Wazzup Pilipinas: A Phenomenal Success (Awarding Ceremonies Closing Remarks Speech)

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This will be my speech for the Closing Remarks for tonight's awarding ceremonies which will be held at Hotel Rembrandt in Tomas Morato Avenue Extension of Quezon City.

I only wrote it last night so it's really what's on the top of my mind. It's not hifalutin as what most people would expect from a speech. I made as simple as possible but as meaningful as can be. After all, we are a simple blog site that grew into more than what it could possibly be  thanks to the many supporters who stood by our side and kept patting us on the back encouraging us that no matter how controversial or challenging the path less travelled.

We are still trekking the path that lead towards the most righteous destination. A destination that would remain endless - no end of the road for us - since life should be a continuous travel that should be filled with fun and fervor. Life should be what we want it to be and not what others expect it to be.

Many have said we are so stubborn to listen. But imagine what would have happened if we did. We would have not been at this particular point in our lives. We would have been just one of the guys trying to blend in. What we did was to stand out from the crowd. We created our own branding. We made our site the Pambansang Blog ng Pilipinas - unminding the hits, views, rankings, etc., - We did not concerned ourselves of the numbers because it does not really translate to what we really want to achieve - A legacy to be remembered by all Filipinos.

Lamudi, EasyTaxi and foodpanda Hold Secret Dining Society Event

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Three of the biggest Internet companies in the Philippines held a secret dining society for residents in Makati last March 26, 2015. The event was a roaring success, and proved to be an initiative that the teams will continue in the country. 

The event took place at one of Lamudi’s trusted client’s developments - The Beacon Makati, and was hosted in the SkyLounge, which is at the 47th floor of the condominium. Views of the Makati Skyline, Manila Skyline and Laguna Bay provided a stunning backdrop to the exclusive affair. 

The three companies held a competition over Facebook during the beginning of March, to allow people to win a seat in the Secret Dining Society. Private vehicles from Easy Taxi’s Easy Plus+ service were used transport the guests from a designated pick up point to the venue.

Daniel Torres, Managing Director of Easy Taxi in the Philippines said “We wanted everyone to have a great night, and take away the burden of traveling to and from the location for the guests. We organised pick up locations in well-known places, and coordinated closely with our drivers and the guests in ensuring everyone got a ride to the venue.”

The evening was opened by Lamudi Managing Director Jacqueline van den Ende, who commented that: “We are so glad that the event was a huge success, it was great to see everyone enjoy themselves and mingle with the other competition winners.” 

MTV Music Evolution Manila 2015: Abra, Gloc-9 and Naughty By Nature Announced as Performers

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Attention all music fans and lovers! You have more reasons to travel to Manila! Save the very special date of May 17, 2015.

Better start planning your trip to the Philippines because it has indeed become the place to have more fun – come May or any month of the year. All year long, there is something in store for you!

MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc., has officially announced last March 26 at a media launch that MTV Music Evolution will mark its first edition in the Philippines on Sunday, 17 May 2015 at the historic Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila. That's MTV Music Evolution Manila - a free music-filled event for everyone to enjoy on a Sunday!

MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile.

The media launch was hosted by the pretty and alluring Yassi Pressman whose outfit was very matching to the Hyve venue, together with the cool and debonair Allan Wong.

Coach Dave Aguila Joins Radyo Uno as Finance Segment Co-Host

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The Family Business show of Radyo Uno DZME 1530 AM now has another segment co-host joining main hosts Nel Talavera and Bart Abaya, and segment co-host Ross Del Rosario of Wazzup Pilipinas.

Financial Coach Dave Aguila, otherwise known as the Common Sense Investor, joins the existing hosts of the Family Business show which airs every primetime Sunday from 5 to 6:30 pm on IBC 13.

You've guessed it right! Dave will definitely be talking about personal Finance-related topics along with his invited guests that will share informative insights and views to strengthen our business-related topics.

Yours truly, Ross Del Rosario - the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas, will still be sharing blogging related topics and event highlights from WazzupPilipinas.com and of course about our newest endeavor, Wazzup Pilipinas TV - soon to be the Pambansang TV show ng Pilipinas.

We are actually the same group that also forms the TV production but this is actually a great opportunity to enforce our collaboration and teamwork.

Also on board that night as guest was a young lady who demonstrated her singing and acting skills. She is still so young at 16 so we expect her to blossom to a more well-developed performer soon.

Congratulations to Solaire Resorts and Casino's 1st Year Anniversary

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Solaire Resorts and Casino held its first year anniversary concert at The Theater @ Solaire last March 21, 2015 featuring Radha, Jed Madela and Regine Velasquez, with the Powerdance and 5th Gen as supporting acts for the show.

Your Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas was so ecstatic to be a part of the audience along with other media friends to witness outstanding performances from the said great artists especially Regine Velasquez who never ceased to amaze me with her powerful and soothing voice. She sang all-time favorites Dadalhin, Where Do I Begin, On the Wings of Love and did a duet with Jed Madela on Ikaw.

Jed Madela will forever be among the best performers with his remarkable voice. He sang Go The Distance, I Believe, and sang together with Radha and 5th Gen group and Earth, Wind and Fire Medley.

Radha, who sang Chains of Fools, Respect and All of Me, can very well sing among these two great talents of the Philippines who opened up the stage after performances by the Powerdance and 5th Gen group who sang Rolling in the Deep and Seasons of Love. Radha also joined Jed Madela and 5th Gen singing Bang Bang.

Chef Lau's Pugon Roasters at SMDC Light Mall Now Open

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The newest branch of Chef Lau's Pugon Roasters opened last week at SM Light Mall and Residences after an opening held at the same time the mall opened its doors to the public at around 4 pm of March 21, 2015.

Your Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas was among the invited guests who got to try out the fastgood dishes of the restaurant. As always, the branding of Chef Rolando Laudico and his chef wife Jacqueline "Jac" Laudico never fails to impress me. They are truly my favorite chefs of all time.

Aside form being very accommodating, the chef couple is always at all smiles to their guests who constantly request for photo ops and selfies with the two culinary masters.

Their partner in the business, Robi Raya, joins Chef Lau in the ribbon cutting ceremonies while a priest blessed the restaurant and its equipment and facilities.

Some celebrities passed by to greet the restaurant owners especially Chef Lau. I've seen Bea Binene with her mom trying out the food and cakes of the restaurant so I did the same - ordered up my own Sizzling Angus Roast Beef feast complete with a Blueberry cake for dessert.

You'll find high quality, modern Pinoy food at very affordable prices at Chef Lau's Pugon Roasters!

Philippine Junior Marketing Association Presents Blackout: Andromeda

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Are you ready for a night of pure stellar madness?

The Philippine Junior Marketing Association officially invites you to the most rip-roaring year-end bash to conclude this successful academic year... BLACKOUT: ANDROMEDA!

Party the night away with your prime clique and experience a galactic breakthrough as you travel through a whole new dimension this April 11, 2015 at the PICC Forum 3, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Pre-selling ticket price is at Php300 only!

For more updates and surprises, hit the LIKE button for Blackout: A PJMA Year End Party and follow us on Twitter at @PJMABLACKOUT!

For inquiries and concerns you may reach John Calderon at 0916 181 4139 or via email at pjmasynergy.jhecalderon@gmail.com                                           

Most Popular Neighborhoods In Metro Manila

 

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Are you looking for a vibrant neighborhood for your first-home investment or planning for a weekender city escapade? It is time to rediscover the most happening communities in Metro Manila: from the busy Makati central business district to the food-frenzied and laid-back street of Maginhawa, global real estate portal Lamudi has ranked the five most popular enclaves in Metro Manila to help you find your lifestyle-centric future home.

Makati Central Business District 

A mixed-used, fully developed enclave where towering condos, myriad dining options, and the trendiest commercial centers are all in one place. Work, dine and cap off the night in a trendy bar without driving, as all of your needs and more are just a few steps away.

BF Homes, Sucat, Parañaque City

Considered one of the gateways to the south with good access to three cities— Parañaque, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa—BF Homes currently has one of the trendiest food scenes anywhere in Metro Manila. Numerous establishments, specialty shops, and exciting eateries dot its streets, securing a unique and complete lifestyle for its laid-back residents.

Galleria Duemila Presents Studies for a Monument of Felix Bacolor

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Galleria Duemila is pleased to present “Studies for a Monument”, a solo exhibition by Felix Bacolor, which features a synthesis of wall bound renderings, three-dimensional printed studies, and large-scale installation.

Studies for a Monument takes the form of an elaborate retracing of technique and process in artistic manufacturing. Here, collected digitally enhanced toy pig images and its 3-d printed versions map out the main work’s fabrication; a large-scale pig sculpture perched on a plinth. Such introspective practice captures the zeitgeist of Bacolor’s longstanding and unseen pig monument projects. Here, the artist positions his oeuvre to a rich possibility of discourse between collecting and repurposing objects and between working with digitized and tangible prototypes in manufacturing. 

As with most of Bacolor’s outputs that deal with the tectonics of a fraudulent government, he appropriates the pig monument with social and political satire. The work stands in as commemoration to the country's bleak political landscape and concurs to the established definition of monumental as, “reference to something of extraordinary size and power, as in monumental sculpture, but also to mean simply anything made to commemorate the dead, as a funerary monument or other example of funerary art. The word comes from the Latin "monere," which means 'to remind', 'to advise' or 'to warn.” 

PAMANA: An Architectural Heritage Conservation Exhibit

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PAMANA is an architectural heritage conservation exhibit that will feature photographs and infographs of few chosen built heritage in Metro Manila that will run from March 27-29, 2015 at Green Sun Hotel, Makati City. Opening reception will be held on Friday, 27th of March at 7PM.

The exhibit is free to the general public. It also includes a heritage conservation forum on the second day, March 28, at 2PM with speakers from Escolta Revival Movement, Heritage Conservation Society - Youth and The Filipinas.

Because of Metro Manila’s fast paced urbanization, it has ceased to lose interest in its history and has let monumental structures deteriorate. With the help of photographs and infographics of chosen neglected built heritage such as the El Hogar Filipino, Ocampo Pagoda Mansion, Sunico House and Capitol Theater, the exhibitors aim to spread awareness about heritage conservation.

The exhibition comprises of three artists – Keiko Aramaki, Gabe Garrovillas and Julie Valencia – connected by the same interest in multimedia arts and in heritage conservation. The three exhibitors are all graduating students of Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Design. Gallery Hours: Friday 7:00pm – 11:00pm / Saturday-Sunday 11:00am – 9:00pm