2013-06-30 ~ Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Filipino or Japanese Greeting?

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What is the better style of greeting? Filipino or Japanese? What country has the better way of greeting people?

Firs of all, what is greeting? It is a polite word or a sign of welcome or recognition. What are the importance of greeting? This is important, especially when meeting someone and when having some events. This should be use to show some respect or sign of welcome to the person in front of you. Even if you don't know the person, still you should greet him/her.

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My 15th birthday was unarguably one of the best birthdays I've ever had. Why, you ask?

Well, besides the fact that I received a lot of b-day greetings from my family, real-life friends, and internet friends (which really means a lot to me), my family prepared a truckload of food!- well, not exactly a truckload, but you get my point.

We had carbonara, menudo, chicken BBQ, fried liempo, relyenong bangus and many more. But out of all the delicious food on the table, my favorite was my huge sushi bilao!

See? It even has my name on it! (credit to: Annie Raganit)

My face doesn't even begin to describe what I feel inside: PURE BLISS (credit to Annie Raganit)

My sister surprised me with this! She bought it for me using her very first paycheck. I was so very happy because sushi is one of my favorite food! My sushi bilao only had three kinds of sushi: California maki, kanimaki, and kappa maki. But even so, I was very happy.

Now what exactly is sushi?

(credits to: Sushi Tips)

Sushi has been around for thousands of years. It dates back to 4th century BC in Southeast Asia and around 8th century AD, it was introduced to Japan. Since then, it has been the most popular Japanese food in the world. With sushi being a $14 billion industry in Japan, it's no wonder that it has symbolized Japanese cuisine around the world.

Sushi is usually made out of cold, cooked, sticky Japanese rice soaked in wine called "sake" that is rolled into bite-sized pieces with either fish, eggs or vegetables as the fillings. With the wide variety of ingredients to choose from, it's no wonder that there are over a hundred different kinds of sushi.

(credits to: Gourmet Traveller)

Sushi was originally created to be a way to preserve food. But now, it has been treated as a cuisine and an art. Did you know that sushi chefs or itamae undergo through rigorous training that can take up to 20 years just to perfect the art of making sushi? They have to be trained to identify important aspects of making sushi like the smell, color, firmness, and freedom from parasites to ensure that the sushi is safe to eat.Talk about dedication! That is why you can usually find master itamae in high-end classy restaurants! But this doesn't mean you can't enjoy sushi made from your usual restaurants.

Sushi is for everyone of any age. Young or old, male or female, Japanese or non-Japanese, everyone can eat sushi! But what most people don't know is, there is a whole set of proper etiquette of eating sushi:

(credits to: The World's Best Ever)
So the next time you enjoy a sushi or two, keep in mind the common courtesy needed. Nevertheless, you still have to remember to say itadakimasu! and thank Japan for being bringing this wonderful and unique dish into this world.

What are you waiting for? Let's eat sushi!

Yoshinoya: A Great Place to Eat!

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My most favorite Japanese restaurant in the Philippines is Yoshinoya.

Yoshinoya can be found at the following places: Glorieta, Robinsons Galleria, SM City Manila, SM City North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, and SM Megamall. The one I went to is in SM Megamall.

Yoshinoya is the largest beef bowl restaurant, founded by Eikichi Matsuda, and one of Japan's fast food chain that is established in 1899.

There’s something in particular about Yoshinoya that I really like. Whenever I walk in to this restaurant I feel, relaxed and comfortable, it feels much like home. When you first walk into the restaurant, the ambience is very light, and very welcoming. The color of the wall is very warm, and the furniture matches the description of ‘Yoshinoya’. The furnitures are made from wood, which is very nice. And since ’Yoshino’ is a place in Japan where the founder of the restaurant came from, and ‘ya’ means house.

credits to: http://tx.english-ch.com/

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What is Culture? Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. We will know more about the differences and similarities of Japanese Culture and Philippine Culture. I can help you decide if it's more fun in Japan or if it's more fun in the Philippines.

credits to: http://creativeroots.org/ (left pic)

http://www.expatinthephilippines.com/ (right pic)

Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun" which means "sun's origin." Philippines is also known as the "Republic of the Philippines." Philippines also has it's famous slogan "It's more fun in the Philippines" which was launched by the Department of Tourism. Talking about the people of both countries, people living in Japan are called Japanese while the people living in the Philippines are called Filipinos.

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Here are the winners of the 2013 Globe Tatt Awards:

Blogger Phenom of the Year: Professional Heckler
Trending Twitter Phenom of the Year: Kimpoy Feliciano
Instagram Phenom of the Year: Patrick Dee
YouTube Phenom of the Year: I Love Jamich
Best Music on YouTube: Abra
Best Podcast: Becky Nights
Best Food/Travel Blog: Filipino Recipes
Best Tech Blog: Unbox.Ph
Best Sports Blog: Takbo.Ph
Best Style Blog: DG MNL
Best Social Media Movement: Gawad Kalinga
Best Comedy on YouTube: Lloyd Cadena
Future Perfect Young Star Blog of the Year: Stache Magazine

and the Best Community of Bloggers : Wazzup Pilipinas - Nah! Just wishful thinking! hehehe

Japanese or Filipino? Kimono or Baro't Saya?

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What if you were given an opportunity to choose which nationality will you have? Will you choose to have a new nationality, which is to be a Japanese? Or will you still choose to stay in the Philippines and be a Filipino?

In this upcoming August, Filipinos will be celebrating "Buwan ng Wika". As expected, Filipinos should be wearing the traditional barong tagalog (for men) and baro't saya (for women). The Baro’t saya is the unofficial national dress of the Philippines and is worn by women. The name is a contraction of the Tagalog words baro at saya, meaning "dress and skirt". The barong Tagalog (or simply barong) is an embroidered formal garment of the Philippines. It is very lightweight and worn untucked over an undershirt. In Filipino culture it is a common wedding and formal attire, mostly for men but also for women.

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It is said that music soothes the soul.

Indeed it does. I believe in that statement, and I've tried it so much that I can proudly say out loud that music can indeed make a big difference in changing your mood and your perception in many things once you get to hear and be influenced psychologically by what you hear..

Especially when you need comfort and relaxation, we need all the love that the music emanates. Whether it may be RNB, Pop or Rock

This also holds true among children who are ill. Foreign health experts recommend the use of music to deliver positive changes In children’s psychological, physical and cognitive development and the improvement of the social functioning of children with health or educational conditions.

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The explosion of mobile devices has gone exponential. Whether powered by Apple iOS, Android,Blacberry, Windows, or any of the other mobile OS, it is with no doubt that everyone has gone mobile and online.

Imagine a world were everyone is always connected and informed. Now that is something great to look forward to - unless somebody uses it for an evil scheme - Nah! but maybe - along with the development comes coders, programmers or developers with the skills to dramatically change the world through apps and the codes running them.

Right now the "in" thing to keep connected and look "cool" at the same time are the tablet PCs, and what makes them fascinating is that they keep becoming as powerful as the PC.


[credits to the owner of the picture - kissesandchaos]

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live long ago? Where would we have live? And more intriguing, where would have the imperial family in the past lived? By continue reading this article you will find the answers to these questions.

Most imperial families choose to live in a vast, luxurious and very secured places. An example of these place is the Tokyo Imperial Palace. The Tokyo Imperial Palace is home to the head of state, and is where the Imperial Family lives. It is also the former site of the Edo Castle. Filled with gardens, ancient stone bridges, and museums, the Tokyo Imperial Palace is a beautiful, historical, and important cultural landmark in Japan.

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Honestly, I never tasted one kind of Sushi, so I have no idea what to write about this food so please bear with me.

Temaki is a kind of sushi which is a large cone-shaped piece of nori on the outside and the ingredients spilling out the wide end. Btw, nori is an edible seaweed. According to Wikipedia, a typical temaki is about ten centimeters (4 in) long, and is eaten with fingers because it is too awkward to pick it up with chopsticks. For optimal taste and texture, Temaki must be eaten quickly after being made because the nori cone soon absorbs moisture from the filling and loses its crispness and becomes somewhat difficult to bite. For this reason, the nori in pre-made or take-out temaki is sealed in plastic film which is removed immediately before eating.

(PICTURE TAKEN FROM: www.crossed-flag-pins.com)

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Every country has its own preserved or adapted cultures. Cultures may differ from many things, like celebrating certain occasions and/or engaging with our daily lives. But our focus is the culture of Japan and Philippines. This article might help you a little if you’re a Japanese citizen planning to visit the Philippines, a Filipino citizen planning to visit Japan someday or maybe just interested in the topic.

credits to japan-articles.japanican.com

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We can't call Japan by Japan if Mount Fuji is excluded. Mount Fuji is one of the most important historical landmarks in Japan. I am here to present to you some trivias and facts about, the one and only Mount Fuji! But before that, I will also provide some pictures in order for you to understand what I'm saying. So, lets get started!

Anime: Let's Go Crazy! Crazy! Crazy!

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I bet you know what anime is, right? and I bet you can list down right at this very moment some names of characters from "One Piece", "Naruto", "Katekyo Hitman Reborn", "Kuroko no Basuke", "Shingeki no Kyojin", "Hetalia", and the newest anime, Free! and so I am assuming you guys can answer trivia in these animes.

Filipinos, young at age or young at heart, are quite fond of anime(anime-cartoons in Japan) these days. Even I myself is fond of it. My friends and I even choose some characters and call them "OURS" and it's fun, you can do it too guys. We even go to cons (cons- conferences of anime or cosplayers or toys) just to see our favorite anime characters get cosplayed.

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“Day walks, nights talks, sleepless nights, pillow fights, and spending everyday with those who matter most. That’s summer.”

Summer is the season where all you’re going to do is think of what you should do. It’s also the time when all you want to do is go back to school because you’re missing it. You’re missing the school, the fun, the teachers and everything. There are moments when all you want to do is lie down the bed and sleep all day, talk to every people you think about, or eat everything you can.

That’s summer. Spending some time with your friends during seasons like this is one of the best feeling ever. It feels like you’ve got the most awesome friends in this whole wide world.

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Not every one of us was able to go to beach resorts or pools for this summer, but I know that somehow we’ve spent it in ways that we want to. Just like how I spent mine. Actually, my summer experience may be divided into two major events: One is the scheduled one, while the second one is an on-the-spot event.

For the first part of my summer, I and my friends went to the oldest university in the Philippines, the University of Santo Tomas or UST. It took us quite big money and quite a long time to go there, but when we reached it, I thought to myself: “It was worth it.” On our way inside the University, we decided to take as many pictures as we can.

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The fashion industry hails and welcomes two more names to its roster as the latest pair of up and coming models were crowned during the grand finals of Bodyshots X 2013 Model Search Philippines held last June 27 at Resorts World Manila's Newport Performing Arts Theatre.

This time they make it a point that this event will be more grandeur than ever and has been given ample time and great effort to be remembered and being one that cannot be denied as one who creates talent and good looks combined.

Recent winners of this search was being presented and once more take their steps on the stage as they march on remembering the days and time how they achieve the award , a one true memories they all cherish and proud of as an individuals.

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Subscribers connect with all networks everywhere in the world for free

Globe Telecom beefs up its flagship unlimited call and text promo for prepaid subscribers by adding free unlimited Viber Chat for the same price.

Globe Prepaid GoUNLI25 is a bundled prepaid offer with unlimited texts and unlimited calls to Globe/TM plus unlimited Viber Chat services without the need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges.

Available to Globe Prepaid subscribers for only P25 valid for 1 day, GoUNLI25 allows subscribers to connect with contacts in any Globe network as well as with other users subscribed to other networks both in the Philippines and abroad, for as long as these contacts have Viber accounts.

Viber is a mobile application that allows users to call, text, and send photos to each other, wherever they are in the world. With Viber, no registration, alias, or invitations are required. The app also instantly integrates with the user’s own contact list.

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Hand-in-hand with the sustainable tourism program being implemented by Globe Telecom and PUSOD, Inc. at the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL) in Batangas, Globe also enhances barangay governance activities in the area to ensure the safety of local and foreign tourists.

Globe brings to TVPL “Sagot Ka ni Kap,” a community vigilance program under the i-Lead pillar of Globe Bridging Communities which arms local leaders with the right tools to prevent crimes in their localities.

In addition, SKK aids in ensuring the cleanliness of the surroundings as it encourages people to report those who indiscriminately throw garbage in restricted areas.

“We want to make sure that the communities surrounding Taal Lake are safe, peaceful and orderly so that we can persuade more people to visit Taal especially at this time when Globe and PUSOD are promoting and developing tourism products that showcase recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking,” said Fernando Esguerra, OIC of Globe Corporate Social Responsibility. PUSOD, Inc. is a non-government organization whose mission is to protect and enhance the ecosystems of the Philippines and to show their significance to the world.

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Globe Telecom has unveiled the use of Outdoor Distributed Antenna System (ODAS), which effects stronger mobile phone signal for its subscribers, becoming the first telecommunications company in the country to make use of such technology.

The next best alternative to towering cell sites, the ODAS solution is state of the art technology that makes use of a specialized lamp posts built with radio signal transmission capability, bringing unparalleled telecommunication service for its subscribers in strategic areas.

“The ODAS technology effectively brings coverage much closer to residents through the installation of lamp posts deployed along sidewalks. These facilities deepen mobile coverage by bringing radio signal closer to end-users and Globe Telecom is the first telco service provider in the country to use the ODAS solution,” said Emmanuel Estrada, Globe Head of Network Technologies Strategy.

Bianca Gonzales : The Voice of Globe Rewards

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Television host, social media advocate, and Globe Rewards ambassador Bianca Gonzalez showcases the bigger and better MyRewards, MyGlobe where Globe subscribers can now use their rewards points as actual cash with a straightforward points-to-peso conversion of 1 point = P1.00.

Using Globe rewards, subscribers can redeem movie tickets from Ayala Malls Cinemas for a minimum of 100 points or food and beverage items from Figaro Coffee and Wendy’s for a minimum of 50 points.

More recently, Enchanted Kingdom and Sunglass Hut joined the list of partner-merchants to allow subscribers to redeem park passes for a minimum of 100 points and sunglasses for a minimum of 300 points, respectively.

Aside from the new partner-merchants, the Globe Rewards Catalog includes Globe call and text promos, shopping, dining and leisure items, and gadgets.

Text BUY <space> MOBILE # OF MERCHANT <space> AMOUNT to 4438 to redeem rewards from partner-merchants.

To check available Globe rewards points, text BAL to 4438.

Globe Telecom Employee of the Year : Driving Sales Through Innovation

Globe Telecom employee Alexander Amado is all smiles as he is declared Employee of the Year of the leading telecommunications company. Applauding his recognition are Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu (left) and Globe Chairman Jaime Zobel de Ayala.

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Alexander Amado, 32, is the regional sales head of Globe Telecom for Western Visayas in central Philippines. Amado was recently named Globe Telecom’s Employee of the Year for 2013 following an impressive performance that saw his team beating its own acquisition targets for the company’s major business segments that include Globe Postpaid, TM and Tattoo.

Despite the meticulous process of choosing the winner, Amado isn’t quick to take credit for what he has achieved. “I was so humbled by the award. I felt that it wasn’t about me but it was really a celebration of all the small victories of Globe Telecom. ”

“There were so many wonderful stories. I wasn’t expecting it at all. I would have been very happy even if someone else brought home the award,” he said, referring to the other 13 finalists.

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I don't think I need to mention anymore that Wingman, (located at The Collective in Kalayaan, Makati) serves top-notch Buffalo wings with several flavors to choose from - better yet, try them all by having a couple of different flavors every time you visit Wingman.

This is definitely the reason why Wingman is expanding to two new branches this July and August. One new branch will be located in Newport Area in Pasay city and another one in Acacia Lane in Tagig city. That's something to look forward to be the residents and work force near the said areas. It will be a great addition to the many restaurants located at the same area. Its their opportunity now to try and taste for themselves at the convenience of a new location near them.

The nights at Wingman is extremely busy with all the wings and the beer, both local and imported, until the wee hours of the morning that's perfect for all types of celebration and gathering. The Collective is also a cool place to visit being an art lover myself. It's a feast to both the stomach and the eyes.

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I posted on my music blog, Musico Manila that Jose and Wally is going to have concert called the Juan Night with Wally and Jose, will be happened on July 6, 2013 at at the Crossroad Center, Quezon City.

Before the concert this July, I attended an event where all the sponsors of the show gathered together to have discussion about their products and services.

The sponsor’s night event was joined by friends from Mang Inasal, Jackman Plaza, Francis M Clothing Company, Black Beauty, Xight Interactive, RawMatters Café, Traveltime Travel and Tours, Arman Taylo Photography, Oleia , Gluta White, Firm, among others.

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Arc Mobile phones are so feature-filled yet very affordable and quite sturdy. The Arc mobile Prime 350 proves my point that you can get quality mobile phones for just a few thousand bucks.

The retail price is only an approximate Php 2, 500 more or less - give and take a few pesos. But every peso is worth it.

It has a 3.5" Capacitive Touch Screen, 1.3 MP back + VGA Front camera, FM Radio, TV, MP3 Player, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc....

Its running on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) and you have access to 100+ games and Apps via Play Store.

The battery is a 2000 mAh Li-ion Battery.

External memory is up to 32 GB MicroSD.

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What is summer? Well, summer is one of the awaited moments for us students who are very looking forward for this where we can enjoy and somehow forget our stressful days when we’re still at school busy on studying different lessons everyday that made us sometimes a haggard person and most of the time a sleepless person busy doing some projects and schoolwork.

We always say that “ I wish it’s already summer” good news the long wait is over. Most of us experienced and enjoyed summer before another school year is about to start.While some are busy about some things that made them not to enjoy summer.

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Binalot Harisson Plaza branch was recently opened making it the 46th branch of the Filipino-owned restaurant.

My friends and I were invited by one of the owners, Mr. Rommel Juan, to cover the event a few days after our tour of their MD Juan plant in Caloocan. At first we didn't know that Mr. Rommel Juan was also the owner of the Binalot chain of restaurants, and we were just fortunate to have been a part of the opening of their 46th branch in the Philippines.

This new branch is under franchise agreement between the new owners Capt. and Mrs. George and Nerissa Clarabal.

Representative and Pastor Reuben Abante was there to bless and grace the opening event.

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It's great news that the ongoing promotion of Proactiv – “Upgrade Your Proactiv Kit and Get your Add-on at 50%-60% Discount!” has been extended until December 31, 2013. That's more opportunities to take advantage of the huge discount and get the chance to use additional products from Proactiv that will help us improve our skin.

The extension products from the Proactiv Solution range can further enhance our Proactiv experience by boosting our skincare regimen depending on our personalized needs. It is with no doubt that there is no single product out there that can thoroughly and completely help us fight against skin problems, and likewise there is also not too many products that can help maintain great skin. The Proactiv Solution spells a difference because it has the appropriate solution for every skin rejuvenation or maintenance needs.

Let's take full advantage of this promo as it gives us big saings for products that truly works in keeping our skin in the best condition possible.

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From the same brand that gave us the Transformer Pad and the Taichi, now comes the Fonepad, one of the few seven-inch tablets with 3G phone and internet access ever introduced here in the Philippines.

You must admit that a seven-inch tablet pressed to your ear will surely turn a few heads. You should be prepared for some rather odd stares from strangers should you decide to put the FonePad to your ear and make a phone call in public. A device or gadget that can be used as a standard smartphone aside from being a tablet, will surely looked great as promised.

The strikingly cool looking Asus FonePad is one of those combination or merging of a Smartphone and a tablet - more widely accepted to be called a "Phablet".

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Tablets are in a boom right now and the trend has dictated that it will remain to stay on top of the primary mobile computing requirement of the techie and not-so-techie but chic and cool gals and guys out there, including you!

We have another gadget to review soon and its the Torque Droidz Drive tablet - aside from the other tablets lined up consisting of different brands and models that comes from brands like Asus, Arc and other big and small brands.

Some are new, some are old players but it will be their first time to dabble into this product. The Philippines is not their guinea pig though, other countries has also been introduced "oriented" to these new products.

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I've come across a very interesting write-up at a forum in Garena, and as a gamer we've actually known the problem (and the culprit) a long time ago already, and with this particular write-up (or more likely a complaint) it just reaffirms our suspicion and wild guess, or most probably our very educated assumption (being an IT and ECE and all familiar with technology specifically in telecommunications.

This is definitely true whether they deny it or not, or have a SMART reasoning or excuse, it all boils down to who has the most money to spend just to get away with obvious mischief.

"Here in Philippines there are a lot of other causes for latency for us gamers - the worst being PLDT - yes you read that right, PLDT is intentionally disrupting online gaming in the Philippines. I will explain in greater detail".

I assume you've experienced long delays on texting between Globe and SMART or vice versa?

I've never come across any other Telco being as manipulative towards their customers as PLDT/SMART.

Globe Telecom Files Charges vs 13 WIMAX Fraudsters

Seized WIMAX modems

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Globe Telecom has filed charges against 13 individuals involved in the illegal sale and installation of hacked Globe WIMAX modems and Tattoo sticks since the start of the year.

Twelve of these individuals have already been charged with cases for violation of Republic Act 8484 or the Access Devices Regulations Act while one of the suspects was charged with theft.

In most of the cases, the modus operandi has been to pull-out the WIMAX modem from legitimate subscribers on pretext of an upgrade. The modems are then reconfigured and sold at a one-time cost payment.

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Having fine hair is something that I like but hate at the same time. Kind of confusing don't you think?

Fine hair is generally is a term used if the diameter of your hair strand is thinner than the normal or the average diameter. This could also mean that the hair can look limp and lifeless if applied with too much products.

I've had several occasions where my fine hair looked dull and limp. Its more embarrassing to see photos of it! But fret not, here are some fixes you could do for your hair.

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Intramuros Administration launch “Kultura…Musika…Saya!” featuring Intramuros Rocks, a free-admission concert at the Maestranza Park of the Walled City scheduled on 5 July 2013.

Intramuros Rocks serves as a kick-off activity of the many programs and events under the Intramuros Redevelopment Plan, aimed at promoting cultural appreciation and heritage awareness to the public, especially the youth. The concert will feature bands and artists including Shamrock, Spirit of ‘67, Pilipinas Got Talent finalist Zilent Overload, and many others. There will also be a bazaar featuring food stalls and booths selling local handicraft, tribal arts, and other novelty items within the newly restored Maestranza Park.

The venue, also called Almacenes Curtain Wall, is situated right beside the Pasig River and was a former storehouse and soldier’s quarter during the Spanish time. Formerly the seat of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, Intramuros is home to important historical sites and tourist spots such as Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church and Casa Manila.

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Here's a message from the Host of the PhilMusic Community MeetUp:

Hi everyone,

With the PhilMusic meetup coming tomorrow (July 5, 2013), we would like to take this chance answer some if not all of the questions that are regularly popping up. So here goes:

1. What the Heck is PhilMusic.com?
The PhilMusic.com domain was registered in December 1996, making this one of the longest surviving Philippine dotcom domains. The site itself went through all sorts of versions, from a music scene blog to its current life as a community forum site for local musicians.

2. When is the PhilMusic Meetup?
It takes place on Friday, July 5, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Or until SM Aura closes!

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The leading communications and business solutions provider, PLDT KaAsenso, co-presents this year’s premier business expo dedicated to nation building, empowering SMEs and nurturing entrepreneurship, the PHILIPPINE SME BUSINESS EXPO 2013 – “Your Business Gateway” to be held on July 12-14, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center Taguig.

This recent partnership with PLDT KaAsenso featuring their advocacy in empowering SMEs in the country includes their newly launched “Cyberya”, the solution for those who want to start their own business for a small capital.

Leading telecommunications and business solutions provider, PLDTKaAsenso co-presents this year’sPhilippine SME Business Expo. MediaCom Solutions Inc., in partnership with Esquire Financing Inc., and co-presented by PLDT KaAsenso brings you this year’s premier business expo dedicated to empower the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. This three-day event is happening on July 12 – 14, 2013 at the newly constructed SMX Convention Center Taguig, located at the 3rd floor of SM Aura Premier.

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Summer vacation is a great time for family and friends to have fun and bond with each other. It gives us time to know each and everyone in the family. We learn many things about them, their likes and dislikes, their favorites and so much more.

Last summer, we had some family reunions. We had one in Antipolo and just recently in Laguna. A birthday party of two of my cousins was held in Laguna, it was in a private resort. I'm not really sure about the name but it has air conditioned rooms and had 2 pools, the other one is a kiddie pool and it has a slide. This was a much simpler resort compared to those I've been to.

I am not really close to that side of my family since they're from Quezon, but I can say I had fun because I was with my cousins who are close to me.

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Buddha-Bar Manila, part of a Paris-based international franchise, is a hotspot that is all the rage nowadays among Manila’s stylish set and party-loving denizens. Proud of its rich lifestyle heritage and formidable celebrity following, Buddha-Bar Manila goes the extra mile as it understands its patrons’ desire to have a good time while enjoying fantastic food and talk with friends and dancing to the music as they party the night away.

Buddha-Bar Manila played host to Buddha-Bar XV’s album launch with DJ Ravin last June 28. A post party extravaganza dubbed as “Fete de la Musique” follows the launch in partnership with the French Embassy and Alliance Francaise de Manille.

Lucky winners also got to bring home an iconic French luxury brand bag, one (1) PRADA and BVLGARI sunnies from Sun Glass Hut, some perfumes from Carolina Herrera, and a Boracay Trip for two (2) with air fare and hotel accommodations.

Partyphiles have reasons to celebrate in style and win a luxury Jaguar car as well. On the same night, Buddha-Bar Manila also launched its “DRINK. DINE. DRIVE” promo. The prize at stake is a brand new Jaguar XF 2014. Every Php 5000 single receipt purchase from July 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014 enables a customer a chance to drive home a brand new Jaguar XF 2014.

A friend of mine got to drink, dine, party and will soon be driving in style (with a chauffeur) in a brand new Jaguar XF 2014 as the event also gave away a 24 hour ride in a Jaguar to anywhere in Metro Manila. She plans to get her win on her birthday this August to make her natal day so cool and awesome.

It is, needless to say, an event that was so spectacular.

Nestle Choose Wellness on July 13 and 14

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Mark your calendars for the Nestlé Choose Wellness Expo 2013!

Nestle Choose Wellness Expo 2013 will be held at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall on July 13-14, 2013.

Admission is absolutely FREE!!!

Just register for the event until July 10 (click here- www.choosewellness.com.ph)

Globe's Social Media Campaign Wins International Awards

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I would like to share with you this good news re-posted from ABS-CBN about Globe's Social Media Campaign.

Social Media presence is a big thing right now and it will still be in the next years giving everyone the most influential means of sharing information with the most number of recipients.

Almost everyone is connected and online through the Internet via their mobile phones or tablets. You will be extremely out of the loop if you fail to take advantage of the benefits of social media.

That is why all companies are making great efforts to boost their social media presence to remain competitive in the global market.

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Be at FULLY BOOKED at FORT BGC Branch on Sunday, JULY 7, from 1-4 pm for the premiere of THE OWL #1.

Meet and greet series artist HEUBERT KHAN MICHAEL, get your comics signed, take a picture, commission a sketch, and of course...take advantage of our 1-DAY SIGNING EVENT SALE!

Variants and Comic Sets - 20% OFF.
Vintage Comics - 10% off.
Posters / Action Figures / Statues / T-shirts - 10% off.
plus...ALL BACK ISSUES IN OUR BINS - only P100 each!

And with every purchase of THE OWL #1, receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win some dynamite prizes. Plus, receive an additional raffle ticket for every P500 purchased on that day. Winners must be present to win at the raffle draw which will be held at approximately 4 pm.

We are now accepting advance reservations for sketch requests from Heubert. Cost is only P500 per character.

Limited slots available, so sign up today.

RESERVE YOUR COPY OF THE OWL #1 NOW!

PhilMusic Community MeetUp

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This is your chance to network and exchange ideas with members of the biggest online community of musicians in the Philippines, Philmusic.com.

The meetup is a rare opportunity to allow moderators and community members of PhilMusic.com to meet and discuss the site. PhilMusic.com founder Jim Ayson will also be a speaker at the conference on July 5, giving a talk on current trends in digital music distribution.

PhilMusic.com is one of the longest lasting Philippine dotcom domains, registered in December 1996. Having gone through many incarnations from its beginnings as an award-winning music scene blog, the site is now an online community servicing both amateur and professional musicians.

The web forum remains the heart of the community, with 75,535 registered members, posting over 1,919,435 Posts in 86,898 topics. The forum continues to generate high web traffic, averaging 1.5M pageviews a month.

The PhilMusic Facebook Page has over 15,100 likes and the discussion Facebook group has 3,253 members.

Toonami 3x3 Hoops Showdown : Which School Will Reign Supreme?

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Toonami is the ultimate home of the hero, featuring many top-rated action series such as Young Justice, Dragon Ball Z, Max Steel, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Toonami is operated and distributed in Asia by Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

The Philippines’ most exciting superhero channel now brings together the country’s young basketball stars for the TOONAMI 3x3 HOOPS SHOWDOWN on July 13 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. Gates open at 11 a.m. and admission is free.

Students from 10 schools across the metro will be going head to head in four-member teams, competing across three age divisions.

“As the ultimate home of the superhero, Toonami is proud to give young basketball fans a chance to be heroes on the court, playing a sport that they love,” said Ben Adams, Regional Marketing Manager, Turner International Asia Pacific.

Wazzup Pilipinas!

This is your daily soundtrack, in a dot!

Get up, clean the house, shower, go to work or school, sleep, and eat in between. These are activities we’ve turned into a routine everyday—give or take a few parties and/or vacations. Wouldn’t we all want to change it up a little to make doing these things much more fun?

Spice up your day by throwing in some music into the mix, using a portable mp3 player that you can bring with you anywhere, no matter what you’re doing.

“The Philips SoundDot range can be used for almost any activity,” remarks Ms. Poi San Mok, Philips Marketing Manager for Lifestyle Entertainment. “It’s compact and with an advanced yet delightfully simple design, making it a reliable mp3 player that’s small in size but big on fun.”

She also adds, “You can use it while you’re cooking, driving on your way to work, hiking, reading, or while you’re simply taking a stroll in the park. All you have to do is to clip it on or slip it into your pocket and it won’t bother you at all.”

Designed for convenience, these mp3 players are equipped with LED and sound indicators for swift navigation. Each SoundDot includes a built-in clip for hands-free use, and also lets you enjoy up to 6 hours of music playback.