Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Monday, September 8, 2014

Mooncake Festival: A Non-Traditional Tradition at Vikings Luxury Buffet

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September 8 is special for millions of Chinese because of the Mid-Autumn Festival, better known by its monicker as the Mooncake Festival. It is a big deal for being one of the four most important Chinese festivals, second only to the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. The festival is for lunar worship and moon watching when mooncakes are regarded as an indispensable delicacy.

As per Wikipedia, "Mooncakes are offered between friends or on family gatherings while celebrating the festival. It is customary for businessmen and families to present them to their clients or relatives as presents, (making the mooncake business profitable during the season.)

These ubiquitous bite-sized chunks of pastry are filled with everything from red bean paste, lotus seeds, almonds, egg yolk, minced meat, candied fruits or chocolate. There are literally hundreds of varieties found throughout the region and in cosmopolitan areas such as Hong Kong and Shanghai, well-to-do folk can even munch on moon cakes of black truffle, caviar and foie gras."

Vikings Luxury Buffet, the Philippines' largest buffet restaurant is not to be outdone during the season as they offer their customers several kinds of mooncakes that are considered as the non-traditional due to the specially customized recipe and labor of love that accompanied the creation of these yummy delicacies.

For sure you will go lunatic or "loony" from all these mooncake choices that are now available at the buffet tables during every weekend of September.

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Like kangaroos, bloggers seem to leap lightly about and move by hopping on one foot and then the other. Bounce, deflect, skim or ricochet from one point to another doing event hopping as if each venue were just at a very near proximity.

You really have to admire how most bloggers can easily manage their time to do several events for a day and successfully writes about it. Yeah, there may be delays but the whole point is they were able to help both themselves and the establishments that seek online presence.

Imagine being able to attend events held at different locations from North to South - sometimes going beyond the reach of the mass transportation system called MRT and LRT. They will hop on jeepneys, taxis, tricycles and pedicabs just to be there.

The passion to write is what drives bloggers to become resourceful, aggressive and creative. Reasons may vary a little but the entirety of bloggers find joy in being among the first to try out new products, learn about new things, and dine on sumptuous cuisines that the common people would not be able to gain access to.

An example is our foodie bloggers event at Skippy's Bar and Grill. The invitation to experience Australia at this restaurant was an overwhelming moment that would forever become a cherished part of our lives. Skippy's Bar and Grill is an Australian Sports bar and Steak Restaurant located in the Philippines! First branch: The Forum, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig specifically at Federacion Drive corner 7th Avenue after 26th Avenue.

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Filipino brand Torque mobile phones has the unwavering commitment to deliver quality and affordable products at par with foreign brands to the local mobile phone market. It is proud to have continuously kept pace with the constant quest for new breakthroughs in terms of design and functionality.

With its almost six years’ experience in the industry, Torque developed different products from entry level to high-end fashionable smartphones. Torque launches its new line-up of Affordable Android Smart Phones:

The DROIDZ Smart, DROIDZ Inspire, DROIDZ Trend, DROIDZ Easy and DROIDZ Zap.

Since us, Filipinos observe the start of Christmas season in early September, the new line-up of DROIDZ phones is best for presents to your loved ones. Capture sweet and memorable memories this Christmas with this new DROIDZ series of phones!

Torque continues in innovating mobile devices with powerful processors, stylish designs, long battery life, and high grade specs at affordable prices, so look out for more!

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Adrian is a sixteen year old senior high school studying in a prestigious private school. Adrian, together with his classmates, was the apple of the eye of their school. Their classroom consisted only of the best students on the school.

It was the night before their school festival so their class was staying late to prepare their classroom for the event. It took them until ten o’clock when they finished they work. Instead of going home already, they stayed for a bit more insisting that they want to make remembrances for such an event, until they heard a loud bang from downstairs of the school.

They heard a loud clicking after the loud thump. They were all getting nervous until David and Ms. Joni went outside to check what was happening outside. Silence followed after the two left the room, until a loud scream echoed through the halls. Adrian immediately went outside to see what happened to them.

He only found David when he went outside, but when David saw him, he told him to run back into the classroom. Curious but scared, he followed what David told him. But what he saw inside the classroom was a nightmare. His classmates were dead and in morbid states. He broke down when he saw his beloved girlfriend sliced in half.

Adrian couldn’t remember anything after that. Everything was back to normal except that his classmates’, as well as his teacher’s, existence were gone. He tried to tell anyone about what he experienced but no one dared to believe him. He gave up on trying to prove something that also he couldn’t understand and tried to live a normal life instead, clearing his conscience by telling the reader the whole thing he knew.

Read on below for the story.

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Mandom Philippines Corporation officially launched its Japanese cosmetics brand PIXY, at Whitespace Manila a few weeks ago. PIXY cosmetics made its way into the Philippines after showering beauty across Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia to bring the best of truly Asian beauty!

With the arrival of Pixy, flawless skin, girlish shades, and big beautiful eyes that you see on Japan’s most fashionable streets have never been closer at hand! No need to hit the drugstores of Tokyo to try your favorite Japanese looks - the best has come to our doorsteps!

PIXY is a Japanese-formulated and Indonesian-manufactured make-up line which flatters skin tones, while infusing the same light-reflecting, skin-perfecting properties, making Japanese cosmetics high in demand.

In each gleaming compact and sleek tube, Pixy offers the best of the ladylike “gal” trend with a twist: it’s now affordable, wearable, and incredibly easy to do. Pixy acts as your loyal beauty companion: each pretty pink product fits neatly in your handbag, promising to awaken your youthful glow and creative spirit no matter where you are!

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Your friendly neighborhood pambansang bloggers were once again among the special guests at The Microphone Clubradio show being aired at Katropa radio DWDD 1134 AM last Sunday August 31, 2014.

Wazzup Pilipinas bloggers composed of Ross Del Rosario, founder of Wazzup Pilipinas, and Ronnie Bernardo of Helicon Projects visited radio station to guest at The Microphone Club radio show which is aired every Sunday from 11 to 12 am and anchored by Cannon Lee.

They promoted the upcoming events of Wazzup Pilipinas and were also given the opportunity to mingle with the rest of the guests, specifically the graduates of The Microphone Club, for further collaboration.

It is amazing to hear the youth talking about more productive ways to spend their time especially with regards to using their skills and talents towards meaningful collaboration with potential customers and partners.

Their voice acting talents will be very useful in video productions for voice overs and intros on our video blogging activities especially that we are planning to take our "vlogging" into the next level.

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The wallpaper design of their desktop wall were the words "Rest when you're dead, Challenge yourself." For me it was quite appropriate for our goals that persists. I could relate to the meaning since I am probably among those that even forget to rest if in the middle of an idea that is worth fulfilling. I believe I will only get tired, lose my motivation and lessen the flames of my burning desire if I pause for a while.

I love to pursue goals that would benefit as much people possible. I do it not just for me but for everyone else. There is something inside that is screaming for better living opportunities for my fellowmen. There is the need to bring out hope for a better future where people are united in one common goal - to serve the people.

This is why I admire organizations that were intentionally setup to make our lives better. Such as institutions that were created to further provide better education to our students. We all know that the opportunity to better employment starts from a a strong educational background which one could only get from a reputable school whose primary aim is to equip our children with enough knowledge to better serve the people.

Such an institution is the De La Salle Health Sciences Institute (DLSHSI) "is a full- complement medical and health allied institution that provides holistic, excellent, and premium health professions education, health care, and research services in a nurturing God-centered environment as it pursues its commitment of Nurturing life.

Brandon Vera and Rich Franklin Highlights One FC this December 5

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December 5, 2014 will be another highly anticipated date as One Fighting Championship (One FC) highlights it with the presence of Brandon "The Truth" Vera, one of the most dangerous big men in the mixed martial arts arena. He is the mean Muay Thai vicious machine that you should respect and fear both at the same time, if ever that is possible.He has struck terror to his every opponent because of his bludgeoning punches and thunderous kicks.

But what I like best with Brandon is that he is proud to say that he is a Filipino. He may not be pure Filipino due to his foreign blood of American and Italian, but he is truly a Filipino for being proud of it and making sure everyone knows about it, from the moment he steps on the ring and until he finishes his fight.

He humored us during the interview portion held at the NBA Cafe of SM Aura a few days ago with his almost fluent Tagalog or Filipino dialect that wowed the members of the media. His answer to every question was not as serious like the other guys who've been coming to the Philippines. This is probably because of the fact that he is happy to be at home here in the Philippines where he would have opportunities to go around and visit his roots and heritage.

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In celebration of the Philippine automotive industry’s exponential growth, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), the country’s largest auto industry organization, gathers motoring industry players for the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) happening on September 18-21 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Themed “Progress in Motion”, the country’s most authoritative car show serves as a platform to champion milestones and successes achieved by the local automotive industry. The event is not only a great avenue for unique motoring experience, but also to showcase fun-filled activities and exciting launches from the top car manufacturers and distributors in the country.

Last September 2, CAMPI held a night of festivity in anticipation for the success of the 5th PIMS. This is one of CAMPI’s way of showing gratitude and appreciation to all partners and stakeholders for their continued support for the industry.

To further excite the public, some of the most anticipated car launches were announced during the program. The 5th PIMS is set to feature unique displays from the 17 participating brands namely BAIC, BMW, Daewoo, Honda, Isuzu, JEEP, JMC, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Suzuki, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

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This story greatly shows how men can easily dominate women. How they use their own natural strength to win over their captives. Their superiority over the inferior ones. But we can change this fact. We can change this by our decisions, by our own choices. We shouldn’t easily put our trust into them. We should follow our mind and instincts and it will lead us to the right path. Following our feelings are obscure decisions that shouldn’t be made.

Avery made a wrong decision when she agreed to come with Ysselb. First she was being reluctant but she followed her own heart. She brought her life to an end point. That was her mistake. Yes she gained information about the death of her twin and she had the chance to escape from the hands of Ysselb but it was too late.

Michele Obama quoted, you can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen. From this, we should stand up for what we believe. We should face our situations courageously. In the end that was the choice you made, and it doesn't matter how hard it was to make it. It matters that you did.