Asia Pacific Global Village: A Festival Like No Other

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It was a colorful festivity of more than 24 national cultures in one event.

The Asia Pacific Global Village (AP GV) bridged the Asian region and some countries from Oceania and Latin America to celebrate culture and globalization last March 22, 2014 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City.

As the world’s largest youth network that provides a leadership platform through exchange programs to over 120 countries, AIESEC hosted AP GV to promote cultural diversity and relativism, as well as individual nationalism and tourism.

“We brought all these young delegates from all over Asia to let the people see how diverse the world really is. But more importantly we wanted to highlight the interesting differences of humanity to discover and emphasize that our core isn’t entirely different at all,” AIESEC President Audrey Elumba said.

Blow Them Away with Astring-O-Sol Cool As Ice and Jessy Mendiola

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Do you want to know the secret on how to keep your breath always fresh? Hang out with the likes of Jessy Mendiola and she will whisper to you the most effective way to keep having ice cool moments with the freshest breath ever.

Say goodbye to those mouth turn-offs brought out by having an awful bad breath caused by gingivitis, mouth sores, plaque build-ups, cavities, food stuck in between your teeth, etc., Enough of the constant struggle to ensure proper oral health and hygiene. Make sure you have the confidence oozing from out of you by having an outlook that is truly fresh and cool. This self-confidence will eventually lead to a greater possibility towards financial stability, physical desirability, respect from peers and superiors, and a healthy romantic lovelife - all in favor of enjoying a successful life.

At an event sponsored by Astring-O-Sol held at the Imperial Ice Bar in Bonifacio Global City, we learned about the products new brand ambassador - Jessy Mendiola, one of our favorite teen stars who's becoming a very voluptuous woman already and often gracing our TVs with her many portrayals of adorable and recently alluring characters in leading teleserye and noontime shows.

SM Megatrade Set to Host Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo in June

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Discover and invest in the right business at the Philippines biggest integrated Expo and Convention, dedicated to empower inspiring entrepreneurs and growing franchise businesses - Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo 2014 - “Your Step to Success!”,happening on June 27-29, 2014 at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Located at the largest mall in the country, the exhibition venue will offer an ultimate point of convergence for business and commerce. Empowering over 100 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from various business sectors, the 3-day event features some of the fastest growing businesses in the Philippines, from food, education, retailing, real estate, travel, automobiles, logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, technology and financing.

Highlight of the event is the Entrepreneur Success Summit 2014, a comprehensive series of workshops and seminars to help business owners, professionals, franchisors and franchisees, including aspiring entrepreneurs, in developing and growing their businesses. Participants will learn how to build a successful business, from funding, hiring, to finding the perfect business that suits them.

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.

Germany Says Mabuhay to Celebrate 60 Years of Friendship with the Philippines

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It was a weekend of celebration that allowed attendees to experience Germany up close and personal in the heart of Metro Manila. Several booths from both sponsors and exhibitors lined up along the stretch of Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) to celebrate two days of exciting festivities dubbed as "Mabuhay Germany".

German food like grilled sausages with potato salad, cabbage and schnitzel with Bavarian beers, home-made desserts, cakes and cookies plus other highlights of Germany were showcased last February 22 and 23 to celebrate the 60th year of friendship between the Philippines and Germany.

Each booth had fabulous giveaways and contests that will allow you to win prizes easily. There was a game in one of the booths where you have to spot the differences between two almost identical photos, another booth has a game that will make you guess the word based from a photo and an incomplete word, one booth will require you to hit all the cans using just two balls to win a prize, another one will ask you to shoot golf balls in a miniature golf course, there was even a card game that will make you guess if the next card in the series is higher or lower in number, plus lots of other fun games available in all the booths. I went home with an eco-friendly bag full of souvenirs.

Maharlika Summit 2014: The Re-visioning of Maharlika

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Change is progressive. We cannot deny the fact that today, our nation needs total change and transformation. There is crisis in every aspect of life. Most of our countrymen have been deprived of their basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. How much more on the human rights, employment, social standing, economics, education, etc. to name a few. To one long forgotten aspect is the enrichment of our culture heritage and the right access to the origin of our country's name.

If we get back to our roots, there is a connecting link from the past that must be patched up to resolve the mystery that has remained—a question of our own identity.

Maharlika Summit 2014 is a Conference-Festival Summit on ‘Maharlika’ to gather together
diverse “Maharlika”-based groups in the country and abroad. It is the Re-visioning of ‘Maharlika’ as Cultural  Metaphor, Folk History & Social Movement for National Identity, Transformation, and Development.

This whole day event will be on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the GT-Toyota Building, Asian Center, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Q.C.

Chemical Engineering Students Summit Philippines 2014: The After-Event Highlights

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Nexus: Embracing New Possibilities Through Unified Perspectives

With aim to spur the minds of promising Filipino chemical engineers, the Chemical Engineering Students Summit Philippines (ChESSPh) is held annually as a gathering of chemical engineering undergraduate students from different colleges and universities across the country. In this summit, professionals of the field are invited to conduct seminars and workshops to share their experiences, providing the students an extensive view of the field and inspiring them to contribute to the development of chemical engineering in the Philippines.

Last February 7-9, 2014, the seventh annual Chemical Engineering Summit themed Nexus: Embracing New Possibilities Through Unified Perspectives was held in the University of the Philippines Diliman. Over 300 students from all over the country have come to unify perspectives on significant issues and innovations in the chemical engineering field as they attend the three-day series of seminars, lectures and workshops organized by the UP ALCHEMES.

Participants were welcomed to the Chemical Engineering Students Summit Philippines (ChESSPh) 2014 in an opening program. The opening remarks were given by Dr. Rihacrd Chu, a chemical engineering professor in UP Diliman. ChESSPh then kicked-off with its first program in Quetzal: ChE Career Paths Colloquium. Undergraduates with internship experiences were invited to share some of their insights on working with big companies. Mr. Edsel Serrano, a 5th year student in UP Diliman, shared stories about his internship at Coca-cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. Mr. Charles Hernandez of UST talked about training with Philippine Polypropylene Inc. while Mr. Paul de la Torre of UP Los Baños with Texas Instruments. Engr. Mark Lynius Payabyab and Engr. Diana Gernan, shared their work experiences, giving the participants some ideas on the different paths taken by chemical engineers.

Avril Lavigne Surprises Audience with Chad Kroeger Duet Live at Smart Araneta Coliseum

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Canadian pop-punk sensation Avril Lavigne rocked the Smart Araneta Coliseum last February 17 with her all-time favorite hit songs plus the massive turn-out of fans that were jumping up an down most of the time during her fabulous concert at the big dome.There are many new and younger artists so I never imagined she will still be able to draw a huge crowd.

My wife and I were very lucky to have attended her concert and getting a great seat at the same time. Though the waiting time was almost an hour, we spent it taking "selfies" using our smartphones, eating snacks like pizza, buttered corn bits, potato wedges, and drinking mango fruit shakes.  There were a lot of vendors roaming around so we were tempted to buy a lot from them so we won't get bored waiting and doing nothing. Next time we'll probably eat first before coming to another concert because the prices were like double from what is sold outside.We also spent some time observing the crowd as most of them are around their 20s and younger. 

The concert started off with Avril wearing a Hello Kitty-inspired black and pink outfit for her “Hello Kitty”opening song. It was followed by her  2007 single “Girlfriend”  Half-way, Avril shouted “Manila!” then followed it with “Everybody put your hands up! Are you guys ready to have fun tonight?”

Ajinomoto Umami Culinary Challenge Winning Teams

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Every year since 2009, the Ajinomoto Umami Culinary Challenge (UCC) gathers the Philippines’ most creative and innovative culinarians. The event is now one of the country's biggest intercollegiate culinary competitions.

This year, Ajinomoto UCC attracted thousands of visitors and hundreds of HRM and Nutrition students from 51 Universities and Colleges, not just coming from Metro Manila and nearby provinces, but as far back as Ilocos, CAR and Visayas.

Distinguished judges during the event included culinary experts Chef Bruce Lim, Chef Dino Datu, Chef Sau del Rosario, Chef Rosebud Benitez and nutrition experts Dr. Veritas Luna, Dr. Zenaida Narciso and Ms. Joan Sumpio to name a few. There were four (4) competition categories that included the Best Filipino Umami Dish, Umami Bento Meal, My Eat Well, Live Well Plate and My Own Umami Creation.

Tourism Malaysia Presents "Tara Na Sa Malaysia" Holiday Packages for 2014

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Gear up for non-stop action filled with nature, culture and adventure as you discover the diverse facets of Asia right at the heart of a country known as Malaysia. Tara na sa Malaysia!...and enjoy exploring one of the premiere destinations in Southeast Asia.

From the bustling metropolis of Kuala Lumpur with its iconic high-rise Petronas Twin Towers, the broad spectrum of fascinating attractions like the Batu Caves of Selangor, the striking architectural wonders of Putrajaya like the Putra Mosque, and the magnificent natural attractions of Pahang like the verdant 130 million year old Taman Negara rainforest.

The wonders never cease as I am sure you'll be extremely thrilled of the paradise-like beaches with aquamarine waters and powdery white sands of Terengganu, the dramatic mix of mountains and undisturbed jungles like Mount Gunung Stong and Kuala Koh National Park at Kelantan, the preserved Minangkabau culture of Negeri Sembilan, the old world charm of Porta De Santiago and Stadthuys at Melaka, and the over 100 varieties of tropical fruits and plant species at Desaru Fruit Farm of Johor.

Limits Are Just Illusions at ADHOC: Limitless

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For one night, let it all in. Let the lights and the crowd be the only things that matter. Let the beats be the only thing you hear. The night is yours. The world is yours. It’s your time to own it. That feeling of being in control has never been this great.

You’ve heard it all before – the limit does not exist; live without limits; limits, like fears, are just an illusion. On February 22, the University of the Philippines Junior Marketing Association and Viber, Smart Prepaid, CloseUp, Asia Brewey, Monster Energy and El Hombre together with 99.5 Play FM, El Hombre XO, Axe, Captain Rum, Onesimus, Toska Vodka, Colt 45, Tanduay Ice, Magic 89.9, Republiq, JackTV, ETC, Exped and Pioneer will go beyond all limits as they bring you ADHOC: Limitless at the World Trade Center.

How else would you want to lose yourself to the music than with DJs Ace Ramos, Martin Pulgar, Jason Dewey, Brandon Jon, and two-time Hypeman of the Year, MC Paolo Avila? How else will you let go of all your inhibitions than with the drinks from premium brands that ADHOC has to offer? How else would you want to celebrate the night than with the epic midnight reveal that nobody does better than ADHOC? Experience it all in one night.

Euro Summit 2014: Probing ASEAN-EU Dynamics

 

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The Euro-Filipino Understanding and Relations Organization (UP EURO) is a duly recognized university-wide student organization based in the Department of European Languages of the College of Arts and Letters in the University of the Philippines, Diliman.

It caters to the interests of those who envision a mutually beneficial common future between the Philippines and Europe, being the first student organization in UP Diliman to promote socio-cultural exchanges and diplomatic relations between the two regions. Through the years, it has served as a venue for the pursuit of academic discussion of ideas in contemporary European and Filipino affairs.

UP EURO brings the ASEAN-EU connection to the academic community. On February 22, UP EURO will hold the annual Philippine Summit on European Studies entitled, ASEAN Integrated Community 2015: Probing ASEAN-EU Dynamics. The event will delve into the implications of the integration on the sectors of politics, economics, and education in the Philippines vis-à-vis its being an ASEAN member and its relationship with the European Union.

Free Bus Rides to the 7107 International Music Festival

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Philippines...are you ready?Have you already thought of how to get to the venue already?

No more excuses! There will be free Rides to the 7107 International Music Festival on February 22 and 23. Sign up at the selected Guess stores indicated at the image below as early as February 15.

Realizing the magnitude of the two-day event and the logistical concerns it entails, organizers have also posted various modes of transportation options.

For fans coming from Manila, fashion brand Guess will be providing buses that will leave from its six Guess stores in Glorietta 2, SM Megamall, Ermita, Mall of Asia, Trinoma and Alabang Town Center. Those wishing to avail of this transportation mode must register at any of the Guess stores starting February 15.

Those who have already booked accommodations, shuttle service to and from area hotels will be provided during the festival weekend. Shuttle partners and pick-up points will be listed online as they are confirmed. Those who have their own vehicles must purchase the P300 parking fee on Flavorus but should keep in mind that overnight parking is not allowed.

UP Junior Marketing Association Brings You ADHOC: Limitless

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We've shared the drinks.
We've danced to the beats.
We've told the stories.

But this night, we go beyond.
Tonight, we are limitless.

The UP Junior Marketing Association and Viber, Smart Prepaid, CloseUp, Monster Energy, El Hombre, together with 99.5 Play FM, J&B, Captain Morgan Rum, Axe, Onesimus, Toska Vodka, El Hombre XO, Magic 89.9, Republiq, JackTV, ETC, Exped, Pioneer bring you ADHOC: LIMITLESS on February 22, 2014 at the World Trade Center Halls A, B & C. Doors will open at 9PM.

In cooperation with Xin Wang, Rufos Famous Tapa, MTV Pinoy, Guestlist.ph, Colt 45, Asia Brewery, Manila Bulletin, Darlington, Music Fest Asia, and Teriyaki Boy

Also brought to you by GrabTaxi, Envision, PMX, and Concertus Manila

Our media partners are Chalk, Spot.ph, When in Manila, Clavel, Infektius, Wazzup Pilipinas, SM Youth, ClickTheCity, and Circuit

Sevenfriday Flash Party at Black Market

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Thank God it’s Sevenfriday.

The name alone tells you that this is something different. Both in design, heft, and form, it communicates a unique aura that is totally different from competing watches in its price bracket, and even higher-end luxury watches. Like the watch itself, a Sevenfriday wearer is sophisticated, successful, and with good taste—but with a rebelliousness of spirit that makes him unafraid to stand out.

While photos of Sevenfriday’s one-of-a-kind timepieces are often sufficient enough to wow even non-collectors, nothing beats the sensory and tactile experience of actually wearing a Sevenfriday watch. Up close and in motion, you can truly appreciate the elegant visual complexity of its multi-faceted dial, and admire the handiwork that defines its finishing. On the wrist, you can feel the grace underneath its massive, industrial modernity. Among bystanders, it elicits both admiration and curiosity—they want to know what you’re wearing, and how they can get one.

Lasy February 7, a Friday, Sevenfriday had their first official flash party launch at Black Market, an underground club on Sabio St. near Chino Roces in Makati City. This flash party established the brand’s presence and soon-to-be prominence in the Philippine fashion scene. Thanks to the efforts of the dynamic Sevenfriday Manila group, they treated Manila’s hip clique to a fun flash party at the Black Market on Sabio St. Chino Roces, Makati City. Also present in this happening event was Sevenfriday founder Dan Niederer himself, who flew in all the way from Switzerland to grace the occasion, as well as renowned UK-based watch blogger Anish Bhatt (@WatchAnish).

Wazzup Pilipinas Discovers Another Case of Misrepresentation

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Once again, Wazzup Pilipinas is a victim of "misrepresentation."

"Just because you are a member of the Wazzup Pilipinas community, it does not mean you are allowed to freely use the blog's name to gain access to events. Our representatives should be duly authorized and assigned by me. You cannot go around claiming you are at an event to represent Wazzup Pilipinas especially when you don't even write and submit to us any article, or even photos, about the event. If you really want to represent us, then contribute something. :)"

A few days ago I discovered that a person was using the name of my blog to gain entrance to events. This discovery happened when I attended an event held at one of the glamorous hotels in Makati. I noticed from the list of confirmed attendees that there was a lady registered under Wazzup Pilipinas. It was even misspelled with two "s" rather than a "z".

When I informed the people at the media registration area that there was this person who wrongfully registered under my blog, I was surprised that the lady in question was actually there right infront of us and has just came in and just signed on the registration list. She even pointed out the wrong spelling on the registration list. She actually looked familiar and I recognized her as a lady I met at a couple of events recently.

7107 International Music Festival: International Artists Set Length Released

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Day 1 of the 7107 International Music Festival (7107 IMF) will be a wild night of EDM! Kaskade will headliner the first day of the 7107 IMF with 75 minutes of their sickest house music to probably prove to everyone why he was voted America’s Best DJ in 2011 and 2013. Can't wait for the live spin of It’s You, It’s Me, one of the DJ’s most recognizable hits. The Natives, Reid Stefan, Kid Ink, DJ Riddler, and the Asteroids Galaxy Tour will each get 60-minute sets next. Alvaro will also get a 75-minute set.

The second and last day of the 7107 IMF will be dominated by rock bands! The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be headlining the final day with a full concert duration of 90 minutes. We are hoping it will be an extended version of their Super Bowl halftime performance - an awesome example of music perfection to the extreme. They will be joined by Kendrick Lamar, Empire of the Sun, and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, who will each get 60 minutes. Scarlet Heroes and Luciana will get 30 minutes.

The 7107 IMF will also feature 42 world-class local acts: Up Dharma Down, Radioactive Sago Project, Sponge Cola, Pulso, The Ringmaster, She’s Only Sixteen, Yolanda Moon, Runmanila, Jensen & The Flips, Maude, Abra & Loonie, DJ B-Cal, DJ Ron Poe, Nix Dam P, Encounters with a Yeti, Runway Crimes, Rocksteddy, Cheats, Itchyworms, Musical O, Sleepwalk Circus, Hidden Nikki, Skymarines, Child/ren of the Pilgrimage, The Charmes, Popular Days, The Sleepyheads, Not Another Boy Band, Wilderness, Taken By Cars, She’s Only Sixteen, Techy Romantics, Keith Bryan Haw, Marc Marasigan, Aryan, Travis Monsod, Katsy Lee, Carlo Atendido, Patrick Po, Jessica Milner, Motherbasss, and Skratchmark.

MATA Expo 2014: A Silent but Deadly Fun-Filled Gathering!

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Imagine the in and out of the One Esplanade building located at the Mall of Asia Complex filled with people at every corner. That's how huge the turn-out of the MATA Expo 2014 event was - a great number of our deaf brothers gathered together for one whole day of fun-filled activities which includes cosplays, fashion shows, VRS tech exhibit, visual arts, food fest, wrestling, and even a hotdog eating contest, where you get to win P 5,000 as prize, was one of the games, plus a few performances that made a lively and pleasant afternoon for everyone.

According to their official website, MATA Expo is an international social-media enterprise expo and more than just a tradeshow. It is a great opportunity for corporations, organizations, and individuals with multicultural aspects "diversity" to promote their services / products to thousands of people. MATA Expo supports expanding the Multicultural Awareness in the public society.

I was informed that the February 8, 2014 event is happening for the second time in the Philippines and its definitely gone bigger than ever. Aside from the different booths that are situated around the venue (inside and outside One Esplanade area), the catwalk-like stage was at the center of the hall where performers, with their special entertainment numbers, impressed the audience gathered around the said stage .

High Five Yahoo: An Appreciation Night for the Media

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Yahoo Philippines celebrates 5 years of being in the Philippines by showing that they know how to appreciate the people who have helped them spread the word and who else would that be but the media of course.

Last night, Yahoo Philippines had an event called the High Five Yahoo: An Appreciation Night. High Five because they are already 5 years old in the Philippines and it definitely deserved a high five because in such a short time, they have been able to achieve so much.

High Five Yahoo: An Appreciation Night had games and a lot of freebies given away last night. They also held a Rockeoke were people from the media were asked to sing an entire song with a live band. The feeling was surreal. It was awesome.

Cook Out 2 Help Out: Burger-Eating Given a New Meaning!

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"We wanna take this opportunity to thank everyone who dropped by and purchased the delicious burgers prepared by our partners on this second round of Help Out 2 Cook Out last January 24-26 at Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City! You all gave burger-eating a new meaning! Thank you so much!"

The Sunday afternoon at the Cook Out 2 Help Out event at the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell was an adocacy worth doing again and again. There is such a warm and fuzzy feeling deep inside everytime you sincerely make efforts to help out our fellowmen especially those lives who were affected by the Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) disaster in the Visayan region.

We may not totally rebuild their shattered lives and properties but it is a worthwhile cause that can amount to greater accomplishments if each and everyone of us will continue to make efforts to run similar causes such as these. Tacloban and the rest of the affected areas still have a lot of rehabilitation necessary to bring back its former glory.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to help rebuild the homes damaged by the typhoon.