Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Friday, November 8, 2013

ArtWearAble 2: EliSon - Ann Pamintuan Mounts Preview Collection at Yuchengco Museum

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Ann Pamintuan will give audiences a special preview of her new line of bags and fashion accessories under the label EliSon.

To be exhibited at Yuchengco Museum from November 14, 2013 to February 1, 2014, ArtWearAble 2: EliSon by Ann Pamintuan pays tribute to her mentors, sisters Eli Pinto Mansor and Sonia Pinto Ner, renowned trailblazers in Philippine design.

Pamintuan’s EliSon brand of design creations is named in remembrance of the late Pinto sisters—Pratt Institute graduate and former Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) director and Movement 8 design alliance founder Eli Pinto Mansor and history professor, museum director, arts manager, and Filipiniana book publisher Sonia Pinto Ner—who both encouraged the Davao-based, self-taught designer to pursue a career in design.

The fashion line is comprised of bags and accessories that use especially made natural materials and fabrics interwoven or embellished with copper thread.

ASUS Announces Transformer Book T100 with Detachable Tablet Display

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Attended by members of the media and ASUS partners, ASUS announces the Transformer Book T100, a 2-in-1 ultraportable laptop with a detachable 10 inch tablet HD display.

Powered by the latest Intel Atom ‘Bay Trail’ quad-core processor and that can be used as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet. With a slim design and durable finish, Transformer Book is not only one of the lightest laptops currently available at just 1.07kg, but also one of the lightest 10-inch tablets around, at 550g.

The photo above shows Mr. George Su (2nd from left), Country Manager of Asus Philippines, while offering a toast to success during the launch of T100, one of the company’s next generation of notebook products. Joining him in photo were (from left:) Mr. Wowie Wong, Market Development Manager of Intel Philippines; Louis Lau, System Product Manager, Asus Philippines; Gary Fowle, OEM General Manager of Micosoft.

The event was held at Club Haze in Bonifacio Global City last November 5, 2013.

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Motherhood is a challenging enough experience, and more so if you have limited resources.

That is exactly the situation that Alice Temulajasay, 53, and Fely Paglinawan, 44, found themselves in, being residents of Barangay Denuyan in Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte.

Despite their condition, Alice and Fely upheld the adage about mothers’ resourcefulness. They were able to come up with means to support their families, with support coming from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the local government unit, and other stakeholders.

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Connectivity has never been as relevant as it is today. As some walk around with 3 or more gadgets in their bags, staying up to date is a trend that will keep on evolving.

As Tattoo, the country's most reliable mobile broadband continues to combine connectivity, best value and accessibility, subscribers can experience these altogether with the new Postpaid Personalized Plan 999.

The revamped Plan 999 now gives subscribers their very own Tattoo mobile WiFi device for free – no more one-time cash out or extra fees. The free Tattoo mobile wifi device lets you connect 10 devices all at once with even amplified speeds of up to 12mbps that can be upgraded up to 21 mbps, keeping up with your multi-connected lifestyle.

Pre-Wreck - Drop Beats, Not Subjects : A Benefit Party at UPLB

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The UPLB COM Arts Society is a duly recognized academic and official organization for Communication Arts majors in the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

It aims to cultivate human perception towards the arts and the humanities and to provide outlets for the artistic talents of the members especially in the three areas of specialization of the Communication Arts program which are: Writing, Speech Communication and Theatre Arts.

As a way of giving back for their glorious 37 years, The UPLB Com Arts Society proudly presents: PRE-WRECK, a benefit party to welcome the incoming second semester in University of the Philippines – Los Banos.

This event will take place in Java Avenue on November 21, 2013 (Thursday) at 9PM – 2AM. Part of the proceeds of this event will go to Limao Elementary School, the chosen beneficiary for this year.

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The Global Entrepreneurship Week Philippines is here in the country! For the first time, we will be hosting the celebration of GEW in the Philippines this coming November.

The Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world’s largest celebration of leaders who are passionate in innovating and creating new concepts for what others think are impossible. It is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.

During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.

The confirmed and invited speakers are Fern CEO Tommy Tan, Alliance Select CEO Jonathan Dee, Lamoiyan (Hapee) CEO Cecilio Pedro, Agrinurture CEO Antonio Tiu, Century Properties CEO Jose Antonio, Mang Inasal founder Edgar Sia, Zest-O CEO Alfredo Yao.

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Professionals from diverse fields and backgrounds will come together to explore the future of their industries at the Mobile Festival 2013 on November 25 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay city.

The event will showcase mobile’s power in transforming every aspect of business–from marketing, media, commerce, customer care, and even business models.

The Mobile Festival will be a unique learning event that touts practical advice from the experts. Sessions will be in the ‘how to’ and ‘top tips’ format, to be given by an unprecedented mix of speakers such as:

Amy Saper, International Partner, Twitter
Andrew Knott, Vice President, Media and Digital – Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Afica, McDonald's
Valli Lakshmanan, Global Head, Mobext
Rushit Jhaveri, Senior Manager – Asia Pacific, Fremantle Media
Christian Geissendoerfer, CEO and Founder, Yoose
Mia Icasiano-Bulatao, CRM Head and Junior Vice President, LBC Express
Reuben Ravago, Chief Innovations Officer, SSI Group

More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Neon Invasion Fun Run 2013 is an electrifying 5k race for people who enjoy gathering with friends, running, walking, jogging, and run in the night illuminated with neon lights.
This is the first ever Neon Fun Run in The Philippines! This event is less about speed and more about enjoying a night of neon lights and neon glow body paint under LED and black lights with friends and family (THIS IS NOT A RAVE).

Each course is designed to light up the night with several UV black light glow-zones, upbeat dance music of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and current top hits and amped runners who are dressed up and ready to party.

Although it is a 5k run and everybody can run as hard as they’d like, most just want to light-it-up, have a good time, and dance their way to the finish. The fun doesn’t end there because the after run celebration near the finish line is the best part of the Neon fun run – New Wave Party for a Cause.

Caligdong, Malditas, GAU FC Lead "Football Para sa Bayan Clinic" for Disadvantaged Children

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About 150 children, mostly from marginalized communities,joined the Globe Football Para sa Bayan Mini Festival at the DLSU Zobel Globe Football Field in Ayala Alabang where they received training from key movers in the football scene led by Azkals Team Captain Chieffy Caligdong, Malditas, and Green Archers United who all want to assist disadvantaged youth through sports.

Majority of the participants belong to six football communities catering to disadvantaged children in Pasig, Mandaluyong, Tondo, Payatas as well as the kids of Muntinlupa Bilibid Prison inmates. The football communities include: GawadKalinga FC, Dream Big Pilipinas FA, Futkal FC, Payatas FC, Muntinlupa United FC, and PinayFutbol.

Caligdong who is also a Globe Ambassador, together with his Team Manager Monchu Garcia and teammates in Green Archers United, one of the most competitive teams in the United Football League, facilitated the drills and scrimmages. Also with them were members of the women's national football team, more commonly known as Malditas and teen varsity football players from La Salle Zobel and La Salle Greenhills.

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I think I was the only blogger who accepted the invitation of the SM Hypermarket Cubao - Master Chefs 2013 Barangay Cooking Challenge Final Cook Offs. There were plenty of us during the initial media launch of the competition but I was all alone during the grand finale.

I was at the Cubao branch to witness the branch's 8 finalists take on the challenge as these finalists from the different barangays in the area display their knowledge in and outside the kitchen.

The competition was done in two batches as 4 challengers face each other per batch and three chefs judging their final dish for the day. Acting as judges were Chef Hasset Go, Chef Enrico Magtanong and Chef Paolo Sia.

Individuals from the barangay, assisted by one SM Hypermarket Customer Assistants each, bought ingredients from the grocery that must not exceed an amount of Php 500 to match with a recipe for a dish that must include broccoli and CDO Ulam Burger. They have to complete the dish within one (1) hour only.

I was impressed that a challenger was able to prepare three dishes, and that the three chefs seemed to be impressed.

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With the coming arrival of Typhoon Yolanda – expected to pack winds at 200 kilometers per hour upon landfall on Friday – the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and all its sectoral and attached agencies are now on Level 3 or Full Alert Status, which entails a heightened implementation of safety and security measures for travelers especially in the Visayas region.

According to various weather forecasts, Typhoon Yolanda will make landfall over the Samar-Leyte area by noon on Friday, 8 November 2013, and is expected to traverse westward across Regions 6, 7, and 8 until it exits the PAR sometime Saturday evening to Sunday morning.

“Safety is always our priority. We want to have the least number of casualties possible, and we placed all transport agencies on Full Alert Status precisely to ensure that,” said DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya.

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Who's excited to watch The Hunger Games: Catching Fire?

Catch it at Shang Cineplex EDSA Shanri-La Mall in Mandaluyong on November 20, 2013 with free popcorn, drinks and loot bag full of goodies from sponsors!

If the sequel will be as good or better than the first one, then its a must watch movie of the year.

Last October 30 we were treated by the organizers with Thor : The Dark World in Digital 3D, and they will also treat us again this coming December for The Hobbit, also in 3D.

My wife and I had a great time watching the special blocked screening of the God of Thunder, and we are sure to book our date for the next two movies!

For more info's about the event visit The Great Events Plus Phil. Inc.

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Seiko Epson Corporation recently announced that it has shipped a total of 90 million high-temperature polysilicon (“HTPS”) TFT liquid crystal panels for 3LCD projectors, enough for more than 30 million projector units.

For more than two decades, Epson has maintained its position as the world's No. 1 supplier (1) of HTPS panels, the core devices at the heart of 3LCD projectors. It has led the industry by developing and providing technologies that boost power and performance.

In recent times, applications for 3LCD projectors have expanded as advantages such as high brightness and contrast have been augmented with functions such as 3D and interactive capability. In the office, for example, projectors have become essential equipment for business presentations. In the home theater segment, they offer a compelling movie-viewing experience. In the education segment, projectors facilitate effective learning at school.

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CSR World, a department of Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation (BCYF) launches Yapak Mo Yakap Ko Benefit Concert on November 22, 2013 at 5:30pm until 9:30pm and will be held at the Plaza V of De La Salle- College of St. Benilde featuring Up Dharma Down and other uprising OPM bands such as Clover Street, Dagsin, Pathway and Unica, to help build a library in the slum area, particularly in Smokey Mountain, Tondo Manila.

In partnership with Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation and the Student Council of De La Salle - College of St. Benilde, Yapak Mo Yakap Ko Benefit Concert was organized to raised funds from the concert will help the kids in Smokey Mountain value education more and have a free access on education even if they are outside the four corners of the classroom.

The tickets are sold for Php 250 only until October 31, 2013 as early bird rate and Php 300 starting November 1, 2013.

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The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is set to present the options for establishing the country’s gateway airports from the present until 2040 to President Benigno S. Aquino III tomorrow, 6 November 2013.

“We will present two options for modernizing our gateway airport system, which will show the world that we are preparing to be one of the top global tourist destinations for the next few decades,” remarked Abaya.

According to a 2011 study by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), annual passenger forecasts for the Greater Capital Region, which covers the National Capital Region and Regions 3 and 4A, will rise from 49.8-million in 2020, to 75-million in 2030, up to 106.7-million in 2040. In 2012, total traffic was already at 31.879-million.

To meet these expected volumes, the DOTC has identified two viable options, both of which will involve the expansion of Clark International Airport (CIA), as well as the development of a new international airport roughly within 20-30 minutes of Metro Manila, to be fully operational by 2027.

The 2 options differ insofar as the fate of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is concerned.