Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Princess Snell on the Cover of Playboy Philippines July August 2013 Issue

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I don't really know here, but I'm willing to meet her anytime. Who would refuse to rub shoulders or make beso-beso with such a classy and charming beauty.

Princess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, better known simply as Princess Snell is a Filipina actress and was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck.

Princess Snell is poised to charm her way into your hearts on the cover of our July-August Entertainment issue. Classy in a black corset, Princess has grown up from that cutesy teenager into this daring damsel.

Princess Snell formerly linked to boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is shedding her "cutesy teenager" image with her debut in the local edition of men's magazine Playboy.

Grab your copies now! Available at all 7-Eleven, Fullybooked, Booksale and Odyssey stores nationwide.

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The NINOY AND CORY AQUINO FOUNDATION, INC. (NCAF), INDIE.GO MEDIA and THE PETA THEATER CENTER proudly present the gala world premiere of " PAMANA ” --- an original docu-musical written by noted playwright RODY VERA and music by Fr. Manoling Francisco and Ryan Cayabyab.

“ PAMANA ” is about three generations of a Filipino family with three points of view about the effects of the political history of Ninoy and Cory Aquino.

The cast is led by Malou de Guzman as Lola Azon; Bodjie Pascua as Turo, Azon’s husband; Jett Pangan as Edgar, son of Lola Azon and Trina’s father; and Kakki Teodoro as Trina, grand daughter of Lola Azon.

The ensemble is composed of Raul Alfonso, Kiki Baento, Raflesia Bravo, Roi Calilong, Buddy Caramat, Joan Co, Karen Gaerlan, Gio Gahol, She Maala, Benedict Manaois, Gie Onida, Norbs Portales, Gino Ramirez, Victor Robinson, Angela Samson Nica Santiago, Miela Sayo, Ian Segarra, and Gold Villar.

Lending support as chorus is Viva Voce under artistic director Camille Molina.

The artistic and creative team of PAMANA is led by Rody Vera (Playwright), Maribel Legarda (Stage Direction), Melvin Lee (Assistant – Stage Direction), Jun Reyes (Documentary Direction), Fr. Manoling Francisco and Ryan Cayabyab (Musical Composition), Vince de Jesus (Musical Direction), Jonjon Villareal (Technical Direction), Batche Tan (Choreography), Boni Juan (Set Design), Carlo Pagunaling (Costume Design), Jonjon Villareal (Lighting Design).

PAMANA is set to open on August 21, 2013.
Other schedule of shows: August 22, 24 and 25, 2013.
All performances are at the MERALCO Theater, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City.

Princess Catherine Gives Birth to Baby Boy

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"It's a boy! Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, has given birth to the first child for her and Prince William." ---- CNN

Kate Middleton, also known as Princess Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife to Prince William, has given birth to a bouncing baby boy of 8.6 pounds (that's heavy).

The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth after weeks of anticipation and fevered speculation about the sex of the third in line to the throne. The baby boy was born at St Mary's hospital in London at 4.24pm. Both mother and baby are doing well, but will stay at the hospital overnight accompanied by Prince William.

A deluge of congratulations lead by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh who are said to be "delighted" by the birth of their great grandson. Prince Charles said he was "enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time".

Thousands of well-wishers had gathered outside the Palace to await news, while the press have been camped outside the Lindo Wing outside the Paddington Hospital where the Duchess gave birth for several weeks.

The baby, who is still unnamed as of this writing, is third in line to the British throne.

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Death of Facebook Executive Chef Josef Desimone

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Mark Zuckerberg has announced the death of Facebook Executive Chef Josef Desimone via his Facebook account:

"I have some very sad news to share.

This morning Josef Desimone, our executive chef, was involved in a motorcycle accident and I’m sorry to report that Josef has passed away.

Josef was a Facebook legend and institution. "Chef Josef" joined us in 2008 and built our culinary team from a handful of employees in a single café into a global team with dozens of world class restaurants. He never compromised on quality while maintaining total attention to detail. Josef played an incredibly important role in defining our culture during those first years and right up to the present.

Away from Facebook, Josef was just as energetic and driven. Almost every weekend he was volunteering with veterans’ organizations, hosting firefighter breakfasts or supporting some other valuable cause. He had a strong belief in giving back more in life than he took, and it shows in all the people who mourn him today.

We will find a way to permanently honor Josef’s legacy at Facebook soon. For now, let’s remember and celebrate the passing of a great friend, devoted mentor and inspirational leader."

Torque Droidz Sport Versus the Arc Mobile Prime 350 Mobile Phone Review

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Let's go straight to the point.

The Torque Droidz Sport and the Arc Mobile Prime 350 are so affordable yet they have features too good for their price range. With the addition of extra memory to improve storage space, they could very well be the promising units enough to satisfy the basic mobile needs of an individual.

But, of course I would let you know which one between the two is more superior.

I usually do my reviews after more than a week of usage so as to make sure everything was well checked and tested. We can't afford to rush things. We need to be able to present the actual daily experience with the device.

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Well, I definitely need more hard drive space. That would always be a requirement every after few months since I deal with lots of photos that I take during events - and product reviews would be one of them busy activities that will add more files on my USB storage drives.

I really do not want to fill my MacBook hard drive with all my files. It's so difficult to organize with the very limited space taht I most likely will just reserve for my Photo and Video Editing applications. Most of the time I would like to carry the photos and videos around in several USB drives to show them to my clients.

However, dangling with me several USB drives just won't do any more. I need more storage space but I want a durable storage space at the same time. I'm even willing to pay more just to keep my data safe, and I prefer a storage space that will let me access my data fast - with ease and convenience. Having no worries means a lot especially when your files mean more expensive than the gadget itself.

Luckily, I stumbled upon the WD My Passport Air.

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The Information and Communication Technology Office (ICTO) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is mounting the Biz on the Web forum on July 25, 2013, 9 am- 12 pm, at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex.

Biz on the Web is one of the activities lined up for Expo Science 2013 in celebration of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) from July 23- 27, 2013. The forum will discuss topics such as e-commerce, internet marketing best practices, blogging, tips, and others.

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As I've said before in many of my social media accounts and blog articles, the theater never ceases to amaze me. I would at anytime chose to watch a play rather than attend a movie premiere. Well, the big stars may be in the movies and TV, but I can see and appreciate real talented actors and actresses in theater compared to the other artists that we see in film or TV. Theater performers are indeed better and in fact well-motivated, highly inspired and matured. They do not only rely on their good looks alone, but more on their acting ability. They are not after huge paychecks but the personal satisfaction of being able to do well above and beyond their talent fees.

I would have to agree to what Director Joel Lamangan had to say during the press conference held at Cafe Ysabel in San Juan that there is a significant difference between TV/Film actors/actresses and Theater actors/actresses with regards to the desire to learn and improve their crafts and acting prowess. He had said it right when he mentioned that he would like to bring all of them, referring to the TV and Film performers, to Theater so that they will learn the discipline and hard work involved in theater acting, which will eventually make them better performers in the future.

I also admired the conviction of the actors/actress, and even directors, as some shared their life stories and backgrounds/origins and what the theater means to them. It seems these type of artists demand real respect from us, not that they have to force it out from us, but because they truly deserve to be applauded after every stunning performance.

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Brown Rice is essentially healthier and more nutritious than white rice.

"Brown Rice has more vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B3 (niacin) than white rice because 60 to 80% of the said vitamins gets loss during milling.

There is also an estimated loss of 40% manganese, 60% phosphorus, 40 to 75% dietary fiber, 70 to 90% fat, and 15% protein."

But why do we patronize the latter rather than the former?

Globe Business Bats for PHL Cricket

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In a move to bring cricket into the collective sporting consciousness in the Philippines, Globe Business recently announced it will do a major pitch to make the international game a local staple by teaming-up with the Philippine Cricket Association (PCA), the governing body for the sport in the country.

With this agreement, Globe Business will be the lead sponsor for the Philippine National Cricket Team and the International Sixers Tournament, with naming rights for the squad as well as company branding and exposure for all PCA-hosted collateral and events, among others. It also includes a lock-out for Globe of the Nomad Sports Club in Paranaque, the most active cricket ground in the country where organized tournaments have been staged since 1914.

According to PCA president Andrew Gotia, the collaboration with Globe Business will be a big boost for the sport of cricket in the country. “Before, it was just a pure expat game; it was fortunate that quite a number of Globe clients are lovers of the sport, particularly the Indian community. We are enthusiastic that there will be more exposure for the national team and the sport at large. But this is just the first step and with Globe as a major company with its sponsorship and support, we can go very far,” he declared.