Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Italianni’s New Twists to Old Hits!

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Italian indulgence might be the reason why people would initially go to Italianni’s.There are a lot of rightful reasons for this. Besides the quality food and family-friendly environment, Italianni’s has proven time and time again how it can reinvent itself.

Italianni’s presents new and improved dishes that are pretty to the eyes and yummier in your tummy. Your much loved house specialties and favorites are improved with the belief that better is always best. Now Italianni’s can really cater to your every mood. Every visit is guaranteed an experience where customers fall in love with Italianni’s now more than ever.

You can start your new and improved Italianni’s experience with either the Crostinis with at least three mouthwatering dips to choose from or the Italian Truffle fries. Italianni’s can assure that this will jumpstart your appetite for a gastronomic experience. You can follow it with a classic Italianni’s Salad and munch on some fresh greens or you can go the exact opposite and go big with the oven-roasted Lamb which is so good, it’s only available at Italianni’s Greenbelt, High Street, and Mall of Asia. Now that’s a lamb you should really follow.

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Animahenasyon is an annual animation festival organized by the Animation Council of the Philippines Inc., (ACPI) to serve as a venue for Filipino animators to present their world-class ideas. It is a place for our animation artists to open doors of opportunities and a chance for them to meet and be inspired by the finest names in the animation industry.

Animahenasyon is the Filipino equivalent of animagination, as a result of combining the words “animation” and “imagination” (imahenasyon). It is also about the image (imahe) that we want to portray as a nation (nasyon) of animators to the world. But Animahenasyon is more than just a showcase of what the Filipino animators can do. It is really a harvest (ani) of the Filipino talent and creativity. It is a celebration of the Philippine animation industry.

The festival intends to showcases original content in Philippine animation, to recognize talented Filipino animators, and aim for local and international competitiveness and excellence. It features the works of both aspiring and professional animators in the country through a competition.There will also be an animation symposia and exhibit of the works of animators, plus lifetime achievement awards will be given to deserving individuals.

Uber Now Working with Philippine Government

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With the goal of modernizing land transport systems, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB) had a highly productive meeting with officers of Uber Philippines and Singapore yesterday, in a quest to find ways for rules and regulations to support – rather than stifle – innovations which improve services to the public.

“We will always push for anything that modernizes the country’s transport systems under my watch. Government welcomes tech solutions to transport problems, and fortunately, Uber also wants to work with us to make it happen,” remarked DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya.

“Both sides came to the table to find concrete ways to make government regulations more in tune with today’s technologies. We all agreed on two things: first, Uber’s services are for the people’s benefit; and second, regulation is a must for public safety and order,” he added.

LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez and Executive Director Roberto Cabrera, who both participated in the meeting, proposed several means by which applicable rules may be updated in order to accommodate similar IT-based solutions within the legal framework.

Musikapella 2014: Tinig ng KahAPOn, Awitin Natin Ngayon

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Join the University of the Philippines Economics Society as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of Musikapella, an annual choral competition participated by various high schools in Metro Manila, to be held at the PICC Plenary Hall from 5pm-9pm, on the 29th of November, 2014.

This year’s competition, entitled Musikapella 2014: Tinig ng KahAPOn, Awiting Natin Ngayon, will feature 12 high school choirs singing your favorite APO Hiking Society tunes such as Ewan, Blue Jeans and Doo Bi Doo.

And, to decide who will take home grand prize, the Economics Society has invited numerous highly esteemed judges from the choral industry along with APO’s very own Jim Paredes and Buboy Garovillo.

Along with its goal of promoting Philippine music and culture, Musikapella also gives opportunities to the beneficiaries of the Economics Society Scholarship Fund, to which all proceeds of this event will go.

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We are inviting thought leaders, market strategist, bloggers, media personalities, community managers, entrepreneurs, and other parties to learn and exchange insights on the very controversial and sensitive LGBT market segment.

In a country considered to be a significant origin of many influential Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) market, we have obviously made a valuable impact in the fields of entertainment, business, socio-political, among other industry segments. Our fellowmen have transcended the typical roles of LGBTs and have earned worldwide recognition to be lined up among the best in the world.

Recognizing this influence, it is high time we form an event or forum that seeks to understand this market segment and its role or effect in our culture and economic development. We should be able to take advantage of this prominent contribution and tap into the probable potentials so we can further enhance it for the greater good.

Hence, Liberating Jepoy, #DPOP, proudly presents “#RainbowConnection Demystifying the LGBT Market” event this November 28, 2014 at Best Western Plus Antel Hotel, Makati Avenue, Makati City 2 PM to 7 PM.

This event is made possible by sponsors Best Western Plus Antel Hotel, Shinagawa, Island Rose, and 2Go.

Wazzup Pilipinas is a proud online media partner.

Single Professional’s Get-Together Event, Series 3 #Holidate2014

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#Holidate2014 is the third series of the Single Professional’s Get-Together event organized by Events and Friends Production Manila which aims to provide an avenue for Young Single Professional’s to MEET, INTERACT & BREAK PHYSICAL BARRIERS through psychology-based games and thrilling activities especially made for men and women.

Through facilitating active and engaging physical games with Single Professionals, the event underscores the interactions and the connections made between men and women — be they friendships or something more.

Events and Friends Production Manila encourages young men and women to understand how the practice of healthy platonic touch will give them a sense of real connection to people. Single Professionals Get-Together events’ goal is to emphasize that physical interaction can never be replaced with technology, the same way as real-life conversations cannot be fully achieved in table set-up meetings.

Events and Friends Production Manila develops exciting event programs that would promote constant interaction between participants including activities that could push young professionals to go out of their boxes while helping them make good and lasting impressions towards people, especially the opposite gender. The goal is to make men and women feel comfortable with other single professionals to prepare them to go beyond superficial info exchange and the awkward first time meetings.

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The 2015 International Gamefowl Festival is now bigger and better as it is now the official expo of the 2015 World Slasher Cup which is regarded as the "Olympics of Cockfighting" and undoubtedly the most prestigious cockfighting event in the world.

Scheduled to run this coming January 21 up to 23 before the World Slasher Cup scheduled on January 24 until February 2, 2015, the International Gamefowl Festival promises to please all cockfighting enthusiasts especially now that it is being held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the big dome and home of the World Slasher Cup, where Philippine cocking history have been written for around 50 years since the first Slasher was held in 1962.

A press conference was recently held last November 8. 2014 at the Green Gate lobby of the Smart Araneta Coliseum which was attended by the organizers, gamefowl feeds and vetmed sector, and members of the media.

Part of the panel during the press conference were Nick Crisostomo of the Pambansang Federation ng Gamefowl Breeders, Adrian Concepcion of Sabong TV, Wilvin Sy of Cockfights magazine, Lando Luzong of Sabong Sports Group, Arkhon Antolin of Sabong News, Francis Ong of Thunderbird, Jun Jamandores of Fighting Cock magazine, Gines Enriquez of World Slasher Cup, Atty. Rery Directo of NFGB, Pachie Cruz of Sabong Star Magazine, Havy Bagatsing of Sabong Nation, Dr. Jose Lazaro and Delbert Coligado of Black Rooster Inc. Atty. Alan Gabor of the Araneta Center was also there for a brief statement.

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Setting up a restaurant within a residential area is quite risky. This is probably why we see most restaurateurs choosing malls and other busy areas as their preferred site for their restaurant business. Though the crowd is indeed massive especially during peak hours of lunch and dinner, the competition among other restaurants is also something significant to be concerned about. But all of these should not be too detrimental if we really believe in our product. Our food should do most of our marketing and let the satisfied customers share the great news about their dining experience.

My first visit at The Breakfast Club was during a meeting with the parents of a young singer who I met during a radio show interview a few days ago. They invited me over for lunch and this dining spot in Quezon City was their choice. Though it was not my first time to hear about The Breakfast Club, I have not tried it out yet. Later, I realize I knew about it from the Kris TV show where I also learned that the co-owner was teen Kapamilya celebrity Erich Gonzales.

I took the initiative to call the attention of the chef for a short interview, or let's just say a friendly chat. She was there at the restaurant doing her regular meet and greet the customers, so I couldn't resists asking her a few questions, and grew more curious when I saw and tasted their Baby Back Ribs that were not only huge, but was definitely so tasty for its very low price.

This led to a return engagement at their restaurant, this time with a friend, since I really need to find out more about their other dishes. Thus, your friendly neighborhood pambansang blogger made a second visit to be able to dine on their other specialties and indulged once again on those amazing Baby Back Ribs.

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Lazada is preparing to take cyberspace by storm with the Online Revolution - the biggest sale of the year in Southeast Asia, set to rival Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles Day. Starting on 11 November 2014 the region’s leading online retailer is offering shoppers a month of sales, discounts and promotions with all the best deals under one digital roof.

With the widest and deepest offering of products online, from mobiles, tablets and consumer electronics to fashion, household goods, toys, and sports equipment, Lazada is the ultimate one-stop shopping destination. Lazada also makes shopping effortless by providing a fast, intuitive and secure online shopping experience.

Shoppers on-the-go have access to a best-in-class mobile shopping experience via apps and/or the mobile site. For added convenience and peace of mind, Lazada offers the widest reach of delivery and cash-on-delivery service, so shoppers from all over Philippines can buy now and pay only on arrival.

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Digital imaging leader Epson partnered with the Photobooth Organization of the Philippines, Inc. (POP Inc.), to help professionalize and uplift the standards of the photo booth industry in the Philippines. Epson assisted in the knowledge and technology sharing among the members of POP through a technology update and a POP University Photobooth Workshop held last September. The workshop featured lectures on photography and lighting, layout techniques, and business operations.