Statement of the Department of Tourism on The Aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda (International Code Name : Haiyan)

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) is one with the whole nation in expressing its deepest sympathies to the families and victims of the Super Typhoon Yolanda (international code name “Haiyan”), one of the strongest typhoons that made landfall in recorded history.

The towns that were severely affected are located in the provinces of Leyte and Eastern Samar, as well as a few places in the Southern Tagalog Region (particularly Coron in Palawan). The government remains on top of the ongoing search, rescue, retrieval, and relief operations for the victims of the Super Typhoon Yolanda.

The DOT is focused on the safety and monitoring of tourist movement in all affected areas and has no reports so far of any endangerment. The DOT’s objective is to focus on quick recovery so that tourism income is restored at the soonest possible time.

The Hunger Games Catching Fire Special Blocked Screening : It's Almost Here!

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Great Events Plus Inc. brings you another blockbuster movie of the year, The Hunger Games Catching Fire in Digital 2D, November 21, 2013 at the Shangri-La Cineplex, Cinema 2, 3:20PM.

The movie is reeling in soon and here's your chance to catch it first! Purchase your tickets now! So what are you waiting for? Will you miss this up-and-coming awesome movie? Or will you see it as soon as we will?

There will be a lot freebies in store such as Clover Chips, Free Magazines from Summit Media, Sorciage and HighLife Magazine, and many more, as well as raffle prizes to be given away from sponsors such as Livco Perfumes, Crocodile Park Free tickets, Gatsby products, Beauty products from Glutamax and Ysa Skin Soap etc.

The Time is Now to Usher In the Age Of Health Informatics In The Country

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There used to be a time when information technology and health science, or medicine, were two distinct disciplines. In recent years however, particular interest has been given to human-computer interaction, the Internet, software and programs, wireless and mobile communications, the manner people process information and new IT solutions including the cloud, are leading to advancements in both fields making them intersect and converge — bringing to fore the focus on health informatics.

The World Health Organization defines health informatics as “an umbrella term used to encompass the rapidly-evolving discipline of using computing, networking and communications – methodologies and technologies – to support the health-related fields.” In medical circles, it is also known as clinical informatics, medical informatics or biomedical informatics.

Those specializing in this field further dissect it as the appropriate and innovative application of the concepts and technologies of the information age to improve health care and health as a whole. It also gave rise to the context of “e-health,” which is related to the collection, analysis and movement of health information and data to support health care.

Pepsodent Brushing Adventure Campaign Promotes Twice-Daily Brushing

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Unilever strenghtens its commitment to improve the brushing habits of the Filipino children with its brushing adventure advocacy . Through its No. 1 toothpaste brand Pepsodent. 

Part of Unilever’s – Sustainable Living Plan to built a billion better lives . The campaign empowers moms to teach the healthy habit of twice daily brushing to their kids . Pepsodent encorages parents not to use the fear of cavities to get kids to brush but to make  rushing a fun and creative moment of family bonding.

Part of the kick –off ceremony campagn, Pepsodent and its partners FDI World Dental Federation, Philippine Dental Association  ( PDA) , City of Manila invited hundreds of students from Rafael Palma Elementary School in Manila . Kids , parents , teachers and Unilever employees anjoyed an adventure –filled day watching a Pepsodent Brushing Adventure Musical Play.

Epson Donates Php 2 Million to Areas Affected by Typhoon Yolanda

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Continuing its practice of extending aid to disaster-affected areas, the Epson group of companies in the Philippines has donated PhP2 million for relief operations in the areas severely affected by the Typhoon Haiyan (local name: Yolanda). The assistance was made through the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), a local non-profit organization.

Aside from monetary aid, Epson employees will also work with PBSP personnel to undertake on-site relief operations. Voluntary contributions from Epson employees are also being aggregated by the company to complement the aid that the company has donated.

Typhoon Haiyan struck central areas of the Philippines, including the islands of Leyte and Samar in the Visayas region. Many consider it as one of the worst typhoons to hit the Philippines in recorded history. The full extent of the damage is still unclear.

Honda Donates Php 10 Million to Victims of Super Typhoon “Yolanda”

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The Honda Group of Companies in the Philippines would like to express its deepest sympathy to the flood victims of southwest monsoon rain caused by super typhoon “Yolanda” (international name Haiyan). Through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, Honda Foundation, Inc., the local Honda subsidiaries will provide ₱10 million to help assist in the relief and recovery efforts.

The Honda Group of Companies in the Philippines, composed of Honda Philippines, Inc. (Manufacturer and distributor Honda motorcycles and power products), Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (Manufacturer and distributor of Honda automobiles), Honda Parts Manufacturing Corp. (Manufacturer of automobile component parts) and Honda Trading Philippines Ecozone Corp. (Trading company), is one with the nation in continuously praying for the immediate healing of the victims and their families and the recovery of the affected areas.

Globe, Smart, Sun Offer Free Local and International Texts to Affected Visayas Provinces

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To help the communities severely affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda, the country’s three mobile phone operators -- Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, and Sun Cellular are jointly offering 25 free SMS per day for five days that may be used for local and international messages.

This will be available to all their customers in the provinces of Leyte, Samar, Cebu, Aklan, Antique, and Capiz from November 13 to 17.

“This free service is open to all Globe and TM subscribers in these Visayas provinces. This is the company’s way of giving assistance to our customers who suffered from the typhoon’s onslaught and who need to reach out to their family and friends in the country and abroad,” said Peter Bithos, Chief Operating Advisor for Globe Consumer Business Group.

Re-post. Help. Donate. Share. Now. For Typhoon Yolanda Victims.

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Re-post. Help. Donate. Share. Now. For Typhoon Yolanda Victims.

To everyone who is actively participating in packing relief goods to be sent to the EXTREMELY DEVASTATED areas like LEYTE and such, please note the following:

1.) DO NOT PACK NOODLES, RICE OR ANYTHING THAT NEEDS WATER. There is no water and electricity so it is impossible to cook this kind of food. Stick to bread, canned goods that are ready-to-eat and can be opened WITHOUT THE NEED FOR A CAN OPENER.

2.) PACK MEDICINE - most especially basic medicine (biogesic, bioflu, robitussin etc). Also if possible, include medicine for surface wounds as many have been wounded because of the debris and fallen rooftops.

3.) PACK AT LEAST ONE BOTTLE OF WATER - People are raging for water (some have even become violent just for water). There is no source of water at all in any part of Tacloban.

4.) PACK CANDLES AND MATCHES - there will be no electricity for a minimum of two months so all people will need these.

5.) ENCOURAGE YOUR RESPECTIVE GROUP/ORGANIZATION TO DONATE BODY BAGS - Bodies are lying around the roads within the city and some of the places have already been filled up with bodies.

*Photo credits to babycenter.com

MetisEtrade Happy Trading Hours Live Streaming Launched!

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We are proud to be an online media partner of MetisEtrade Happy Trading Hours (HTH).

MetisEtrade launches the live streaming broadcast of its Happy Trading Hours event from their head office in Bonifacio Global City. The event has been made available to everyone, no longer limited to physical presence in the office.

Happy Trading Hours is a weekly financial event conceptualized to cater for trading enthusiasts. HTH happens every Friday, during the hours when the financial market moves the most. This infotainment (Information with entertainment) is a combination of a seminar and a demo competition.

Wazzup Pilipinas : The Humble Beginnings of a Top Emerging Influential Blog

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From a personal blog into a community blog, Wazzup Pilipinas or WazzupPilipinas.com has evolved into one of the Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs of 2013 delivering highly engaging articles that are sensationally making waves and followed by a lot of people in search of updated news and information about the Philippines.

Wazzup Pilipinas has become one of the most sought after blogs being invited to partner with events, brand and product promotions, advocacy awareness, and several other online movements and activities.

We would like to believe that Wazzup Pilipinas has truly achieved a significant and commendable accomplishment that deserves praise and recognition, or at least a tap on the back and a "Keep up the good work!" congratulatory remark.

For all those interested in knowing more about Wazzup Pilipinas, we now share with you a brief history of our origins and what we stand for.