Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Sunday, March 2, 2014

AMA HI-Skul Idols 2014

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AMA University and Computer Colleges pioneered computer education in the Philippines. Founded in 1980 with only 13 computers and 13 students, it has grown into the biggest network of campuses in Asia. Aside from the many opportunities towards academic excellence, it also sponsors extra-curricular activities and showcases programs and competitions to enhance youth camaraderie and skills.

Among the competitions organized by AMA is the AMA Hi-Skul Idols 2014. The Season 8 finals was recently held at Robinson's Pioneer corner EDSA located in Mandaluyong City.

The goal of the yearly competition to showcase the talents of high school students from all over the country. It is really a wonderful idea that teens are given the chance to perform and represent their schools in AMA Hi-Skul Idols dance competition. The competition was exclusive for 3rd and 4th year level students.

Out of nineteen schools, Pasig City Science High School (Team G "gorgeous") representatives were 4th to perform. We all felt nervous since we arrived at Robinson's Pioneer because there were a lot of people watching the competition.

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The season of sun, sand, and sexy is upon us! Aside from being the best time for some rugged outdoor adventures, summer is also the perfect time to ogle at beach babes (or six packed-abed hunks) oozing with sexiness. A day in the beach is incomplete until we've seen bodies worthy of praises. There is nothing else better to look at, aside from the beauty of nature, than great looking wet and sandy hot bodies in scantily beach wear.

FHM celebrates its 14th Anniversary with the Sexiest Woman in the Land! Marian Rivera is their March 2014 cover girl!

Marian poses here sitting in the sand as if she's wearing nothing but jewelries. The make-up seems a bit inappropriate t be seen at the beach but it surely brought out a solemn look out of her charming face. I would have preferred a smile, but I guess they were more interested in exuding sophistication.

Known best for her adorable portrayals of Darna and Marimar, Marian continues to charm the senses of Filipino men. She truly has wonderful body oozing with sex appeal unmatched until this day thus earning her rightful recognition as FHM Philippines' sexiest woman.

They also had another cover "that almost made it". You can see it here below if you click on read more.

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Today is a great day to enjoy a nice cup of coffee while reading a fresh copy of the Cosmopolitan Philippines magazine March 2014 issue featuring Heart Evangelista on the cover.

"Blue is the warmest color: Sexy-sophisticated Heart Evangelista flaunts her bangin' body and opens up to Cosmo about real love and true independence. Get your March Cosmo today.

The March 2014 issue is Heart Evangelista'z SIXTH Cosmo PH cover. Look at her transformation from a baby-faced ingenue to a sexy-sophisticated woman. Read "Heart In The Right Place" for major inspiration to grow and move out of your comfort zone." -Cosmopolitan Philippines

Do you agree that blue brings out the best look in her? and has her looks really improved over the years from the very first cover until the sixth? Are we seeing more covers of Cosmo for her? We would like to hear from you!

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Discover the city of sands. Unravel the mystery. Experience one thousand and one nights. Embark on an epic adventure as the UP Junior Marketing Association and Power Up together with EDM Philippines, Magic 89.9, and Tanduay in cooperation with DMCI Homes, SkinWhite, and Signum Event Engineering bring you the metro's newest upcoming college party – EMIRATI – on Friday, March 7, 2014, 10pm at Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge, Bonifacio Global City.

Find yourself in a whole new world with free-flowing drinks, shishas, and beats from EDM Philippines’ DJ Raphael Carbonell, DJ Jared David, Kiss the DJ, and Curse & Bless. Hosted by Magic 89.9’s CJ and Riki Flo.

This event was also made possible by CarbTrim and P&G. Special thanks to Asia Brewery Incorporated, Candy Corner Philippines, Filinvest, Globe Telecom, Hapee Toothpaste, Krispy Kreme, Luk Foo Cantonese Kitchen, Monfort’s Kitchen, Tanduay Black and our official media partners: ClickTheCity.com, DZUP 1602, Rappler, Wazzup Pilipinas, and WhenInManila.com

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Khoa Bui and PMCM Events Management have teamed up and created a never before seen event that finally shows you how to lose weight, improve your image, lose belly fat, get toned, healthy cooking, juicing and more.

This was held last February 22, 2014 at the Paragon Plaza Building along EDSA in Mandaluyong and was dubbed as the Ultimate Health and Wellness Summit 2014.

Several speakers led by Khoa Bui shared their expertise and testimonials to the participants in order to spread interests towards embracing good health and a fit lifestyle. Other speakers were pharmacist Gen Blasurca, nutritionist Valerie Ong, commercial model Rence David, Pound for Pound host Rico Robles, Aquabest Marketing Manager Paul Tan, Enzacta Philippines President Rod Brosas, Carino Development Management Corporation Vice President for Marketing and Communications Jhun Que, and IT Expert Rey Tan.

There was also a free Zumba class held in the afternoon. Entertainment were provided by Francis Rae and Dale Guevara.

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Michael Christian Martinez, the lone athlete for the Philippines, is an unlikely competitor from a country without snow. Catapulted into the limelight after qualifying last year, his entire home country, which has never won a medal in the Winter Olympics, is rooting for him. Michael finished 19th overall with a total segment score of 64.81 which means he'll move on to Friday's final free skate.

"I'd love to qualify for the free skate [top 24]; that would be a big accomplishment for me," Martinez, 17, said in an interview with NBCOlympics.com prior to the competition. "I don't know what placement I'll get because my training is so different, but we'll see."

It's likely to be a David-versus-Goliath match-up. Facing medal favorites such as Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu and Canada's Patrick Chan, who rank first and second after the short program, Martinez has not benefited from the same intensive training as many of his competitors.

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Celebrities Bangs Garcia and Dawn Jimenez graced the autograph signing of the latest issue of UNO Magazine with them on the cover at Powerbooks Greenbelt. Fans came earlier and start lining up the second floor of the bookstore.

As the two ladies arrived with UNO magazine editor-in-chief RJ Ledesma , cameras started to click right and left , and guests were all excited to meet these cover girls in person. I must say they look great in person as they are in the magazine, can’t even believe they can pose daring in the magazine, since they are bubbly and sweet in person.

As RJ Ledesma greeted everyone and introduced Bangs and Dawn, he does a bit of some personal interviews and asked the audience if they have questions as well. Members of the audience (fans and writers) asked questions on their career and some personal stuffs. We found out that Bangs is also a painter and Dawn is a culinary student, very interesting.

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Mega Fashion Hall, Lifestyle Inquirer, Look Magazine and MyOwn Mann Productions proudly presents “What Does It Take To Become A Fashion Icon ” – A Fashion Forum about fashion guru Diana Vreeland.

Diana Vreeland (September 29, 1903– August 22, 1989) was a noted columnist and editor in the field of fashion. She worked for the fashion magazines Harper's Bazaar and Vogue and as a special consultant at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1964.

Come and join the country’s well-known personalities from the Philippine fashion industry in a Fashion Forum as they share their thoughts and experiences how Diana Vreeland inspired their personal life and professional careers.

Host: Ms. Thelma San Juan, Editor of Lifestyle Inquirer.

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Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC) is partnering with the Japanese New National Theatre Foundation (NNTF), Information Services International - Dentsu, Ltd., and Zimaku+ Inc. to test an opera subtitle delivery system. The system will be tested from February 28 to March 2 during performances by the New National Theatre Opera Studio in Japan. Selected guests will be able to follow the performances with subtitles projected onto the see-through lenses of Epson's new Moverio BT-200 smartglasses.

Operas are commonly sung in Italian or German, so opera houses often install large LED displays in front of the stage wings to provide subtitles during performances. The problem with these systems, however, is that operagoers have a hard time immersing themselves in the performance because they are constantly taking their eyes off the stage to read the subtitles.

Epson and its partners have created and will test the practical potential of a more convenient subtitle system that they hope solves this problem. The new system takes advantage of the ability of the Epson Moverio BT-200, which can be worn like an ordinary pair of glasses, to display subtitles seemingly in the air while guests watch the action on the stage. Moverio BT-200 smartglasses will be loaned to selected guests who want a more natural opera viewing experience with line-of-sight subtitles.

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Calling all Marketing students! Have you tried breaking the rules and creating your own? Step out of your comfort zone and be extraordinary! The University of Santo Tomas Junior Marketing Association brings you the annual ATHOMIC: Annual Thomasian Marketers’ Intercollegiate Congress! Top business professionals and students from different universities will gather for an interactive seminar for ATHOMICongress.

Happening this Mar. 5, 2014, Wednesday, 5-9pm, at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Gathering students from marketing and other business-related course, let us all master breaking the standards of the Marketing world and start creating our own rules!

Brought to you by: Darlington, Piknik, Scotch, Exped, Hapee Toothpaste and Post-it.

Co-presented by: 99.5 Play FM

ATHOMICongress’ media partners: When In Manila, Business Mirror, Madhouse Manila, Circuit Magazine, 105.1 Crossover FM and Wazzup Pilipinas.

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Are you ready to fall into the red state of mind?

Get pumped as the Business Management Society of De La Salle University brings you the most intense party of the year in REDux: The Red Trance. Watch as they create a RADICAL AUDIO VISUAL EXPERIENCE (R.A.V.E.) to bring you into the music and make you feel red.

The RAVE Revolution will begin on March 14 at the PICC Forum 1, from 8:00 PM onwards. Tickets are up for grabs for only 250 for members, 280 for non-members, and 350 for door charge. Get ready for a wild and fist raising night.

Lose yourself to the RED trance.

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Flow Yoga and Detox at Cintai Corito's Garden in Batangas

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Join the Flow Team for a 2 day magical, luxury retreat at Cintai Corito’s Garden, Batangas on March 22 and 23!

Renew and refresh yourself with yoga sessions amidst lush gardens, detoxifying green smoothie and juicing workshop and simply relax in this nature retreat. It’s a weekend not to miss!

Package Rate: P8,500 * Early bird rate: P7,950 (deadline Feb. 24)

Inclusions: 2D/1N Accommodation, Roundtrip transfers, All meals, 2 yoga classes, Green Smoothie, Juicing & Raw Food Workshop, Flow Shirt, Goodie Bag.

For inquiries, email us at flowsurfyogasamba@gmail.com

Register at www.flowsurfyogasamba.com

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3M Philippines, a supporter of the Virlanie Foundation, a non-government organization helping street children, enabled Virlanie kids to learn NBA-style basketball at the Jr. NBA/Jr.WNBAPhilippines 2014 presented by Alaska at the San Andres Sports Complex on February 21, 2014.

At the Clinic, the kids learned basketball fundamentals, new skills, the importance of hydration, nutrition and the Jr. NBA’s core S.T.A.R. Values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude, and Respect.

The Manila school clinics of Jr. NBA Philippines 2014 presented by Alaska were conducted by Jr. NBA coaches led by PBA Legend Jojo Lastimosa.

The Virlanie children were all smiles as they enjoyed a whole day of basketball fun. Above, the Virlanie Kids share a special moment with coaches, PBA Legends Jojo Lastimosa and Jerry Codiῆera.

DOT Region 11 Launches The Big Davao FUN Sale

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The Department of Tourism - Davao Regional Office (DOT-XI) launches The Big Davao Fun Sale, bringing together seven of Davao City’s biggest shopping centers in what is touted as the country’s first citywide shopping festival scheduled on 14 March – 16 April 2014. The four-week long sale will offer best-value deals with as much as 80% discount on the widest range of products: from dining, local crafts, fruits, and flowers (14 March - 16 April); health and beauty (16-13 March); electronics and gadgets (24-30 March); home and travel (31 March - 6 April); to fashion and active lifestyle (7-16 April).

The Big Davao Fun Sale will also feature a food festival organized by the Restaurants Association of Davao Inc. where all its 100 restaurant brand members ranging from home-grown and independent restaurants to franchised businesses are expected to join. Shoppers will also have a chance to win raffle prizes such as iPhone 5 units, all-expense paid trip, and cash prizes worth up to P100,000.

“It did not take long for all seven malls to join forces and partner with the DOT in positioning Davao City as a shopping destination in the country. When the country’s largest malls started opening up in the city over the last two years, competition became steep that Dabaweños, close to two million of them, may not suffice to sustain the malls’ viability. This reality in Davao’s retail industry of late caught the attention of all these mall executives to formally organize the Retail Association of Davao and partner with us in conceptualizing The Big Davao Fun Sale to attract foreign tourists and shoppers outside of Davao,” according to DOT Assistant Secretary Arturo P. Boncato, Jr.

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WD, a Western Digital company and storage industry leader, today announced the availability of WD Purple, a purpose-built line of 3.5-inch, high-capacity hard drives for surveillance applications. Designed specifically for video surveillance units, WD Purple hard drives excel in new and existing home and small business security environments with up to eight hard drives and up to 32 high-definition (HD) video cameras. Shipping today, WD Purple hard drives are available in capacities from 1 TB up to 4 TB.

“By expanding our ‘Power of Choice’ product portfolio with WD Purple, we make it simple for our VARs, integrators and consumers to select the right drive engineered for their application and validated with our industry leading surveillance partners,” said Matt Rutledge, senior vice president and general manager of WD’s Storage Technology group. “WD optimized the WD Purple line of hard drives for surveillance applications to improve high-definition video playback, and operate in 24x7 workloads of surveillance environments.”

“Different from ordinary desktop hard drives designed for eight hours of daily operation, WD Purple drives have the built-in reliability to operate in Hikvision home and small business system installations so critical video footage is available when it is needed most,” said Ying Yang, director of testing, Hikvision. “An additional benefit of WD Purple drives is they support up to eight drives and 32 HD cameras so there is the flexibility to expand for future system coverage.”