The Philippines : 2013 Champion of Pyronale Fireworks Competition

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The Philippines was the grand winner of World Pyronale Fireworks Competition 2013 held in Berlin.

Team Dragon Fireworks, won two Awards: the Audience Choice Award and the Gold Trophy as the 2013 Grand Champion. Spain (Pirotecnia Zaragozana) got the Silver, and Finland (JoHo Pyro) got the Bronze.
Here are the winners of Pyronale 2013:

Every year teams from all over the world create various fireworks with breathtaking effects in order to win the pyronale trophy and the public's favor.

A jury consisting of experts and celebrities decides who becomes champion of the Pyronale. The winning team receives a trophy created by designer Jette Joop. Other awards were handed over to the second and third placed team. On both evenings the audience is allowed to vote for its favourite firework.

Reef Fishes Of The East Indies App : A Digital Guide to Every Known Reef Fish Species

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Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, Conservation International (CI) empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature and its global biodiversity to promote the long-term well-being of people.

CI recently released the “Reef Fishes Of The East Indies” app, a digital guide to every known reef fish species in your region, the most biodiverse area on the planet.

Key points are:

Designed for iPad and Kindle Fire, REEF FISHES OF THE EAST INDIES doesn’t “stream” content, so you can be used out at sea, with no internet connection required.

This is the perfect digital guide for divers and nature lovers to use in the office, school, home or out on the open sea.

The app includes over 2,500 reef fishes of which 25 species are new to science. It summarises 60 years of research and exploration and brings greater understanding and valuation of the immense biodiversity of reef fish in the East Indies.
 

Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) for 2013

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We congratulate the twenty (20) youth organizations representing NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao who will face off at the finals week of the 11th Search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO).

The TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc. has successfully established itself as the country’s only award giving body that recognizes and supports the outstanding contributions of youth organizations to the country.
To date more than a thousand youth organizations have joined the search and are now part of the growing youth network of the foundation. These exceptional youth organizations have contributed to the development of their local communities, schools and work place, through their innovative and valuable projects.

The entries will be judged based on the following criteria: Impact of project entry on stakeholders; Harnessing the spirit of volunteerism and citizenship; Creativity and Innovation; and Sustainability and Effective use of Resources. Apart from the prestigious recognition, the winning organizations receive an especially commissioned trophy sculpted by Mr. Toym De Leon Imao, and a grant of Php 50,000.00 intended to fund new projects or continue their long term programs.

The TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc., The National Youth Commission, and the Office of Senator Kiko Pangilinan organize the annual search.

The Circle Hostel Zambales Brings You The Harvest Festival

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For some QUALITY Good Times: Join an event this October 12 and 13 for the Harvest Festival at The Circle Hostel in Zambales!

Yoga, Paint, Surf, Skim, slackline! At sunset we've got a beach clean up, and a sunset jam, so don't forget to bring your own instruments.

After, you can groove by a bonfire to the sounds of Indio-i on their 20th anniversary.

Event fee is Php 200 on top of your overnight charge. They'll be raffling off a BlackBerry Z10 and other awesome prizes so don't miss out!

Email zambales@thecirclehostel.com for reservations

Demolisyon : Wazzup Pilipinas is the Proud Online Media Partner of Demolisyon

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Thank you to the organizers of DEMOLISYON for acknowledging Wazzup Pilipinas as their proud official online media partner. We are glad to play an active role in promoting their very meaningful event to help raise awareness of our heritage sites and their rights.

We believe that everyone needs to be informed of the significance of knowing how we could contribute in the preservation and maintenance of our historical sites. The guest speakers of the conference are great sources of information to help educate us on the significance of what we should consider as our treasured landmarks. The people need to know why there is a fight .... before it's all too late.

Below is their posted announcement along with the recognition of WazzupPilipinas.com as one of the Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs of 2013. Thanks!

Robin Padilla Versus Franklin Drilon : Abolish the "Pork" Now!

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"Kami ni Senador Jinggoy Estrada at Senador Bong Revilla ay naging magkaibigan dahil kami ay mga artista. Kung anuman po ang kinalaman ng kanilang trabaho sa isa't-isa, wala po ako doon. Hindi po tayo mabubuhay nang walang kaibigan, at hindi po ibig sabihin na sasamahan ko ang kaibigan ko pag siya'y mali... Ang sinasabi ko po, sa oras na ito, lahat sila'y marumi," Robin Padilla

Do you think Robin Padilla is level-minded and fair to everyone? Do you think he can lead some changes in the country?

Sinabi lang ni Robin ang totoo. Hindi dahil sa kaibigan niya ang mga nabanggit na Senador ay sasama na siya sa mga mali na kanilang ginagawa. Ipinapakita lang niya ang katapatan niya. Ang tunay na kaibigan ay magsasabi kung tama o mali ang gawain ng kanilang kaibigan.

However, kaibigan rin naman ni Robin si Misuari pero bakit wala naman siyang komento tungkol doon na kay daming inosenteng civilians ang namatay at nawalan ng mga bahay doon sa Zamboanga?

3rd Halo-Halo Indie Film Festival : Showcasing Filipino Talents in Film Making

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MaSKay is now accepting short film entries for the 3rd Halo-Halo Independent Film Festival(HHIFF 2013). Deadline is on October 31, 2013.

Halo-Halo Independent Film Festival (HHIFF) is now on its third year. An event aiming to provide opportunities, encouraging interested people who have undying passion for filmmaking and the arts. It serves as an outlet to express and a venue to showcase talents through films.

The 3rd Halo-Halo Indie Film Festival shares a different viewing pleasure from its pilot run two years ago, where people comfortably watch films while dining with friends and families. Showcasing various short films in narrative, documentary, animation, music video, experimental and other genres produced by Filipino students and filmmakers both amateur and professionals. 

Halo-Halo 3 breaks the stiffening impression of a distant stage, where the films, the filmmakers and the audience get to easily engage and communicate with each other. And because we value the participation of our filmmakers and audience, we will be having an “Audience Choice” award where the film viewers will pick their favorite film among the entries in the film festival.

The Zombie Zone : Enter the Zone of Scare and Fun at The Oriental Hotel

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The Oriental Hotels and Resorts is a brand of hotels and resorts that prides itself on refreshing service and refreshing people. The Oriental Hotels presents a medley of relaxing resorts and hotels with easy access to exciting attractions, historic settings, fun – filled family programs, adventure trekking, local cultural programs, exquisite shopping, beautiful golf courses and indulgent spa services.

From spectacular bay sunsets and urban cityscapes to lovely ocean views, there’s a perfect Oriental Hotel just for you.

It will soon be having The Zombie Zone on October 26! Hide, run or scream all you want from 3:00 to 6:00 pm as the living dead assemble for an afternoon of heart-stopping activities and mouth-watering feast for only Php 450.00 for kids and Php 650.00 for adults (inclusive of loot bags, snack buffet, and other prizes). If you confirm your ticket reservation from October 1-19, you'd get a 10% discount.

Thrilling games, prizes, and food await you! So don't be left behind!

The activities include the Mummy wrap, longest zombie growl, and scavenger hunt. Frighten and stand out in your best zombie costume and win a prize!

Wouldn't you want to spend the afternoon at The Zombie Zone?

Million K Run against Pork and for Good Governance Goes to UPLB

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This is for the Runners, Media and advocates.

We would like to invite everyone for "Million K Run against Pork and for Good Governance goes to UPLB" this Friday Oct 11, 2013.

Students, teachers, non academic personel of UPLB as well as runners from Los Banos, Manila and farmers from Calauan, Laguna will gather in front of Student Union Building at 6am and will begin running at 6:30 am around the Oval. Pledge forms will be distributed before the run.

Participants wil be able to express their indignation in a healthy way by running, walking or biking a number of kilometers. Runners in Naga Lucena and Legazpi have thus far pledged a total of nearly half a million or 500 thousand kilometers.

Real Life Book Launching at UP Bahay Kalinaw

 

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Come and join a celebration of the "Real Life" of ordinary Filipinos living extraordinary lives!

There's going to be a book launch on October 19, Saturday at 3:00 pm at UP Bahay Kalinaw. The Author / Storyteller is  Dolly Palisada.

The book  is available at only P400.00. Part of the proceeds will go to Workshops@IbaPa Charities, Inc. & for the renovation of Project 8 Christian Alliance Fellowship Center.

Now accepting advance orders, email: dm.palisada@gmail.com or rdapitan@yahoo.com

You can get a copy at Central books branches:

Quezon Avenue, QC
CM Recto Avenue
Roxas St, Davao City
Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City
GV Building, P. del Rosario St, Cebu City

Oktoberfest Manila 2013 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza

 

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Bring on the beers, bratwursts and Bavarian spirit as The German Club Manila and Sofitel Philippine Plaza bring you the Oktoberfest Manila 2013!

Savor authentic Bavarian fare as you dance all night long to the live tunes of the renowned Bavarian Sound Express and The Bloomfields.

Exciting prizes await!

October 18 to 19, 2013
6:00 pm
Harbor Garden Tent
Sofitel Philippine Plaza

Team Britney Philippines : Fan Party - The Essential Britney Spears Launching.

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Good news! Britney Spears has a new album! The bad news? It won't feature any new music.

The album titled "The Essential Britney Spears" is another greatest hits album featuring 2 discs. This compilation will be Britney's third, following 2004's "Greatest Hits: My Perogative" and 2009's "The Singles Collection".

Team Britney Philippines (Official) & Odysseylive.Net in cooperation with Ivory Music & Video & SonyMusicPh proudly present: Team Britney Philippines : Fan Party -  The Essential Britney Spears Launching.

ODYSSEY MEGAMALL
OCTOBER 12, 2013 | SATURDAY
10AM START OF SELLING
1PM START OF PROGRAM
THE ESSENTIAL BRITNEY SPEARS (250.00)

Pokemon X and Y : Launch Day Meet-Up

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The PKMN-ph Team, spearheaded by me, Ranger Paul (yeah, dropped my name there already) decided to create this Pokémon X and Y: Launch Day Meet-Up event (October 12, 2013, Saturday at 1 pm) in order to establish our community better by participating in this one global event in the franchise's history.

We are already listed at the Bulbanews Fan Launch Event Page so if that still doesn't make you proud, then I don't know what to do anymore.

However, we lack the manpower, the funds and the support of TPCi (or even DataBlitz) to start a Fan Launch Party that you guys have been expecting.

To be honest, we don't even know if a 5-man team can handle 90 members at the cramped-up CyberZone in Megamall all at the same time; let alone conduct a B/W tournament for all of us on Saturday.

ADB Youth Dialogue: "Girl Rising" Movie Screening

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In support of the UN International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), ADB partnered with Plan International Philippines, Intel Philippines, and WEF Global Shapers Manila Hub in hosting the “ADB Youth Dialogue: Girl Rising Screening.”

Directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, Girl Rising "spotlights the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change a girl -- and the world." This film tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries, written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by renowned actresses such as Anne Hathaway, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep.

Organized regularly, ADB Youth Dialogues strengthen youth participation in policy discourse and enhance partnerships between ADB, civil society organizations (CSO’s), and youth-led CSO’s as important stakeholders of Asia’s continuing development.

Tears For Fears Music Night at Route 196

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Everybody Wants to Rule the World! Who doesn't?

I guess that is why we love singing that song because it has a deeper interpretation aside from the catchy tune and the meaningful lyrics. Who doesn't know the singers behind that iconic song? Unless you were just born today, you've probably heard one of their famous songs already, and you have to admit that you would get the LSS (Last Song Syndrome) after hearing any of their songs, especially the chorus part.

The Tears for Fears are an English New Wave band formed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. Their music has caught the attention of this Mad World and has continued (and will continue) to play their music for everyone's enjoyment.

I grew up with their music, and their MTVs, and I have to say that I appreciate their music very much!

Wazzup Pilipinas is happy to announce that we are a proud online media partner of the Generic Mamaw Presents Tears For Fears event happening this October 30 at Route 196. The Tears for Fears party starts at 10 pm until 2 am the following morning!!!!