Sun Easy Broadband - Closing Postpaid Account

Are you still one of those who still have a Sun Broadband Postpaid Account, who now wish to switch the account to Pre-paid, or close the account so you can move somewhere else, well read on. This post will be about closing a postpaid at Sun Broadband; this doesn't cover their mobile plans.

I applied in Sun Cellular's postpaid plan 899 broadband for unlimited internet last year, on which I would say my biggest mistake. I have nothing against to those who choose to enroll in Sun Broadband postpaid plans, but in the long run it didn't suit well for me.

It didn't help that when applied on their Easy Broadband, which only require 2 IDs at that time with 3 month holding period, where I paid around P 2,000 (with 5 free hours). I could have waited a month after, in which Sun offered the Easy Broadband postpaid unlimited for only P699 with no holding period. I really feel stupid.

But I would learn the hard lesson 6 months after when I decided to stop using Sun for my broadband needs, all I get was Sun Edge. I actually did not pay the last two months of their billing amounting to P1,800 in which they cut the line, which is understandable.

 So what I did next for my internet was just buy a Smart Broadband Prepaid kit for P1250 (with free 10 days unlimited surfing). And it's something I realized that I would have done in the first place.

Two months into my use of Smartbro, I completely forgot about Sun, when I received Sun's billing. Here's the surprise, Sun is charging me for a month I didn't use, for P899 for a total of P2700 (including the two unpaid months).

Well, I knew I have to formally close or terminate Sun's postpaid account. I've read somewhere that they will actually send you a demand letter to pay or they will file a case, something like that.

I went to Sun shop's customer service to close the postpaid account. But to my shock, and in the words of their 'customer care' lady representative, "Your account is tagged for a year, the line is cut, but you will continually be billed and charged P899 a month."

This actually made me furious that I raised my voice. The reason I gave was that our business has closed with no more source of income. I actually have an Affidavit of Non Operation to show. What I really didn't like about their customer service is that, 'it felt they were still selling me the remaining four months of the postpaid account, even if I clearly pointed out that my account is an Easy Broadband. That means the three month holding has passed and there should be 'no more strings attached'.

After several minutes, their Customer care did oblige to close the account but only after I paid the last billing which is around P2,600.

I didn't have a choice though but to pay the amount a week after, since I always wanted to settle everything with no obligations, so I can avail again (if ever) of Sun plans, such as their mobile packages. It was actually a bitter pill to swallow that I paid a month of billing without using their internet.

Here's a tip or advice for those still under Sun Easy Broadband postpaid plan. If you're planning to stop using their services, settle their billing and formally ask to close your account.

SSS Philippines - SSS Contributions for Voluntary Members and SSS Contribution Table

If you're one of those who decided to make it on their own, away from the regular 8-5 work force, and thinking if there's a way to continue with your SSS contribution, yes you can do so. Since you’re not an employee anymore, and I presume you're either a business owner or a freelancer, your SSS contributions might have already stopped. You can still proceed with the monthly contributions either as self-employed member (for business owners) or voluntary members (for freelancers).

Changing your member status is easy. For self-employed members your need to fill up the form RS1 (with a requirement to show source of income and some IDs) this will tell SSS that you're now earning as a self-employed. However you need to submit the following requirements and state your actual monthly compensation, which you will need to pay every month.

For voluntary members, all you need to do is get the RS5 form.  You don't need to state any compensation, since it will only ask you how much you can pay for the month. For voluntary members, you can just pay whatever amount you can afford. The lowest that you can pay is P330, for higher contributions you can refer to the SSS table. This applies both for Self-employed and Voluntary Members. The difference between the two is that you need to pay your stated compensation as a self-employed member consistently, for voluntary members you can pay whichever amount you can afford.

For Voluntary Contributions, the only form that you need is the RS5. Fill up all the needed details such as your SSS number, name, address, zip code and cell phone number. Then check the Voluntary member box.  Enter the amount that you can pay and sign your name. You don't need to state your monthly contribution. As soon as you pay the contribution, this will automatically change your member status from employee to voluntary member. You can pay in Bayad Centers and Business Centers of the malls.

Tip: If you like to avoid long lines and have no patience waiting, just go to SSS services in Lingkod Pinoy centers of Robinson Malls. You can do most of the SSS transactions there, without waiting in line for hours in SSS city branches.

Mommy Dionisia Casts Spell on Bradley Viral Video

Mommy Dionisia was flashed on the screen between the 6th and 7th round at the fight between Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao, where she's seen to be praying very, very intently. 

Pac-Mom as she's fondly called, was holding a rosary and prayer booklet on her left hand, then pointed her two fingers from her right hand, which seems to be directed to Bradley. After a few moments, Manny's mom was seen to have pointed a middle finger, with intense inaudible words.

Mommy D was at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to personally watch the rematch of Pacquiao v.s. Bradley. She was wearing a Filipiniana dress. Mommy Dionisia later climbed the ring to give Bradley a hug, well ultimately, to lift off the spell.

From the looks of the fight, the intense prayers worked. Reports said Bradley was leading with a small margin after six rounds. That's when Mommy D unleashed her hex from her prayer book. 

Pacquiao picked up the pace to out-box Bradley from the 7tth to 12th round. The judges scored the fight 116-112, 116-112 and 118-110, to give Pacquiao the World Boxing Organization (WBO) title belt.

If Floyd Mayweather decides to fight Manny Pacquiao, we can now see how Floyd will receive Mommy D's powerful spell.

      

Eraserheads Walk The Abbey Road

Who would have thought? Eraserheads Reunion in London. In an FB post from drummer Raymund Marasigan's side project Pedicab, the E-Heads recreated the iconic walk of The Beatles in Abbey Road. Well, almost. At any rate, glad to hear Ely, Raymund, Marcus and Buddy back again!

How about an Eraserheads reunion album?

Photo credit to Jamie Hipe.