Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Friday, October 4, 2013

Million People March @ Ayala to Highlight Unity Against Pork Barrel Among Diverse Groups

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Unaffiliated activists, economists, faith-based leaders, young workers, students, and artists unite with groups of diverse political persuasions tomorrow, October 4 at the Million People March @ Ayala. The highlight of the program, which will be from 3 to 8 pm, is a ceremony dubbed as Ingay Sa Liwanag, which will be accompanied by a noise barrage.

The rally grounds are here : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200379965044946&set=gm.300310250111426&type=1&theater

The Philippine National Police will start re-routing from 10 am, when organizers start installing their stage and other logistics.

The program, which will be from 3 pm to 8 pm will feature former national treasurer and professor Leonor Briones, Dr. Giovanni Tapang and Lidy Nakpil of the Freedom from Debt Coalition, in brief discussions of pork from past budgets to the current so-called "porkless" legislation that was approved on second reading by the House of Representatives.

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Pinoys get ‘Augmented Reality’ treatment at Smart’s first interactive concert.

Virtual and physical worlds will collide as Smart Communications, Inc. brings augmented reality technology to the Smart Bro Live and Loud concert, the telco’s first-ever interactive music event that will put audiences in control of their entertainment choices.

Using only their smartphones and tablets, Filipinos who want to experience augmented reality (AR) technology can simply point their devices at any Smart Bro Live and Loud concert poster scattered across Metro Manila and published in major newspapers to experience this unique innovation firsthand.

The AR-powered posters are located in Smart stores, gadget and PC outlets around major malls in Metro Manila, including those located Robinson’s Galleria, SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Fairview, Glorietta 2, Alabang Town Center, and Trinoma, among many others.

As an added bonus, smartphone and tablet users who are willing to try out this interactive technology will be rewarded at the end of the experience by entering Smart Bro’s Live and Loud Microsite and register for free tickets to the concert, happening on October 4 at the TriNoMa Mindanao Parking area.

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Every netizen is infuriated with another viral issue spreading like wild fire online about three ladies crushing to death a puppy with their bare feet.

My daughter said there is even a video of this "Puppy Crushing" in YouTube. She was traumatized by it she can't sleep and was crying when she reached out to me for comfort. I'm not sure if it's still up and I don't dare try posting it here or even a link. It's so cruel to find out that human beings can do such a thing.

It's truly sad when people act without compassion to life. Doesn't matter if it's not human. All living beings are equal.

I felt so angry as I watched the video. I couldn't even finished watching their devilish acts! Sana sarili na lang nila ang pinagtatapakan nila. Mga walang kaluluwa! Maputulan sana kayo ng mga paa!

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"Looks like we have another "Mark Solis"..... in the person of another Mark.... This time Marky Lindo . This guy has been stealing @[728175242:2048:Manny Libres Librodo] photos and changing the watermarks and claiming them as his own... so beware people! Keep away from this guy. I saw mutual friends on his list. He's even Tesda approved hahahaha. The f#ck with that." - Peter Jaena

Whoever is this guy, ang tigas ng mukha! Panget pa ng watermark nya! Baka naman Photoshop ang tinuturo nya...Kung paano magbura at magkabit ng sariling watermark. Ang haba pa ng lens! Manny Librodo works pa ang naisip nakawin. Bigyan ng jacket! Hahaha!Iyan ang mga taong nakahawak at nakabili lang ng DSLR pro na. Iyon pala pro nakaw ang post niya! Kamote talaga buhay! Nakawan na sa Senate, nakawan pa din sa photography! Grabe! No wonder puro magnanakaw karamihan sa gobyerno! Picture nga lang sa web ninanakaw na, what more ang perang di pinaghihirapan?

I was just shock to know na malala na pala ang talamak na gawain na photograbbing sa Pilipinas. TESDA certified photograbber! Baka naman product of UNIVERSITY OF RECTO yung TESDA certificate.

Wazzup Pilipinas!There was a rebranding that happened over the weekend to an airline company, and it's already all over the news lately especially online as I can see images of the new brand when I Google for it.
Maan Hontiveros, president and CEO of PH AirAsia, said Zest Air will be rebranded sometime September or October, and now it has finally taken place.

The rebranding was done to offer Filipinos more choices, better value and enhanced services across a combined, larger network, Zest Air is to be rebranded as AirAsia Zest.

Zest Air is now flying with AirAsia, The World’s Best Low Cost Airline. The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) approved “AirAsia Zest” as the new brand name of Zest Airways, Inc. CAB also approved the new logo of Zest Airways, Inc., wherein the Zest name has been incorporated into the iconic red hot circle, which is the signature logo of AirAsia.

AirAsia Zest Chairman Mikee Romero said, “We are excited to introduce AirAsia Zest, and what it represents. With our alliance, we are well positioned to offer our guests the strength of our combined network of domestic and international routes and unrivaled daily low fares, proving a world class travel experience that every Filipino deserves.”

Magnolia Chicken Stages Carinderia Fiesta Year 3

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The most celebrated carinderia event is back as Magnolia Chicken once again brings us CARINDERIA FIESTA YEAR 3(CAFI3)! Happening on October 11 & 12, 2013 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Magnolia Chicken Carinderia Fiesta Year 3 comes back with a bigger, better and bolder pakulo that food-loving Pinoys will surely enjoy.

This year’s theme, “Buhay Carinderia” gives us a glimpse of the life stories of carinderia owners and how they manage to juggle the everyday challenges of being a business owner and a homemaker at the same time.

Magnolia Chicken, one of San Miguel Pure Foods’ brands, has been a passionate supporter of the carinderia segment from the start. Initially planned as a one-time event for carinderias, it has now evolved into an ongoing advocacy of helping carinderia partners uplift their industry and establish a meaningful and sustainable relationship with this segment. Committed to the Alagang Magnolia promise, this event amplifies Magnolia Chicken’s desire to continue and nurture its partnership with the Carinderias, who have been loyal customers of Magnolia Fresh Chicken over the years.

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Dell OptiPlex 9020 All-in-One is the world’s most manageable Intel vPro enabled All-in-One desktop and delivers outstanding reliability and security.

Outstanding reliability & productivity

With a robust chassis that has undergone intense testing, the OptiPlex 9020 All-in-One is designed for ultimate reliability. Components and assembled systems are tested in order to simulate years of usage and deployments in tough conditions.

Empower your workforce with Dell’s most powerful commercial All-in-One ever1. Users can power through their day with up to the latest Intel Core i7 processors, choice of hard drive, SSD or hybrid drives, high-speed memory options, and optional discrete graphics.

Users can connect and communicate with colleagues around the world with wireless connectivity options, microphone and headset mini-jacks for voice-over-IP, and Microsoft Lync for optimal video conferencing.

Maximize productivity with intuitive design features that adapt to unique work styles, with optional articulated stand and touch screen. A great combination for natural interaction and productivity with Microsoft Windows 8.

Enjoy a clutter-free workspace with Dell’s Wireless Keyboard and Mouse for increased productivity.

Dell OptiPlex desktops are engineered to respect our planet and offer services that help minimize energy consumption and enable recycling.

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Here's the Official Press Release from Dell Philippines for the Dell Precision series of laptops:

· Dell’s most powerful mobile workstations, Dell Precision M4800 and M6800, offer 15.6-inch QHD+ panel with highest resolution and optional 10-finger touch on 17.3-inch.

· Dell Precision T3610, T5610, and T7610 tower workstations provide cutting-edge performance with new workstation-class storage solutions, graphics and processor.

· Engineering, oil and gas, film and many other industries rely on powerful Dell workstations to develop and “render complex 3D designs in minutes instead of hours”

Dell today announced it has expanded its workstation portfolio with the most powerful mobile and tower workstations, the Dell Precision M4800, M6800, T3610, T5610 and T7610, designed to seamlessly run the leading content creation, engineering, scientific and other professional software applications. Updated with the latest high-performance, workstation-class processors, graphics, storage, display and other technologies, the new systems demonstrate Dell’s continued commitment to delivering unparalleled performance and reliability that creative, engineering and scientific professionals require to quickly develop and realize innovative ideas.

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Here is the official press release coming from Dell Philippines for the Dell latitude series of laptops:

Dell Latitude Ultrabooks and Laptops Offers World’s Best Security and Manageability Combined with Seductive Design

· Dell unveils Latitude 7000 Series, a sleek line of business-class Ultrabooks for elite mobility

· New Latitude 5000 Series laptops offer organizations of all sizes best-in-class security and manageability

· New Latitude 3000 Series offers reliable, affordable essential business computing

· Durable, portfolio-wide touch display options at every price opens Windows 8 for business

Dell today unveiled the newest additions to its secure, manageable and reliable line of commercial PCs: the Latitude 7000 Series Ultrabooks, Latitude 5000 Series and Latitude 3000 Series laptops. With this new suite, Dell balances sophisticated design, quality construction and uncompromised durability to offer businesses of all sizes a wide variety of solutions. The Latitude 7000, 5000, and 3000 Series are available with touch display options, leading the way for business touch devices that enable better interaction with customers, enhanced student engagement, improved patient care, and collaboration among knowledge workers.

“These exciting new additions to the Latitude line provide our commercial customers what they’ve been asking for by bringing touch capability to the workspace at desirable price points,” said Christopher Papa, country manager, Dell Philippines. “The new Latitude 7000 Series builds on the success of the award-winning XPS and Latitude 6430u to redefine the corporate laptop, complete with security, manageability, reliability and beautiful design. And with the Latitude 5000 and 3000 Series, we’ve addressed the needs of today’s dynamic workforce by enabling easy entry into business-class computing.”

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Mabuhay Restop is envisioned as the go-to place for tourists in the Philippines where they could experience the country like never before and be effective catalysts for nation-building.

It seeks to promote social tourism and entrepreneurship in the Philippines by establishing a central social tourism base in Rizal Park that will showcase the beauty of the Philippines and the Filipino through tours, shows, events, and the arts, and eventually spread them out in different parts of the country. It aim to empower communities for community-based tourism enterprises in partnership with GKonomics. It

facilitates voluntourism tours that are not just fun and affordable, but are also meaningful in that they have immediate concrete transformation impact on the community. It acilitates demonstrable pay-forward schemes for accomplished Filipinos (the best for the least) and demonstrates a feasible business model that commits a significant percentage of income to nation-building.

It also offers original fun-filled children’s shows to brighten weekend afternoons for the whole family. The perfect opportunity to bond with your kids as they establish camaraderie with other kids of the same age bracket. You get to enjoy watching your kids learn and be amazed of the fascinating kid-friendly shows designed especially for our children.

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Giving subscribers blazing internet speeds of up to 42 Mbps.

TATTOO, the country’s most reliable mobile broadband, pushes the envelope of fast internet service once more with the launch of its brand-new prepaid LTE (Long Term Evolution) service at the most affordable prices in the market today.

Last Thursday, September 26, Globe Tattoo empowers again by producing and launching upgraded and new products that fits for today’s people needs and demands. Held at Aracama in BGC, people from the media and bloggers gathered for a fun and speedy day!

The brand manager and other key-people behind Globe talks about their newly proud product with more storage and faster than the average stick and mobile Wi-fi.

Marriott Hotel Manila Launches their Ber Months Offerings Starting with Christmas "Hampers"

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The “ber” month beckons! Have you written the names of friends and colleagues who are nice and checked it twice?

This year though, go beyond merely completing your list and trust Marriott Hotel Manila in the art of giving.

As early as now, the renowned 5-star hotel has thoughtfully put together its selection of hampers that will definitely make an impact the moment they receive the hamper box, be thrilled to see the stylish, sweet, and savory treats inside it, and even use the sturdy hamper box afterwards.

Order now until October 15, 2013 and pay a minimum purchase of PhP10,000 in full to enjoy more discounts and perks. Of course, Club Marriott holders enjoy a 20% discount!

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Get up to 70% off from your Philippine Fashion Designers and from your favorite local and international fashion and beauty brands at The N.E.W. Fashion & Beauty Fair happening at the Rockwell Tent on October 12 – 13 and October 19 – 20, 2013.

Some of the brands participating at this event: Adidas, Jericho, Petrol Denim, Tyler, Maldita, Wrist_Pod, Bric’s, Make-Up Studio, Braccialini, Cole Haan, Gibi Shoes and a whole lot more!

October 12 – 13, 2013 (11 AM – 9 PM)
October 19 – 20, 2013 (11 AM – 9 PM)
Rockwell Tent, Rockwell Center, Makati City

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Preview magazine announces its October 2013 cover model as Toni Gonzaga!

She is remarkably pretty in punk in the October issue. I swear I couldn't have recognized her if it wasn't mentioned. Loving the hair color, and the "bangs", and the new look of Toni here!

But I think the make up is too romantic and bridal for a punk-themed shoot. Though I'm so glad to see a different face in Preview mag, even though it's her second time.

Wearing the latest from Miss Selfridge and ACNE, the host/actress finds the rebel in her as we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a punch.

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Alicia Keys "Set The World On Fire" Concert Tour will be coming to Manila soon on November 25 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena and Proactiv is giving away VIP tickets to lucky buyers of the Proactiv 30 day or 60 day Solution Kits from participating outlets within the promo period of September 16 to November 14, 2013.

What are the exact prizes?

One (1) Grand Prize Winner of 2 VIP Tickets worth Php10,560 each
One (1) Winner of 2 Lower Box B Tickets worth Php4,760 each
Three (3) Winners of 2 General Admission Tickets worth Php1,060 each

Now who can resists this fabulous promo? You get to be adorably beautiful with the Proactiv solution kits, plus also get the chance to see your idol rock the SM Mall of Asia Arena with her amazing song numbers, probably also some dance numbers to match the performance. The SM MOA Arena will definitely heat up with her performance!

Definitely nothing to lose here!