Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Escape to Paradise with the H Paradise Collection of Tupperware Brands

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Picture this: It’s a warm, sunny day, the ideal weather to go to the beach. The water that spans the horizon is of a blue-green gradient. The fine white sand creeps between your toes and not a patch of seaweed litters the beach. You hear the sound of the crashing waves and feel the cool sea breeze brush through your hair as the warm sun kisses your skin. You close your eyes and take it all in: the sights, the sounds, the sensation, and the scents of beautiful, pristine nature.

It’s a perfect day to go a special place where you can escape all the pressures and worries of life. You run as fast as your feet can take you to the infinite pool of crystalline water. The refreshing seawater takes your breath away as your mind floats peacefully with the waves. And once you’ve had your fun, you drift back to shore, to your spot under a palm tree. Here you are, here you can be yourself.

Now imagine capturing the essence of the beach, one of the ultimate summer getaways, in a bottle. Tupperware Brands, through the H Paradise Collection, allows you to escape to your summer haven! Take a trip down a sandy memory lane with a scent that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and serenity to your being.

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On April 27 - 30 2015, the Student Coordinating Council of FEU Institute of Technology had its annual technology festival (Techno Fest) at the FEU Tech Student Plaza and a big concert(iTamNight) tonight, April 30.

iTam Techno Fest was envisioned to update the students regarding the latest technology in the industry at the same time to entertain them thru mini – games. It will boost enthusiasm of the students through exhibits in technology that will make them visualize innovative ideas that will significantly contribute in nation building.

The five missions of iTam Techno Fest are the following:

To update Far Eastern University Institute of Technology students with the latest trends in Engineering and Information Technology.
To boost the enthusiasm of the students to pursue Engineering and IT courses
To express gratitude to the students who gave honour to the College
To create an avenue for the students to learn while enjoying from the different exhibits of the Industry Partners and from the best student projects
To provide entertainment to the whole Far Eastern University Institute of Technology community

To culminate the whole week is the iTam Night happening on April 30 starting from 4 pm and will be held at the FERN Realty Grounds (across FEU Tech FIT Building). It aims to provide entertainment to the students through different artists’ performances and intermission numbers from FEU's very own students.

Queerspotting: A Safe Space to Break Free

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“Lesbians are short-haired plaid-wearing abused-as-kids atheists who hate men.”

This kind of accusation has already been so used and abused so much that we don’t even know how to begin deconstructing it. For one, not all lesbians are short-haired. There are those who wear skirts, dresses, and don high heels. Sexuality isn’t a matter of what one’s religion is. In fact, queer women subscribe to different religions, whether or not they choose to believe in one.

Lesbian, bisexual, queer, pansexual, asexual, transgender – there’s a whole spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity for every woman. It’s a matter of respecting how one identifies as, and who prefers whom.

Name calling is just a small part of the different struggles that LGBTQ people have faced in years. While the Philippines has been touted as a “gay-friendly” country, tolerance just isn’t enough.

Let’s break free from such stereotypes, shall we?

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MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. announced the addition of the final international hip hop act, Filipino-American rapper, record producer and dancer, Apl.de.ap who completes the performers’ line-up at the MTV Music Evolution 2015, set to take place at the historic Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila on Sunday, 17 May 2015.

One of Philippines’ pride, Apl.de.ap will be bringing some of his own sounds, since he went solo in 2012, while remaining a key member of The Black Eyed Peas. The previously announced acts include Naughty by Nature, YG, DJ Mustard, Gloc-9 and Abra.

Recorded live for global telecast under the MTV World Stage global series to an international audience of more than three-quarters of a billion households in over 160 countries, fans can win free entry to this music event through a host of activities, including via the MTV Music Evolution website, MTV’s social media activations (e.g. Hip Hop Selfie), at the MTV Music Evolution roadshow on 8-9 May 2015 at Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita and through activities organized by MTV’s partners.

Hosted by MTV Asia VJs Alan Wong and Hanli Hoefer, the show premieres on-air on Saturday, 30 May at 7.00pm in the Philippines.

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Start your summer right and party with us from sunset to sunrise as we provide you with a beautiful beach, live DJ sets, games and many more! Awesome DJs are ready to give you one hell of a beach party! Get to also play beer pong by the beach!

Wazzup Pilipinas is a proud online media partner of Seazure: The Trigger to be held on May 9 at Taramindu Beach Garden Inn of Laiya, Batangas.

The event is organized by the Phi Sigma Gamma Fraternity of UST Med School to run from 4 pm to 4 am with an entrance pass of PHP1000.

However, passes are now being sold for PHP600 until the event day. For more information and event updates, please check the official Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/SeazureBeachParty

Please also check out www.taramindubeach.com for pictures and more information about the resort.

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In its continuing support for small and medium enterprises in the country, digital imaging leader Epson Philippines is collaborating with the Department of Trade and Industry-Rizal (DTI) for its SME Roving Academy.
DTI’s SME Roving Academy (SMERA) is a learning program designed for the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the goal of helping them become competitive in domestic and international markets. The program’s main strategies are comprised of the integration of business development services for SMEs at the national and local levels, and the establishment of provincial, regional, and national entrepreneurship development networks.

Epson supported the initiative by sharing its expertise in the textile and signage industries and gave advice on how entrepreneurs can maximize their profitability. In particular, the printing leader discussed the basics of dye sublimation and its various applications, efficiency analysis versus silkscreen printing, and business cost analysis. The company also provided live training with Epson equipment to familiarize the entrepreneurs with the best available technology in the market.

“Our goal is to bring eco-friendly, high precision, world-class technologies to the Filipino,” said Pamela Albar, Epson’s Head for Commercial and Industrial printers. “For Filipino entrepreneurs, we give special attention to maximizing the return on their investments. We want to help them by offering them solutions that give the most value,” she added.

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Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd will release a new portable LCD projector “PT-VW350 Series” to support Intel® Pro WiDi, in May 2015.

The range comprises the PT-VW355N (WXGA, 4,000 lm) and PT-VX425N (XGA, 4,500 lm) and two non-network variants, the PT-VW350 (WXGA, 4,000 lm) and PT-VX420 (XGA, 4,500 lm), both with similar base specification.

PT-VW355N and PT-VX425N are the world’s first*1 projectors to support Intel® Pro WiDi in addition to supporting Miracast, which provides easy projection of the screen of a PC or Android™ device (tablet, smartphone, etc.) via wireless LAN. The new projectors allow wireless transmission and quick projection of documents, videos, websites and other content from Intel® Pro WiDi supporting PCs,*3 etc.

Basic performance, such as connection stability, security and response speed, has also been significantly improved.

Furthermore, by using an original Panasonic iOS, Android, and PC wireless application software, screen projection from multiple PCs (up to 16 units*4) and simultaneous wireless transmission from one PC to multiple projectors are possible. These screen sharing functions promote efficiency in participatory meetings and group study.

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Panasonic, a leading company of video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced the availability of its first 4K network cameras for outdoor use, WV-SFV781L and WV-SPV781L.

The 4K cameras provide a wide angle of view, delivering very detailed 4K images. They are ideal for surveillance applications that require wide area coverage, such as intersections, airports, railway stations, parking lots, factories, warehouses, port facilities and more, or require distant area coverage, such as stadiums.

The 4K standard is a latest HD video technology which supports resolution four times higher than Full HD 1080p. Equipped with a 4K Ultra Engine, optimized optical system including 1/1.7-inch high-sensitivity image sensor, Panasonic large diameter lens (F1.6), a built-in IR LED, and a 6x optical zoom for installation flexibility, the WV-SFV781L and the WV-SPV781L cameras enable clear identification of people and objects from the center to the edge, delivering very detailed images with 4K resolution, capturing clear images in low light or complete darkness with a built-in IR LED.

The WV-SFV781L camera provides 17° to 96° horizontal angular field of view with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 17.0° to 100° horizontal angular of view with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The WV-SFV781L and the WV-SPV781L are weather and impact resistant with IP66-, NEMA4x- and IK10-ratings.
For more information about Panasonic video surveillance cameras and solutions, please visit us at http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/.

We Got Your Back, Pacman: Viber Releases #SugodManny Sticker Pack

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Boxing champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is all set for the fight of his life against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. soon and the country’s leading mobile messaging app Viber, together with Smart Communications, is uniting Filipinos to send good vibes with the #SugodManny Sticker Pack.

Now, Viber’s 18 million users in the Philippines can pepper conversations with family and friends with stickers of the eight-division world champion in amusing caricatures with catchy and truly Pinoy phrases like “Knock-Out Mo Na!”, “Intense!”, “Anyare?”, and “Boom Pawis!”, to name a few.

Viber and Smart have partnered to produce the #SugodManny Sticker Pack, which is available for FREE in Viber’s Sticker Market.
“Manny’s upcoming fight with Mayweather on May 3 is one of the biggest draws in boxing history and we want Viber to unite the Filipino community in sending good vibes to support Manny’s bid for glory. We hope to fill everyone with a sense of pride in Manny as one of our greatest Filipino boxers with Smart’s #SugodManny Sticker Pack on Viber,” says Viber Philippines Country Manager, Crystal Lee.

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Filipinos are rejoicing after hearing the news that Mary Jane Veloso, drug trafficking mule, was spared from the execution. Below are some thoughts taken from the Internet from Filipinos and media publications all over.

What a great news to see in the morning!!! I literally cried and intensely prayed for a miracle until 12:40am last night before I fell asleep. Also hanging on with her family. Indeed, God is the same yesterday, today and forever.

It feels so relieving that Mary Jane Veloso was spared and given the chance to prove her innocence. As the recruiter surrendered herself let the case prosper. I just hope truth will come out so that no innocent life would be waste.

Mary Jane Veloso’s life has been saved—for now. According to Indonesian officials, Veloso was spared from the firing squad, citing the surrender of the woman who recruited and allegedly tricking her into.

Let me remind everyone that she has not been absolutely pardoned just yet, but was only spared of execution. A lot still has to be done.