Alvin Patrimonio Undergoes Hair Transplant at MAXiM Manila

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Multi-titled PBA Legend Alvin Patrimonio visited the MAXiM Hair Restoration clinic in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, recently to avail of a hair restoration procedure called Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). 

FUE is a no-stitch, no linear scar technique that takes individual grafts or follicular units from the back and sides of the head and transplants them to the thinning and balding areas. The result is permanent hair growth that is all natural because the transplanted hair is the patient’s own. There is very minimal discomfort felt during the procedure and recovery is faster. The patient can return to normal activity in a day or two and expect a fuller head of hair in about six months, plus improved density within a year. 

Unlike other hair transplant clinics that offer multiple cosmetic procedures, MAXiM is entirely dedicated to surgical hair restoration and non-surgical scalp micropigmentation. The hair transplant procedure is performed by MAXiM doctors who are experienced plastic surgeons adept at performing medical aesthetic procedures. 

MAXiM Hair Restoration is the Manila, Philippines, branch of the New York City-based hair transplant company that also has offices in Long Island, Chicago, Dallas, D.C. Virginia Area, and Dubai. 

Above, “The Captain” poses with MAXiM Hair Restoration Manager, Mar Sabillo (second from left), Dr. John Ocampo, MAXiM Plastic Surgeon and staff.

What Defines a Blogger?: Scrutinizing the Loud and Proud Online Influencers

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People should realize that "blogging" is not limited to the "blog site" alone. There's social media promotions, media partnerships, events and PR management, foreign partnerships and collaborations, brand campaigns, traditional media affiliations, actual engagement with people, and a lot more.

Our influence as bloggers is not confined within our blogs alone. So it is not fair to judge a blogger based on just a single platform. We do not limit our campaigns on our blog so it is not the entire manifestation of our capabilities and performance.

There are so many high-ranking blogs out there but their content is appalling for being full of refurbished viral and trending issues, showbiz rumors and controversies, exaggerated and click-bait articles, etc.. - things that we do not condone...as we try our best to come out with only quality, decent and worthwhile news and features. We do not wish to contribute to the further dumbing down of the masses.

We pity those who event make efforts to discredit us by sharing incomplete facts and falsified news, especially feel sorry for those who would even badmouth us to potential partners and collaborators. We deplore those who harass others just to gain an upper-hand in this community. 

Remember that those who uplift themselves by putting down others deserve our most sincere prayers for they must be terribly lonely and thus calling out for some attention.

They may gain something for the moment, but they cannot honestly be proud of themselves for the bad deeds they have done to attain their accomplishments.
Wazzup Pilipinas will remain aligned to feature better stories that will educate, empower and inspire.

Do you think it's right and ethical for this online publication to keep harassing brands, companies, organizations, etc., by sending them messages that they do not wish to be co-media partners with other publications not belonging to the Top 100?

We received more reports of what this online publication is doing and we are not afraid to expose them if they continue this unfair media practice. They are seemingly blackmailing others implying that "It's either you pick us, or we get out of the partnership with you!"

Claiming to be on the lead spot belonging to the Top 100 online publications, our PR and event organizer friends could only express their disappointment and pity to to their disgraceful actions.

May they be enlightened of their wrongful acts. Let us pray for them, and wish them all the happiness, because it seems they are lonely at the top.

Do you also think it's right for others to try to ruin your reputation by initiating efforts to discredit your capabilities?

Other bloggers have reported some people who intend to harm our credibility by spreading falsified rumors about us.

We are so sorry for all our bashers and detractors, because whatever they do, they could only fool the gullible and weak-minded who are too lazy and stubborn to find out the real story.

Those who block others to opportunities are obviously damaged and threatened by competition.We have never intend to compete with fellow bloggers or media as we only work diligently on our own creative space. But we continue to wish them all the luck so they could at least be a bit happier with their lifetime of hate and envy.

Wazzup Pilipinas will continue to stand-out and emerge triumphant amidst all their fabricated lies caused by their idle minds.


Many bloggers have confided to us that there are these shady group of bloggers that are trying to persuade them to stay away from the Wazzup Pilipinas group. If they could not convince them, they've been trying their best to prevent bloggers not siding or connected within their circle from getting invited to some events, even to the point of approaching PRs and event organizers, and sharing falsified stories. Some bloggers are getting annoyed and afraid because who knows what these misfits have been doing to keep the opportunities to themselves.

We commend the bloggers who have been strong enough to resist the temptation of siding with them, and we are grateful we are always notified of the negative deeds.



Opportunists are those who would capitalize on even the little mistakes like TYPOS, MISQUOTES, or GRAMMATICAL ERRORS, to EXAGGERATE and spread damaging fake news.

This is why government officials are wary of speaking freely to the public or media because they are afraid their statements would be misinterpreted or given a different meaning.

When we don't understand or find something odd or unbelievable, we should simply ask the person(s) concerned or involved.

We don't make a public announcement immediately. We verify our findings first if they are conclusive and without errors.

Those who make a commotion without any consultation are usually those who have vested interests.

Our message to all our detractors:

"Reach out na lang kayo sa amin and bigyan namin kayo ng events coverage para maging busy at masaya rin naman kayo. Ganyan talaga nangyayari kapag wala kayong pinagkakaabalahan. Stop pulling down others you see as successful, because karma can be a bitch if you play unfair."

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VFS TasHeel International Inaugurates Visa Services Centers in Philippines

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VFS TasHeel International, an enterprise mandated with managing and administrating the visa application process on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today announced that its Visa Services Centers in Manila, Davao, and Cebu are now fully operational and have started processing visa applications.

The VFS TasHeel centers in the Philippines will process various categories of visa permits including resident, educational, personal, commercial visits etc., with the exception of Hajj, Umrah and Work visas. Pilgrims and Work visa applicants will continue to process their visas through private tour operators in the country, and will be required to complete the biometric enrollment procedure at the VFS TasHeel Visa Services Centers. Biometrics enrolment includes collection of fingerprints, facial image and biographic details, such as passport information.

Commenting on the Visa Services Center opening, Mr. Ajit Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, VFS TasHeel International, quoted, “We are pleased to be fulfilling the role assigned to us by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is to facilitate a smooth, streamlined visa application process for travelers to the Kingdom. The new Visa Services Centers in Philippines offer visa applicants a full array of streamlined visa services, all of which are technologically driven and adhering to high standards of security and information confidentiality.”

Acting as a trusted mediator between visa applicants and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, VFS TasHeel services includes, dissemination of accurate visa information, application guidance, fee management, identity management with biometrics enrollment and application submission.

The Visa Services Centers in Philippines are now in operation and located at:

· DY International Building, Gen Malvar Street, Corner San Marcelino Street, Malate, Manila
· Plaza De Luisa, Luisa Avenue Building, Jacinto Extension, Davao City
· Insular Square Mall, 31 J.P Rizal Street, Tabok, Mandaue City, Cebu

For further information on steps to apply, knowing appropriate visa category or scheduling an appointment, applicants may visit www.vfstasheel.com. The website offers information in English and Tagalog language.