Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Monday, November 11, 2013

World Pneumonia Day by the Department of Health

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Pneumonia is indeed a deadly serious disease that has claimed the lives of many individuals, especially children. With their weak immune system and frail bodies, they become easily susceptible to the disease.

Penumonia has become the number 1 killer of children under the age of five - even claimed more lives than AIDS, tubercolosis, and malaria combined.

They say that many of these children do not even reach the age of five or their 5th birthday.

It is so sad that pneumonia is preventable yet many still die form the disease.

We were invited to join the movement against Pneumonia at the World Pneumonia Day event held at the Summit Ridge hotel in Tagaytay city.

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Sending you information about Person Finder from Google:

About Google's Person Finder. Yes, you can get the data and use it to help connect families with their loved ones.

1. All data entered into Google Person Finder is available to the public and searchable and accessible by anyone. Google does not review or verify the accuracy of the data. The standard Google Terms of Service apply to all users of Google Person Finder.

2. If you are interested in exporting records or performing automatic searches, you can do so by applying for a read or search API key. To learn more about API keys and various access levels visit the Data API page.

3.
There's a CSV import as well. https://code.google.com/p/googlepersonfinder/wiki/ImportCSV

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Funny that as early as August, Christmas tunes already occupy significant airtime among radio stations—perhaps even on TV—that signal the start of arguably the world’s longest Christmas celebration.

The spirit of giving also comes into its full vitality as gift lists are already written, and you’ll know it’s the “ber-months” once hordes of bargain hunters pack the metro’s shopping centers just to buy them.

Giving something unique for Christmas has always been everyone’s dilemma. While most people run out of ideas, they sometimes resort to buying the same items in bulk just to have gifts to give away. But that can be avoided through early foresight and careful planning to avoid the chaotic Christmas shopping rush.

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The story of Mulan, a popular Chinese heroine, comes from an old Chinese folktale entitled “The Ballad of Mulan”. Originally a poem – Hua Mulan’s story has been adapted into a number of different versions over the years.

This year, Kids Acts Philippines will stage its own take on the ballad as the season offering to all schools. Fearless and determined, Mulan’s story starts out as China is facing the threat of the Huns. The Emperor seeks out the help of the men of different families to fight in battle.

Former military man and Mulan’s father is among those chosen. Too old and sick to participate but also too honourable to walk away from the duty. Mulan’s father and his family are faced with the dilemma of being unable to send someone in his place. Without a male member who is old enough to fight, Mulan steps forward to serve in the army in his place.

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida Should Be Miss Universe

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Miss Philippines Ariella Arida as 3rd Runner Up?

Ariella Arida should have been crowned instead of Miss Venezuela, because she gave the most intelligent final answer, and had the most interesting life story of strength and ambition.

"The judges seem to be biased and the competition seems rigged. I sincerely hope that's not true. Mr. Donald Trump, the ball is in your court." - Spanky or Oprah or whoever really said it.

"This is a well-known fact. they're all rigged. That's how the Donald wants it."- Gomer Coronel

"Well, Donald Trump prefers Latinas on the first place. Haisstt... Anyways, Miss Universe is made to promote a swimsuit not world peace." - Paolo Gaborni

:) Happy?

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Nasri Abubakar and Dennis Aluba who were reportedly kidnapped in Baranggay Latin in Patikul, Sulu are not Globe employees.

This was clarified by Globe Telecom last Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

Yoly Crisanto, head for Globe Corporate Communications, said that the incident is very unfortunate but explained that the two victims are actually technical staff of QTel which was tapped by Nippon Electric Company (NEC) to set-up network transmission requirement in the area as contractor of Globe.

“We have assisted our sub-contractor QTel in reporting the incident to the military. Globe will cooperate fully with the authorities as necessary. We empathize with the families of the victims and we are hopeful for their safe recovery,” Crisanto added.

Globe Service Restoration in Visayas Underway; Iloilo, Roxas Now Up

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Globe Telecom said on Saturday that restoration of its communication services is now underway in areas severely affected by Typhoon Yolanda.

In fact, communication services are now up in two key areas namely Iloilo and Roxas City following service disruption on Friday as the super typhoon wrought havoc in the area.

Service restoration in areas hard hit by the weather anomaly is expected within a 48-hour period, Yoly Crisanto, Globe Head of Corporate Communications, said.

According to Crisanto, back-up power facilities have been fully utilized in the company's major regional exchange centers.

“We have activated our Disaster Coordination Center in Lahug and our Regional Operations Center to expedite restoration efforts in the Visayas region. Globe technical teams in the region continue to do coordination, monitoring and site assessments in the affected areas,” Crisanto said.

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Mabuhay Restop Cafe conducted a remarkable and rare Halloween party last October 19, 2013. It was a successful event as the kids together with their parents soared high with laughter and learning.

It was a Halloween party where kids have to enjoy in a seat with eyes wide open while watching a play. A kid who joins with the most creative Halloween costume wins.

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Filipinos! If you’re planning to go to Japan anytime soon then I’m sorry to announce that Filipinos still need to get a visa to visit the Land of The Rising Sun.

The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines notified the public that Japan has not lifted the visa exemption for the Philippines yet. But worry not! Japan has opened multiple-entry Visas to Filipinos.

In celebration of the 40th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, the Government of Japan has decided to begin issuance from July 1, of multiple entry visas for short-term stay to nationals of the Republic of the Philippines (ordinary passport holders) who reside in their home country.

Siddhartha: A Musical Journey to Enlightenment

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Catch Siddhartha: A Musical Journey to Enlightenment for a one night engagement before the entire cast flies to the US to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FGS Hsi Lai Temple in California.

This will be on November 15, 2013 at around 7:30 pm to be held at the Level 6 Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier in Bonifacio Global City.

For inquiries, please call FGS Mabuhay Temple at (02) 559-9540. Proceeds will go to the victims of the earth quake that recently hit parts of Visayas.

Manila Auto Salon 2013 : Showcasing the Country's Best in Car Customizing and Tuning.

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Manila Auto Salon gathers under one roof, local and international manufacturers, distributors and dealers of the automotive aftermarket industry.

Incorporating three shows – Custom Car Show, the Sport Truck Show and the Tuner Auto Show MAS was conceptualized and being produced by the Philippine’s leading motoring events organizer – Tradeshow International, Inc. (the team behind Trans Sport Show).

Organized by Tradeshow Iinternational, Inc. - the group behind the annual Trans Sport Show, Defense & Sporting Arms Show, Custom Car Show, Sport Truck Show, Philippine Vintage & Sports Car Festival, 1st Nostalgic Motor Show, and the Club Secretariat for the Manila Sports Car Club.

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Celebrate Pinoy music's best with MYX! 11.12.13 (November 12, 2013) SM Mall Of Asia Concert Grounds. Tickets are available at all SM Tickets branches

VIP - 300 pesos
Gold - 150 pesos
Silver - 50 pesos

Heto na naman ang pinakamalaking concert event ng MYX – MYX Mo! 2013! From Marikina, babalik tayo sa SM Mall Of Asia para sa isang masayang party kasama ang mga pinakamalalaking artists ng Pilipinas!

Save the date!

MYX MO! 2013
SM Mall Of Asia Concert Grounds
11.12.13 (November 12, 2013)
Gates open at 5:00 PM

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Erik Santos in "InTENse": A Decade with the Prince of Pop

November 9, 2013 8PM
PICC Plenary Hall

with special guests:
Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez
Concert Queen Pops Fernandez
Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas
Queen of Teleserye Themesongs Angeline Quinto
Pop Rock Princess Yeng Constantino
with the G-force

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It's their third planner, and things just get better and better each year. This year, they chose to collaborate with Muni PH, and there's a lot to expect from it! They'll hold the details BUT watch out for the artworks as they post them everyday at the Moonleaf Tea Shop page :)

16 November 2013
2PM onwards
@ Moonleaf Maginhawa

WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Pop-up shops by Muni.com.ph, Punchdrunk Panda, Cubism Family, and the Moonleaf 2014 Planner!
- Upcycled craft workshop by Katha Magazine
- Design talk by artist collaborator Rob Cham
- Musical performances by Gentle Universe / Musiko Imbento
..and more!!! (We'll be filling you in with more details this week!)

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Globe Telecom once again proves that it is the preferred Philippine telco partner of the world’s leading device manufacturers by being the first telco in the country to launch LG Mobile’s newest flagship smartphone, the LG G2, under its suite of fully-customizable postpaid plans.

Dubbed by Stuff Magazine as the “best smartphone in the world” and the “new king of Android”, LG G2 is available for free at Plan 1799 over a 24-month contract period*. The postpaid plan bundle already comes with unlimited Long Term Evolution (LTE) surfing which gives subscribers mobile internet speeds of up to 42 mbps, a monthly consumable amount for calls and texts, and one-month free subscription to Globe Gadget Care, the country’s first-ever mobile phone protection program that guarantees a worry-free experience against theft and accidental damage.

“We are honored to be the first Philippine telco to offer LG Mobile’s latest smartphone innovation in the country on the back of our undisputed postpaid leadership and device expertise,” shared Raul Macatangay, Head of Globe Postpaid. “The LG G2 and its amazing features are best paired with the Best-Ever mySUPERPLAN, the first fully-customizable and most flexible postpaid plan in the country that empowers subscribers to create a plan that fits their needs, budget, and lifestyle.”