreaming

Amazon Music (Buy) http://smarturl.it/BestChristmasEver/amazonmusicbuy

Amazon Music (Listen) http://smarturl.it/BestChristmasEver/amazonmusiclisten

Spotify (Listen) http://smarturl.it/BestChristmasEver/spotify

Napster (Listen) http://smarturl.it/BestChristmasEver/napster

I wish you all the merriest Christmas ever! No matter what you're going through, please remember that this, too shall pass. Remain steadfast. <3

Suum cuique

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 02:10:00 +0000

Someone came to the store this morning, somewhat panting and in haste to get himself a 150g pouch of tomato sauce. I'm guessing the rest of the food is already stewing in his pot at home so he can't afford to sustain a conversation with a persistent seller. Since well, you guessed it right -- I didn't have what he was looking for, I naturally offered the 200g tomato sauce, because well -- bigger is better, isn't it? No. He doesn't like it. "Well then, how about this tomato paste? Same size as the one you need but a little pasty". No? "It's too sour." you say. Ugh. Maybe I'm not being persuasive enough.

I then proceed on instructing him on the merits of a tomato paste and how it's very "workable" to your desired taste and consistency with a little help from water (or maybe even sugar). No? Wow, talk about a hard sell!

Oh, off you go then. Try the next store. May the odds be ever in your favor! And oh, maybe you should run a little faster, remember the pot at home!

As a lost sale trots away, I mutter to myself "Suum cuique". To each his own, indeed. To each his own.

A few minutes after, I grabbed my pen and "Must Buy" list and gently scribbled "4. Tomato sauce 150g". I looked outside my store window almost thinking out loud, "One day soon you'll come running here for a 150g tomato sauce, and unlike today, I'd be more prepared. You'll see."

Tomorrow is another day, my friend. There's no telling what people might ask from you in the future, but if you find yourself lacking and unprepared, you can always rethink, reinvent and regroup. But never, and I say never retreat, never retire. You know you're better than that.

Love always,

Rainy Days and Mondays

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:05:00 +0000

It's 7:22 PM. It's been raining non-stop since yesterday and it's getting harder and harder to keep ourselves warm and dry here in Laguna. But I feel even worse for my customers who have to leave the comfort of their homes to buy supplies like food and cellphone load. If only there was a better way of serving them -- door-to-door delivery perhaps? Ah, yes. Soon. I hope.

For now, all I have to share is a smile of gratitude and some small talk to keep their minds off the rain and rising gutter waters. While a small sari-sari (variety) store like mine can't offer them rainy day sales or loyalty points, I know that staying open and reliable in this dreary weather is a small but welcome relief to them. So here I sit, inside looking out, manning this rain-drenched little store waiting for the next customer not just to ring a sale, but most especially to touch a heart.

Stay warm and dry everyone! <3

Hello Twitter!

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 04:13:00 +0000

Well hello Twitter! Looking forward to fun times with you. :) Follow us on Twitter for retail news, questions and comments. @WhateverBuys

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We're Now Open To Serve You!

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 07:02:00 +0000

WhateverBuys Community Retail Store is your next-door retail store. We aim to delight our customers with reasonable prices, quality merchandise and superior customer service you can't find within a 10 kilometer radius. We are all about service, quality and price -- and yes, in that order. Superb customer service is at the core of our business. We measure our success not by the size of our store or bank account but by the width of your smile. Come visit us today!

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Everyday is Happy Bread Day!

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0000

If there's anything I like more than rice, it's bread. All sorts of bread. You name it. (And after bread I like potatoes. Ehem.) It was a little too late when I found out about Happy Bread Day but everyday is happy bread day to me anyway. I heard there was an event organized by Gardenia last Saturday at the Eastwood Mall Open Park, Libis, Quezon City where they had fun-filled activities, marching bands, mascots, dancers -- the works! But if you missed it (just like I did), don't worry -- here's a little consolation for you. Bread-lovers all over can still can get into the spirit of Happy Bread Day because Gardenia breads are currently sold discounted!

PHP5 OFF of every bag of sliced bread!

Yay for bread-lovers everywhere! :) Better stock-up on breads, especially with the holiday coming up this month-end.

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Location:Calamba,Philippines

How to Claim Your Google Adsense Earnings via Western Union QuickCash (Philippines)

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:04:00 +0000

Well, hello there! Been a while, huh? I just sort of “dropped by” this blog to let you know that I got my Google Adsense Payment today.
And since this long-time dormant blog, is (ironically) responsible for most of these earnings, I decided to blog about it here instead of my main tech blog over at RJMarmol.com.
Here’s a screen cap of the payment.

Here’s How to Claim Your Google Adsense Earnings via Western Union QuickCash (Philippines:)

Setting-Up Western Union QuickCash as your Payment Method

1. Log-in to your Google Adsense account and click on “Payments” located at the upper left side of your dashboard.
2. Click on “Payment Settings” located at the upper part of your screen.
3. Scroll down until you reach the actual “Payment Settings” area.
4. Click on “Edit Payment Method”.
5. Select “Set-up Western Union Quick Cash” and fill out necessary information.
*** Please make sure to set this up at least a month before you claim your payment to make sure there’d be no problems. I

Claiming Your Google Adsense Payment through Western Union QuickCash (in the Philippines)

1. Before you go to any Western Union branch, I suggest you print out a copy of your “Payment Details” located on the Payments tab. (see Step 1 Setting-Up Western Union QuickCash as your Payment Method).
2. Scroll down until you see the “Payment Details” for the period you are claiming (see screen cap above).
3. I prefer printing to copying by hand since it’s prone to error but if you trust yourself enough, by all means copy it manually. Take note of the MTCN (Monet Transfer Control Number), the amount you’re claiming and Google Inc.’s address.
4. Don’t forget to bring at least 2 government-issued ID’s (preferably passport, driver’s license, SSS ID, PRC, etc.)
5. Fill-out the QuickCash Yellow Form, more importantly your pertinent details and the sender’s (Google’s details).
6. The agent will ask you questions pertaining to the transaction so be ready to answer promptly.
7. In my case, I wasn’t offered the option to either claim in US dollars but it was no big deal to me that time. I’m not sure about the default procedure. But you can always ask Western Union once you’re there.

8. Take the money and run! And buy yourself a beer for a job well done!
Here’s to more relevant ads! More clicks and more conversions!

Want a FREE iPhone 5? Come Get it at Lazada.com.ph!

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:22:00 +0000

Who doesn't want an iPhone 5? So much more if it's FREE! Why yes, you read that right -- FREE! If "the odds be ever in your favor", that is. :)

Well then, it's time to look for that clover leaf and touch it in earnest because today just might be your lucky day!

Premier online shopping site Lazada.com.ph is giving away a brand new ultra hot iPhone 5 (in a raffle) to a lucky customer who will shop from 12PM of September 28 up to 11:59PM of October 5, 2012.

All you need to do is shop within said promo period (minimum of 2,000 worth of products) and you will automatically receive a raffle ticket via email. Names will be drawn on October 6, 2012 at 4PM.

You can have as many entries/tickets as you want (1 ticket for every 2,000 pesos worth of products bought). There is no better time to shop at Lazada.com.ph than now!

Too bad for me I just completed my order last September 26. Boo! That's 2 days earlier! Ugh! The odds obviously aren't in my favor!

For you though, it's not too late. So if you've been holding up that purchase for that shiny product you've been eyeing on, maybe this is the time to finally give in. :)

Please refer to promo mechanics below and visit http://lazada.com.ph/iphone5raffle for more information.

P.S. If you win, please be kind enough not to tell (or show) it to me as I'll probably glow Hulk-green with envy! :) Good luck!

Fifty Shades of Grey: Why You Probably Shouldn't Bother [Book Review]

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:29:00 +0000

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

If there was a zero star rating, I would have given that. This book barely live up to the hype that made me borrow this book in the first place. I'm glad I didn't buy it, not even as an e-book. Meandering. Recycling words and scenes over and over again, ad infinitum. This book is not even erotic, not at all. I painfully tried to read every word until my eyes almost bled in agony. Such a painful read, and not in a good way. I'm just glad the ordeal is over. I started reading Book 2 a few days ago, was giving it another chance, thinking maybe there's some form of redemption there. No such luck. 50 pages into it, I threw my hands up in the air and screamed: "I can't take any more of this BS." You don't have to eat an entire cake to know that it's good. Apparently, you don't have to read through 382 pages of Fifty Shades of Grey to know that while some people may adore it, it just isn't the book for you. Sorry Fifty fans. I mean no disrespect.

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Withdraw Money From Your Globe GCash Effortlessly Using The All-New Globe GCash ATM-Style Card

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:31:00 +0000

I just received my all-new Globe GCash Card and I was thrilled to find out how great it looks!

It's been customized to my liking and it's even more beautiful than I thought it would look like.

You can choose whatever background image you fancy and it comes with a very professional-looking ID format at the back with matching ID photo!

But don't let its looks deceive you, there's definitely more than meets the eye with this card. It's not the usual membership card that simply uses up space in your wallet without serving any helpful and practical purpose.

The all-new GCash Card has the functionality of an ATM card! And it works much like how your usual ATM card works -- insert it to any ATM nationwide and withdraw Globe GCash money after entering your MPIN.
Please be informed that there's a P20 charge for every withdrawal -- taken from your GCash balance.

If you'd like to have one, visit the Globe GCash website and apply today! It costs 100 pesos and takes around 2 weeks to be delivered. Make sure you have at least 100 pesos on your GCash wallet before you apply for a card because that's where Globe will deduct the card payment.

Can't wait to use it, especially now that I'm seriously considering putting up a Bayad Center within the village.

Test Post from my Mobile Phone

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:41:00 +0000

I'm currently logged-in at Multiply using my mobile phone. This is a test post. :-)

Why You Should Join Sulit.com.ph: A Testimonial

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:44:00 +0000

I've long dreamed of operating an online store. And if you're reading this now, you probably know why people like me operate online stores. It's because of people like you. People like you who are tech-savvy, almost always online, always busy, has no time to stroll around town and leisurely walk at malls while scouring for good buys know by heart that the best place to buy and sell these days is through the internet. So people like us, part-seller and part-buyer, put up websites, purchase shopping cart software, buy SSL certificates (for securing private information), sometimes purchase/sign-up for a separate payment gateway and then wait for customers to browse, inquire and hopefully, buy our products. Sounds easy right? Think again. A few years back, online commerce, or e-commerce as they call it, is solely a marketing arm and an additional income generator available only to corporations who have tons of money to pay for both online advertisements and search engine marketing and well, for all the set-up software I mentioned above. To even dream of putting-up such a site (if you're an average income earner) that time is considered ridiculous, foolish and impossible.

But now, these days are gone (or at least quite possible now..). Thanks to the various changes and other technological advances in the mobile and telecommunication industries, finally catching up on the rampaging information superhighway that is the internet. Now, you don't need a payment gateway to receive money. There are now numerous ways to receive payment-mobile money transfer, online banking money transfer, through remittance centers, etc.

Even more helpful, and if I may say, one of the best possible help you can get to jumpstart your online business is online advertising. It is by far, still the best avenue to gain as much product exposure as possible and eventually generate a sale. There are many online advertising sites available today. But experience convinced me that online advertising through http://www.sulit.com.ph is the way to go. I'm actually pretty new at Sulit.com.ph and yet I've been seeing results already. The first time I posted my ad (that was just one at that time), I got almost a hundred views for a day. I got 3 inquiries and a quite a few text messages still, all coming from buyers who saw my ad at Sulit.com.ph! It is important to note that, as I have observed in barely a few weeks at Sulit.com.ph is that at any one time, there are an average of 3000 people (sometimes even more) simultaneously viewing Sulit.com.ph. This number is comprised of people who are members of Sulit.com.ph (around 10-20%) and people who were brought there through a search at Google. How amazing is that? It only tells you a few things worth noting. One, that Sulit.com.ph gives you thousands of possibilities to be viewed. Two, that Sulit.com.ph's format is undoubtedly search engine optimized. The chances that a random search at Google for a certain item will list your ad on the first page is very realistic. I know, because I tried searching Google using a generic keyword in my ad and voila! My ad is result #1, almost unbelievable. Three, that sulit.com.ph gives you all these and more for FREE! Yes, there's the magic word right there. Where else do you enjoy such wonderful benefits without shelling-out a few bucks? Advertisng at Sulit.com.ph is FREE! Allow me to stress that. :-)

What's more is that when you sign-up, you get a fully-functional multi-page website of your own which is also customizable. There's a buzz about a payment integration currently in the works. I'm almost sure it will go well. It's gonna be very beneficial to both buyers and sellers if such a payment system will be available.

Right now, all I can say is I made a great choice signing up at Sulit.com.ph. And with all the good results I got, I'm sure there are plenty more coming my way. So, if you operate an online store, or you simply want to advertise a physical or offline store you may have, advertise at Sulit.com.ph now! There's nothing to lose and a lot to gain. :-)

How to Pay Through Metrobank Bank Deposit

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:44:00 +0000

Dear all, Metrobank deposit payments is now fully set-up. If you intend to pay via Metrobank bank deposit, please text me and i will give you my account details.. :-)

Reduced Alkaline Water - Frequently Asked Questions

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:48:00 +0000

Can I boil alkaline reduced water?
Alkaline reduced water retains its alkalinity even when boiled. But it is recommended to drink it cold because boiling releases hydrogen ion, which decreases deoxidization.

What about mixing it with tea or coffee?
It is recommended that lesser amount, maybe 1/2 of tea is used or soaked teabag for shorter time because alkaline reduced water will extract more tea ingredients. Green tea is extracted easily even in cold water, so it's an ideal drink for summer.

How to keep alkaline reduced water?
It is better to drink alakaline reduced water cold.
When you're not drinking, keep the cap tightly. It is recommended to drink it the same day in a room temperature. Do not keep in the refrigerator for more than 3 days. Throw away old water in the portable reduced alkaline maker and replenish after cleansing it with citric acid or vinegar.

Why does bubble form when water is put into the portable reduced alkaline maker?
Bubble is hydrogen that forms when natural minerals react with magnesium. Keep the cap closed tightly because hydrogen may be released through the opening.

Should I clean the Bound 1 Reduced Alkaline Maker once a week?
To maintain, you need to clean Bound 1 with cleansing agents once a week.
You should treat the container as a regular cup, so rinse it frequently. Cleansing agents are either citric acid or vinegar used at home. (dilute one spoonful of either agent)

How should I clean it?
30 seconds is enough for cleaning. Longer time may diminish the life span of minerals. Excessive amount of vinegar or citric acid may cause heating of the container. If heating occurs, pour additional water into the container. Excessive amount of cleansing agent may also affect the life span of minerals.

Can I put tea or coffee in Bound 1 Reduced Alkaline Maker?
Do not put juice, hot tea or coffee in the container. Put only water (filtered water or natural water) in the container. Other types of liquid may minimize the utility.

Can I use Bound 1 Reduced Alkaline Maker without cleaning it?
It will minimize the deoxidation ability of Bound 1. The minerals in the container react with the water and form oxidized layers, which reduces the effectiveness of Bound 1.

What amount of water consumption is recommended for a day?
Daily, 2 liters for an adult. 30ml of water per 1kg of weight. Then someone of 65kg of weight would need 2.0 liters per day. Water's main function is to excrete waste matter in the body. Therefore, smokers, drinkers, people living in polluted areas, people eating a lot of processed food, and people with chronically illness should drink even more.

Wouldn't alkaline water neutralize acid in the stomach?
Alkaline water will not neutralize acid in the stomache. Alkaline water ideal for drinking has pH of 7.5~10, and acid in teh stomach has pH of 4. Acidity of stomach acid is 1/100, and alkalinity of alkaline water is 1/1,000,000. Obviously stomach acid is over 1,000 times more concentrated than alkaline water. In order to neutralize 3 liters of stomach acid that's produced a day, you'd have to drink 100times, ie., about 3,000 liters of alkaline water.

Can a pregnant woman drink alkaline water?
A pregnant woamn requires mopre minerals: therefore, alkaline reduced water will supply the needed minerals. A pregnant woman lacks alkaline minerals because she uses them to neutralize the acidic water produced by the babay in the womb.
One theory says that oxidized blood causes morning sickness. There is an actual case where a pregnant woman's morning sickness was alleviated by drinking mineral alkaline reduced water.

Wouldn't excessive drinking of alkaline water cause the body to become too alkaline?
No. Our body has a natural homeostatis, which acts as a balancing agent and maintains normal ph regardless of the amoun tof acidic or alkaline matter that's consumed. Alkaline water helps maintain normal pH of blood, which may have been through stress and excessive consumption of fat.

Can a newborn baby drink alkaline water?
Mixing baby formulas with alkaline water would help eliminate minor ailments of newborns. A research done in Japan showed that a newborn feeding on formulas mixed with alkaline water had almost the same level of immunity and health as the newborn taht was breastfed.

Can seniors drink alkaline water?
Of course. aging is like losing water. A child's body consists of 90% water, and a senior's consists of 60% water. Therefore, alkaline reduced water that is rich in activated hydrogen and minerals is most needed for the seniors.

I gain weight just by drinking water. Can I drink alkaline water?
Mineral alkaline reduced water has rapid absorption, circulation and excretion rate; therefore, people with low metabolism may benefit from drinking it. If you gain weight just by drinking water, your metabolism may be very low and your body may have difficulty excreting water. If edema is severe, you may want to drink a little portions.

There are powders at the bottom of the container.
The powder is magnesium or carbon debris. If you used tap water, spring water, or natural water that may be high in mineral content, or if you left teh alkaline reduced water in the conatiner for more than a day, you may see powdery matter, which resulted from bonding of magnesium or calcium ingredients. These are natural, harmless minerals. Simply rinse the container.

What are the benefits of drinking reduced alkaline water?

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:46:00 +0000

Reduced alkaline water improves chronic health conditions:

Continuous research in Japan since the 1950's and testimonials from users indicate the following conditions have been improved from drinking alkaline ion water:

* Arthritis
* Heartburn
* Chronic fatigue
* Indigestion
* Leg cramps

* High blood pressure
* Poor circulation
* Migraines
* Nausea

* Obesity
* Osteoporeosis
* Psoriasis
* Stress

Dr. Otto Warberg has received the Nobel Prize for discovering the cause of cancer - this is lack of oxygen which is low alkaline pH. No disease can exist in an alkaline environment. Japanese medicine has proven this over the last 15 years.

What's the Difference Between Spring Water - Bottled Water - Distilled Water?

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:34:00 +0000

When water tumbles down a mountainside, this natural agitation fills the water with oxygen, thereby charging it with electrons. But with normal filtering, even fresh mountain spring water loses this natural vitality by the time it reaches your tap.

Bottled water, which has been sitting on a store shelf, has even less vitality and most of the time lacks the rich mineral content present in tap water. Furthermore, if bottled water sits at room temperature for more than 8 hours it can be carcinogenic due to the leaching of the plastic.

Distilled and osmotic water have been purified to the point that they are lifeless. Lacking minerals, electrons and oxygen, this equals dead water and dead water isn't that good either. Freshly distilled water rapidly absorbs carbon dioxide from the air and reaches an acidic pH of 5.5 in a very short time. Acidic water is not a healthy choice for drinking water.

Reduced alkaline water is super hydrating and energizing, with an alkaline pH of 8-11, it will raise the alkalinity of your body fluids to a healthier level.

We are now in the midst of a water boom. In United States, Canada, and other countries, consumers are buying various kinds of bottled and canned water even though water is one of our most abundant vital resources. Opting for reduced alkaline water is a healthier and smarter choice over bottled water that are either lifeless or insufficient in mineral content.

How to Pay WhateverBuys.com through PayPal

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:13:00 +0000

There are 2 ways PayPal payments can be accepted at WhateverBuys.com

1. For single product purchases: Outright or automatic PayPal payments can be accepted by clicking on the "Buy Now" or "Pay Now" button adjacent to the product photo. Follow the steps required and wait for a confirmation page to appear stating that your payment has been received.

2. For multiple product purchases, click on the "Offline Payment Option". You will be redirected to the Order Form page. Once there, fill-out required information and specify ITEM CODE and description. An email invoice will be sent to the e-mail address you provided that contain a "Pay" link button. Click this button to send payment.

3. Once a payment/PayPal balance has been received by WhateverBuys.com, items will be shipped within 24-48 hours.

PayPal Frequently Asked Questions

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:01:00 +0000

1. What is PayPal?
PayPal is a safe and easy way to pay online. You can pay without exposing your credit card numbers to the merchant because PayPal stores it for you. And because information is only gathered once (upon sign-up), you don't have to re-type the same information on different merchnt forms thus making checkout faster. You also checkout faster because you use only one account name and password for all sites you purchase from.

2. How is security assured?
PayPal uses state-of-the-art encryption tools that protect your sensitive information from being altered or manipulated while in transit to and from the merchant. By this, you get 100% protection from fraud payments.

3. Why should I use PayPal when I already have a credit card?
PayPal stores and keeps your private information secure. Better security than typing credit card numbers over and over again when making online purchases. You checkout faster. Provides security for online transactions and saves you time.

4. Is PayPal free?
It's free to sign up for a PayPal account. It's also free to send money to friends and family. You can also transfer funds from your bank accounts to your PayPal account at no charge.

5. How do I Send Money?
Click here.

6. How do I receive money>
Click here.

PayPal Empowers the Smallest of the SME's

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:17:00 +0000

I just can't believe this. I've blogged a link about this just a few minutes ago yet I can't seem to stop myself from writing ecstatically about this huge, huge news. PayPal is here (and when I say here, I mean I can actually feel its existence through some sort of a benefit). I guess I can't stress that enough. Sometimes, I feel like I was the last to know about this, but if I were, then that's probably PayPal's fault because they e-mailed me late. I got the notification of balance withdrawal through local bank account just this Monday, 28th of January. But why are there no announcements in the trimedia (print, tv, radio)? Or maybe I just wasn't reading, watching tv or listening to radio enough? This is big news for the Filipinos, for the small and medium-sized entrepreneurs, IT-enabled services freelancers like web designers, consultants and probloggers. Most of all, this is big news for the Philippine e-commerce industry. Until now, Filipinos are still wary about online shopping. Although statistics show that more and more Filipinos are buying online now, transactions are limited to credit card holders (buyers) and giant retail and wholesale companies (sellers) who can afford to set-up a shopping cart with an integrated payment gateway. And even if you had a card, you'd still think twice about buying online because, honestly, it's expensive. There are online stores that charge way too high for certain items you know you could buy cheaper somewhere near you. Well, we can't really blame them. Software is expensive, shopping carts, payment gateways, SSL certificates, mail listings software, SEO..the list is endless. Somehow, someone's gotta pay for those. And sadly, customers will likely be affected by being charged sometimes outrageous prices already. PayPal doesn't really level out the playing field but it does give us power, probably even more than we can wield. Now, more than ever, any small sized business, even the smallest of the small, like ours can benefit from this new payment mode. No more expensive and separate shopping carts and payment gateways. PayPal has it. And, it works.
I remember when I first found out about online shopping at Multiply. My initial reaction was "How will I pay online? Credit card, I guess?" Finding out eventually that payments will be made through Globe G-Cash or bank deposit was great. The Pinoy entrepreneur is truly ingenious. And now, with PayPal as additional or even primary payment support, we're opening ourselves into a whole new world of opportunities.
When I signed up for PayPal late September of last year, I felt it wasn't really that useful to me. All it was to me was a more secure way of paying online (if I were to believe PayPal's claim of its reliable financial information storage and secure data transmission through encryption). It was awfully useless since I can't withdraw PayPal balances (if there were any) to a local account. At that time, withdrawal was allowed solely to a US bank account, which sadly, not all of us have. But now, although we're not 100% PayPal-enabled yet ( as I write this, PayPal balances can't be withdrawn as USD currency and transferred to a local bank dollar account; balances which are in USD are still converted in the local currency when withdrawn to a local account; also, all payment transactions are in USD, PhP is still excluded from the PayPal currency service). We're not there yet, but we'll get there. Anyway, while we're waiting, the Pinoy ingenuity will work its wonders, as it always has, with or without PayPal.

Paypal is here! okay, at least part of it is... :-)

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:10:00 +0000

Hear ye, hear ye! I bring thee news of good cheer!
New! Withdraw Your Funds to Your Philippine Bank Account

Now you can add your Philippine bank account to your PayPal account, so you can withdraw your money directly to your bank. It saves you time and gives you faster access to your PayPal funds!

Plus, there is no charge to withdrawal amounts over PHP 7000*. So go ahead and add your bank account today!

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info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:37:00 +0000

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Why Shop Online?

info@whateverbuys.com (Cecilia Regina Blanquera-Marmol) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:32:00 +0000

Gone are the days when online shopping is exclusively for people who have credit cards. Now, more than ever, customers are becoming empowered and savvy shoppers, thanks to the marriage of the Internet and mobile communication technology. Now, we don't just use our phones to exchange messages, we also use it to exchange other resources including money. Not only that, this revolution has also made it possible for small and medium enterprises or SME's to thrive and compete with retail market giants.

Why shop online? I have three words for you. Convenience, savings and choices.
Convenience. You can shop virtually from anywhere to anywhere as long as you have internet connection. You can shop in your pajamas as soon as you wake up in the morning or shop after work while spending bonding time with your family. Your purchases are shipped right at your doorstep. Now, that's convenient.
Savings. Because small online shops are mostly home-based businesses as well, just like ours, we can always provide you with low prices because of our low overhead expenses and low profit margins. And because you don't have to leave home, you save up on transportation expenses and food expenses as well because when you're out shopping, you'll definitely be out dining. Shipping cost is generally lower than what you'll spend for these things.
Choices. The internet is vast. Your choices are endless. You can choose to buy delicious cupcakes from Cebu or hand-made native bags from Bulacan without even going there. You can buy from whomever and wherever you want. You can easily compare prices from store to store without getting cramps from dutiful walking while looking for good buys and best bargains.

No credit card? No problem. We support different payment modes. Use whatever is comfortable to you.

You can pay for your purchases through G-Cash, BPI ExpressCash Deposit, Paypal or Xoom. Upon verification of payment, items will be shipped to the customer's specified address within 24-48 hours and will be received within 1-2 days.