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Monday, May 23, 2016

CloseUp Forever Summer Got So Intensely Deadly


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"How fitting the name of your event is that claimed the lives of 5 people. There is no blame game nor pointing fingers, but I would like to know what are the event organizers are doing about this incident that claimed my boys father." - Natasha De Alwis

"The CloseUp Forever Summer was supposed to be a fun event. For the most it was but for a few it was devastating. Sorry to hear about the party-goers who did not make it back home to their families.

I passed by ‪#‎CloseUp‬ 's ‪#‎foreversummer‬ event on my way to a separate function. You could really feel the vibe and energy of the EDM party even from afar.

Hopefully the autopsy reports will clarify the root cause and primary reason why it left a few people unfortunate." - Mars Callo

"My advice to partyphiles: Enjoy but be responsible, be smart, if someone gives you something for free...remember what our parents used to warn us "don't accept treats from strangers'. Even if they were popular or deemed cool, know their reputation. Don't let another cheap drink cost another life." - Jeoff Solas

"Show me to a higher place
Take me to outer space
I want you to be my friend
We'll make it till the world ends"

Amidst all the "Tugs Tugs Tugs," who would have thought that there was already a tragedy happening. Was it a combination of alcohol, drugs and the extra loud music at that rave party organized by the Close Up brand under Unilever company? or was the rumored "green apple" or ecstasy drug really true? Some are calling the drug as "Green Amore" or "Fly High"

Whatever the cause, the organizers of the CloseUp Forever Summer rave party should be held responsible. There must be something wrong here to have 5 deaths suffering the same fate - heart attack or what they are calling fatal "dysrhythmia" which is the abnormality in a physiological rhythm, especially in the activity of the brain or heart.

If that was the case, then there's definitely some form of drug that went around and the five people couldn't handle the effects and got the worst of it.


As per case of Eric Anthony Miller, the only foreigner among the five, who was pronounced dead when they took him to the Manila Doctor's hospital. He could have survived if he was taken earlier but the people at teh rave party must have thought he was just drunk and unconscious.

The same goes with the four other people who must have suffered the same terrible fate. It couldn't be just a coincidence to have 5 different individuals to just die like that during the CloseUp Forever Summer rave party held at the SM mall of Asia concert grounds.

Migawa, Fontejon, Leal, Garcia and Miller collapsed minutes apart and were found lying unconscious in separate areas on the concert premises while the party was ongoing.

"It's saddening to know that 5 ravers passed away from last night due to drug usage. But what's disheartening that others thought that the EDM festival scene is the one to blame for this incident. Its not fair for us who just come to the festival for pure love for EDM and enjoying the PLUR vibe. This should served as a lesson those TAKERS. You really don't need a substance to feel the vibe. Also, to the organizers and production team to be more strict to kick out the ones who can't abide rules."



CloseUp already released an official statement:

"Closeup and its organizing agency, Activations Advertising, and staging agency, Eventscape, are deeply saddened by the events that transpired on the early hours of May 22, 2016.

We regret that despite the very stringent measures and precautions we have put in place to ensure the safety and security of all attendees involved, this incident still transpired. As such, strict protocols were followed to immediately provide medical assistance, as well as rush all those involved to the nearest hospital where they can receive emergency care.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of those who’ve passed away, and commit support in their time of bereavement. Likewise, our efforts are now focused on supporting those needing medical assistance so they may fully recover.

We are fully cooperating with the authorities in the ongoing police investigations."

I think it's about time we end these late night parties that do nothing but let out the wild tendencies of the attendees. What is so right about getting drunk and drugged while going wild and crazy with eardrum shattering music? The youth deserves better gatherings that will enhance their knowledge and well-being rather than these senseless parties that do nothing but "kill" precious time.


"There is an expiry date on blaming your parents for steering you in the wrong direction; the moment you are old enough to take the wheel, responsibility lies with you."


#CloseUpForeverSummer 

Free, Anonymous, and Fast HIV Screening for AIDS Memorial & LGBT Pride


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LoveYourself, Inc., the leading non-government organization on HIV awareness and testing in the country, will be holding its first free, anonymous, and fast HIV screening on May 29 at Victoria Court Malate in an effort to support the causes brought about by the Philippine International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2016 and the LGBT Pride Month this May and June respectively.

Anchoring this HIV screening event on the military secrecy rule "What you see, what you hear, when you leave, leave it here," the organization named the event as LoveYourself Incognito to ensure utmost confidentiality and promptness of the procedure.

By being anonymous, LoveYourself will employ a system of client identification known as the Unique Identifier Code to distinguish a client without revealing its name, and to eliminate filling out of lengthy identification forms leading to reduced times and increased efficiency. Clients will then be subjected to “Rapid Test” which involves pricking a finger to get just two (2) drops of blood for screening. The entire procedure will not take more than 15 minutes inclusive of counseling on safer sex practices to lower the risk of HIV infection as well as an explanation on the results of the test.

As the event promises anonymity and speed, the organization earnestly calls all interested individuals to simply register at go.loveyourself.ph/incognito to avail of a slot. Then prospective clients will just need to arrive on the said screening date and venue between 10:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.

The Silence of J by Junyee at Galleria Duemila


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In The Aesthetics of Silence, Susan Sontag’s seminal 1969 essay, Sontag investigates how silence reconciles art’s function as a form of spirituality in an increasingly secular culture, she writes, “The art of our time is noisy with appeals for silence. A coquettish, even cheerful nihilism. One recognizes the imperative of silence, but goes on speaking anyway.” 

In a parallel purview Junyee attempts to estimate his ruminations on silence in The Silence of J, his solo exhibition at Galleria Duemila, wherein approximations of light, space, and perspective are modified, diluted, to a conflicting yet visually decisive investigation on his very own aesthetics of silence.

In The Silence of J, the walls are seamlessly hung with sparse four-sided woodworks, evocative reliefs made from sturdy jointed T&G (tongue-and-groove) planks, whitewashed in ivory, snow, and eggshell—tonal values that have determined the depth and perspective of Yee’s muted permutations. 

Presenting a flowchart of processes and traces of quaintly discontinued paintjob, he reveals the architectural and utilitarian qualities of the medium, while non-descript shapes—slivers of flaked off paint, and linear dents hint at a feeling of Fontana’s iconic post-object slashes. Much in the way in which his sparse compositions seemingly manifest as diagrams or blueprints of a utopian construct—in the heady technological apocalypse of the now, silence makes perfect sense.

IPC Boosts Portfolio, Launches Cloud-based Contact Center Solution


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To allow contact centers to run campaigns with minimal capital requirement and faster deployment, local cloud services and data center pioneer IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.) recently launched IPC VOICES, its on-demand, cloud-based call center solution for BPO companies. This straightforward, plug and play technology within the robust infrastructure of IPC Data Centers was developed in partnership with Australia-based BlueCloud Technology, a company specializing in cloud-based applications for call centers.

As IPC VOICES is a cloud service, it is an application that’s subscribed to and paid for on a monthly basis and can be up and running in a very short time. This is perfect for BPOs that need immediate expansion to accommodate new campaigns, or those that are just starting up. It is also an ideal disaster recovery and business continuity contingency. All an agent needs is a computer, a headset, and internet connectivity to use the application.

"VOICES is not just your run-of-the-mill call center solution. It doesn’t only address common operational pain points in BPOs but also highlights resiliency, accessibility and adaptability,” said IPC Director for Product Management and Marketing Niño Valmonte. “Being locally hosted in IPC Data Center, users of the application benefit from a globally-compliant, state-of-the-art facility and robust network infrastructure which ensures availability and security for their business operations.”

VOICES, according to IPC, is an acronym for Voice Over Internet Call Exchange Suite.

With IPC VOICES installed, contact center agents can work from anywhere as long as they are connected to the internet. Administrators can also make necessary system changes even through their mobile devices. “We consider this an important feature for high-risk countries such as the Philippines. This product provides contact centers a contingency plan in the event of a calamity or a breach in their physical offices,” BlueCloud Co-founder and CEO Antoine Nookadu explained.

Convenient Grocery Shopping Using BeamAndGo Remittance Service


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The founders of BeamAndGo believes that they have introduced a better way to support the families of OFWs using their remittance service that helps guard against misspent funds.

How? By sending digital certificates that are already intended for use with specific brands, services or utilities. Instead of sending cash values, an OFW can send an amount credited to ..let's say, a grocery, through the most accessible tool that majority of us use in our everyday lives. What else but our mobile phones! I think the service works even for non-smartphones so it's not required that you have an Android or iOS device which means even those with less access to expensive gadgets can avail of the service.

The BeamAndGo remittance service is so easy to use that even a child using it for the first time can conveniently find his way to use it without any problems. In fact, the system is so user-friendly that it only took me a few minutes to complete a transaction.

It's my second time to try it and though there have been obvious changes in the system interface when I accessed it for the second time, I still had a remarkably easy time to complete a transaction. Within a matter of days, the notice that I received a 2 Super8GC Php500 gift certificate/s was sent to my smartphone and informed me that it can be redeemed immediately.

MOA Globe Lights Up to Commemmorate 70th Philippine-Australian Friendship Anniversary



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Twitter users have been marking the 70th Philippine-Australian Friendship anniversary celebration using the hashtag #First70Years which culminated with a commemorative light up of the SM Mall of Asia Globe to feature the Philippines-Australian 70th Anniversary logo and images highlighting the breadth and depth of cooperation over the years.

Even though our diplomatic relations may have only started in May 22, 1946 at an office in Manila Hotel, the relationship between our nations goes back even further. At the 2011 Census, 225,000 Australians identified as having Filipino ancestry, up from 129,000 in 2001. Filipinos also remain to be one of the fastest growing immigrant communities in Australia.

Sunday, 22 May, Australia marked its 70 years of diplomatic relations with the Philippines when its first Consulate-General opened in Manila in 1946. The light up was led by Ambassador Amanda Gorely together with National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Executive Director Vic Badoy.

The focus of Australia's development program in the Philippines is to support inclusive economic growth and political stability. Australia has been side by side with the Philippines even way back during the post-war era. Geographically, Australia was one of the Philippines’ most important neighbors and one which the people of the Philippines especially wished to cultivate. Australia has been a natural ally of the Philippines and this alliance has definitely become even stronger throughout the years.

Gambero Rosso’s Top Italian Wines Roadshow in Manila


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We are proud to have the Gambero Rosso’s Top Italian Wines Roadshow in Manila and hoping to have it again on their next tour. Filipinos have improved on their taste and familiarity of wines and now understand how to identify the best.

Gambero Rosso’s Top Italian Wines Roadshow was held in Manila (Philippines) for the first time on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Manila Peninsula hotel located at the corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, in Makati City.

The Top Italian Wines Roadshow is a prestigious and high profile event featuring over 60 top wineries from Italy and is organised by Gambero Rosso Holdings SpA (www.gamberorosso.it).

The event is managed and coordinated by Felicitas Global Pte Ltd, Singapore (www.felicitasglobal.com).

As a member and representative of the wine sector for Cantine Due Palme, this high profile and prestigious wine event featured more than 200 top quality wines representing Italy’s wine heritage at its best.

This event was previously at Singapore on May 16 where 64 Italian wineries were for display and tasting in a temperature controlled church. Their next stop was in Bangkok on May 18, then in Manila this May 20.

PH Bags International Award for Project on e-Employment


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The Tech4ED Project of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) won the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2016 Prizes under the e-Employment action line.

The Tech4ED Project, which stands for “Technology for Education to gain Employment, and to empower Entrepreneurs towards Economic Development”, seeks to provide access to ICT enabled services and relevant content to marginalized communities via a single platform.

The photo above shows Tthe WSIS Prizes 2016 Champion trophy held by (from right) Ms. Cheryl Ortega,Project Manager and FOO Cluster Director for Luzon Cluster II; Ms. Bettina Quimson, Head of eSociety; and Ms. Maria Teresa Camba, Cluster Director, Mindanao Cluster I. The Tech4ED Project of the DOST-ICT Office was named champion in the e-Employment action line.

According to the ITU, the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), 18 projects were hailed “WSIS Prize Champions” out of 70 nominees from around the world. ITU Secretary General Houlin Zhao announced the prize for the Tech4ED Project during the WSIS High-Level Opening Segment in Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). “ITU and its WSIS partners strongly believe in the critical importance of ICTs in achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals,” Zhao said.

Miss Philippines Earth 2016 Candidates in Swimsuit


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Here is a photo blog of the Miss Philippines Earth 2016 candidates wearing their swimsuit during the media presentation held at Diamond Hotel in Manila.

Who's your pick for the most beautiful body?

Though many would say that every shape even those from plus-size to double-zeros has been desirable throughout history — and all are considered beautiful, the times have changed and along with the times are the change in taste per era or generation.

"Even if you've never taken an art history class in your life, you know that a Rubenesque (plump or rounded) figure was the beauty standard in centuries past, and while bootylicious bodies may be on trend now, boyish shapes were in just a few short years ago. From fad diets to plastic surgery, who can keep up with being the "right" size?"

What could be the standards for a beauty queen? What will the judges look for in their choice for the most ideal body type that would be perfect for their Miss Philippines Earth 2016?

Since there are other factors, such as facial beauty and intelligence, to consider in finally deciding who would win the crown, having a beautiful body may not be enough to bag the highest title. However, I would never get tired of looking at a lady whose body is an epitome of health and wellness. 

Ogle at these beauties below and pick your own choices that would possibly get a fighting chance to at least get it among the top ten.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Regus Shared Offices in Makati Site Tour

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25th TransSportShow at SMX Convention Center


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The TransSportShow always leaves an indelible mark in every car enthusiast's life. It is always an inspiration to see these magnificent cars showcased at a huge venue. For sure, several car enthusiasts will flock the venue because they would get to enjoy gawking at a rare collection of vehicles available on display for only a few number of days.

Another spectacle aside from these awesome vehicles are the car show models - beautiful babes with sexy and alluring bodies. You would always find lots of these models every time there's a car show, and it has been well proven that an event becomes ultra attractive when one or more of these car show models are around to attract especially the men.

The TransSportShow is the longest running car show in the country and the only event which focuses on both contemporary cars and heritage car . It is the much awaited 25th edition of the Philippine’s most iconic automotive show and was scheduled on May 19 to 22, 2016 at one of the most popular venues in the country - the SMX Convention Center. 

Car enthusiasts had 4 days to come over to the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay city to witness over 150 modern and classic show cars from the most iconic and longest running automotive show in the country. I'm sure these same people, and a lot more, would return next year for the next run of the TransSportShow.

X Marks The Spot: Manila X Festival Puts Fashion and Music on Equal Billing


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Paolo Valenciano directs Manila X Festival, where style meets music and since this is the first run, the organizers are hoping the offspring would be lots of satisfied attendees all excited to join the next run.

Will this be a very challenging project for Paolo who said he is "someone who's not very fashionable" during the media launch held on May 19, 2016 at Cafe Naya at the Palace in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig city. 

Stylist John Lozano leads this merging of fashion and music which basically puts together people who share the both interest. Basically, Manila X Festival is an opportunity to showcase what most of us love - the finer things in life highlighted by enjoying great music while appreciating the wonderful styles conceptualized by our creative stylists!

The media launch was also attended by some of the Manila X Festival featured artists and stylists who all entertained the inquiries of the media and bloggers. Some performed for us to provide entertainment before the panel discussion. I have some portions of the media launch on video so be sure to check out our official Youube channel at http://www.YouTube.com/user/wazzuppilipinas soon.

More photos can be found at our official Facebook fan page at http://www.Facebook.com/wazzuppilipinas

Be part of the revolutionary #‎ManilaX this June 4, 2016 at the Circuit Grounds Makati.

SMX Culinaire and its Gastronomically Delightful Dishes from Top Caterers of the Country


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All events that become successful are those that were well-planned and critically thought of. The nitty gritty details all sum up to a glamorous experience if all aspects of an event were carefully selected among the best or most worthy choices. Thus, even the venue where the event is to be held needs to be equally top caliber. The venue is one of the most important considerations when planning for your next event so that it will be truly perfect.

Thus many of us are highly particular of where we hold our events. There may be several choices, but not all could be well appropriate for our needs. Choosing the right venue is a very important decision for us who value the success of our events.

SMX recently hosted its first Culinaire event for the year and shined the spotlight on 11 of its top accredited caterers who featured the best of their menu selections. The festive event happened on May 19, 2016 at the Function Room 5 of the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex in Pasay city.

When they say the best, they really meant it. We do not often get the chance to dine with so many choices and peril at the thought we won't be able to try everything they served beautifully presented all around the venue. It was a fabulous feast night to remember and we wished that we had a bigger belly to put all of those gastronomically delightful dishes in.

Miss Global Philippines 2016 Cultural Costume Competition


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Congratulations to the winners of Miss Global Philippines 2016 cultural costume competition.

#14 April Soliven - Province of Ilocos Sur
#21 Janelle Olafson - Mandaluyong
#4 Danica Ebrada - San Juan Batangas

These lovely ladies stood out among the other candidates not only because their Filipiniana outfits were creatively stunning, it is also because they wore their cultural costumes well.

We all know that even though our clothes can help attract attention, it is also important how we carry our clothing to be equally appropriate to the time and occasion where we need to wear it. Thus, many can wear the simplest style of clothes but could look very beautiful depending on how she flaunts them.

I've seen so many equally awesome designs that night but of course, the beauty and other physical attributes like height and body shape, of the candidates adds to the overall appearance. However, the designs of the costume accentuates the physical features of a candidate especially if the designer is well-experienced in matching the colors, textures, and shapes of their designs.

Truly, Philippine culture-inspired gowns and dresses are finely crafted with meaningful details and rich in influence from our spectacular heritage.

The event was held at the Metrotent located at Metrowalk in Ortigas Center on May 21, 2016.

























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Tickle Your Senses with 2 New Anime on Animax this May!


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Animax, Asia’s leading 24 hour anime channel is rolling out two compelling new anime series that will satisfy anime fans of all ages. From crime fiction to comedy-romance, Animax has got it all covered.


THE FILE OF YOUNG KINDAICHI R
Monday and Tuesday,8pm, 2 Episodes back-to-back

The File of Young Kindaichiis a Japanese mystery anime television series produced by Toei Animation, the same studio that produced other famous anime hits such as Slam Dunk, Sailor Moon, and Dragon Ball.The File of Young Kindaichi R is the anime adaptation of the manga series of the same name. The R in the title stands for ‘returns’ as The File of Young Kindaichi has already been shown in Japan in 1997-2000 also as an anime series.The story is like a Japanese Sherlock Holmes where the main character, Hajime Kindaichi, solves numerous complex crimes and identifies the culprit by careful investigation and sheer talent. The usual crimes are committed within a confined “locked-out” space where culpability of the characters would deem impossible to recognize.

The File of Young Kindaichi R was shown in Japan by Nippon Television and is being aired in Asia through Animax. It is directedby Daisuke Nishio and written by Michiru Shimada.
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