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Passport applicants to expect easier online appointments starting September

Kevin Bruce Francisco

The APO Production Unit Inc., has reportedly foiled fixers that pull off scams regarding the application of passports — resulting to about two to three months of scheduling online appointments.
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Inquirer.net reports that APO Production, a government-owned printing facility, believe that these scammers are backed by syndicates and earn as much as Php2.5 million by intentionally blocking out passport application slots. Rates start at Php5,000 and could increase in value depending on the chosen date and time slot of the applicants.

Dominic Tajon, Sales Manager for APO Production, mentions that IT experts have uncovered this illegal operation while installing a new security feature in the DFA’s online passport application last June.

To avoid this form of corruption, APO has already signed a memorandum of agreement with the DFA which allows them to handle the passport processing.

“The days of fixers are numbered because the Department of Foreign Affairs has allowed APO Production to handle the end-to-end passport processing in the next two months,” said Tajon in an interview with the diplomatic press corps on Thursday.

Tajon added that the public can expect ease in getting online appointment by September, when applicants under the old system would have been accommodated.

More details on Inquirer’s report at the source link below.

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Passport applicants to expect easier online appointments starting September

Kevin Bruce Francisco

The APO Production Unit Inc., has reportedly foiled fixers that pull off scams regarding the application of passports — resulting to about two to three months of scheduling online appointments.
philippines-passport

Inquirer.net reports that APO Production, a government-owned printing facility, believe that these scammers are backed by syndicates and earn as much as Php2.5 million by intentionally blocking out passport application slots. Rates start at Php5,000 and could increase in value depending on the chosen date and time slot of the applicants.

Dominic Tajon, Sales Manager for APO Production, mentions that IT experts have uncovered this illegal operation while installing a new security feature in the DFA’s online passport application last June.

To avoid this form of corruption, APO has already signed a memorandum of agreement with the DFA which allows them to handle the passport processing.

“The days of fixers are numbered because the Department of Foreign Affairs has allowed APO Production to handle the end-to-end passport processing in the next two months,” said Tajon in an interview with the diplomatic press corps on Thursday.

Tajon added that the public can expect ease in getting online appointment by September, when applicants under the old system would have been accommodated.

More details on Inquirer’s report at the source link below.

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Ford GT Supercar application now up, is customizable

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Starting today, applications for those who want to buy the Ford GT supercar is open for Filipinos. There will also be an online configurator that allows you to customize and design your own dream vehicle just the way you like it.

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By visiting FordGT.com, interested buyers may apply for the first 500 limited edition vehicles. Applicants will be verified, approved, and will eventually work with the new Ford GT Concierge Service for a “personalized purchase experience.”

Being the most advanced production vehicle from the company, the new Ford GT will be lightweight, aerodynamic, and fuel efficient (thanks to its EcoBoost engine technology).

Those whose applications are granted will be assisted by the concierge and be provided with tailored experience from ordering, delivery, and even through the years of ownership.

In terms of customization, the online configurator mentioned earlier will offer you a breakdown of color combinations, wheels, and materials to be used even for the interior of your dream car.

The Ford GT is available in eight colors (four interior themes) and can be paired with one of seven different stripe colors.

Pricing is still undisclosed, but will depend on taxes, VAT, and freight delivery. If you still haven’t realized it, this is going to be one of the rarest Ford products ever with only 250 units produced per year after the first 2 years of production.

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Just for fun, what color combination are you eyeing? Dibs on the blue body with twin white stripes!

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Misfit intros affordable activity tracker Flash Link

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We’ve previously seen Misfit‘s activity wearing device, and now the company unveils a more affordable gadget that tracks what you do on the day, and even when you sleep at night. The company also released a new app that adds new features to its devices.

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The Misfit Flash Link looks the same as the Php7K-worth Misfit Shine. It also has the same basic features (monitoring steps, calories burned, distance, sleep quality and duratio) but the new Flash Link is cheaper at $19.99 (approx. Php900 if directly converted). In addition, the tracker clips on to the user, instead of wearing it like a bracelet.

On the other hand, they also announced their new app — the Misfit Link. As mentioned earlier, this app offers new functionalities to the user like acting as a wireless camera shutter trigger and music controller.

The new Misfit Link app lets you use any Flash to take a selfie with your phone camera app or Snapchat; control your music with Spotify, Pandora, and more; or advance slides in a presentation. Additional functionality is coming soon, including IFTTT and Logitech Harmony integrations. The iOS app is available for download now; an Android version will be released next month.

Interested? It’s still unclear when the affordable Flash Link will be available in the Philippines, but if it does make it here there’s a good chance that we’ll be seeing it again on PowerMac just like the Misfit Shine.

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Misfit intros affordable activity tracker Flash Link

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

We’ve previously seen Misfit‘s activity wearing device, and now the company unveils a more affordable gadget that tracks what you do on the day, and even when you sleep at night. The company also released a new app that adds new features to its devices.

misfit-link-app

The Misfit Flash Link looks the same as the Php7K-worth Misfit Shine. It also has the same basic features (monitoring steps, calories burned, distance, sleep quality and duratio) but the new Flash Link is cheaper at $19.99 (approx. Php900 if directly converted). In addition, the tracker clips on to the user, instead of wearing it like a bracelet.

On the other hand, they also announced their new app — the Misfit Link. As mentioned earlier, this app offers new functionalities to the user like acting as a wireless camera shutter trigger and music controller.

The new Misfit Link app lets you use any Flash to take a selfie with your phone camera app or Snapchat; control your music with Spotify, Pandora, and more; or advance slides in a presentation. Additional functionality is coming soon, including IFTTT and Logitech Harmony integrations. The iOS app is available for download now; an Android version will be released next month.

Interested? It’s still unclear when the affordable Flash Link will be available in the Philippines, but if it does make it here there’s a good chance that we’ll be seeing it again on PowerMac just like the Misfit Shine.

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