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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

7 Secrets and Tips You Should Know When Visiting Hongkong Disneyland

We just got home from Hong Kong and spent 2 days in Disneyland to celebrate my mom's birthday. There is no doubt that it is the happiest place on earth. I was crying while watching Mickey and the Wondrous Book show (tears of joy!) However, visiting Hongkong Disneyland is also one of the most tiring experiences I had in my whole life. Seriously, my feet are so tired that I could barely walk once we're back at the hotel. 



Anyway, for those who are planning to visit, let me share some tips on how you can make the most out of your Disneyland experience. 

1. Visit the City Hall

Don't forget to drop by the City Hall. It is located in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A., close to the Main Entrance to the park. They handle customer service concerns as well as provide assistance in dining reservations, currency exchange, and park information. There is also an ATM in case you need one. 



For first time visitors, you can ask them for a First Time Visitor Badge. If it's your birthday, you can also get a special Birthday Badge from Disneyland. 

2. Fastpass Service

Fastpass Service is a ticketing system that virtually “saves” your place in the queue for some of your favorite attractions. This allows you to enjoy the park and then come back to the attraction during the return time printed on your FASTPASS Ticket. This is absolutely free though not all attractions have it. 

Currently, it is available for Hyperspace Mountain, The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh and Iron Man Experience. 



3. Use Coupons for Discounted Meals
Don't forget to get a free copy of the Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Coupon Booklet to enjoy deals around the city. This is available at the Hong Kong International Airport Visitor Centre and in selected hotels and inns in the city. Use the Disneyland coupon and get 20% off from meals. These are accepted in all dining outlets at the park.


4. Prepare Your Rain Gear
It was raining during our 2-day visit but that did not stop us from enjoying the park. Though there are rain ponchos for sale (approximately HK$ 55), it would be cheaper and more practical to bring your own rain poncho which is cheaper if bought outside. 

5. Shop at Professor Porter's Trading Posts
Most shops sell identical items but one should not miss the chance to shop at Professor Porter's where you can score great deals and sale items. Can you imagine getting discounts from 50-70% off when you buy 2 or 4 items? 


I was able to get Mickey Mouse shoes for only HK$50 (regular price of HK$ 298) and shirts at 70% off. I got a couple of Star Wars shirts for Val at HK$60 each instead of the regular price of HK$ 198.

6. Skip the line at the Disneyland Railroad

One should not miss taking the Disneyland Railroad to get a complete tour around the park. This is the first attraction you will see when entering the park making it really crowded in the morning. Thus, it is suggested that you take the ride in the afternoon or instead, board from the Fantasyland station rather at the Main Street. 


7. Purchase Discounted Disneyland Tickets

Get your Disneyland tickets at a discounted rate from Klook. One day pass is available for only HK$ 540 (Original Price is HK$ 589) Plus, Klook coupons also allow you to proceed directly to the entrance and skip the long queue.

How about you? Do you have something to share about your Hongkong Disneyland experience? Feel free to comment below.

Monday, July 15, 2019

Be Insured Against Dengue Fever!

Here is a follow-up post about insurance for dengue since I got quite a number of inquiries after writing about my personal experience about Dengue Fever. 

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post and I am not in any way connected with Pioneer Life. 

To give you a background, Pioneer MediCash, from Pioneer Life is a brand of health insurance products that provide medical cash assistance in the event the insured is diagnosed with the specifically covered disease –Dengue even if the insured is not hospitalized.


Once the insured is diagnosed with the covered disease – Dengue even without hospital confinement, the insured can claim medical cash assistance of P10,000 lump sum. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1.Who can be insured? 

Anyone between 1 – 70 years old 

2. What is the coverage period and effective date? 

Coverage is one year from the Effective Date or from Effective Date up to Claim. Once a claim is paid coverage terminates. This means that you can only use this once, As there are no medical tests required, a 15 day waiting period from Effective Date is in effect. This means that no signs or symptoms of the disease should be observed and that the initial doctor's consultation should not have occurred during the waiting period.

3, How to file a claim? 

Claims can be processed online via email or Viber. I submitted 3 easy requirements: 
  • Valid ID
  • A claim form to be signed by your attending physician
  • My dengue NS1 lab result. 
I believe that if you did not take the Dengue NS1 test.You may opt to submit your CBC lab results. 


4. How long does it take to process a claim? Processing of claims is at 3-5 working days but based on my experience, it was deposited to my bank account after 6 days. 

5. What is the mode of payment of the claim? 

Claims will be deposited on your preferred bank account (BPI, BDO, Metrobank, etc) for faster processing. It can also be in a form of a check by request.



6. Is it transferable? 

No, it is not transferable. The registered name on the card is the only person who files a claim. The price is Php 350 good for 1-year coverage. 

So, if you are interested to purchase the Medicash for dengue. You may visit any local Pioneer Insurance office in your area or you may order online via this link

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Paypal to GCASH missing funds? How to Get Your Money Back Faster

If you had been following my blog and Facebook page, then you'll know that I love GCASH. Val and I have been getting a lot of discounts, perks, and promotions ever since we decided to go cashless. Not to mention, the convenience of online bills payment and online banking (You can read more about it here.) 

As a freelancer, one of the major reasons why I use GCASH is the real-time withdrawals from Paypal to GCASH account at no additional cost. This means I do not have to wait for the usual 2-3 banking days if I withdraw my Paypal funds through my regular bank account. 

Unfortunately, there is really no perfect system. We can't deny the fact that Paypal to GCASH transfer sometimes fails. Personally, I have experienced this around 4x already. Though I got my money back, I suffered anxiety, inconvenience contacting their customer service plus the dilemma of not getting your funds on time when needed. It was such a huge hassle that I can only imagine all negative emotions that every customer has when he/she sees his/her Paypal account deducted but the GCASH funds are missing. 

The common course of action is that customers can call the GCASH hotline, 2882. They can also email customer support and file a dispute. Unfortunately, these options are not really customer-friendly. You may need to wait at least 1-2 hours before you get to talk to a live representative if you call the hotline while the turnaround time for email responses is 24-72 hours. If you're unlucky, you may get a resolution after a week. 

Thus, I am happy to share with you a workaround in case your Paypal to GCASH withdrawals fail. Instead of calling GCASH customer service, all you need to do is file a dispute through Paypal directly. 




Here are three (3) easy steps on how you can report directly to Paypal: 

Step #1: Login to your Paypal account and open the transaction details. On the lower right part of the screen, select "Report an issue" 



Step # 2: After clicking "Report an issue", a new window will open asking you what type of issue would you like to report. In this case, select " I didn't receive an item I purchase.


Step # 3: Provide details of your purchase. Select "Service, ticket or digital good." and on the provide additional information field, you can write "Gcash funds did not reflect on my account." then click submit. 



You should receive a confirmation regarding your report via email. Wait for feedback and resolution from Paypal. Based on my personal experience, I usually get an update and a completed fund reversal in just 1-2 hours. Once you see the funds available again, you may retry to withdraw via GCASH or simply use another withdrawal option. 

Here's a brief timeline on my GCASH incident report: 

via GCASH Email - I sent an email on June 28, 2019 with all the details. Had to follow up after 4 days (July 2) and got a response by July 8, 2019. Sadly, that is 10 days after my transaction. 





via Paypal - I sent my dispute around 11:13 AM on July 2 and got a full refund from Paypal by 12:58pm. :)  






Note: There are also instances that the pre-approved payments for GCASH will be canceled once you file a report against them. If this happens, all you need to do is just link back your Paypal account to your GCASH account via the GCASH app. 

Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the exact processing time of the said report or request for funds reversal. Please follow these tips at your own discretion. 

Still don't have a GCASH account?  You may register via this link: https://gcsh.app/r/r7p8nsm and get Php 50 instantly.


Friday, June 21, 2019

The Best Way to Lock your Mobile Phone

Every mobile device has a built-in capability to screen lock for security reasons. Most of us set our device to automatically lock when it goes to sleep to avoid accidentally calling someone or delete important apps or files. Also, we don't want other people to readily have access to our devices. 

But have you thought about what is the best way to lock our phones? 



Whether you choose to set a PIN, Pattern or Swipe, one should opt to lock his or her phone screen in a way it would allow them to get free mobile load or gift certificates. 

Is this even possible and legit? Yes, definitely. PERA SWIPE is the latest popular mobile app available for Android users. You can download it for free at Google Play Store


PERA SWIPE aims to provide an efficient all-in-one lock screen platform for Filipino smartphone users. PERA SWIPE will also bring added value to content and promotions by rewarding users with points that can be redeemed for mobile load and other prizes.



How do you get points? There are actually various ways to get PERA SWIPE points. 





First, by swiping left or right.
  • Get +1 point from every swipe.
  • Get +3 points for up to 4 times every hour.
  • Get more points from lock screen events and app installs.
  • Swipe and scroll up and down on your PERA SWIPE lock screen 100 times a day and get 30 bonus points the next day.
  • Earn up to 200+ points every day by just swiping!

Second, joining events and contests conducted by PERA SWIPE.
  • Follow PERA SWIPE’s events and announcements in the app or on their Facebook page to join contests and win exciting prizes from Gift Certificates to Smartphones and even flight tickets!

Lastly, inviting friends to install PERA SWIPE. 
  • Earn 555 points from referring friends. The more friends you invite, the more points you can get.



It's very easy, right? So, what are you waiting for? Download now at https://goo.gl/KnFjgL and sign-up using this referral code: mymetrolifestyle and get 555 points instantly! 


Do you have any questions? Feel free to comment below.