PLDT to Buy DIGITEL Shares

Telecommunications giant PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company) has announced today that it will be acquiring 51% of Digital Telecommunications, Inc. shares at P69.2 Billion.

This is just one of the many recent other purchases made by the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, founded and chaired by Manuel "Manny" Pangilinan (MVP).

Among the many companies owned by Metro Pacific are PLDT, Smart Communications, Maynilad Water Services, Meralco, Metro Pacific Tollways, Makati Medical Center, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, and ABC 5.

KFC Double Down Sandwich Review

Have you ever tried the KFC Double Down Sandwich?

Truth is, many people have not yet tried this new offering from KFC because they are either always out of stock, or the cashier crew tells you that you have to wait for 10 to 15 minutes before the elusive sandwich gets delivered on your table.

In fact, I have heard an American customer who complained that he has been returning for two consecutive days and the Double Down Sandwich is always unavailable.

The Double Down Sandwich is an original KFC offering that does not use bread for the buns. Instead, the sandwich uses two chicken breast fillets for buns. The filling consists of thin slices of cheese, bacon, and mayonnaise.

I have ordered twice, and twice I was disappointed.

I don't know with you, but I rather think that the package is way too salty for the human tongue. First off, the chicken buns are already salty (original recipe taste). Then you have two thin slices of cheese. To add up, you also have the bacon which is equally salty. The mayonnaise just couldn't neutralize the taste.

Perhaps, after they review and subsequently relaunch the meal, they can put on some leafy greens inside.

(photo credits: Dailymail)

Starbucks' New Logo

In a few months, Starbucks fanatics will get to see some changes when they get hold of their next cup of coffee.

Early this 2011, Starbucks has unveiled a new logo which now drops the words "STARBUCKS" & "COFFEE" that encircles the iconic Siren Lady.

Starbucks leaders say the changes to the logo are in some ways a metaphor for the company dropping the boundaries of its own business and growing into new areas, that is to say, that the company will be expanding into some other wider business lines beyond coffee, and going into more international markets.