Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Friday, March 18, 2016

WSI Unboxed: IT Distributor Introduces Fresh Solutions For Philippine Businesses

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It was an amazing afternoon as your friendly neighborhood Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas got to have the Wazzup Pilipinas tarp design printed on two different large HP printers namely the HP PageWide XL 5000 can almost print as fast as the Flash. They printed several copies of the Wazzup Pilipinas design and it took only a few seconds to print, and the HP Designjet T830 which printed a glossy version of our tarp design.

I have it on video as the printers were doing their job. It was quick and easy. They just required my file which came from my smartphone. I downloaded the trap design file from my email account, and one immediately copied it on their desktop to prepare for printing, while the other asked me to share it through bluetooth to his smartphone which connected to the printer.

We also got a special interview with the 3D Printing team which handles the MakerBot, for small 3D projects, and Stratasys, for industrial applications, 3D printing brand of machines. Since most of the printing machines were huge, the event was held at two different places: one at the lower ground floor where the 3D Design and Printing Hub was located, and another at a few floors higher where we saw other products like the CCTV, headset, storage, and other systems solutions.

These were just some of the attractions we got to see at the WSI Unboxed event, a special gathering held on March 15, 2016, at the WSI Corporate Center in Makati City for all technology journalists and bloggers to announce the new products and offerings of Wordtext Systems, Inc. (WSI), the oldest pure IT distributor in the Philippines.

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Traveling to the exquisite cities of Thailand has always been a dream for many travellers. With the country’s rich tourism, travelers can find almost anything and everything – cultural and historical sites, white sand beaches, unique festivals and delightful cuisine, among others.

As Singapore Airlines continues its year-long celebration of its 50th Anniversary in the Philippines, the Airline is offering all-in special round trip Economy Class fares to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket from just USD250 per passenger, valid for a minimum of two passengers travelling together on the same itinerary. Solo travelers also get an all-in exceptional deal from just USD280.

Special SIA A380 Flight to Bangkok

For travellers flying from 12-14 April 2016, they can experience flying on SIA A380 on flights SQ975 and SQ972 as the double-decker flies to Bangkok for the Songkran Festival to be held from 13-15 April 2016. The A380 is dubbed as the most comfortable and spacious aircraft ever to grace the skies, and Singapore Airlines is the first Airline to introduce the A380 to the market globally. Customers who will travel on the Singapore Airlines A380 will experience unsurpassed standards of luxury and sophistication in air travel.

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The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards), the country’s longest-running literary contest, is reaching out anew to all writers looking to showcase their literary genius.

Now on its 66th year, its organizer and sponsor, the Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. (Palanca Foundation), announced that it is now accepting entries for the Awards’ categories, which are as follows:

· English Division – Short Story, Short Story for Children, Essay, Poetry, Poetry Written for Children, One-act Play, and Full-length Play;

· Filipino Division – Maikling Kuwento, Maikling Kuwentong Pambata, Sanaysay, Tula, Tulang Para sa mga Bata, Dulang May Isang Yugto, Dulang Ganap ang Haba, and Dulang Pampelikula;

· Regional Languages Division – Short Story-Cebuano, Short Story-Hiligaynon, and Short Story-Ilokano.

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In its continuing effort to make solutions most accessible and empower every individual to achieve more, Microsoft Philippines announced that Office 365 is now available in more than 100 major appliance centers nationwide.

Productivity sits at the heart of Microsoft Office 365, whether it’s for the home or the business, with all the tools to get things done — be it on your desktop, on the web, and other devices in between.

“Making Office 365 available through other channels is a true testament on how technology and solutions should be: accessible and ready for optimum use,” said Jerry Bongco, Consumer Channels Group Director.

For every Office 365 subscription, users have the full power of familiar Office applications at their fingertips, such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, plus a suite of solutions that is built and maximized for teamwork. Through its cloud storage on OneDrive, one can access files on any device, anytime, anywhere. With Office 365, you can have your data anywhere and at any time. Collaboration is also punctuated with the Office 365, allowing you to do real time co-authoring, create a compelling digital story on a fun Microsoft app, reach landlines in various countries through Skype.

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This summer, sip cocktails and bask in the sunset at Bali or get away from the bustling city’s noise and relax at Aruga at The Grove. Take a break from your daily grind and treat yourself to a well-deserved vacation.

Get a chance to win an overnight stay in Aruga at The Grove or a trip for 2 in Bali! The Grove by Rockwell will be raffling off two (2) 3 days, 2 nights stays at a 2-bedroom suite at Aruga at The Grove and four (4) round trip Cathay Pacific Economy Tickets to Bali.

Dine and shop at The Grove Retail Row from March 7 to May 31, 2016. For a single receipt of P500 at any establishment at The Grove Retail Row or a minimum purchase of P1000 at Rustan’s Supermarket, shoppers can avail of a raffle stub. The promo is open to all The Grove by Rockwell retail customers of legal age with a Philippine address. The raffle contest will have two draws, which will be on April 18 and June 1. Raffle stubs can be dropped at the Redemption Booth located at The Grove Sales lounge, The Grove by Rockwell, E. Rodriguez Jr Ave, Ugong, Pasig City.

To know more about the raffle mechanics, visit The Grove by Rockwell’s Facebook page (The Grove by Rockwell) and Instagram page (@thegrovebyrockwell).

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Global streetwear brand Dickies will be launching its new underwear line called Dickies Intimates with local television’s it-girl as the brand ambassador. Catch her walk down the runway and perform with her band, a revelation you cannot miss.

Here are some clues on who Dickies Intimates brand ambassador is. She recently released a box-office hit under Star Cinema which grossed over Php 100M. Her soap opera that wrapped up less than a month ago, triumphed in the ratings game nationwide. And with her success as an actress, Dickies Intimates new brand ambassador leads a double life and is the vocalist of a famous rock band.

Can you guess who the endorser is?

But even without the brand ambassador, Dickies is a quality brand that is both durable, comfy and sensible to wear and flaunt. You would want that especially for your underwear. I would buy their products even without any endorser.

Lubao International Balloon Festival 2016: Soon to Heat Up Summer from Sunrise to Sunset on April 14 to 17

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We saw ourselves uploading photos with the hashtag #LubaoIBF2016. Of course, that would include our favorite selfies posted on instgram, Twitter, Facebook and every other social media that's connected to my app. The venue had cute and adorable hot air balloon decors per table, a lot of tarps around to indicate some of the sponsors, and the huge signage on stage indicates the event for that day.

The organizers came in carrying their official outfits for the day, and they wore them before the presscon started. But before that, everyone enjoyed having lunch at the Passion restaurant of Resort's World Manila.

Everyone is excited and eager to listen to the press conference held at Resorts World in Manila for the biggest annual hot air balloon festival in Southeast Asia is back! The hist introduced the main organizers led by Event Chairman Hilario Castro Jr, and Event Director Steve Kim. Rambo Nunez Ortega was also there as the Event Organizer.

Accoring to the organizers, there's a total of forty one (41) colorful hot air balloons from different countries that will fly to the skies of Pampanga at this year’s Lubao International Balloon Festival (LIBF) on April 14 to 17 at the Pradera Verde, Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga.

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It's the Comedy Cartel and once again, they are going all out in their signature Uncensored show, Unsafe Space!

Big D's Smokehouse and Comedy Cartel presents Unsafe Space 2 at Eastwood City walk 2, March 19, Saturday 9:30PM.

Check the poster for details on reservations. See you there! (The show is not family-friendly, okay?)

Globe Media Excellence Awards Now in its 5th Year

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Globe Telecom is staging its fifth Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA) this year to recognize excellence in journalism exemplified by print and online media as well as bloggers, and social media influencers in Visayas and Mindanao.

Globe Telecom first launched its Media Excellence Awards in Cebu and Davao in 2012 to promote freedom of the press and media excellence by recognizing media practitioners who demonstrate excellence in their field of work.

Last year, GMEA expanded its coverage to Bacolod and Iloilo in Visayas, and General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, and Zamboanga in Mindanao. In its fifth milestone year in 2016, GMEA is expected to become bigger, better, and grander.

This year's GMEA is anchored on Globe Telecom's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and support for the #WonderfulPH campaign.“The critical role of traditional media organizations and, of late, the social media in forming public opinion makes it imperative for an ICT enabler like Globe to encourage excellence in this field as we all aspire to effect societal change towards a more wonderful Philippines,” Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto said.

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The Department of Energy (DOE) steps up initiatives towards energy efficiency and conservation through finalizing the Philippine Energy Standards and Labeling Program (PESLP), which will be a key contribution to the attainment of the country’s aspirational target to reduce energy intensity by 45% by 2035.

"We’re almost done in updating the Philippine Energy Standards and Labeling Program, which would cover a wider range of appliances and lighting systems, and to include even light duty motor vehicles,” said OIC-Assistant Secretary Patrick T. Aquino. He added that comments and suggestions raised during the public consultations held in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao last February were given substantial weight in the finalization of the PESLP to make the policy more responsive to the needs of all stakeholders.

The PESLP initially covers room air-conditioners, split-type aircons, refrigerators with 5-8 cubic feet storage capacity, and three types of fluorescent lamp (CFL, linear and circular) and electronic ballasts.

This initiative is in line with the DOE’s “energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C)” program, as a major aspect in cutting down the country’s carbon emissions.