Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Monday, February 25, 2013

Facebook Announces Free or Discounted Messaging Services, Smart Sole PH Telco in Program

Today at Mobile World Congress 2013, Facebook is announcing partnerships with a select group of mobile operators around the world that will offer free or discounted access to Facebook messaging for their subscribers.

In the Philippines, SMART is the exclusive operator partner for this program.

Facebook is currently the most popular social network in the Philippines.

"We're excited with this partnership as it's in line with our goal of making access to messaging and other mobile Internet services accessible to more Filipinos. We're sure that this is something that our subscribers are looking forward to." said Orlando B. Vea, Chief Wireless Advisor of SMART Communications.

In the coming months, free or discounted access will be available on Messenger for Android, Messenger for iOS, and Facebook for Java which is now optimized for chat. This promotion will be available from more than 18 operators in 14 countries, including SMART in the Philippines.

Messaging on Facebook lets people connect with friends and contacts on the go, regardless of what device they are using. Three out of every four people on Facebook send a message on the platform each month, making messaging one of the most popular activities on Facebook. Today, Facebook messaging and chat can be accessed from more than 6,000 mobile phones via Facebook Messenger, Facebook for iOS and Android, Facebook for Every Phone, m.facebook.com and across other devices with Facebook integration.

Extend The Life Of Your Favorite Promo For Only P5 With TM EXTEND!

TM introduces another FIRST in the industry—TM EXTEND --- which provides TM subscribers an extra 24-hours to enjoy his favorite TM promo for only P5.

“TM keeps true to its commitment of giving our subscribers everyday value for money through TM EXTEND which provides a one-day extension of our subscribers’ current TM promo for only P5,” explains Issa Cabreira, TM Brand Head.

To enjoy TM EXTEND, subscribers should be registered to the following TM promos: AstigTxt10, AstigCombo10, Combo10, Combo15, AstigTxt15, AstigTxt20 and AstigTxt30.

TM subscribers receive a text reminder 3-hours before his current promo expires to remind him to extend by texting EXTEND to 8888.

If you are registered to any TM unli SMS promo and you register to EXTEND, you get another 24-hours of unlitext to any TM/ Globe number starting from the expiration time of your base promo.

Subscribers who are registered to a TM combo or bulk offer will also enjoy one more day of unlimited texts to TM/ Globe PLUS he gets to use all his remaining ALL NET SMS and unconsumed minutes of his base promo once registered to EXTEND.

Subscribers may register to EXTEND for three consecutive times and register back to his favorite TM promo to be able to EXTEND again.

With EXTEND, TM subscribers may now enjoy one more day to enjoy their favorite TM promos for only P5 allowing them more time to connect with their friends and loved ones and explore more opportunities.

Register EXTEND to 8888 now and enjoy an extra 24-hours of your current TM promo. To know more about EXTEND, visit www.republikaTM.ph and watch out for the EXTEND TV and radio ads in your favorite programs.

Mr. Ube Rice and Noodle House : It's Tikoy Time and More

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So who doesn't now Mr. Ube - Jerry Chua, the guy I often see promoting his well-loved "hopia" and "tikoy" business or more like a republic - Eng Bee Tin - Yes! Republic because that's how I think of it being so big a name, and being so popular.

Lately, his son is now hugging the limelight during presscons and interviews but still he remains the identity behind Eng Bee Tin.

Whenever there's a choice, I would always choose Eng Bee Tin brand for my "hopia" and "tikoy" products, and its not only during a Chinese New Year season. It's every time I visit the grocery or supermarket.

Eng Bee Tin is synonymous to quality "hopia" and "tikoy".

Now, there's a new restaurant in Binondo that's already making a name for itself - Mr. Ube Rice and Noodle House.

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Larcy's Cupcakery Cafe is located at 178 Aguirre street in BF Homes, Paranaque. That's a bit too far for me because I live in Pasig City. But I happen to be coming from Binondo, Manila that day.

It was too late when I realized I was in for a long trip ahead.

But the long trip ceased to be a disappointment when I finally arrived at the place. It was "majestic" due to the lack of a more appropriate word to describe how remarkable the Larcy's Cupcakerycafe was. It was obviously crafted and designed by a creative mind and a heart full of love not only for Cupcakes - but also for the best things in life.

Journey Dreambook 2013 : Limited Keepsake Edition

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Check out this amazing journal they call the Journey Dreambook 2013.

Indeed, life is a journey....and we continuously search for our dreams as we struggle towards challenges and appreciate the success, and later reap the rewards of our efforts.

The best way to realize how lucky or unfortunate, at a moment, we were is to have our life written....and the best way to combat failures is to also plan ahead, and have an alternative or backup plan also. Plans that should be written in a journal as well. To help us face uncertainties better.

Wazzup Pilipinas ! Wintermelon is my favorite!

I Love Milk tea has the best tasting wintermelon flavor compared to other brands. Their Rock Salt Cheese Chocolate is equally good but if given a choice between the two I would still go for the Wintermelon flavor.

I have to agree to a colleague when she said milk tea shops are a dime a dozen. I was not available on that day the owner invited me to attend their grand launch so I asked a fellow blogger to attend it for me.

Here are a few lines from her review:

"In a stretch of road, you can see at least three stores and you’re spoilt for choice. When going out with friends, there’s always that argument about where you’re going to hang out given that everyone has a milk tea preference. You love cheese froth, your friend would rather indulge in a cupcake but your other friend would rather have regular milk tea. Decisions, decisions, but there’s a place that solves all of that.

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The very first Clucky's Chicken located at the ground floor of Tower 2 Rockwell Business Center in Ortigas Avenue, Pasig has been operating since April 2012 when it opened its doors to all the double-fried chicken lovers out there.

With origins coming from Mad For Chicken, Clucky's Chicken makes their sauce from ingredients coming directly from Korea.

If you want to try out their very tasty Chicken meals, drop by soon and experience a delightful chicken meal treats that will forever become a memorable part of your fast-food dining experience.

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The concept behind Cocina Juan got its inspiration from the owner's trip at Nicaragua. Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordering Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south.

At Cocina Juan, the staple sauce is chimichurri for meats like pork or chicken, and sofrito sauce for fish. The rest of Cocina Juan's menu is Tex-Mex, where they use a lot of sweet white sauce and cheese.

The restaurant is located at Maginhawa street at UP Teacher's Village Quezon City - unsurprisingly with a student price for its meals to make it affordable for the students.

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Capitalife, Esquire and Buyacar.ph had a joint community outreach program a weeks ago for the benefits of the residents of Barangay Hagdang Bato Itaas in Mandaluyong. It was held at the Plaza Tatlong Bayani and attended by several mothers and their children.

The organizers had a feeding program, provided gifts, as well as sponsored some games with plenty of prizes for the children. There was even an ice cream vendor giving away ice cream to the children. Shirts bearing the Capitalife logo were also given away to both mothers and children.

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Steaks are meant for VIPs and kings!

Its my way of rewarding myself for a job well done, or to celebrate a special occasion, or its what I serve my dearest loved ones and very special honorable guests. It's what I would order for a date especially if I was newly courting the girl.

If I want to impress, I would serve them a top-notch heavy and sumptuous steak meal. It always would feel like a grand celebration whenever steaks are served. It's of the highest level!

If you are around the Rockwell area, then better go visit Bistecca at the Joya building beside Rockwell Powerplant Mall in Makati. Here you are assured of the best premium or Certified Angus Beef (C.A.B.) steak meals.