Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Gadgets Scheduled for Product Review : Time to Unleash Again the Techie Within Me?

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What to do when you're sick at home? - Do some tech product reviews...Thanks to the sponsors for sending their latest geek products to Wazzup Pilipinas / Pinoy Tekkie for review....Too bad I just have a few weeks to play with these babies. Hoping they just give it to me afterwards. (wishful thinking)

It's time to unleash the "techie" in me again with these gadgets galore.

I am usually out at events when I'm not sick...so this is the only opportunity I got to do some product reviews.

What you see at the above image are not the actual products. I will post my own photos of the gadgets on my next blog posts. This is just a preview of what the readers will expect.

They sent me a dark blue Braven 440 portable speaker, a silver 1 TB MY Passport Slim drive, and a green Urbanears Humlan Clover.

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The premier Apple partner in the Philippines, Power Mac Center, celebrates a new company milestone with the unveiling of its 17th retail store at SM City BF Parañaque.

Located at the third level Cyberzone of the newly opened mall, the Apple Authorized Reseller will cater to the evolving digital lifestyle needs of southern Metro Manila residents, providing them the complete Apple experience.

“SM City BF Parañaque provides an excellent location for Power Mac Center to showcase Apple products and third party accessories, where shoppers can have a truly unique and enjoyable shopping experience” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

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Any form of help towards the victims or survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda should be appreciated. Do not easily judge an effort as if you know the real intentions.

It is heart-breaking that after all the good intentions, you will be humiliated for virtually the whole world to see and make fun of.

Nobody is perfect. There is no 100% full-proof way of satisfying everyone regardless of how sincere is your desire to help.

Many will continue to think like crabs that will pull you down or leeches that will suck your blood just because its their basic instinct to react absurdly as if they were oppressed.

"Huwag paapekto sa mga taong mapanghusga kahit hindi alam ang buong kuwento."

Below is the official statement of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regarding the issues being thrown at their Diskwento Caravan:

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Together, we unite for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. They desperately need our help in these times of great sorrow. They lost almost everything, let us not let their hopes also get washed away by the flood caused by the terrible super typhoon called Yolanda.

We may be a resilient race, but we should be helping out each other to get us back on our feet faster.

We are all brothers and sisters that needs to be united and acting as one for the greater glory and success of everyone.

We can cope with the loss. We will survive.
Christmas is nearing. It is a season of giving and thanksgiving, and what better way of showing this than to give to those who are in need.

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Super Typhoon Yolanda brought a lot of misery to our nation, especially to the people of Visayas. There were a lot of loss in lives, property, and source of living. It was a very unfortunate event that noone has foreseen, and that no one wanted to happen to our countrymen. Let us not let the survivors also lose their hope of recovering from the tragedy. We should contribute in our own little way any help we can to help them rebuild their homes, and their lives.

We are so blessed that many are capable and willing to help out the survivors using the talents and skills given to them by the Lord above. We are very fortunate that everyone is doing their share to help reach out to the survivors by sending out their love through means of relief goods, cash donations, moral support, and of course...prayers.

The country's best speakers come together to give a series of benefit seminars to raise funds for Yolanda Survivors. Be empowered in both your personal and professional life while helping our countrymen in the Visayas.

We Are One will bring every one to help out in their own little way through a means that is both compelling and meaningful thus eventually empowering for it is expected to give you the drive to do more of what you can give.

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One Fighting Championship (ONE FC), Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, has completed the blockbuster card set to take place on 6 December at the state-of-the-art MOA Arena in Manila, Philippines with two exciting undercard bouts.

Ruel Catalan, the brother of Rene Catalan, will take his brother’s place in the much-anticipated rematch against Khim Dima of Cambodia. Top Filipino prospect Edward Kelly is also set to make his ONE FC debut as he faces Major Overall. The debut of Jujeath Nagaowa, who was also scheduled to compete on December 6, has been delayed till 2014 due to a prevailing medical suspension.

Tickets for ONE FC: MOMENT OF TRUTH are on sale now at SM Tickets www.smtickets.com). Ticket categories begin with the full Red Carpet and cageside experience for VIPs at PHP 6,360 followed by Patron PHP 3,180, Lower Box PHP 1,280, Upper Box PHP 640 and General Admission PHP 220.

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Major local conglomerates, renowned foreign airport operators vie for DOTC’s Mactan-Cebu International Airport Project

Bid submissions for the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Project are all set tomorrow, 28 November 2013, making it the first airport to be bid out under President Benigno S. Aquino III’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program.

With the country’s transportation modernization efforts getting a shot in the arm following last week’s go-ahead of 5 crucial transport infrastructure projects by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, the MCIA Project is expected to net the highest number of PPP bidders yet, having seven (7) pre-qualified groups led by top Philippine conglomerates partnered with renowned airport operators from around the world.

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If you are really after the welfare of a team, you don't destroy it by broadcasting blind items to create chaos within. This only created distrust among the group. Everyone is now doubting everyone else. Many conflicts are best settled with a clear, calm and open mind.

You don't call the attention of an individual by involving others who are unaware of the situation. Is it too hard to pick up the phone or send a message over the many social networks that we have?

As they say, everyone has their side of the story. I suggest you talk directly to the concerned and not make him look bad to everyone else as if you are inviting the group to gang up on the poor soul.

Everyone deserves respect! Even those that seem guilty because we never really know what is going on inside their heads and what's the deeper story behind everything they've done and are doing.

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What makes a "good" blogger? Make that a "great" blogger. Nope, let's call him a "bigtime" blogger....or as what they call themselves : "authority" blogger.

"What is an Authority Blogger?

An authority blogger is someone who has built an expert reputation on his or her chosen blog niche – be it food, technology, travel, business, lifestyle, or others.

An authority blogger is an online influencer whom people know, like and more importantly, trust – because he or she consistently delivers quality and unique content to the community."- The Blogging Academy

Do you agree with the definition?

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I hate to comment on this issue but I must out of due disgust. Talk about exaggerating issues to the max. I know its effective to make yourself look like the underdog but eventually people will find out the truth and you will come out the loser in the end.

But maybe the guy is anticipating most of the people, the "madlang people" who admittedly know less, will never realize they're being taken for fools.

He is making it look like he is being terrorized and "politicalized" (love the word) by the government but the brainier know better that he is just taking advantage of the issue to make himself look more like a hero in pursuit of justice. I am betting he has future political ambitions in the works.

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It must have been the sea air which gave everyone the courage to sing out loud and show to the world that they have the talent.

Or it could have been the beer or cocktails that made them more willing to show off their skills.

Or was it perhaps the prize and recognition to be known as the champion in the Karaoke Challenge.

Whatever it was, kudos to the guys who managed to deliver an entire song minus a respectable Karaoke machine and while they were being rocked back and forth by the troubled waves of the sea on board the St. Michael the Archangel of 2GO Travel.

Cruisin' to Iloilo and Bacolod : 2GO Travel Adventures (Part 3)

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Third day of our adventure was spent on board St. Michael the Archangel ship of 2GO Travel on our way back to Manila. It took us around 8 hours to travel from Bacolod to Manila. I dedicate Part 3 of my Cruisin to Iloilo and Bacolod mostly to the people I met at 2GO Travel.

Sir Chef, who was responsible why we all gained a few weights after the trip, performed a cooking demo cooking some kind of fish in vinegar, and some kind of dessert using bread crumbs. SActually he showed us how to impress the ladies using a wine glass. We also had two guest bloggers that shared with us their experiences with 2GO Travel and learned a few tips from them on how to enhance our blogs. Awarding of Certificates of Cruisin' for everyone, plus the special awards given to those that made their posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram more creative and viral.

Due to the lack of a stable Internet connection, I was not able to participate actively. I was also in awe when I found out one of the bloggers was able to tweet more than a hundred times on Twitter within those three days! Wow!

One made an impact on Instagram with so many Likes and shares. However, the Facebook challenge announcement of winner was postponed due to intermittent Internet connection.

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The adventure began aboard the St. Michael the Archangel cruise ship. I can't compare if its the best ship 2GO Travel has because this was really my first time to travel via cruise ship. The only thing nearest was a much smaller boat going from Batangas port to Puerto Galera in Mindoro. I'm been traveling via plane all my life, locally and internationally.

What is so sad about traveling by plane is that I just sleep inside and wait for my arrival to the destination. With the 2GO Travel cruise ship, there was plenty of time to do other stuff....and if ever I slept on some of these hours, I slept on a very comfy bed in an air-conditioned room with great amenities at my easy reach.

Bonding with my fellow passengers were also very easy. I believe I was able to chat with more people than traveling by plane. Actually I gain zero acquaintances if I travel by plane but with the 2GO Travel experience, I now have plenty of new Facebook friends, and a lot more blog followers!

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“Time to get to know the Filipino people….unbelievably resilient….long suffering…good natured, uber friendly, loyal, ingenius (?) and a bunch of survivors.
At the end of the day, the Filipinos will just shake off the dirt from their clothes and go about their business…and SMILE.They do not complain much, they will bear as long as they can.
Maybe this is why they were given the “privilege” of bearing the burden of the strongest typhoon ever recorded
The indomitable human spirit at its finest” - CNN

Filipinos are by nature inherently strong and very determined to overcome whatever calamity comes our way. We will overcome all tragedies and with our faith in God they know we will survive.

Yes! The Filipino resilience could not be easily matched. We are a race that can smile amidst a chaotic surrounding.We can easily rise from all the depression and will quickly start to live our lives again.

No super typhoon can break our spirit. They may destroy all our material possessions, but it will not be enough to discourage us.

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"In light of the calamity of typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda that left our fellowmen in Southern Visayas helpless. Artists of different ages,genres and backgrounds gather together for one common goal. To make this video as an encouragement to people to open their hearts, lend a helping hand and to thank the nations that offered aid to our country. WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL.To our fellow Filipinos, STAY STRONG! United we stand! BANGON VISAYAS! WALANG IWANAN!"

Teardrops in my eyes were falling while watching this awesome video. If only all our Filipino artist from different media networks will gather and create a similar version like this one then it will surely be a hit and can really move the world. Sad to say nobody in the entertainment world is doing this.

You made others feel that they are now secured and getting up from the tragedy. Guys, as a Filipino, I'm not just only proud but thankful for providing this kind of uplifting music video. Keep it up, youth of the Philippines! Above all, let us help and reach others by any means we can. God is always there to make things safe and blessed for us. We just have to continue our faith.