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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Tanghalang Ateneo’s 36th Season Presents Samuel Beckett’s ‘En Attendant Godot’"

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An absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, wait endlessly and in vain for the arrival of someone named Godot. It premiered on January 5, 1953 in the Théâtre de Babylone, Paris. Since then it has been subject to many, philosophical, religious, existential, and even political interpretations. The production was perhaps the most successful ever. Beckett's second masterpiece. Endgame, premiered on April 3, 1957 at the Royal Court Theatre in London. All of Beckett's major works were written in French. He believed that French forced him to be more disciplined and to use the language more wisely. However, Waiting for Godot was eventually translated into the English by Beckett himself.

Samuel Beckett also became one of the first absurdist playwrites to win international fame. His works have been translated into over twenty languages. In 1969 he received the Nobel Prize for Literature,

"GODOT5: Five Ruminations on Samuel Beckett's 'En Attendant Godot'" will go onstage at the Black Box Theater of the Ateneo de Manila University this coming February 3-7, 10-14 and 17-21, 2015. Weekday shows will be the usual two hour play at 7pm. Saturday shows, on the other hand, will feature a loop of four consecutive performances featuring different interpretations of the play at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm.

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We are so thrilled when we heard that the AMD FirePro M4150 and M4170 mobile professional graphics are now available on the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations delivering outstanding quality, performance and innovation for professional users.

AMD recently announced that second-generation HP ZBook 14 G2 and 15u G2 Mobile Workstations feature AMD FirePro M4150 and AMD FirePro M4170 mobile professional graphics models, providing users with speed, quality and creativity on the go. AMD FirePro professional graphics are compliant with the latest industry standards enabling users to take full advantage of applications from companies including Adobe, Autodesk, Avid, Dassault Systèmes, ESRI, Siemens, and many others.

AMD FirePro mobile professional graphics are powered by the award-winning AMD Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architecture1 and are especially designed to enable outstanding performance for professional applications in a wide variety of work environments for many computer-aided design (CAD) and digital media applications.

“AMD and HP have combined efforts to enable mobile workstation users with leading-edge technologies with results that matter for designing, engineering, and creating,” said David Cummings, senior director and general manager, Professional Graphics at AMD. “HP mobile workstation users can benefit from quality driver support and certified ISV applications for a stable and reliable platform that redefine mobile workstation performance while enabling users to do more.”

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The Junior Confederation of Finance Associations - Philippines (JCFAP) is the umbrella organization of over 90 college-based finance organizations in the country and is currently compose of more than 7,000 members.

It envisions itself as a foremost association for student involvement and education by giving Financial Management students the necessary exposure and instruction to help them become competent and responsible professionals of the future. They do this by conducting membership assemblies, seminars, competitions, workshops, and educational tours year-round.

As part of their mission to foster educational advancement among its members, they will be having the National Finance Summit 2015 on January 24, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay. This annual event, which was started in 2008, is intended to promote student awareness to market issues and to strengthen their financial foundation. Last year, the organization was able to gather around 3,000 participants coming from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Invited speakers at the event are Felipe Medalla, Monetary Board Member of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Michaelangelo Oyson, CEO and Managing Director of BPI Securities Corporation and BPITrade.com; Mark Frederick So, Founder of Forex Club Asia; and Hans Sicat, President and CEO of Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.

City Planning Tilt Invites Students To Register

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Here is a news release about an international city planning competition for high school and college students.We're sending it as a last call for student representatives to register before the end January 2015. The organizers, led by Mrs. Sylvia Tay-Van Remoortele, are open for interviews and can be contacted through e-mail.

The “4th Planning a Clean and Green Township Competition” has a theme of “City Beautiful Manila” for this year. You have to beat the deadline for registration up to the end of January to qualify.

Organized by the Singapore-based Activistar Advocacy (AA) and spearheaded by AA’s co-chair Mrs. Sylvia Tay-Van Remoortele, Manila was chosen for this year's “Planning Clean & Green Townships: The Young Mayor Leader Competition.” Tay-Van Remoortele is an environmental engineer and wife of the Belgian Ambassador to the Philippines.

During the competition launch, Tay-Van Remoortele extended this invitation to the other regions and encouraged not only the youth of Manila, but also the youth from the other 16 regions of the country as they might have fresh bright ideas to share."

As a pioneer in advocating environmental awareness and sustainable development education in Southeast Asia (SEA), Tay-Van Remoortele explained that the competition aims to nurture youth leaders for a sustainable future as the student-participants are tasked to “recreate Manila” when they come up with a master plan suggesting solutions for a township that is sustainable and environmental friendly.

New Technical Drawing Printers from Epson

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Epson, the worldwide digital imaging leader, recently launched the next generation of T-Series Technical Drawing printers designed to deliver high speed, high performance, and high precision printing for the engineering, architecture, and Geographic Information System (GIS) markets.

Gladys Gutierrez, Product Manager of Epson Philippines Corporation’s Commercial & Industrial printers said “We’re very excited to announce the arrival of our new T-Series Technical Drawing printers. It is the best in its class and will definitely make a positive mark in the evolving tools needed by architects and engineers.”

Known for its exceptional reliability and low running costs, Epson’s T-Series Technical Drawing printers, is now powered by the company’s new PrecisionCore Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head technology, which delivers dramatic speed and industry-leading output quality.

Epson Philippines President/Country Manager Toshimitsu Tanaka said “This expanded range of T-Series Technical Drawing printers is another big step in providing even better capabilities with ultra-low running costs.”

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Learning, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “the activity or process of gaining knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something.” It often occurs in a formal learning institution we all know as school; although, learning is definitely not limited to occur only in school. Akin to how a student learns in his own distinct way, factors such as his formal learning environment – for instance, the classroom, including his teachers and classmates–influence his learning depending on it.

“Researchers and designers of learning environments often debate whether the learner should adapt to the learning environment or whether the learning environment should adapt to them. Arguably this is the wrong question. A better question is: how does the environment shape the learner and, in turn, how does the learner influence the learning environment? In other words: what is the transactional relationship of the learning environment? This involves understanding the motivations of the learner with respect to the time and place in which s/he acquires knowledge (Lave and Wenger, 1991). The learning environment in this context is composed of the learner, other students and teachers and the physical environment.”

G. Earthman states that “There is sufficient research to state without equivocation that the building in which students spends a good deal of their time learning does in fact influence how well they learn.” As I have learned in my psychology subject, an individual is also a product of his setting, and school is one of the most significant components in any student’s environment. Knowing this, here is a comparison of two possible environments in school – the diligent environment and the more diverse, when it comes to students, classroom.

Malasimbo 2015: Two Fabulous Weekends in Puerto Galera Filled With Music, Arts, Lights and Dance

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Not one, but two magical weekends (March 6 - 8 and March 13 - 15) for this year's biggest music and arts festival, plus a lights and dance spectacle on the 2nd weekend to target the younger generation they are calling the millennials. That's six magical days of jaw-dropping sound-tripping and nature-hugging in the mountains of Malasimbo located at Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.

The event is actually a feast for all the senses as there is no other event that allows you to be closer with nature while enjoying the magical sounds and beats of several bands and singers, and gawking in amazement to the many creative art installations displayed in the festival.

On the 5th year of the Malasimbo Festival, the organizers have decided to strongly entice the much younger audience, specifically the teens, by giving the second weekend a different vibe that's perfect for the young filled with passion and spontaneity.

At a press conference held on January 22, 2015 at the Sofitel Hotel in Manila, the organizers of the Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival, are ever so excited to share with us what they have planned for the two weekends. This time, we'll have no excuse missing on these magical weekends - there I go again! I keep saying the word magical in every paragraph. Why not? The Malasimbo event is truly a magical experience that everyone should include it in their travel plans for March.

On the photo above is Department of Tourism - Tourism Promotions Board COO Domingo Ramon Enerio III and Puerto Galera Mayor Hubbert Christopher Dolor with Hubert d’Aboville and Miro Grgic, the organizers of the biggest music and arts festival known as the magical Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival, plus the Malasimbo Lights and Dance Festival. Everyone is in full support of the festival ensuring its continued success for many years to come.

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Online portal BPOCareerHub.com (BCH) is pleased to announce the re-launch of its website www.BPOCareerHub.com. The initiative to improve the site was meant to simplify the web user’s experience as well as help position BCH as a highly relevant online enabler for the Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry and more. There is still much to be done but BCH is very much on its way in helping more Pinoys find and get their dream jobs!

As one of its initial treat, BCH will be holding its 1st BCH Online Job Fair on February 16-28, 2015 (http://bpocareerhub.com/OnlineJobFair) - in cooperation with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and with the Bureau of Labor and Employment – which will virtually connect and require “less prep time, less effort, and less resources” from jobseekers and recruiters alike. Go to http://bpocareerhub.com/faq to learn more about this new and exciting event.

To date, there are already 18 participating companies - and several more are expected to sign-up soon – that are looking for the top talents that will help boost their operations. Hundreds of jobseekers have already pre-registered and hundreds – if not thousands - more are anticipated to join the online job-hunting bandwagon soon.

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If you're not smiling after a hot shower in the New Year, then it's time to ditch the boring soap you've been using and switch to something that your skin would thank you for later.

The Cream Factory is an exciting and new US brand of bath and body creations. The Cream Factory, the first soft soap in the world that combines the goodness and skin benefits of Netherlands goat milk and 100% active botanical ingredients sourced from around the world, is so good on your skin you're going to want to take a bath again and again. Friendly warning: this stuff can get addicting, and the number of “addicts” is rising!

A look at the 12 variants of The Cream Factory bath creams and scrubs and you'd think you're reading the dessert menu from a restaurant. In a way, you are – “dessert for your skin” – because most of the active botanical ingredients are, in fact, edible. There are variants that feature Honey, Seaweed, Almond, Açaí Berry, Avocado, Cinnamon, and Yogurt. Yum!

“We want people to change the way they take a bath and think about baths. We want them to step out of the shower and feel good about themselves. When you feel good about yourself, chances are you're going to have a much better day overall,” said Ched Dayot, the “executioner” (which is a fancy way of saying “product manager and brand ambassador”) of Because, Inc., the company that imports The Cream Factory into the Philippines.

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According to Wikipedia, language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language, as well as to produce and use words and sentences to communicate. Language acquisition is one of the quintessential human traits because non-humans do not communicate by using language. The capacity to make use and comprehend language is also more complex than the researcher thought it would be, ever since being aware about technicalities such as syntax, phonetics, semantics and the like. Once the brain is capable, it automatically computes all these and either conveys or comprehends language without us giving it the measliest notice.

Needed for the success of the ongoing program we call K to 12 is the process we all went through called first language acquisition. Though we are currently focused on grades ten, eleven and twelve, first language acquisition should still be taken into account. This is because before we even start and enter the world of learning, each of us should be primarily equipped with one thing necessary for communication- language.

There are numerous languages in the world. In the Philippines, despite of Filipino being our national language, we also have quite a number of dialects like Pangasinense, Ilokano, Bisaya, Hiligaynon, Kapampangan and the like. Each of us was taught through different means, like flashcards, videos, even through things as simple as oral, and eventually, written imitation and repetition. Each of us also utilizes, refines and polishes our use of it in a different way. People learn language differently, and to prove this is the fact that the way we communicate with it is different from someone else’s. Things like the environment-a person’s home, his school, his peers, and so on-also influence this.

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This New Year, treat yourself with these new Torque DROIDZ series of Affordable Octa-Core Smartphones: The DROIDZ Octave and DROIDZ Marvel HD.

These Torque Android Smartphones cater high-end features like Octa-Core processors, slim design, High resolution cameras, High Definition Displays and Long battery life, at very affordable prices!

DROIDZ Marvel HD

The notable feature of this smartphone is its 5-inch HD IPS OGS Touch with 7mm body that is SUPER SLIM. Also, it sports a DragonTrail 3 Glass display, meaning it was designed to be ultra-tough (scratch resistant). In terms of Operating System, it runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat running at 1.7 GHz Octa-Core processor that makes its performance faster. DROIDZ Marvel HD has 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM of storage enough to play and run apps. It has 13MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front camera that is best in video chatting and other photo-op. It supports Dual SIM, Quad band GSM, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Micro-SD. Marvel at it for only P6899!

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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.