Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Sun Cellular and Opera Mini Join Forces to Democratize Internet Access for Filipinos

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When a speaker in one of the recent presscons that I attended said that the number of smartphones have already surpassed the number of toothbrushes, I can't help but laugh yet fully agree. Smartphones, and its relatives like the tablets and phablets have taken over the world.

It is surprising that the demand for smartphones is now twice as great as compared to computers (both desktop and laptop). Thus the popularity of apps and browser-based programs compatible with smartphones.

This is probably why a telecommunications network and a smartphone browser have joined forces to give users and their subscribers more reasons to keep stuck using their smartphones but at a more affordable and convenient way.

For as low as Php 15, you can now surf the Internet all day.

Cheong-Kwan-Jang Korean Red Ginseng : Hot in Metro Manila

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Cheong-Kwan-Jang is the brand name of Red Ginseng products manufactured by Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), which boasts its 100-year tradition. The name itself means genuine government-packed products manufactured in the government-run factory. Since its birth in early 1940, as another name for Korean Red Ginseng it has become the exquisite brand favored in overseas markets in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.

For over 112 years, Cheong-Kwan-Jang has created huge demand worldwide, and is expanding its brand in Metro Manila with a grand opening celebration on September 21, 2013.

The best of the best Korean Red Ginseng has officially landed in SM City North EDSA Annex, offering comprehensive ginseng products for your health and lifestyle needs.

CKJ red ginseng by Korea Ginseng Corporation: KGC is the world's number one company in international Korean ginseng sales with a 70% market share and 21% of all health-supplement products in South Korea.

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Moonleaf Tea Shop is finally opening its newest branch in Las Piňas! Since launching its first shop in Maginhawa Street, Teacher’s Village in 2010, this new hang out place has grown exponentially to 38 thriving branches all over the country.

Characteristic of every Moonleaf Tea Shop are the laid-back interiors, colourful community boards teeming with scribbles and ideas from customers, the crowds of hip students and young professionals who are either busy with their laptops or engaged in light conversations inside the shop, and of course, the distinct and delicious taste of freshly-brewed teas – with a modern, refreshing twist!

Moonleaf takes pride in being one of the first Filipino-owned brands to introduce and boost the modern lifestyle of drinking tea in the country. It boasts of a wide-range of freshly- brewed tea offerings that include traditional variants like Black Tea, Jasmine Green Tea, Oolong Tea, and Earl Grey Tea. Moonleaf also serves refreshing and milk-infused Wintermelon, Vanilla, and Caramel teas. For a refreshing burst of fruit flavors, Lychee Jasmine, Passionfruit and Lychee Aloe Vera teas are pleasantly available too!

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The bidding for the P 17.5-Billion Mactan-Cebu International Airport Project has been scheduled for November this year according to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), giving bidders almost two (2) months to prepare more competitive proposals for the project.

“The bid submission date is set on November 15, 2013. We have been working hard to find the balance between government and private sector interests. This gives sufficient time for the bidders to finalize their proposals,” said DOTC Spokesperson Migs Sagcal.

In the meantime, the DOTC will seek the approval of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) to make certain changes in the terms of the project, such as extending the concession period from 20 years to 25 years, and transferring the liability for the payment of certain real property taxes to government. These changes were prompted mainly by the results of the one-on-one meetings conducted by the transport agency’s Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) over the past few months.

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Wanting to invest in your education and future by studying in the United Kingdom? Come to the free event held by UKEAS Philippines where all your questions will be answered from the professionals in UK education.

If studying in the United Kingdom is an ambition of yours UKEAS Philippines is putting on the perfect event for you and best of all is completely free of charge! Come to the event held in Makati City on Saturday, October 19th 2013 from 1:00PM – 5:00PM where you will be able to chat and meet representatives from the top universities in the United Kingdom.

If you had any doubts or questions about if it is possible for you to study in the UK or worried about if you will like the experience, this is the place to be to clear your thoughts and find out every little detail that you will need to make it a possibility. Please read on to find out more about this event..

Click here to register now for the event

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"Controversial model, singer, and sexy dancer Mocha Uson is looking to push the limits of freedom of expression, as she donned a nun's habit, which she stripped off while posing with naked men." - ABS-CBNNews.com

Walang kwentang reason: Asked what her purpose is in carrying out the pictorial, Uson said,"Also 'yung awareness din sa breast cancer kasi babae parin ang madre, at isa 'yon sa mga advocacy ko, to examine the breast." Ang sabihin nila ay gusto lang nilang magpapansin.para sumikat.

Sobra na iyan! Maraming nakakakita ng mga pics ninyo sa mga websites. Ano ba yan, for art's sake kuno, kamo for fame's sake at for money's sake.

Be controversial and it's a sure way of getting everyone's attention! Pero siguradong magre-react ang Catholic community nito. Parang yung nangyari kay Mideo. Kanya-kanyang paraan lang para sumikat. Mas kontrobersyal, mas mapapag-usapan. Kita mo naman talaga yang mga tao na yan para lang sumikat lahat ng gimik sa buhay maski nakakabastos na sila ng mga relihiyosong mga tao.. Nakakahiya silang tatlo!!!!!

This is so offensive. Sana nag-isip na lang sila ng ibang concept instead of this. Ganoon na lang ba?? If someone wants to exercise freedom of expression, all they have to do is "MAGHUBAD"???

Celebrations at One Destination : In-House Bridal, Debut and Corporate Events Exhibit

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Come and be part of the only In-House Bridal, Debut & Corporate Events Exhibit on Sept 28 & 29, 2013.

Register now and get a chance to win 2D/1N free accommodation at Loreland Villa. Meet the best suppliers in Eastern Manila and get special packages offered only during the event.

For more info visit http://celebratewithus.dyndns.org/

"Celebrations at One Destination, a Venue for all occasion" is this year’s themed exhibit of LORELAND FARM RESORT. Experience the exceptional event destination suitable for your most precious moments such as birthdays, weddings, debuts, seminars, conferences, team buildings, reunions and other parties. Giving you the excellent service and personalized packages are the primary goals for us.

Cherish every moment in our seven fascinating event venues bringing you the most stylish and elegant celebration that is stress-free, convenient and affordable event venue. A beautiful occasion can be creative and a unique one without being expensive.

PanoraManila : The Culmination

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See this city come to life. Celebrate your story. Celebrate your Manila.

The UP Junior Marketing Association Team Publicity Event and CloseUp, ETC, The Philippine Daily Inquirer and ClickTheCity proudly present

PANORAMANILA: THE CULMINATION
September 28, 2013
50th Floor Sky Deck, The Residences at Greenbelt
7 PM

FREE ADMISSION
Simply text Nicole at 0917 505 6438 or click attending on the Facebook event below to be added to the guestlist.

https://www.facebook.com/events/196101317234529/

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Join RJ Ledesma, that editor from UNO magazine and partly responsible for all the food night markets like Mercato Centrale, Cucina Andare, etc., partnered with equally popular food blogger Anton Diaz, for the launch of his newest humor book PLAYING WITH PINK PARTS.

This will be held on September 20 at around 6 pm at the National Book Store Glorietta 1 branch.In this new book, RJ offers solutions to the problems and challenges encountered by the male populace in relation to sex matters.This is RJ's guide to gayumas, aphrodisiacs and love spells.He'll be doing a brief talk on the highlights of the book and book signing as well.

RJ's last humor book, It Only Hurts When I Pee: RJ Ledesma’s Guide to Bodily Gases, Hair Loss and Pink Parts, was nominated as a finalist in the leisure category of the 32nd National Book Awards.

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Get your FREE photos taken with the PHILIPPINES' BIGGEST MOONCAKE! From August 23rd to September 30th, 2013.

100% EDIBLE! MADE FROM REAL NATURAL INGREDIENTS!

And Get A Free Mooncake when you have your photo taken at their Main Binondo Branch at #628 Ongpin Street Binondo Manila.

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You think you've seen the best places to hang out in the metro? Think again!

Welcome Hard Hat Restobar & Grill - an all new, open air alfresco environment in Malugay street, Makati City ready to serve you their spine-tingling 3 layer burgers, ribs & only the best local grilled pulutan there is! Best matched with world-class but surely affordable booze.

Enjoy all these with the trendy & hip Top 20 tunes, K-Pop and/or RnB music glazing on the background! Live acoustic bands will serenade you over the weekends. The place is open from 5PM to 2AM.

Be the first ones to discover this new amusing place by being at our GRAND LAUNCH this September 20, 2013!!

Bigas2Hack : The 2nd Bigas Hackathon for IRRI

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"This is one of noblest event in hackathon ever staged. In constant admiration to the Smart DevNet team and partners putting this together." - Diego Jose Ramos

The Bigas2Hack is the second Bigas Hackathon organized by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Smart Devnet. The hackathon seeks to develop technology that helps rice farmers and rice researchers to contribute to poverty reduction and food security.

The event was held again at the IRRI grounds in Laguna where several teams battled it out for the best rice-related program that can be very useful for IRRI and its goals.

"Bigas2Hack is the sequel to the 2012 BigasHack organized by IRRI and the Smart Developer Network. The aim is to attract apps and web developers from the Philippine developer community to the International Rice Research Institute at Los Baños, Laguna to develop tech-based solutions to agriculrural challenges. IRRI provides the venue, facilities, agri challenges, SMART Devnet manages the hackathon. At the end of the hack, teams are judged and winners will be chosen."

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Just a short announcement for those who may be interested to attend this event on Saturday, September 21:

SMART DevNet and Youphoric bring you "SMS.APified" - a hackathon featuring the Youphoric SMS API this September 21.

Let your Web and mobile apps communicate with 70 million mobile users, including all the masses without smartphones or mobile internet. Use SMS for data entry, polls, notifications, alerts.

Get back to Basics and mash up the world of apps with new skool SMS. Sign up for free at http://youphorichack.eventbrite.com/

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There is this leading toy distributor in the Philippines, called Richprime Global Inc., that now brings you the Dolls of the World collection. This collection include the very popular doll named Barbie. The Dolls of the World collection is one of the longest running series in Barbie doll history since 1980. THis puts Barbie in the spotlight as both a fashion icon and globetrotting jetsetter.

Wow! Imagine seeing more than 200 dolls representing six continents and nearly 100 countries. It will surely be an amazing sight.

At the 24th Philippine Travel Mart, we were able to see the actual doll plus a model representing the Filipino Barbie.

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Philippine Tourism Week celebration was also felt at the 24th Philippine Travel Mart held at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Complex last September 6 to 8.

Several travel-related establishments had their own booth setup at the event allowing guests to inquire about their latest travel offerings or promotional efforts. It is also an opportunity to get discounted or special rates plus a chance to win raffle prizes or get freebies from their booth giveaways.

The event also unveiled exciting new destinations for travelers of all types. Up for grabs in the annual Sale ng Bayan are the island Getaways - joint group tours that coer destinations across various parts of the Philippines sold at up to 70% discounts.