For those interested in acquiring a mobile phone - brands limited to Sony Ericsson and Nokia. I have listed phones with their "brandnew" price in the neighborhood of Php10k:
Sony Ericsson:
G700 
The finger-friendly G700 is all about simplicity and ease-of use. Enjoy touchscreen text input, dedicated keys for messaging and the convenient Notes function.
What's in it?
Handwriting RecognitionText input using stylus on touchscreen: write a character as you would with a pen, and it transforms it into the corresponding letter on a keyboard.
Alarm clock with radioNeed to get up at a certain time? Got an event you can’t miss? Set the time, and let your favorite radio channel play or the alarm signal ring to remind you.
Integrated cameraBuilt-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.
Capture the actionVideo clips are ideal for those unexpected great moments that happen when you're out there, enjoying life.
Media managerWith your phone kit you get a CD with software for managing music, photos and video clips. Transfer music, videos and photos to and from your phone.
3GQuick and easy access to broadband Internet. Say hello to video calls, audio and video streaming, Internet surfing, multimedia messaging and email on the go.
Push emailInstant email on your mobile phone, just like on your home computer. Messages are sent directly to your phone as soon as they arrive.
RSS feedsUse your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected Web sites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you. New content is available in standby on the main display.
Blog your lifeThe easy way to share your life in pictures. Take or choose a photo, add a little text and publish it for friends and family to enjoy
Web whereverTruly mobile Internet lets you enjoy browsing the Web and manage your email effectively with the convenience of your phone, wherever you are.
X-Pict StoryCreate impressive slideshows - complete with sound and transitions - in your phone.
Touchscreen - finger navigationEasy, intuitive, finger-friendly touchscreen operation: you just touch the screen to navigate your phone. And if you prefer using a stylus or a pointer, that works fine too.This Phone can be purchased in any Sony Ericsson Outlets - for listings, go to
http://www.sonyericsson.com/. Also, for those that are not so paranoid, you can check this item out in ebay -
http://www.ebay.ph/.
For reviews of the G700 phone, you can
check this out!
Nokia:
5310
Your New Music Player
Slim Design with great audio quality
Carry all your favorite tunes with you in a small and stylish size; without compromising on sound
Easy music access in one touch
Special one-touch music keys take you to your music for instant enjoyment on the go
Crystal-clear sounds
An embedded audio chip enhances your music experience with superb surround sound
This Phone can be purchased in any Nokia Outlets - for listings, go to http://www.nokia.com/. Likewise, for those that are not so paranoid, you can check this item out in ebay - http://www.ebay.ph/.
For reviews of the 5310 phone, you can check this out!