Monday, June 05, 2006
cell phonesA friend of mine, Rommel was born in Cebu but his family migrated to the US when he was very young. He hasn't been home for a long time so he was really looking forward to his visit back home because he don't remember too many things. His mom just warned him, that the people there are very poor.
When he got home, he asked his mom, "What do you mean that the people are poor? It looks like everyone got a cell phone."
Yes, it is true, almost everyone I know in Cebu got a cell phone. The people are constantly looking at their phone for text messages but hardly use the phone to call. One time I called a cousin of mine because I thought it was quicker, and she responded that was the first time she got so many calls.
Even our driver in Cebu has a cell phone.
In the streets you will see signs such as "Don't text while driving" or better still, "Don't text while crossing the street!"