Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Left-Handers Day is on August 13

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Happy Left-handers Day!

My daughter is left-handed - only one in our family - but she excels in everything she does. Although she a little hard-headed and with a bit of a temper every now and then, her positive traits outweighs all those negative shortcomings.

What I like about her is her creativity in drawing or sketching anime characters. She maybe a leftie but she draws really well!

When she was really young, after discovering that she was a leftie, my wife and I even tried to correct the way she writes. We wanted to teach her how to write using the right hand thinking that it was very difficult for her to grow up using the left hand. We couldn't even teach her how to write during her preparatory years because my wife and I were both right-handed. Even her teachers were all right-handed so they couldn't tutor her well.

But to our surprise, she grew up to be a very bright student. She was always on the pilot section of her schools (yeah, schools because we had to transfer from one home to the next due to my line of work back then that required us to change address almost every year), and she learned how to play the organ on her own (with a little guidance from those YouTube training videos) aside from her skills in drawing.

Both skills (to play the organ and draw) require her hands as an indispensable tool yet she managed to become good at it despite being a leftie.

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The much-awaited issuance of modern license plates by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), containing several advanced security features and a new alphanumeric design, will finally push through before the end of next month, according to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

“The public can start enjoying the benefits of cutting-edge standardized license plates before the end of September. They need not wait much longer,” said DOTC Spokesperson Michael Arthur Sagcal.

The 5-year contracts for the supply of motor vehicle (MV) license plates, amounting to around P 1.989-Billion, and the supply of motorcycle (MC) license plates, amounting to around P 1.196-Billion, have been awarded to the joint venture of J. Knieriem B.V. Goes and Power Plates Development Concepts, Inc.

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There seems to be a trend of celebrities now coming out and exposing their controversial family disputes. Among the previous issues was that of actress Claudine Barretto who filed a case against her husband actor Raymart Santiago.

Now, Sunshine Cruz has finally broken her silence and decided to file a case of physical and emotional battery at the Quezon City Trial Court prosecutor’s office against husband actor Cesar Montano.

In the specifications of the charge of violation of Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children case cited on her affidavit, Sunshine Cruz alleged that Cesar Montano raped her last May 12, known to many as Mother's Day.

The affidavit clearly says that Cesar Montano "barged" into Sunshine's house, "violently attacked her, employed physical violence," and then raped her. It also adds that Cesar Montano "continued and still continues" to harass Sunshine Cruz by threatening her with physical harm.

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Philippine telecommunication company Globe Telecom announces its move to its new corporate headquarters in Bonifacio Global City in late August.

“The move to The Globe Tower is momentous for us because it is an important component of the company’s transformation journey,” said Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu, in reference to the company’s efforts to further enrich customer experience through its network and IT modernization initiatives.

The Globe Tower will be the main hub of company transactions and will bring together close to 4,000 employees currently housed in several business offices situated in different areas in Metro Manila.

Since the groundbreaking in 2010, construction phase of the facility had been in full swing. The building has a floor plan of more than 70,000 square meters spread across 18 office floors, 9 parking levels, 2 floors of conference rooms, a store and corporate showroom and a dining level.

PAPT Cracks Down on Visayas Establishments for Suspected Software Piracy

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The Pilipinas Anti-Piracy Team (PAPT) led by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Optical Media Board (OMB) strengthened its campaign against software piracy further south and found unlicensed software being used in three businesses (Prince Warehouse Club, Virginia Foods and Innoland Development Corporation); three retail malls in Cebu, namely 138 Mall, Elizabeth Mall and Collonade Mall, were also visited by the PAPT to stamp out sale of pirated software discs.

In May 2013, PAPT members IPOPHIL and OMB conducted inspections in different businesses in South Metro Area (Laguna and Batangas) and now extended their visits to the Visayas region.

Upon inspection, three of the commercial businesses, namely Prince Warehouse Club, Virginia Foods and Innoland Development Corporation were found to be in possession of unlicensed software. One company named Ricor Mills, refused the inspection was issued an order from OMB for further investigations.

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The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) are assuring the public of the continuing safety of the LRT-1 System, as the DOTC seeks to solve an impasse in the implementation of the P 269-Million LRT-1 Rehabilitation (Rail Replacement) Project which was awarded in November of last year.

The DOTC will meet tomorrow (13 August 2013) with the winning contractor for the Project, OMMC-KORAIL-Erin Marty-Jorgman Joint Venture, to ensure that the latter fulfills its contractual obligations to government.

According to the transport agency, the Joint Venture was supposed to begin actual replacement works by May 2013. Instead, the DOTC received a letter from the Joint Venture, claiming that it would not be able to meet the project schedule since it could not obtain sufficient financing from lenders.

After an exchange of correspondences, the DOTC wrote the Joint Venture on 9 July 2013 to clarify that there was no impediment on the part of government preventing the Joint Venture from complying with the contract. The letter also stressed that the Joint Venture’s failure to satisfy its obligations are grounds for liquidated damages and blacklisting, in accordance with the Uniform Guidelines for Blacklisting.

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Orchids never fail to amaze me. I would always catch another glance whenever I see orchids used as ornaments or decorations at various occasions. They simply are marvelous to look at.

It has been said that "orchids have long been a symbol of love and beauty. They are grown by enthusiasts for their sheer elegance and fascination. They are also favored as either a corsage worn on the dress, or as a wristband at many proms and special events.

On many occasions, from weddings to conferences, sprays of orchids grace the tables as decoration. With over 750 genera of orchids, over 30,000 hybrids and more introduced every year, there is a huge variety of orchids to choose from for the orchid enthusiast. "

There will be an event highlighting the beauty of orchids called the 67th Mid-Year orchid and Garden show to be held at the Quezon Memorial Circle -Hardin ng mga Bulaklak . Special Opening will be held on August 29, 2013 Thursday for members, invited guest , media and vips . The event will be officially opened to the public starting August 30 to September 9, 2013 .

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Premier Thought Leaders : The Next Best Selling Authors is a whole day learning event featuring the “Premier Thought Leaders”, Mr. Jayson Lo, Mr. Dennis Sy, Mr. Randell Tiongson, Mr. Marvin Germo, Mr. Yeng Remulla and Mr. Paulo Tibig. Experts each in their own field of Finance, Entrepreneurship, People Management, and Personal Development - this day is set forth to be experiential, engaging and educational.

This symposium, aims to develop a network of learning for our Filipino citizens, provide inspiration to countless of individuals, and create a change that is inclined towards successful relationships, career paths, and business outcomes.

In addition, the speakers themselves with have their books displayed, and offered on huge discounts. Plus, they will be there to sign your book, interact with you and have your photos taken with them.

Who should attend?

Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Sales and Marketing People, Human Resource Individuals, Production Groups, Finance Person and Groups, Operation Heads, Middle Management, Rank & File, Students and the like, and all who are interested to excel in their own field.

Victory Center, 4th Level, Virra Mall Bldg., Greenhills Shopping Center,
Greenhills, San Juan City
August 24, 2013 (Saturday), 9:00am to 6:00pm

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Si Andrés Bonifacio ay ang namuno sa rebolusyon ng Pilipinas laban sa Espanya, ang unang rebolusyon sa Asya na lumaban sa pananakop ng mga bansang imperyalista sa Europa.

Siya ay nagsimulang mag-aral sa paaralan ni Don Guillermo Osmeña sa Meisic sa Binondo, Maynila subalit siya'y maagang nahinto sa pag-aaral. Bagamat siya'y nahinto sa pag-aaral, may angkin siyang talino at marunong siyang bumasa at sumulat, at dalubhasa na rin sa pagsasalita sa wikang Kastila.
Naulila sa magulang nang maaaga sa edad na 14. Naging tindero siya ng ratan at pamaypay na gawa sa papel de hapon. Nagtrabaho din siya bilang clerk, sales agent at bodegista (warehouseman). Nahilig siyang basahin ang mga nobela ni Jose Rizal at nang itinatag ang La Liga Filipina, sumapi siya kasama ni Apolinario Mabini.

Noong 1892, matapos dakpin at ipatapon si Dr. Jose Rizal sa Dapitan, itinatag ni Bonifacio ang Katipunan o kilala rin bilang "Kataastasan,Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan" (KKK), isang lihim na kapisanang mapanghimagsik, na di naglaon ay naging sentro ng hukbong Pilipinong mapanghimagsik.

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Have you tried going on a road trip on some undetermined place with people you hardly know anything about? You'll get to share a random ride with them, eat anything with them, and even swim with them at a beach somewhere. You'll be meeting these people for the first time and you'll probably be wondering if it will be a fun or boring trip. Does it sound like a daring adventure?

Tara Let's Go! Asia is organizing another RANDOM ROAD TRIP to some RANDOM place with RANDOM people doing some RANDOM adventure riding a RANDOM travel transport.

You are all invited to come and do something RANDOM in your life.

Here are a few details you may want to know:

- There are 20 Seats available on the transport.
- Random Trip fee is Php 850.00
- Road Trip is just a ONE DAY activity.

What to expect?

We are going with people we do not know.
- We DO NOT have an exact plan.
- Be OPEN MINDED about new things.
- Kindly bring some extra cash for entrance fees, drinks or some snacks.

What happens during a Random Road Trip? All sorts of craziness and awesome adventures! And it's guaranteed to be different every time!

Read about our first one here: http://www.taraletsgo.asia/tag/random-road-trip/
So, if you are up for some fun, JOIN US!

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It’s that time of the year again. To shop with less guilt, get more bang for your buck, enjoy perks and price-offs from some of your favorite mom brands and mompreneur shops. The MOMMY MUNDO CLEARANCE CLEAROUT SALE, held at Fun Ranch in Pasig is now on its 3rd year.

This year’s Clearance Clearout Sale is happening on August 16-18, 2013, 10am to 8pm and supported by Fun Ranch, Imagine Nation Photography, Lactacyd Baby Bath, Digiprint, Crystal Clear and Partezeit, Official credit card partner is BPI Credit Cards.

Your fave mom and baby products and mompreneur brands on mark down prices! Featuring offseason, samples, and new items as well.

More than 30 participating brands at this year's MOMMY MUNDO CLEARANCE CLEAROUT SALE. Up to 75% off in discounts!
Every P1,000 purchase using BPI Credit Cards will get a free gift from Mommy Mundo:)
Don’t miss this big pre-holiday sale organized just for you!:)

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The Lopez Museum and Library will be exhibiting a new set of masterpieces and works of art starting August 15. It will feature the works of Serafin Lanot to commemorate his birth centennial and to mark the role of astrology in Philippine culture and history.

The exhibit will feature Lanot’s personal astrology and publishing paraphernalia, such as charts and even an astrological computer, as well as a letter written to him by former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino after he had predicted her ascendancy to the presidency in 1986.

The works of other Filipino astrologers will also be in display and a series of talks about related topics in Astrology will also be held. The talks will be led by writer-astrologer Resti Santiago, founder of Astrology Friends Philippines.

Serafin Lanot is a Filipino poet, journalist, publisher and astrologer. He is a leading figure in the introduction of astrology in the Philippines in the 1980s. He was the only Filipino astrologer invited to the International Conference of the American Federation of Astrologers and was a member of the AFA convention faculty in the ’80s.

Also part of the exhibit are the works of Jose Joya and Vicente Manansala.

Boxed Lunch You Say? Have A Bento!

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Are you tired of your usual baon*? The never-ending combination of the left-over from last night’s viand and rice? Or the easy as one-two-three deep fried chicken nuggets, hotdog, ham, tocino*, longganisa* or bacon plus the rice? Never forget the rice. We Filipinos won’t even think of leaving the rice out in our meals.

Baon* - Boxed lunches in the Philippines , Tocino* - Cured meat product popular in former Spanish colonial possessions , Longganisa* - A sausage similar to a chorizo.

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Speaking of rice, Nihonjins* always include rice in their meals too. You see, we Filipino’s are not the only one fond of eating rice on our meals. Japanese people are our rice buddies too. And like us, they also feel incomplete if rice is not included in their meals. So they have rice for asagohan*, hirugohan*, and also for bangohan*. Since we have stated that Japanese people eats rice during hirugohan, Japanese students gets to eat rice too during their breaks, encased in their lunch boxes, filled with scrumptious and organized food in which we call Bento.

Nihonjins* - Japanese people , Asagohan* - Breakfast , Hirugohan* - Lunch , Bangohan*- Dinner

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It was in 1993 when Roberts Automotive & Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation (Roberts AIPMC) got into the automotive metal industry, and it was the same year when they launched their own brand of radiators called Evercool.

Since then, the company and its Evercool radiator brand established itself firmly by supplying major segments of the market, particularly the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) assemblers, to make it a top choice among both domestic and overseas car makers.

Evercool Radiators has built and maintained credibility and respect from the market because of its strict adherence to rigid quality control standards. Its products undergo several leak tests to ensure that they are all 100% leak-free, and also undergo other tests like vibrations tests, high loads of pressure tests, and long distance road tests to make sure that the products are of the highest quality.

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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is currently holding the biggest Exclusive Motor Show at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Experience fun and excitement (“Waku-Doki”) until August 18 as you witness the biggest showcase of Toyota vehicles.

The grand event highlights vehicles from the past and the future as you immerse yourself in the world of Toyota. The World of Toyota is a rare opportunity for you to experience on a whole new level! It was really designed and built to be at par with global Motor Shows.

Car enthusiasts are also in for a treat during the week-long event, the full product line-up of Toyota will be displayed with a sneak preview of upcoming models. TMP also showcases over 30 classic cars that have shaped the local automotive industry for more than four decades.

Get a glimpse of the future with the display of its concept car, the Toyota FCV-R and Toyota’s luxury line Lexus will also be under the spot light at the motor show.