Tales of the Thai Who Called Filipinos Pignoys

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Filipinos are fast to hate foreigners who they feel humiliate or shame us especially when they curse or call us with names like we are such an inferior race. We don't want to be treated like we belong to the lowest kind of race in this planet. Nobody does! 

Take for instance the so called Thai national allegedly being branded as a racist for calling us "Pignoys" coining the words "pig" and "Pinoys." He called us “low-class slaves” and “wriggling cockroaches” on social media so he's now facing deportation back to his country, or some news say he was transferred to a different branch of Cognizant located in another country. I was disgusted by this man's racist comments. The comments were particularly offensive, not to mention completely false.

Despite a public apology, Koko Narak, otherwise known as Kosin Prasertsri, is still hated by a lot of netizens all wanting a piece of him. “I’m very sorry for what I’ve done to break your heart by posting the racist remarks on my personal Facebook and ASEAN Community page. I really hope that all Filipinos whether in the Philippines and abroad will forgive me for what I’ve done. Since in my deeply (sic) heart I love the Philippines and its people” says the Thai national.

Netizens would comment "Have you seen those cruel comments he had posted? That's more than insult and degrading to the bones of the Filipinos. With his repeated posts in different dates ,it was never his intention to say sorry until he's receiving threats for his life. He's making a beautiful life here but yet he's so insecure about our race. That Thai has no room in our country!"

The Dadbod is In, An Excuse to Get Lazy Eating Right and Going to the Gym

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The Internet is at a frenzy with this not-so-new body type that they've branded as "dadbod" or "dad bod" coined from the words "Dad" and "body."

The term has been around for some time already but when people started noticing their favorite celebrities have gone form slim to fat or something in between, many begin to notice and follow the trending topic.

But it's the "something in between" body type that's creating a hype over the Internet, where social media has been the primary culprit, as always, in spreading the new fad.

Some have commented that it's merely a way for some people to justify their lack of muscular or trim physique. Just as how they keep saying "beer bellies" and "love handles" are in, and those biceps, triceps and other hunky muscles with "ceps" at the end are out, being fairly in the middle of everything is now the "in" thing.

Dadbod could not only refer to a man being married. You could all be just sporting the look that most fathers are in due to the lack of time to go to the gym, eat a balanced diet due to budgeting problems, or join sports activities due to the hectic balancing acts between family and work, or business.

Professional Academy for Culinary Education: Something Old, Something New, Somewhere South

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PACE, gaining from its success in Rizal now opens its doors in Paranaque to give more opportunities to individuals who are passionate about food, cooking and entrepreneurship. PACE takes pride in pioneering the concept of Chefpreneurship where aspiring chefs are also trained to be future entrepreneurs.

PACE was conceptualized April 9, 2012 with the vision of building an institution for culinary training and culinary entrepreneurship in the east area of Metro Manila. It was noble idea of Chefs, Educators and Entrepreneurs who saw Culinary Education as a catalyst for change in the Food Service Industry.

PACE has shown its commitment to the development of the Filipino Chef and Entrepreneur as well as the growth of the Culinary Profession and Industry through its unique combination of culinary skills training combined with entrepreneurship fundamentals that provides the graduate with more options after taking the course.

Our team of professionals in Paranaque lead by Chef Menoy Gimenez, a culinary education pioneer and the same team who established PACE in Rizal will ensure that students will get the best culinary education possible highlighted by PACE’s advantage of having 8 students in a class for better training and mentorship. An individualized hands-on training delivery where students learn best by doing the tasks on their own and a training environment nestled in a real restaurant setting where they learning is more meaningful and relevant.

Pitch Perfect 2 Movie Premier Screening from the UP Circle of Administrators

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Get pitch slapped and be among the first to catch the return of the Bellas as the UP Circle of Administrators (UP Circa) celebrates its 23rd year this 2015!

Together with UP Geological Society, Nissin Cup Noodles, Chippy, X.O. Candy, and Krispy Kreme, UP Circa will be holding a premier screening of Pitch Perfect 2, a sequel to the Pitch Perfect smash hit in 2012, which will be held on May 13, 2015 (Wednesday), 7PM at Cinema 2, The Block, SM North EDSA.

This movie screening event is in partnership with Kalibrr, and brought to you by Wazzup Pilipinas!

Tickets are at PHP 280 ONLY, inclusive of freebies from our sponsors, and food and drinks. PLUS, free donuts for the first 60 in line!

For inquiries, you may contact Claud at 09178976273 or Ian at 09163692258.

You may send your reservations thru this link: tinyurl.com/PitchPerfect2Reserve and check the seat plan here: tinyurl.com/PitchPerfect2SeatPlan.

Get your tickets now and sing along with the Bellas!

Schick’s Shave to Save: A Shaving Event for a Cause

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Do you want to learn the secret for having a smoother shave? Then come to Trinoma Activity Center on May 10, 2015 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. for Schick’s Shave to Save: A Shaving Event for a Cause and meet Schick’s newest face, Smooth Lee.

Smooth Lee has made appearances in various MRT stations and waiting sheds to promote Smoothism, a way of life to help de-stress, look good, feel good inside and out.

According to MJ Tiquia, Product Manager of Schick, the brand has a longstanding commitment to promote good grooming among men, and this usually starts with proper shaving.

“Shaving can be stressful, as it can be a tedious chore and may also lead to nicks and cuts. Schick helps take the stress out of shaving. We provide products that help promote a smoother shave and helps avoid nicks and cuts. In our activations and digital videos, Smooth Lee battles Lumpy Bump and Nick the Knife which corresponds to bumpy skin and cuts during shaving. Schick is here to help address those problems,” added Tiquia. 

Fortinet's New FortiWAN Products Further Broadens End-to-End Cybersecurity Platform

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Fortinet, a global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced the evolution of its 2013 acquisition of the AscenLink product line from Xterra with the launch of three WAN Link Load Balancers under the new FortiWAN product line. Featuring the same capabilities and proven reliability of AscenLink, enhanced with the legendary security and performance that only Fortinet can deliver, the FortiWAN 200B, 1000B and 3000B models are yet another example of the breadth of integrated end-to-end solutions that Fortinet delivers to secure organizations from endpoint to cloud, and everything in between.

With the increase in Software as a Service applications, bandwidth-intensive content and distributed offices necessary to do business in the modern age, organizations everywhere face the pressures of increased bandwidth loads and the high costs necessary to satiate the demands for more data. Fortinet’s new line of FortiWAN appliances enables organizations to maximize their current bandwidth and also provides cost-effective aggregation and scaling for organizations that utilize or want to implement multiple ISP technologies and carriers, increasing bandwidth while reducing costs and simplifying management.

Fortinet’s new line of FortiWAN WAN Link Load Balancers marks the evolution of the AscenLink product line under Fortinet, leveraging a decade of link load balancer development experience and integrating those technologies with Fortinet’s high-performance security platforms. All FortiWAN products will deliver link backup and advanced features like multihoming for inbound link management and patented Tunnel Routing for link aggregation.

Free Comic Book Day 2015: Bow Your Allegiance to Comics

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After the much anticipated Avengers: Age of Ultron movie, what is the next thing that  comic fans are excited about? Well it Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) of course! Celebrated every first  Saturday of May since 2002, comic geeks all around the world has been lining up to get free comic books specially release on FCBD. In recently years, the Philippines joined the festivities of FCBD, spear headed  by Comic Odyssey (CO), a comic book shop here in our country. The biggest celebration happens on their  Bonifacio Global City branch. Geared not just to keep comics alive, it reaches comic readers either new,  old or returning to fan the flame in reading comics. Aside from the 3 FCBD comics, CO gave out  additional free comics with our very own FCBD Komiks, Komikon sampler, special treats for early birds  and sale of their back issues.

Attendees of FCBD are in for another awesome treat. Comic Odyssey has an artist room which  showcases Pinoy talents, local and international artist. Last year Whilce Portacio was there and so are a  very long list of Pinoy artist, writers and sketch artist. On Top Shelf, these comic artist have tables which  you can buy their stuff, get your comics signed, take selfies or even ask for a sketch. If you are lucky they  might be giving away free comics too. Expect to go home with a big haul of comic books. Adding some  flair to the event, is the guy who is first in line always that got some attention. Whoever you are your  fellow comic fans salute you! Let’s not also forget the cosplayers. I love the ones who cosplayed Spider Gwen and Silk.

Unravel the Natural Beauty of Your Skin with Suncelle Skin Protection

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Your skin is one of your greatest assets that shows your true beauty. No amount of jewelry, make-up, or fancy clothes can ever cover up dull, dry, and blotchy skin. This is why it is essential to protect your skin and its natural glow.

Now that it’s summer, the sun is out, and stronger than ever. This only means that you need to take extra measures to protect your skin from UV rays as too much sun exposure causes skin dehydration, sunburn, and ageing. The perfect match is a moisturizer and a lotion that contain the right UV blockers to keep your skin healthy and glowing. 

Suncelle Sunblock Facial Moisturizer (SPF 40) and Body Lotion (SPF 30) are made to provide the ultimate protection your skin needs. Its sun protection factor shields the skin from harmful UV sunrays, making it perfect for outdoor pursuits such as swimming and biking, as well as other activities that require you to be out under the sun. 

The Facial Moisturizer’s unique non-greasy matte finish formula moreover makes it a perfect make-up primer. It contains collagen and Vitamin E that protect and nourish the skin for a younger looking you! Suncelle is dermatologist-tested and is ideal for all skin types. It also comes in convenient packaging that you can bring anywhere and at all times.

Don Andres: A Peruvian Kitchen for a Taste of Something Peru

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It's my first time to ever hear a Peruvian kitchen existing in Metro Manila, or even anywhere else in the Philippines. I guess Peru's culinary cuisine is not as famous as Thailand's, Spain's or any other country whose influence have reached our country significantly.

But this could only mean Filipinos are actually always looking for something new for their taste buds. This is why many restaurateurs have tried introducing other foreign cuisines that would surely be loved by the Filipinos penchant to eat good food especially on special occasions where we deserve a rewarding treat.

Only six months old, Don Andres is surprisingly already making a name for itself based on the influx of customers trying out their new assortment of dishes. With some drinks and dishes that you can only find at Don Andres, you will surely get curious with what they have to offer.

Who's Don Andres you may ask, well it is still unclear to us since the staff couldn't agree on a single story. But most of them say it was derived from no less than Filipino hero Andres Bonifacio. Why did they name the restaurant after one of the Philippines' heroes? That also remains an enigma.

However, who wants to ponder on the accuracy of their name's historical origins when there's so many good food presently in front of us? Just as what Master Oogway said at the Kung Fu Panda movie "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift, that is why it is called 'present'." You will definitely forget everything else once you've been gifted with the opportunity to try out their awesome dishes.

Project LARO: Inspiring Hope Through Playing

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I find it very difficult to keep my children away from their smartphones and tablets. To compete with online games apps, video game consoles, smart TVs, and other hi-tech entertainment systems of this generation is a nightmare for most parents. I’ve tried so many times to encourage them to play outside with other kids their age but it seems there’s really a handful of kids that spend their breaks playing with the traditional games we knew during our childhood.

This is why I always take advantage of rare opportunities when concerned organizations initiate advocacy programs that gives the kids a chance to experience the games of the good old days when there was no such thing as the Internet.

At the Project LARO press conference held last May 5, 2015 at the 22 Jupiter restaurant along Jupiter street in Makati, Philippines, I realized my kids are still very fortunate because there are several kids out there belonging to the less fortunate that do not even have access to a decent playground where they could play without getting worried of accidents if they play on our congested streets where cars are parked on the streets and the sidewalks are occupied by vendors who already claimed these public properties as their own.

Even well-developed neighborhoods are already experiencing a shortage of areas to play since the only way to go now is up due to a crowded Metro Manila. High-rise condos are now becoming the solution to maximize space. But because of the limitations, the kids of today are tempted to just stay indoors in the comforts of their own homes.

If you’ve been to the depressed communities, you’ll feel very sad of the current state of our fellow Filipinos who were victims of recent typhoons and similar disasters.