Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Monday, May 13, 2013

ICT Innovation Converge 2013 Held in Calamba, Laguna

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If it was held in a Manila venue, I'm sure a lot of people will be flocking this IT event dubbed as ICT Innovation Convergence 2013. But it must have coincided with a few more events that same day thus a venue as far as Calamba would be quite a factor to consider in decision making. Nevertheless, many have missed the opportunity to learn how to take advantage of the latest advancement in technologies.

ICT Innovation Converge 2013 was the collaboration of top-rated IT companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Smart Devnet, Mannasoft, Mozilla, Soft Micro Enterprises and IP Systems Inc. For the first time in Calamba City, Laguna province to provide, educate and enhance IT enthusiasts and Business Owners their knowledge and skills about the newest trends and innovation created by these top icons of the industry.

The event was held at the 2nd floor of Jollibee crossing , Calamba in Laguna province where industry practitioners, experts , social media groups will convene .

Event organizer was Mr. Mark Anthony Wagan of Soft Micro Enterprises.

Red Buffalo Wings and Pizza: Awesome Taste Rediscovered

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If you are in search for the most tasty chicken wings in the Metro then go visit this restaurant at the Greenhills Town Center.

They were in Caniogan, Pasig before but has now transferred to a bigger and better Quezon City branch already. They are now located at Granada St. If you fare not familiar with the area, you may also check out their website for the map www.redbuffalowingspizza.com.

Their Greenhills Town Center address is a bit confusing especially for me who is more familiar with the Greenhills Shopping Center. So I really thought they were somewhere near, in walking distance, but I was surprise they were located a bit further away.

But not to worry, the extra effort of going there was worth it.

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Summer sale: up to 70% off on computers, phones and gadgets by Samsung, Sony, Asus, LG, Nokia, HTC, Sennheiser, Western Digital, Toshiba, Gear4, JBL and more!

Technophiles rejoice! Indigo Enterprises Inc. is holding a 3-day sale of the latest gadgets, computers, and mobile phones. Visit the “Sale-Seriously Super Sale” from May 17 to 19 at Whitespace, in Makati City and get up to 70% off on brands.

Can’t wait for the event? Start by downloading a copy of the partial pricelist and start salivating today! The sale is Open to all major credit cards. A special offer of 0% for BPI credit cards holder.

Whitespace is located at 2314 Chino Roces Ave. ext. Makati City.

For more information, visit the Sale-riously event page on Facebook.

Jacinto and Lirio Impact Night : Stories of Positive Change

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The Jacinto & Lirio Impact night is in cooperation with Girltank – an international fellowship of girl entrepreneurs, which the Jacinto & Lirio founders are part of. There will also be a silent auction of Jacinto & Lirio eco-chic products in line with the Girltank crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the social impact efforts.

Special thanks to AyalaLand and Ayala Foundation who have always supported the young enterprise.

They look forward to your attendance at their event! Everything they do is for the progress of their partner community livelihoods, and ultimately for a better Philippines!

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Celebrate Japanese Culture and how Pinoys enriched it. Experience our own culture as well through the latest popular culture as we combine cosplay, music and the Filipino's heart of gold for helping people.

We are INVITING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS to come and join the celebration Japanese and other Asian Culture and how Pinoys enriched it. Experience our own culture as well through the latest popular culture as we combine cosplay, music and the Filipino’s heart of gold for helping people.
PINOY OTAKU FESTIVAL 2013 is a month long celebration composed of a a series of events and festivities culminating in our second major event, “PINOY SUPER HEROES ARISE!”. This is a call for all of us to rise up and unite for our country and the community we belong in. We encourage you to spark the Filipino spirit of BAYANIHAN in all of us.

Pinoy Otaku Festival 2013 will be composed of the following events:

Summer Cosplay Extravaganza - May 18, 2013 – Manila Ocean Park, Roxas Blvd., Manila (TENTATIVE)

Pinoy Super Heroes Arise! – May 24-25, 2013 – Trade Hall, Starmall EDSA Shaw

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In celebration of its 11th year anniversary, the Silly People’s Improv Theater (SPIT) and the PETA Theater Center proudly present the Manila Improv Festival 2013 from June 25-30, 2103.

The theme for this year is “Follow Your Feet”, an improvisational theater concept which also ties in with the art form’s return to PETA - the group which first introduced improvisational theater to the country in the early 1970s. As SPIT takes on a new decade of laughter and innovation, the group decided to take a bolder step in sharing the art of improv to bigger audiences through the festival and its partnership with PETA Theater Center.

Gabe Mercado, artistic director of the festival and founder of SPIT describes the vision of the festival: “SPIT was founded back in June 2002, because I saw the need for a new kind of comedy—one that differed from the usual stand-up comedy routines that we are used to seeing on TV and comedy bars. Improv appealed to me because of its grounding on truth, the magic of spontaneity, and the fun that on-the-spot creation brings about. We hope events like these help build the improv community of the country and the region.”

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He may have ended only as runner-up, but for Filipino graphic artist Karlo Victoriano, it’s already a big accomplishment for his design to be chosen out of thousands submitted by other designers from all over the world—and eventually ending up among the top.

For Karlo, being shortlisted at the top of UNIQLO’s UT Grand Prix 2013 (UTGP ’13) t-shirt design competition and competing against the best of the world is indeed a dream come true for him and for the country. Never in his wildest dreams did he think his work would be considered as among the best of the best.

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With several finalists and a final ten composed of college level students to top the list to win fabulous prices from HP (of which there would surely be HP's popular laptops, printers and desktops) , many will surely join this pretigious competition sponsored by a name synonymous already to excellence in computer technologies.

Filipino school-going children will soon learn how to integrate the use of modern technology in making their creative school work matter with the launching of the HP Write and Read 2013 program.

HP, a global leader in technology, has launched the second phase of their Write and Read program with CNN Hero and HP Write and Read Ambassador Efren Peñaflorida, in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd), at the Richmonde Hotel here in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

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In celebration of its 25^th year anniversary, Chateau 1771 is offering two special treats from May 18 to 31, featuring well-loved and one-of-a kind dishes by the group’s Executive Chef, Vicky Rose Pacheco.

True to the spirit of festivity, Chateau 1771 offers two stand-out dishes that have stood the test of time with a glass of wine for P990 net, available during dinner only.

The first course is the restaurant's renowned Raclette, a luxurious melted Swiss cheese with marbled potatoes, pickled onions and gherkins-- a certified favorite for over two decades. The piece de resistance is the restaurant’s head-turner, Potence. Juicy and flavorful steak hangs from a metal gallows is presented to the diner flambéed with skill and flair. The beef is seasoned, robust and tender, dressed in its natural juices then whisked with some brandy.

Witch Hunters Versus Blogger : Comics Coming Out Soon

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Warning: This interview is purely fictional but may seem real-life because of certain similarities with existing personalities. However, it was purely coincidental and should not be assumed as intentional. Though it may obviously seem factual, I tried to make it somehow satirical.

Incidentally, we will be coming out with a comics version soon. So calling all comic artists who would like to contribute. We will appreciate your creativity and talent.

Interview with a Blogger

Question: Could you please tell something about yourself, especially for those who do not know you yet.

Answer: I am a newbie blogger who used to "blog" for "Whine and Manira" and admins for "Blogapaloozer Bloggers". However, after several articles (you wouldn't see my name as the author anymore because they remove my name and was replaced with just "Whine and Manira Contributor" ), and plenty of personal reasons, I am now just focusing on my blogs called "What's That Pilipinut" and "Pinoy Tekkie Tekkie Muna" which also has Pacebook pages with the same name. I also organize events for bloggers and companies where I coordinate with different establishments to help them promote their products, services, venues and other things. Lately I now have newspaper and TV contributions. Before blogging, I used to contribute for printed and online magazines.

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Real energising refreshment comes from getting nourishment from beverages and not just sugar, flavourings and colourings.

Kefir is one potent probiotic beverage with ancient origins that has withstood the test of time as they have potent health benefits–almost too good to be true for a lot of people but many from all over the world attest to its curative powers. And with talented kefir brewers like Jeren of Goody Kefir, this otherwise obscure beverage is now fast gaining popularity amongst health buffs and other people in the Metropolis.

Try out our kefir transformed into delectable smoothies, wraps, cheesecake and even vegan ice cream. Creatively combining it with fruits and natural sweeteners to make it enjoyable even for kids. Healthy Choices by Sugarleaf, our minimart of organic and natural products sells kefir made from raw milk and coconut water which you can bring home to enjoy by itself or use in a variety of recipes.

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WD, a Western Digital company, and SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced that the two companies are collaborating to introduce hybrid storage devices that feature best-in-class flash memory technology from SanDisk and best-in-class hard drive technology from WD.

SanDisk is supplying a SanDisk iSSD storage device for the WD Black solid state hybrid drive (SSHD), the world’s thinnest 2.5-inch SSHD solution, which utilizes both WD proprietary hybrid technology and industry standard SATA IO technology. The SanDisk iSSD brings an elegant balance of performance, low power consumption, cost, reliability, and a compact form factor to this SSHD, which will offer ample storage to meet consumers’ growing appetite for digital content as well as flash-enabled speed, data throughput and responsiveness – all within ultra-slim form factors.

Google Translate Now Available in Cebuano

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Good afternoon! Rather, maayong hapon kanimo!

You might have guessed it right, Google Translate is now available in Cebuano and four more languages.

Hopefully I got this right too: Adunay usa ka mahinungdanon nga adlaw! :)

Users unfamiliar with the dialect in Central Visayas and some parts of Mindanao can now count on Google Translate to communicate better with the locals. Users versed in Cebuano but not in other languages can use the tool as well to comprehend information online or offline.

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All roads lead to the SM Mall of Asia on May 15, 2013.

SM Cinema, the country’s home of premiere nights, will host the upcoming Fast and Furious 6 premiere which will be held at SM Mall of Asia on May 15, 2013. The film’s lead action star, Vin Diesel, along with fellow stars Michelle Rodriguez, Gina Carano and Luke Evans, producer Neal H. Moritz, and director Justin Lin will be coming to the Philippines to be part of this exciting movie event.

Fast & Furious 6 continues the tradition of thrilling fast‐paced car chases, action, and suspense that has made the movie franchise a worldwide sensation. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all‐stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent.

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As part of its commitment to superior customer experience, Globe Telecom beefs up its rewards program with the launch of its newest rewards offer that gives subscribers more ways to use their rewards points.

Beyond telco services, gadgets, and gift certificates as rewards available for redemption, Globe rewards points are now recognized as a form of payment similar to cash in partner-merchants nationwide.

With a much-improved rewards program, Globe is implementing a straightforward points-to-peso conversion of 1 point = Php 1.00, making it easier for subscribers to use their points and redeem rewards. With the new system, Globe rewards points are now recognized as a form of payment, similar to regular cash.