"The Philippines is considered the "text capital of the world". In 2006, there were an estimated 35 million cell phone subscribers in the Philippines and about 350 to 400 million SMS (Short Message Service) or text messages are sent daily. This figure was more than the total daily text messages sent in the U.S. and Europe combined. However, China has overtaken the Philippines by sheer volume of users"
(http://www.philippinedomain.com/philippine-facts.htm)
Ben joined the Filipino penchant for cell phones today! He's been saving up for quite a few months and today bought himself a cell phone!!!!