Dito Telecoms To Launch Commercial Services March 2021

I recently emailed Dito Telecoms a.k.a. Dito Telecommunity on when they will start their service and I got a reply from info@dito.ph that it will be March 2021.

The 3rd Telco – Dito Telecommunity – is probably a play on the words telecom and community. 

I checked their website at dito.ph and check the services that they will be offering and based on the following information, it seems that they will only offer Mobile Services, not wired Internet connection.

So I emailed them for a follow-up and I’m still waiting for a reply. I am looking forward for the start of their service because my current ISP, Globe, still doesn’t have speed upgrade to my 3 mbps wired Internet connection.

However, it seems that having Dito Telecommunity would not change that because I need a wired Internet connection preferably speeds of 10 mbps or higher (requirement for Work From Home jobs). I do hope they would offer it soon since the demand for WFH jobs increased due to the pandemic of the Corona Virus Diseas (Covid 19)

27 Mbps on a mobile connection seems far from reality. But let’s give them the benefit of the doubt

The 3rd Telco is actually a campaign promise of Duterte. He said that we should have a 3rd Telco in his 1st year in office. However, he’s still in office for 4 years now and we still don’t have (technically) a working 3rd Telco

I am still hoping that the wired Internet connection will be under Data Products & Services.

BuzzNet Tags: 3rd Telco,Dito Telecommunity

Dota 2 MMR Recalibration 2020

Last season, I ended up as Guardian 2 with 910 MMR. Before I recalibrate my MMR, here are my stats so far:

 

Highest level heroes: (Dota Plus feature)

Warlock – Level 25 (Master Tier)

Ogre Magi -- 25

Omni Knight – 23 (Platinum)

Dazzler – 14 (Gold)

Babe -- 13

Treat Protector -- 12

Pugna – 9 (Silver)

Jakiro -- 9

Enchantress -- 9

Undying -- 9

Lich -- 8

Skywrath Mage – 7

 

Hero Relics (by buying Shards)

Abaddon, Anti-Mage, Babe, Dazzler, Enchantress, Jakiro, Ogre Magi, Omni Knight, Pugna, Sniper, Treant Protector, Warlock, and Wraith King 14/14 complete

Dark Seer 10/14

Shadow Demon 7

Necrophos 6

Ancient Apparition 5

Keeper Of The Light 5

Shadow Shaman 4

Spirit Breaker 3

Undying 2

Oracle 1

Skywrath Mage 1

 

Game Stats:

Ogre Magi, 514 games, 51.6% win rate

Warlock, 264, 52.7%

Omniknight 158 59.5%

Necrophos 111 58.6%

Treant Protector 94 54.3%

Dazzler 82 41.5%

Gyrocopter 81 43.2%

Pugna 73 43.8%

Bane 62 51.6%

Enchantress 50 50%

Skywrath 43 53.5%

Undying 36 44.4%

Viper 33 36.4%

Oracle 31 38.7%

Jakiro 26 69.2%

Abaddon 23 60.9%

Underlord 23 56.5%

Wright King 23 43.5%

Lich 21 66.7%

 

All Hero Challenge

I finished the All Hero Challenge before. But now, I’m doing it again. So far, I have finished 27/119

 

MMR

Yesterday, I recalibrated my MMR by playing 10 games. I play Support in all 10 games – and we only won 2/10 matches. I ended up as Herald IV – with 38% to the next star and 530 MMR.

I used my 2nd account and did another calibration. This time, I played Carry (Wraight King and Bristleback) and I wond 3/10 matches. However, I ended up at a lower rank at Herald II with 63% to the next star and 260 MMR.

I know it’s not much, but I really enjoy playing Dota 2 even though I’m not a great player. Playing with friends is fun.

BuzzNet Tags: Dota 2,Dota Plus,Shards,Relics,MMR

Updates to Dota Plus After Battle Pass 2020

After introducing Dota Plus in March 2018, this is the first time I know, that Valve made some significant update to their paid subscription called Dota Plus.

On Dota2 blog it says:

Dota Plus members can now purchase a new treasure with shards. This treasure features 12 community-created sets for Nyx Assassin, Leshrac, Medusa, Vengeful Spirit, Weaver, Clockwerk, Faceless Void, Doom, Sven, Axe, Crystal Maiden, and Tusk. It also includes the re-introduction of Ethereal and Prismatic gems, with the very rare Blazing Hatchling courier coming pre-equipped with a random one of each.

The next treasure will be available on Dec 1st, and then again every 3 months after that

Seasonal treasure can now be purchased using Shards. Each one cost 10,000 shards

Several features from the Battle Pass have also moved into Dota Plus:

• The Chat Wheel sound effects (e.g. Moo, Orchestra Hit) are now available by redeeming shards.
• The pull timers when holding ALT are now available to Dota Plus members.
• The post-game healing and gold breakdowns have now merged with the existing Dota Plus damage tab.
• The Battle Pass MVP feature is now available for all players, but Dota Plus customers can earn extra shards with a new Seasonal quest.

We’ve also bumped up the number of players allowed to be on the Avoid Players list from 16 to 25.

…the following subset of features to be available for all players:

• All players can now reach up to Hero Level 5 without a Dota Plus subscription. Only subscribers can reach Silver tier and above.
• All players can now use tipping for shards.
• All players can now earn the weekly shard reward for winning 3 matches. Non-subscribers earn 500 shards per week, while Dota Plus members earn 1000.
• The Dota Plus Rewards store has been renamed to the “Shard Shop”, and the premium hero sets, legacy hero sets, and tools are now purchasable by everyone. The Seasonal treasure, Chat Wheel sound effects and Hero Relics remain Dota Plus exclusive.

The Guild system that is part of Battle Pass 2020 remained.

Once a week, guild members will receive their new guild rank and can claim a reward of shards; Dota Plus members earn double the amount of shards.

Guild contracts now earn both guild points and shards. All players have access to one contract slot per day, and Dota Plus members have access to a second slot.

Ranked Season

For this season, we are going to try a new approach to MMR resets. We are making the MMR reset optional, and for those who want to participate, we instead spread it out so it doesn’t create too much volatility at the same time (ontop of the volatility that already exists when you enter calibration).

Upon logging in, you can go to Settings, and under the Account tab there is a new MMR Recalibration section. To prevent everyone from recalibrating at once, start-times will be spaced out evenly between October 22, 2020 and November 22, 2020 and can be activated anytime until the Season is over

We are currently aiming for end of November for a new hero release, followed by more that are spread throughout next year with the next one in the first quarter next year.

In terms of toxicity and game ruining behaviors from players, we are working on a new Overwatch style system, similar in some ways to that of CS:GO.

The new look of Match Rewards after each game

My first purchased of Autumnal Treasure 2020 using 10,000 Shards

Our guild named Isolation eSport

There are now Seasonal Quests similar to the time that they first launched Dota Plus.

BuzzNet Tags: Dota2,Dota Plus,Shards

DOST Caraga Is Giving Coursera Grants

Caraga is also known as Caraga Administrative Region or Caraga Region and is designated as Region 13 in Mindanao. It is composed of 5 provinces – Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur.

I saw one of the ads of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga on Facebook that they are giving Coursera Grants. Coursera is a website that offers online learning. I have an account there but I don’t have access to certificates because that requires a grant.

When I saw that ad on Facebook, I immediately signed up and yesterday was our orientation (done via Facebook Live). It’s the 13^th Coursera Orientation facilitated by Engr Noel M Ajor and Director Domina D Mallonga. It took about 1.5 hours but it was worth it.

Engr Ajoc explained the history on how they got the grant and the basic of taking Coursera online courses. In this time of pandemic, the demand for online learning increased and it’s a great opportunity to take online courses. The only requirement is Filipino citizens 18 years and above.

During the orientation, they provided a QR Code that served as the attendance sheet. After the orientation, when I logged to Coursera, I already received the invite from DOST. Engr Ajoc encouraged us to take a short project and test if it will really generate a certificate.

I took the Gmail project (30 minutes duration) and true enough, I got a certificate from Coursera which contain a link that would validate that the certificate indeed came from them. Their next orientation is on October 13, 2020 and there are a lot more grants to be given.

If you have plenty of time this pandemic and you have Internet access, it will be a great opportunity to learn new skills from Coursera. I already enrolled in courses from Facebook, Google and Wordpress. I commend the leadership of DOST-Caraga for this very useful project.

Please visit their FB page to sign up for their next orientation: https://www.facebook.com/DOST.Caraga 

Technorati Tags: Coursera,Website,Online Learning

Stay Tuned! ROBA’s CBT#1 is Coming Soon!

There’s another Ragnarok Game in town! I’m not sure if it’s PC-based or mobile, but let’s wait. Here’s a copy of the press release that I’m fortunate enough to receive.

Adventurers will be able to test and experience the Battle Academy in CBT #1 soon.

ROBA’s Closed Beta Test #1 is coming this Q4 of 2020.

Last year, Electronics Extreme Limited and Gravity announced the newest Ragnarok game title, one of the well-known and successful games in the world. The new title is a combination of the Battle Royale and RPG genres, taking the best of both worlds and combining it with elements from the game that were part of everyone’s childhood. It garnered positive responses and high hopes from the RO and gaming community, having them looking forward to the new title and game play. Now, the wait is soon to be over as Ragnarok: Battle Academy (ROBA) Closed Beta Test #1 date is fast approaching.

Extreme Studio, the developer of ROBA has given quite a few insider information to the public through their website. The creative process and its concept arts are all shared to the blog which indicated a sneak peek regarding the origin of the game and what it has to offer.

To get more insights about ROBA, visit the Developer’s Blog through this link: roba.extreme.game/detail

Are you ready to take a new kind of adventure in Rune-Midgarts?

Ragnarok Online Battle Academy (ROBA)

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Wiki Loves Monuments 2020

Today is the start of Wiki Loves Monuments 2020 in the Philippines. It will run until October 31, 2020.

I’ve been donating my pictures of buildings and monuments to Wikimedia Commons ever since I had my Canon 1100D DSLR camera in 2011. A lot of my pictures were already used in Wikipedia articles. It feels good to contribute to the widely used free encyclopedia.

This year, I’ll try my best to go over the list of priority buildings that needs to be photograph (at least in Metro Manila where I can travel by bike) and upload it. I’m not expecting to win any prize but knowing that I participated in this worthy advocate is enough to keep me going.

Are you also donating your pictures to Wikipedia?

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The Labyrinth Of Ragnarok Pre-Registration Now Opened!

There’s a new game in town and it’s based on the highly popular MMORPG Game Ragnarok online.

Gravity.Co Ltd will release a new mobile game that already become well known to gamers around the world with its Ragnarok Online theme, this mobile game will be titled: The Labyrinth of Ragnarok. The game will start the pre-registration phase for Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia release on mobile devices at the same time in September 22th 2020.

Each player who participates and reaches a certain milestone of pre-registration will receive a prize in the form of an in-game item as follow :

  
- 30K participation: Magic Hourglass 16 hour 1ea
- 50K participation: Lucky Useable Box 1ea
- 100K participation: Beginner Card Box 1ea
- 150K participation: Costume Box 1ea
- 200K participation: Blessing equipment Box 1ea

 

Before it's officially released, lets dive deep in The Labyrinth of Ragnarok feature :

1. Auto-Play

Defeat popular Ragnarok MVP, miniboss, and monsters with other auto-players with ease using Autoplay, no need for manual grinding which takes a lot of time!.

1. Labyrinth

Explore on variety of innovative Maze Dungeons with increasingly complex and challenging patterns to acquire exquisite treasure.

1. Game Modes

Challenge yourself on PVP duels and Raid modes, be a winner and get the reward and boost your Rank at the same time.

1. Community

Join a guild, chat with all the members and develop your guild to become the strongest one along with your friends.

1. Upgrade System

Refine various kind equipment, gears and cards, make your journey and challenge easier to overcome.

1. Auction House

Buy, trade and sell various goods including your upgraded items among the players which makes it easier for players to venture around the Midgard world.

For more information, visit the official The Labyrinth of Ragnarok website page at https://labyrinthragnarok.com/.

Get Ready To Explore A-Mazing Ragnarok World!

About The Labyrinth of Ragnarok

Publisher : Gravity Co, Ltd

Developer : Gravity Co, Ltd

Genre : IDLE RPG

Platform : Android & iOS

Website : https://labyrinthragnarok.com/

Official Facebook : https://facebook.com/TheLabyrinthofRagnarok
Google Play Store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gravity.labyrinth.aos
Apple App Store : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1523975036

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Political Statements Using Canva

What better way to voice out your political views and opinions, than to use Canva – the easiest graphics design software available for free. It has a paid subscription option, but the free version is enough for me.

Canva is like PhotoShop – but is so much easier to use. You just have to select if you’re making a post for Instagram, Facebook, flyer, etc. Next, you just have to search for the theme that you want for your project like beach, quote, photography, travel, etc.

Editing of the template is easy. Just click on the text, select the font size and style, as well as the color and alignment. You can group/ungroup the texts for easier placement. Once a project is complete, simply click on Download to save the design.

Another thing I like about Canva is the ability to save the design online. It’s also easy to edit previous projects. Canva also has a mobile version that is sync to the PC version. Both designs are saved on the same account.

I’ve been using it mostly to make announcement posts to our photography club. I’m also using it to add “flavor” to my opinions about current events.

Check out some of my recent statements:

Mania Bay’s dolomite project

 

Reno liver spreads’ issue with FDA

 

Covid19 death cases continues to soar

 

Tatay Dig’s decision to appoint an ex-NBI head to lead PhilHealth

 

Pemberton’s absolute pardon

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The Biggest Prize Pool in eSports History

As of September 19, 2020, the current prize pool of Dota2 is $38,153,272. We don’t have any idea on when the season will stop and we’re hoping it will pass the $40M prize pool so that we could have another bonus Battle Pass level.

 

It already exceeded the total prize pool last year of $34.33M. Dota2 broke its own record and it still holds the highest prize pool of any eSports in history.

With the current exchange rate (As of September 18, 2020) of PHP48.48 to $1, that amount is equal to PHP1,849,670,626.56

That’s 1.8 Billion Pesos.

Let that sink in.

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MSI Gaming Philippines launches pickup service for laptop repair and RMA

This is great news for all MSI laptop owners in this time of the #Covid19 pandemic when everyone is advised to stay at home. Having your laptop that needs repair picked-up at your place is the most convenient way to go.

MSI Gaming, a world-leader brand in gaming laptops, wants to support its loyal customers by offering a free pickup service for warranty and repair claims within NCR Region. This service is a commitment to MSI laptop users to avail warranty services in the convenience of their own homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MSI Support channels are live
Different channels are available for end-users to get tech support for their MSI laptops. Onsite pickup requests can also be made through these channels for convenience.
· Phone tech support: (02) 8470-3552
· Email: phservicenb@msi.com
· For MSI Online Live Chat,
1. Go to ph.msi.com
2. Register / Log in
3. Click online chat

MSI Pickup Service terms and conditions
· This service is valid to MSI Notebooks purchased from authorized dealers in the Philippines.
· Notebook series eligible for this service are GT Titan, GS Stealth, GE Raider, GP Leopard, Creator Series, Prestige Series, and WS Workstation laptops.
· Only Units covered by the warranty can request a pickup, and the unit's warranty will base on the invoice date.
· On-site pickup is for NCR Customers only
· MSI Service has the right to reject requests if the pickup location is inaccessible.
· MSI Service also has the right to change the pickup schedule, and the end-user will be advised of the change a day before.
· Logistic personnel does not troubleshoot or repair units.
· MSI Engineers will check the unit according to the MSI Warranty policy.
· Pickup schedule is 2-3 days after request confirmation.
Learn more https://mailchi.mp/f3d0065b25e3/laptopservicerepair

Subscribe to MSI RSS Feeds via https://www.msi.com/rss for real-time news and more product info.

We're also excited for Ubisoft Forward event on July 12, 2020. Let's wait for the big reveal. 

The Climax and Conclusion: Ragnarok MSP Championship 2019 Grand Finals

I haven’t played Ragnarok Online for quite sometime but I’m glad the community is still alive and kicking.

After the Show Match has concluded last June 28, the teams will now compete to wear the crown of the Ragnarok MSP Championship 2019.

The championship will follow the same Round Robin setup of the Show Match. It will be a point-based system wherein the teams will be divided into two groups. The teams who were favored by the odds in the last Show Match, • 322 • led by ³²²Reuleaux and Imperial Regalia with their leader Truth, will have the privilege to choose which group to belong to. Whichever team gets the most points will take the crown and bear the title of RMSPC 2019’s champion. Even though we will be seeing the same teams from the Show Match, we might get to hear a different triumphant battle cry in the Grand Final Round.

With the grand total of more than PHP 1,000,000, the stakes are higher than ever! Not only that, exclusive in-game items will be given to the participating teams according to their ranks in the final result. All teams need to up their games if they’re about to aim for the top: go big or go home!

As the history of RMSPC 2019 is written on its final chapter, the next page begins this year’s yet another explosive siege of the mightiest, the Ragnarok Champion’s League 2020.

Which team is your end-game bet? And which teams’ rivalry would you like to see blazing on the stage?

Be a witness of the final clash of your favorite teams live on Ragnarok MSP’s official page at https://www.facebook.com/RagnarokOnline.com.ph on July 4 and 5, 2020.

A Tale of A Realme Dealer and Merchandizer

Today I filed a complaint against a Realme Dealer via the DTI email:

Hi,

I want to complain about a Realme Dealer who cancelled my online order simply because I vent out my frustration over a late package for a Cash On Delivery purchase.
Last April 26, 2020 I placed an order online for a Realme i5 cellphone on their Facebook page. It went to a Google Doc and I filled out all the necessary information. I got a confirmation message via SMS that my order will be delivered the same day. However, it didn’t.

Monday, April 27, 2020 I got a message from Tin of Realme asking me to confirm the order. This time I have to fill out another form via SMS. After filling in the form, she confirmed that I will have it delivered same day. The delivery fee is P300. That afternoon, I got a message saying “Nagkaroon daw po problem ang dealer sa pag pick up ng stocks today” that’s why it was not delivered.

The next day, April 28, 2020 I got another message explaining why it can’t be delivered again because of a “1 day total lockdown sa area ng dealer” with a promised “Bukas pa din po maideliver ang order mo po”.

Today, I got another message from her saying that the order is already with the rider. I’ve waited until late this afternoon but the dealer called me instead. Saying that the order was not included in the rider’s itinerary. I vent out my frustration over the phone with the caller (who turns out to be the dealer). He offered to have it delivered tomorrow which I agreed.

A few minutes later, I got a message from Tim of Realme saying that the dealer cancelled my order altogether in spite of the conversation we had a few minutes earlier that I still want the order delivered tomorrow.

This is unacceptable behavior from a business/dealer. The dealer 0998-960-7357 not only lied to me (saying that he’ll deliver the merchandize tomorrow) but cancelled my order without my knowledge.

I hope to hear from you regarding this complaint.

Elmer Domingo
0932-280-7507
www.elmerdomingo.com

Both the dealer and the merchandizer messaged me via SMS. They showed the two faces of customer service – the uncaring dealer for the brand Realme and the empathetic merchandizer who showed what caring for the brand really is.

Duterte Spreads False Info About #Covid19

Yes, you read that right – no other than President Duterte is spreading false information about the Corona Virus Disease a.k.a. #Covid19

In his late night conference yesterday April 3, 2020 he mentioned that #Covid19 is airborne and that you could die from it within 2 days. Both information from #Duterte have already been debunked by the World Health Organization.

Here’s the transcript of his speech explaining the #Covid19 in Filipino:

(15:29)
Nag-desisyon na kaagad ako kasi pinag-aralan ko na ang Covid. Sinusundan ko na ang Corona Virus d'yan. Because I read. Nagbabasa ako. Hindi ko na sabihin kung anong binabasa ko basta binabasa ko. I keep posted myself. CNN tapos yang about yan. Yang Covid in just a matter of 2 days kasi yung mga pasaherong sumakay ng eroplano umuwi yun. Mga turista umuwi kung saan. Pagdating nun sa kanila, pasa sila, kain, labas. Kaya walang katapusan. Kaya spread. Kaya ganun. Kaya ang pinagbabawal kasi hindi matapos ito. Kaya kung ayaw ninyo kayo na lang ang tapusin ko. Para maprotektahan ko yung mga inosente na ayaw mamatay. 

If you keep on converging na kung saan-saan ka, then you spread the... it's airborne... hangin eh. Pag mag ubo ka dito *cough* Ilang metro yan... dadalhin doon. Mikrobyo yan eh. Part of the hangin. Kasali ng hangin yan...pag meron dung isa... sabi mo wala naman akong nilapitan. Wala nga. But it's deadly. In 2 days ano ba yun namatay in 2 days. May isang prominenteng tao... kausap pa n'ya yung asawa n'ya. Nag-video sila. Buti na lang na save ng ano... 2 days patay. Kaya...(inaudible)
At right at the beginning I must be very frank and very emphatic about it. Not really in strong words, sinabi ko may dadating na sakit. Walang gamot ito. Ang gamot nito ang katawan mo lang. Hindi ito TB. Hindi ito yung nasugatan. Hindi ito yung mabaril na magkaroon ng nana o ano. Antibiotic yan mabubuhay ka. 

Ang veerus katawan mo talaga. Kaya nga tamaan ka ng kung anong sakit chickenpox hindi ka na tatamaan ulit. German measles pag dumaan ka hindi ka na... Kasi ang katawan mo alerted na, may mga sundalo tayo sa katawan... antibodies. Na 'pag may pumasok na mga germs yung ating katawan hindi n'ya kilala eh ung kalaban n'ya. Basta sige lang. Sa loob magmi-mix sila. Maya-maya kinakain na ang katawan natin. At that time ma-weaken ito... ang lungs. In 2 days ubusin kainin talaga ng veerus ung katawan mo. Baga mo. Baga ba yun sa Tagalog? What what's...? Baga rin? Bisaya yan. So ganun.
(19:36)

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=duterte+april+3%2C+2020

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An Open Letter to Sec Mark Villar Re: 2,709 Bridges

Honorable Mark Villar
Secretary
Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH)

Dear Mr Secretary,

This is regarding the recent report of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on the event of the Duterte Legacy Photo Exhibit.

In that infographics, it was mentioned that there were 2,709 bridges project. May I know how many of these are actual bridge construction and how many are merely repairs/rehabilitations?

I've reviewed the DPWH Twitter and Facebook page and I've only counted 146 bridges constructed/repaired. This is very far from the 2,709 bridges project that the PCOO is boasting. Attached is the Excel file I compiled of these projects your office reported on social media.
I believe that the PCOO report is misleading since it didn't provide details on many of these bridges were constructed and how many were mere repairs/rehabilitations.

I'm also requesting a detailed breakdown of these bridges that PCOO mentioned through your office. I also submitted the request via the FOI Portal as well.
If I may suggest, please create a separate Twitter or FB account that will only posts completed bridges/airport projects. It will make it easier for concern citizens like me to track down DPWH projects. Your current Twitter and FB page is cluttered with the following announcements that makes it hard for us to de-clutter:

• · Lakbay Alalay (Undas)
• · Road Closure/Clearing Operation
• · Big One Preparedness Program
• · Typhoon Updates
• · Coastal Clean-up
• · Seminars
• · Installation of water collectors

Likewise, I'm requesting a breakdown of the 243 seaports that was also mentioned in the infographics. How many of these seaports were constructed from scratch? How many are mere repair/rehabilitation.

Hoping for your immediate action regarding this request,

Elmer Domingo
Blogger and Citizen from Pasig City
www.elmerdomingo.com

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