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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Digital Technology World 2015

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Digital Technology World 2015, on its 2nd year, is an exhibit that remains to be the premier digital show in the Philippines that caters to the convergence of the newest system standards and technology for the business from various industries (electronics, printing, pro-avl, signage and solutions).

Digital Technology World 2015 is held coinciding with Consumer Electronics World 2015 - an expo conceptualized to gather the leading suppliers and manufacturers of consumer electronics to showcase innovation in audio, video and lighting, automobile electronics, gadgets, intelligent home appliances, applications, devices, and more. The expo will happen on April 23-25, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex, Philippines.

Watch out for more information soon here at WazzupPilipinas.com, and at Pinoy Tekkie, or from our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/wazzuppilipinas

Check out their official websites below to learn more about Digital Technology World 2015 and Consumer Electronics World 2015.

Digital Technology World - http://globallinkmp.com/digitaltechnologyworld/
Consumer Electronics World – http://globallinkmp.com/CEW/

Gerald Santos in All of Me: An Intimate Valentine Dinner Show

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Valentines Season is fast approaching. Not only is it a one-day event, but a month-long celebration for Filipinos to show our love and affection to the people who are dearest to our hearts. In line with this, Gerald Santos would like to be part of our Valentines Day celebration as he serenades us with his romantic hits.

On the 13th and 14th of February, Showbiz Mansion Entertainment, in cooperation with Discovery Suites, brings you two magical nights with the Prince of Ballad, Gerald Santos, in All of Me: An Intimate Valentine Dinner Show at the Serendipity Lounge, Discovery Suites Ortigas.

Gerald Santos is dubbed as the country’s Prince of Ballad. At a young age, he was declared Grand Champion of GMA 7’s singing competition, Pinoy Pop Superstar. He is best known not only for the diverse range of his voice, but also for his wholehearted performances that melt everyone’s hearts. Gerald released respected albums like “Pinakahihintay” and “Gerald Santos The Prince of Ballad” and staged the award-winning concert “The Prince of Ballad Soaring High”. He is also a theater actor and was part of two major musicals, “Sino Ka Ba Jose Rizal” and “San Pedro Calungsod The Musical”.

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Watch out for a sure hit this coming Valentine season as two popular celebrities combine forces to make you laugh out loud this coming Valentines season.

On the 12th of February, just two days away from Valentines Day, comes a pre-Valentine concert that will definitely bring lots of laughter to the already flourishing love in the air. The Comedy Concert Queen, Ai Ai De Las Alas, and the Daytime King, Richard Yap, presents Ai ♥ Papa, a Valentines’ Concert at The Theater at Solaire located at the fabulous Solaire Resort & Casino.

Ai Ai is the Philippines Queen of Comedy and Comedy Concert Queen. She gained recognition when she played the role of Ina Montecillo, a mother of 12, in the blockbuster movie “Ang Tanging Ina”. She released an album under Star Records called ADA.

On the other hand, Richard Yap who is best known as “Papa Chen” for his role in “My Binondo Girl” and “Ser Chief” in “Be Careful with my Heart”. He recorded some songs for his Daytime TV Drama Series, and released an album under Star Records. Last September, he won at the PMPC Star Awards for Music as the “New Male Recording Artist of the Year”. He also receive different recognitions from different award giving bodies since he started his acting career.

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Together we enter the new frontier with technology serving as an added tool for our convenience and peace of mind. We've seen how the many amazing technological advancement has changed our lives, and it will continue to do so as we effortlessly embrace the future even in our own homes.

PLDT Home is proud to boast its latest product innovation to provide parents with an affordable means to ensure constant watch over their precious loved ones. Since CCTVs have become so popular in many businesses and government agencies, its about time we also implement the similar surveillance systems at our own homes.

The PLDT Home Telpad with Fam Cam has been advertised already in many print ads, radio and TV commercials, including online media, enticing a lot of homeowners, especially those with children, to find out more about this offer from PLDT Home.

At a recent event held last January 21, 2015 in Makati, we got to celebrate an official launch of the service attended by many key personalities of PLDT including the head honcho himself, Mr. Manny Pangilinan, as well as several popular celebrities providing entertainment to the crowd. Celebrities include Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Regine Velasquez, LJ Moreno, Danica Sotto, Empoy, and a lot more. There were also a few performances from home-grown talents belonging to the employee force of PLDT providing musical entertainment for all.

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Join Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago (@senmiriam) for the “Stupid is Forever” meet and greet on January 22, 2015, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in National Book Store, Glorietta 1.

Stupid is Forever is a collection of jokes, one-liners, pick-up lines, comebacks and speeches delivered and/or curated by Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago. It has been released several weeks ago and many branches has reported it being out of stock already. Hopefully, there will be plenty more reprints coming soon to satisfy the demand of many fans and followers of the senator.

The senator has the admiration of a lot of people especially the youth for her uncanny courage against many corrupt politicians including her colleagues at the senate. She has displayed guts and aggressiveness, coupled with that witty sense of humor that has made her the champion and idol of many.

Registration at National Bookstore will start at 11 a.m. but needles to say, you have to be there as early as possible for I'm pretty sure the lines will be very, very, very long. It will not be surprising if some people have already camped out nearby to grab the opportunity to be among the first in line.

Singapore Airlines and SilkAir Offers Exceptional All-In Fares Starting at USD145

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To all frequent or new travelers out there, we are so excited to share to you a very good promotional offer starting today that may persuade you to start booking for flights right now as you plan your itinerary for your next travel opportunity for 2015.

Starting today until end of February, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir are offering exceptional, all-inclusive promotional fares to Singapore as well as a host of destinations around the world exclusive to BPI Credit Card holders, Globe Platinum and Globe Blue customers, Glorietta, Ayala Center Cebu, and Abreeza Mall Davao shoppers and KrisFlyer Members.

Travel in style at all-in Economy Class fares starting from USD145. Wow! Yes! You read it right! That's only USD145 and you're ready to start packing for your trip to Singapore within the dates of February 1 to December 31, 2015.

You could also go to Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam for only USD210, or to India for only USD690, Australia for USD700, and Europe for USD899. Passengers can also travel to other destinations like Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Dubai, Maldives, New Zealand, and South Africa.

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Get 2015 pocket calendars full of exciting discounts and freebies at all Gumbo outlets now!

These calendars with discount coupons are given away to all its loyal guests and clients until the end of January or until supplies last.

Gumbo offers 6 exciting treats you cannot resist! From January to June, avail of these fantastic discounts such as buy 1 get one on salads and appetizers, P500.00 off your P1,000.00 food purchase, free dish with P500.00 food purchase, etc – all with a purchase of any Coca-Cola products.

What’s more, you’ll get P500.00 Gumbo gift certificate which you can use on your next visit if you are able to avail all promos in six months.

Gumbo is located at SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Manila Midtown, The Block SM City North EDSA, Atrium Bldg SM Megamall, Gateway Mall Araneta Center, and Robinsons Magnolia.

For reservations and inquiries please call 5560238, 420106, 6353015 and 5671820.

The Healthy Personality

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The term personality is taken from the Latin term Persona meaning “masks” which was first used in Greek drama, and later adopted by Roman players. While it originally referred to masks used in comedy or tragedy to distinguish the roles of Roman players and therefore, to the external and superficial aspects of the individual, it has now come to refer more to the central and enduring aspects of the individual.

Hilligard defines personality as the arrangement and configuration of individual characteristics and ways of behaving that determine one’s unique adjustment to his environment. It is an all-exclusive term that covers appearances, abilities, motives, emotional reactivity and experiences that have shaped him to his present person.

Gordon W. Allport mentions at least 50 different meanings that personality has in philosophy, theology, law, sociology, and psychology. In philosophy, it is synonymous with self-hood, with the ideal of perfection, and with the supreme value. In theology, there is mention of the three Divine persons in one God. In law, those enjoying legal status or an incorporated group of persons constitute personality or person. In clinical parlance however, it is the totality of the person himself, the actual core of his being.

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"Pope Francis' message of caring for the environment fell on deaf ears as mounds of garbage were left strewn all across Luneta following the record-breaking Mass." - Inquirer.net

We all know cleanliness is next to Godliness but why is it that after every gathering, especially during the recent papal Visit, we would always leave a mess behind. Whenever there is an assembly of great proportion at the Luneta, mountains of trash will always be seen afterwards.

Irony indeed! An oxymoron indeed to those who risked life and limbs especially to those who were at the Concluding Papal Mass at the Luneta to personally witness Pope Francis, an environment advocate himself. To litter the area with all the trash shouting on myriad decibels their love for Lolo Kiko and their feeling being so blessed yet was an utter dismay to Mother Nature, not to mention that the Pope is a Mama Mary devotee even requesting the mammoth crowd to pray the Hail Mary.

How I wish their fervent admiration and adulation of Pope Francis had matched or equaled their patriotism and love for the environment. It is perplexing why some people can profess so much love for their leader yet go against the very values and principles their leader espouses? Dumbfounding? - an understatement!

Were there enough trash bins in strategic places provided by the MMDA or local government unit of Manila? If yes, do we blame the people; if no, do we blame the poor planning of the MMDA and LGU?

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Synergy is where students from various courses related to the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, technology, and information meet to learn and share thoughts and ideas on how their fields of study can help the everyday lives of Filipinos. It hopes to inspire students into thinking and building technological and engineering innovations which can further the country's progress. Synergy is mainly envisioned to go beyond learning the concepts and exploring the theories acquired from the academe.

Now on its third year, Synergy presented a four-day gathering dubbed as Synergy: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Summit 2014 held last November 19 to 22, 2014. The event was an opportunity for the future engineers to showcase their potential skills and intellect in a whole new level.

With chosen speakers from trending companies in the technological industry, students also build their career vision and skill potential derived from their interest and key study. The event focused on the development of one’s professionalism, and in turn, as an avenue to be part of building the country.

This year's Synergy was composed of five major events namely Techno Talk, Ingenious Ideas, Revolutionary Robotics, Dynamic Discourse and Corporate Connection.

Young Actors Join Ballet Philippines In “MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical”

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On February 2015, “MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical” wraps up Ballet Philippines’ 45th anniversary season. Set in an alternate present day Philippines where the EDSA revolution failed, this musical features heroes and villains with superpowers, and a people sick with Kamanhiran (Apathy).

Leading the cast of superheroes as Bantugan “Tag-inip” Buenaventura is Sandino Martin, who recently won Best Actor at the Cinema One Originals Awards Night for his role in “Esprit de Corps”. Bantugan is a journalist with the power to communicate with the other superheroes through his dreams. Alternating the role is Ballet Philippines Apprentice, Mark Anthony Grantos.

Female lead Lam-Ang “Amihabagat” Panganiban, who controls the Amihan and Habagat winds, will be played by Regina de Vera and Teetin Villanueva. A resident actor of the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company, de Vera won the Gawad Buhay award for Outstanding Female Lead Performance in a Play in 2013 for “Der Kaufmann”. Villanueva is a recent Theatre Arts graduate from UP Diliman. Her thesis role performance as Hermana Augusta Beata in Floy Quintos’ COLLECTION earned her nominations for the 26th Aliw Awards and BroadwayWorld Philippines’ Awards in 2013.

Gold Villar takes on the role of Alunsina “Mura-dugo” Albano, who has the power to draw blood through her curse words. Villar is a senior teaching artist for the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) and has been part of productions Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang, Batang Rizal, Si Juan Tamad, Ang Diablo at ang Limang Milyong Boto and most recently, Rak of Aegis.

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All Day is an up-and-coming Filipino-owned convenience store chain that already has around 100 stores nationwide. It aims to take the "convenience store" idea a level higher than the traditional convenience stores we know by offering more than the usual products and services, and mainly to provide an everyday neighborhood store for the residents in the nearby subdivisions of Vista Land, and to those who would like to go into franchising the brand.

Apparently, there's now a bigger and better All Day they are now calling 'All Day Mart' that further exceeds our expectations of its former predecessor. It's smaller than the grocery stores you will find in the large malls, but has an excitingly broad selection of grocery products from many popular brands, as well as special services for added convenience.

Your friendly neighborhood Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas was recently invited to celebrate the grand opening of All Day Mart Cerritos Heights located within the perimeter of Camella Cerritos Heights subdivision in Daang Hari Molino Bacoor, Cavite. Gracing the event were real estate mogul and former Senator Manny Villar and his lovely daughter Camille Villar who both led the ribbon cutting and blessing of the store last January 20, 2015.

The All Day Mart has many parking spaces but since its really a neighborhood store that opens early in the morning, there's no stopping the nearby residents from coming to the store on foot after a few minutes of jogging or running around the community. This is also the best place to hang-out to have some yummy snacks and refreshing drinks at any time of the day.

SM City Baguio Cuts Down 60 Pine Trees Like a Thief in the Night

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SM City Baguio is under fire for cutting down at least 60 pine trees like it's a heinous crime. The pine trees were gone overnight via a rushed job employing hundreds of men. Everyone was in a frenzy over the Pope being in the country that only a few people noticed. If our figures are right, there are now182 pine trees gone in this portion of SM City Baguio.

Is bringing down 60 more pine trees enough justification to give way to an environment-friendly sky park? Is a "green" building, 2,000 trees already planted at the Busol watershed and 30,000 more within the next 3 years, sounds fair over a total of 182 uprooted trees, and possibly more soon?

Is SM City Baguio continuing to become the murderer of helpless pine trees as it blatantly rushed the uprooting of pine trees infront of the mall so they could build an expansion? Nagtatanong lang po.

Did SM City Baguio take advantage of the fact that our attention was focused on the Pope, so they cut down the trees thinking nobody would notice? Is "Money is the root of all the uprooting of trees!"

Dear @Pontifex, after your mass at SM MOA, SM City Baguio cuts the pine trees stealthily like a thief in the night. They come to take away your local businesses, and your trees too. If the pope was informed by the fate of those trees at SM City Baguio, I'm sure he would've cancelled the MOA event. There were rumors saying that they cut the trees during the exact moment the Sy siblings were shaking Pope Francis' hands. Oh humans! Such questionable stewards of God's creation.

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Piling Obrang Vidyo (POV) is in their 11th year with their annual inter-collegiate video competition that will be held on January 24, 2015, Saturday at UP Cine Adarna Theatre.

POV encourages aspiring student filmmakers from universities and colleges around the nation debut their entries on the big screen. Participating schools this year include University of the Philippines, University of San Carlos, Meridian International College, Far Eastern University, Malayan Colleges Laguna, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, De La Salle Lipa, Ateneo de Manila University, Asia Pacific Film Institute, Southern Luzon State University, and Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba.

The finalists will be screened at 1 P.M., followed by the awards ceremony and an after party. The jury for this year’s Piling Obrang Vidyo includes Erik Matti, Nora Aunor, Ricky Lee, Dan Villegas, Benjamin Tolentino, Mikko Quizon, Richard Somes, and Teresa Barrozo for the Narrative Category. Rox Lee, Raya Martin, and Dodo Dayao for the Experimental Category. Keith Sicat, Raya Martin, Jewel Maranan, and Ditsi Carolino for the Documentary Category.

Several awards from various categories will be given, including: a Best Film from each category, a Viewer’s Choice Award, The Cinemaster’s Choice, and citations in the Narrative category for: Best Direction, Best Production Design, Best Performance, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Editing, and Best Music.

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Nightime is never boring at Puerto Galera because it's practically when a different kind of fun begins due to the nightlife that can be found in town. There's so many bars and restaurants offering both great food and drink choices, lots of entertainment that ranges from stand-up comedy skits to singing impersonators, and of course, the booze that will keep you awake and eventually drunk the whole night, and with a hang-over on the morning of the following day.

You'll see the fire dancers, also called or poi dancers, wearing skimpy clothes while seemingly risking their bare skin from the fire they're playing with. Some of them do get a little burned all in the line of work but it comes with the job of making sure the island visitors visit your place instead of the many competitors nearby.

But we were dead tired from all the activities that day that going to town was no longer part of our itinerary. We simply needed a good night's dinner, watch a few minutes of cable TV to update us on the news, check on our e-mails and social media accounts, then immediately go to sleep in our comfy beds to regain the energy needed for tomorrow's next set of activities.

Infinity Resort serves many culinary delicacies as we have already relayed from our past stories about them from our breakfast and lunch dining experiences, and so it applies similarly to a sumptuous dinner for that night.