Can Philippines Do Any Better?

There are hours of the day where I avoid going online. Of course, if you're from here you'd know the reason why. Getting online with a very (and I mean VERY) slow internet connection can definitely ruin your day. Even a simple logging in to your email accounts will put whites on your hair.

Well here's the numbers that shows it.

Check out the Household Download Index

Based on millions of recent test results from Speedtest.net, this index compares and ranks consumer download speeds around the globe. The value is the rolling mean throughput in Mbps over the past 30 days where the mean distance between the client and the server is less than 300 miles.

Sadly the Philippines ranks as Number 109 in the world.

1. South Korea—33.09 Mbps
2. Sweden—27.51 Mbps
3. Lithuania—25.66 Mbps
4. Romania—23.96 Mbps
5. Netherlands—23.44 Mbps
6. Latvia—23.02 Mbps
7. Aland Islands—21.94 Mbps
8. Andorra—21.82 Mbps
9. Republic of Moldova—20.91 Mbps
10. Iceland—18.35 Mbps
11. Switzerland—17.87 Mbps
12. Belgium—17.85 Mbps
13. Bulgaria—17.57 Mbps
14. Germany—17.55 Mbps
15. Portugal—16.84 Mbps
16. Japan—16.50 Mbps
17. Singapore—15.86 Mbps
18. Denmark—15.52 Mbps
19. France—14.72 Mbps
20. Finland—14.43 Mbps
21. Hungary—13.75 Mbps
22. Estonia—13.19 Mbps
23. Norway—13.19 Mbps
24. Taiwan—12.90 Mbps
25. Ukraine—12.41 Mbps
26. Slovakia—11.71 Mbps
27. Czech Republic—11.65 Mbps
28. Austria—11.17 Mbps
29. United States—10.78 Mbps
30. United Kingdom—10.58 Mbps
31. Spain—10.51 Mbps
32. Faroe Islands—10.28 Mbps
33. Ghana—10.09 Mbps
34. United Arab Emirates—9.43 Mbps
35. Isle of Man—9.41 Mbps
36. Canada—9.35 Mbps
37. Russia—9.23 Mbps
38. Luxembourg—8.72 Mbps
39. Malta—8.49 Mbps
40. Trinidad and Tobago—8.40 Mbps
41. Slovenia—8.40 Mbps
42. Poland—8.00 Mbps
43. Australia—7.94 Mbps
44. Vietnam—7.79 Mbps
45. New Zealand—7.08 Mbps
46. Greenland—6.99 Mbps
47. Saint Pierre and Miquelon—6.88 Mbps
48. Macau—6.66 Mbps
49. Jersey—6.65 Mbps
50. Georgia—6.49 Mbps
51. Chile—6.44 Mbps
52. Kyrgyzstan—6.44 Mbps
53. Monaco—6.41 Mbps
54. Ireland—6.29 Mbps
55. Greece—6.24 Mbps
56. Turkey—6.19 Mbps
57. Aruba—6.12 Mbps
58. Netherlands Antilles—5.93 Mbps
59. Macedonia—5.87 Mbps
60. Israel—5.81 Mbps
61. Guernsey—5.56 Mbps
62. Liechtenstein—5.46 Mbps
63. San Marino—5.00 Mbps
64. Kazakstan—4.85 Mbps 65
65. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya—4.79 Mbps
66. Brazil—4.71 Mbps
67. Cyprus—4.69 Mbps
68. Thailand—4.63 Mbps
69. Croatia—4.61 Mbps
70. Guam—4.61 Mbps
71. Italy—4.57 Mbps
72. China—4.49 Mbps
73. Papua New Guinea—4.24 Mbps
74. Saudi Arabia—4.23 Mbps
75. Belarus—4.11 Mbps
76. Mongolia—4.10 Mbps
77. Gibraltar—4.09 Mbps
78. Oman—3.91 Mbps
79. Jamaica—3.81 Mbps
80. Grenada—3.68 Mbps
81. Bahamas—3.62 Mbps
82. Bermuda—3.54 Mbps
83. Qatar—3.49 Mbps
84. Serbia—3.47 Mbps
85. Mexico—3.39 Mbps
86. Rwanda—3.37 Mbps
87. Tajikistan—3.35 Mbps
88. Montenegro—3.30 Mbps
89. Kenya—3.26 Mbps
90. Cayman Islands—3.21 Mbps
91. Argentina—3.05 Mbps
92. South Africa—2.95 Mbps
93. Kuwait—2.95 Mbps
94. Mali—2.87 Mbps
95. Dominica—2.78 Mbps
96. Malaysia—2.74 Mbps
97. Uzbekistan—2.73 Mbps
98. Guadeloupe—2.62 Mbps
99. Bosnia and Herzegovina—2.60 Mbps
100. Maldives—2.58 Mbps
101. Saint Lucia—2.54 Mbps
102. New Caledonia—2.42 Mbps
103. Saint Kitts and Nevis—2.38 Mbps
104. Colombia—2.37 Mbps
105. Martinique—2.36 Mbps
106. Puerto Rico—2.35 Mbps
107. Bahrain—2.34 Mbps
108. Panama—2.29 Mbps
109. Philippines—2.26 Mbps

For the complete list, click here.

Oh well, it doesn't matter to who you subscribe your service with

because they're all just the same.

AZZURRO Fool's Day

It was early hour of April 1st when two of my friends, Manna & Bernz, suddenly have cravings for OYSTERS. Yes, you read it right and with that I mean they want it FRESH! Although I'm really into it too but baked with Mozzarella. And so we ended up searching Google what places (within Makati) open early in the morning that offer Oysters. We found nothing but AZZURRO Bistro and Bar.

We were having spasms (haha!) when we saw the menu and THE PRICE. We dialed and made sure they're open, packed our stuff and go.

It was a fine day and we're all excited about finally drowning ourselves with platters of oysters. We reached the lobby of Somerset and find our way to the second floor with thoughts that the place is somewhat like Chili's or Giligans and just a cool pace to chill with beer. But MAAYN! When Bernz open the door, t'was actually fine dining (you know the conservative slash boring eikee poo! haha). That being said we're excepting something to be different from what we saw online (aside from a waiter being consistently asking us to take the breakfast buffet offer). Duh. We're here for OYSTERS! haha

Php485. Yes, that's the price for an eight-piece oysters. We all burst of laughter and remembered it was April Fool's Day to actually been misinformed about the price online. But what the hell, we all still ordered and enjoy being some April Fool's victims. haha!

Although I must say, it's worth the price.

The wonders that scatter from my tastebuds to my brain then to my heart and finally to my balls. Haha! Goosebumps people! =)

Bernz (the Grace a.k.a Divasoria look-alike) with her plate of Oysters!

And opkors, the famous Mango Crepe.

In this April Fool's Day, definitely one of the best days to remember. Visit Azzurro Bistro & Bar at 2/F Somerset Millennium Bldg. Aguirre St. Legaspi Village, Makati City or call (02)889-0569.

Til the next cravings! XOXO