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Friday, May 6, 2016

Shockvertising: Anti-Duterte TV Advertisement Infuriates Public for Exploiting Children

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Who created and paid for this Anti-Duterte TV advertisement using children to convey the impending threat to society?

Some say that "The children are saying things that are true. They were not made to lie. Besides children have been used and abused a lot in the media especially those stupid drama series. Why complain when children say the truth? Because Duterte is offended and is such a drama queen?" and that "The words that were said on the TV ad came from Duterte himself."

Below are some of the thoughts coming from different people that I gathered from my social media timelines. I selected those whose ideas seems agreeable to what I would like to also share to my readers, but there are also points that I included to be fair and somewhat bring out some humor to this chaotic pre-election season.

"The shockvertising aired last night proves one thing. Mas madami talaga nanonood sa ABS-CBN. Everybody's ganging up against ABS while reports say it was also shown on other channels."

I actually saw it already a few days before from somewhere which I could not remember. But my reaction was pale in comparison to what I am seeing now on my social media timelines.

In a tweet from MTRCB, they inform the general public that it is the COMELEC which has sole jurisdiction to regulate political TV ads under the Fair Elections Act.

"In a statement, ABS-CBN said it had nothing to do with the production of the political ad, and that it was "duty bound to air a legitimate ad."

"The controversial political advertisement being talked about in social media, which aired on ABS-CBN, was produced and paid for by Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV. Prior to the airing, ABS-CBN’s ethics committee reviewed the content of the material, which complies with the requirements of pertinent election laws," the company said.

ABS-CBN pointed out that Commission on Elections' (COMELEC) guidelines prohibit radio and television stations from discriminating against any candidate or political party in the sale of air time.

"By airing the said commercial, ABS-CBN is being consistent with COMELEC guidelines, which prohibit radio or television stations to discriminate in the sale of air time against any political party or candidate. We are duty bound to air a legitimate ad."

An audio version of the negative ad has been airing on radio stations.

A different negative ad about Duterte also began airing on GMA Network on Thursday. "

Mom for all Seasons: Vilma Santos Tops 2016 Lazada Polls

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To celebrate mother’s day, Lazada , the country’s one stop shopping and selling destination, conducted an online survey among members of the Lazada Super Moms and main FB page. Survey results are based on direct consumer responses and not reflective of the views of Lazada.com or its employees.

Lazada moms are Vilmanians at heart with 69% of respondents saying she is the best representation of a mother, winning over other showbiz icons Sharon Cuneta, Dawn Zulueta and Jaclyn Jose.

Ely beats Chris, but Brad lords over them all

When it comes to music and entertainment, the popularity of local band Eraserheads (40%) beats out international bands, Coldplay and U2. But when it comes to Hollywood crushes, Leo (24%) still has a long way to go before reaching Brad’s (53%) stature.

Mom’s everyday essentials

Moms are more active than ever before. With the limitless number of mom apps available, almost three (71%) out of four respondents prefer using an Android over an iOS. Function over femininity rules as moms prefer wearing shorts (45.3%) as their comfy #OOTD, with jeans as a close contender (43.7%). Baby wipes top their survival kit must have (36.0%) to take out.

Value Hunters and Pamperers

Moms are always on the lookout for great deals, especially during sales (37.6%). For example in diapers, Huggies was ranked as the most preferred and trusted brand by moms (34.4%). Interesting to note that moms would rather (1) buy during a sale, (2) use discount vouchers or (3) buy product bundles than ask allowance from dad when the household budget gets pretty tight.

One thing moms aren’t afraid to scrimp on are themselves. 36% of respondents described themselves as part of the Health and Beauty category. When asked what form of dieting they prefer, moms prefer a diet of fruits and veggies (58%) instead of depriving themselves of sweets or rice. For mini-breaks, a surprising 41.2% prefer staycations over out of town getaways.

Mother’s Day Mindfulness

As Mother’s Day is just around the corner, Lazada treats all mothers out there with Mother’s Day Specials until May 5, 2016 with up to 80% off on a wide assortment of products. Perfect gifts for mothers are available from kitchenware, cameras, gadgets and a whole lot more. Lazada also makes flower deliveries possible on Mother’s Day for its first 400 customers who would be pre-ordering on or before 5:00p.m onMay 6.

Mom is definitely the queen this May. Treat your royal highness by visiting www.lazada.com.ph or by downloading the mobile app for free.

Animal Planet Celebrates Motherhood on May 8

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The art of being a mother is more complex than any of us could have imagined. Even in the animal kingdom, mothers have a lot to teach us. On May 8, Animal Planet celebrates Mother’s Day by showing that universal truth through several special one-offs starting at 8PM.

Following a well-established pride of lions on the plains of the Serengeti, Queen of the Beasts will attempt to unravel the story of the "King of Beasts" and the role of his queen, the lioness, in pride life. The lion, for all his size and swagger, is revealed as more a consort than a king.

Real power lies with the queen. It is the lionesses who own the territory and provide the ongoing stability for the pride: mothers, daughters, aunts and grandmothers form a close-knit group that looks after all the cubs, and surprisingly, the old and infirm. Queen of the Beasts airs May 8, 8PM on Animal Planet.

In Wildwives of Savannah Lane, mothers are guarantors of the savannah's diversity -- picky about their partners, yet in most cases, utterly devoted to their young. Which creatures among these have mastered the ways in which to be the perfect wildwife?

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One of the most fearsome thoughts for both men and women is the prospect of balding. Thinning hair or hair that grows in patches can be just as alarming.

A fear of baldness is called phalacrophobia. But even just the loss of a little hair can cause major anxiety for some people.

Now, those with balding heads or thinning hair can find a quick solution to their problem at MAXiM, an international hair restoration center based here in the Philippines. The answer is MAXiM’s MEGA Sessions – a procedure that allows clients to grow a good head of hair from just one visit. In the MEGA Sessions, up to 4,000 grafts of hair (up to 10,000 hair follicles) are implanted on the scalp in one sitting so clients do not have to do multiple visits.

MEGA Sessions are unique to MAXiM, which has been doing various types of hair transplant procedures on local and foreign clients since 2004. While other hair centers can only transplant 1,000 to 2,000 grafts, MAXiM plastic surgeons and nurses are uniquely qualified to perform Mega Sessions that already produce satisfying results in just one session.

“The big advantage of MEGA Sessions, besides the great improvement in looks, is that the client does not have to keep coming back to the clinic for repeat sessions just to get a full head of hair. The improvement in appearance and image is really quite significant and many clients are pleased. With a full head of hair, many of our clients tell us they have landed good jobs, gotten promotions, found the love of their lives, and have renewed self-confidence because of their youthful look,” said MAXiM Hair Restoration CEO Mac Fadra.

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Sony Channel, the home of Hollywood’s entertainment, has added two new comedy shows for this merry month of May: CROWDED and SUPERSTORE.

CROWDED: Premieres Sunday, May 8 at 8:30pm

Taking its place alongside comedy series Dr. Ken on ROFLing Sunday nights, CROWDED follows married couple Mike and Martina Moore who are excited to settle into their new life as empty-nesters. But not all goes to plan and chaos ensues as their two daughters unexpectedly return home to figure out their lives and Mike’s parents decide to stay with them instead of moving to Florida.

CROWDED is produced by Hazy Mills Productions, Sam Jen Productions, and Universal Television. The show stars Patrick Warburton as Mike Moore, Carrie Preston as Martina Moore, Miranda Cosgrove as Shea Moore, and Mia Serafino as Stella Moore. Stacy Keach plays Mike’s father Bob while Carlease Burke plays Mike’s mother Alice. CROWDED premieres on Sunday, May 8 at 8:30pm

SUPERSTORE: Premieres Sunday, May 22 at 8:00pm

SUPERSTORE, starring America Ferrera, is a LOL comedy which features a fascinating look into the lives of employees of a big box store called Cloud 9 in St. Louis, Missouri. From interns to long-term managers, each employee’s life and background play a crucial role in their characters and add a kaleidoscope of colour to the challenges of dealing with the unpredictable world of retail.

SUPERSTORE was created by Justin Spitzer and produced by Spitzer Holding Company, The District, and Universal Television. The show stars America Ferrera who played Betty in the famous comedy Ugly Betty. Also starring are Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nichole Bloom, and Mark McKinney.

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cable Link Channel 39.

Colors of Freedom 2016: Independence Day Run

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Whiplash Events Management in cooperation with key partners has organized a grand spectacle this June 12, 2016 in Manila, Philippines to celebrate our Independence Day. The vision is to make this National Holiday a fun, healthy and momentous day for Filipinos and our international contingents, that is why they came up with “COLORS OF FREEDOM 2016: Independence Day Run.

Join us on June 12, 2016 as we celebrate Freedom Day with 3,000 fun loving souls. The event combines the drama of a fun run amidst an urban playground bursting in vivid color. The party is not complete without you...drag some friends and family, wear wigs, throw some ecocolored powder and take loads of freedom day selﬁes/weﬁes to express to the World your love for Philippine Independence.

Be Heard, Stand Proud, Party Hard... See You on Freedom Day!

http://www.colorsoffreedom.net

Event Venue: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City (34th St corner 9th Ave.)

Note: General Assembly is 4:00AM to give way for the warm up and brieﬁng sessions.

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Miguel Chanco, Lead Analyst, ASEAN, at the EIU based in Singapore, has provided some insight and predictions on the upcoming presidential elections in the Philippines on Monday, 9 May.

"On Monday 9th May, the Philippines heads to the polls to elect a new President.

Unfortunately, this election looks set to put a dent in the Philippines’ recent positive economic performance, whatever the result. None of the front-runners are likely to secure a mandate as strong as Benigno Aquino’s, current and 15th President of the Philippines. Long the “sick man of Asia”, the Philippines has made slow and steady improvements in infrastructure, regulatory environment and in reducing corruption, that has led to a steady uptick in most economic indicators. Most notable is the boom in investment, which has increased by over 10% in three of the last four years.

In an echo of Donald Trump in the US, a divisive and controversial candidate, Rodrigo Duterte has had a storming campaign and now has a real chance of winning. However, the campaign of the other possible winner, Grace Poe, has been marred by questions of eligibility and her victory could be challenged in court by the runner-up. While a messy transition in government is a given, things will look very different depending on who wins. The country's fundamentals are such that the EIU believe that the Philippines will rise from being the world's 33rd biggest economy today, to 21st by 2030 - just behind the Netherlands - but the ride will be a bit rockier.”

IPC Expands Global Footprint, Joins NTT Communication's Nexcenter Network of Data Centers

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Local data center operator and pioneer cloud services provider IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.) recently announced that its flagship Internet data center facility located in Parañaque City has been accredited as one of Nexcenter network of data centers provided by NTT Communications (NTT Com). The accreditation, achieved through a partnership between NTT Com and IPC’s holding company ePLDT, Inc. (the digital enterprise enabler of the PLDT Group), strengthens IPC’s position as a world-class Internet data center operator, providing data center services to customers in international territories.

“Our new status as a Nexcenter-accredited facility brings IPC to the next level. It is a testament to the world-class quality of our facilities and services. Like over 140 data centers around the world, IPC Data Center - Parañaque features fully redundant services, designed to withstand calamities such as earthquakes and typhoons, and employs several layers of security similar to that of NTT Com’s own data centers,” stated IPC President Rene Huergas.

NTT Com is the leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) solutions within the NTT Group (NYSE: NTT), a Fortune Global 100 company. Nexcenter™ is NTT Com’s global data center service brand lauded for its unmatched reliability, as well as scalability and cost-efficiency. For two consecutive years, NTT Com has been awarded the Asia Pacific Data Center Service Provider of the Year by Frost & Sullivan, and has a number of other accolades under its belt.

To be recognized as part of Nexcenter™, IPC had to ensure compliance with the strict standards of NTT Communications, the global leading provider of state-of-the-art data centers that combine cloud, network security, and managed services providing streamlined and seamless ICT environment to its users. IPC data centers employ consistently reliable operational procedures, making them a logical choice to be part of Nexcenter™.

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I just came home from a 5-day trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. I attended the 28th SSEAYP International General Assembly (SIGA). SSEAYP, or Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program, is an annual program sponsored by the Japanese government. Every year, hundreds of youth from Japan and the ASEAN countries gather to embrace cultural diversity, and collaborate to discuss social matters affecting the youth sector… aboard the luxury ship Nippon Maru for over 40 days. SIGA, on the other hand, is an annual grand reunion of all SSEAYP alumni, held in different ASEAN countries every year.

Being a SSEAYP delegate back in the year 2000 is one of the biggest milestones in my life. At the age of 21, I travelled abroad for the first time… and as a part of an international youth program!

Traveling, as they say, is food for the soul. I could not agree more with that statement. As a youth advocate and a motivational speaker, I have been to more than 50 provinces in the Philippines and 30 countries around the world. Going places helps me grow as an individual. I have gained more wisdom through traveling than anything else I have ever done in my life.

I encourage everyone to go out and S.E.E. the world, and here are the 3 reasons why:

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On May 14, 2016 at the Greenfields Mayflower Park, Mandaluyong City.

A revolution is about to begin as the Philippine Junior Marketing Association gives you the most thrilling and surprise-filled rave of the year!

BLACKOUT: VENDETTA, happening this 14th of May 2016, 8PM onwards, at the Greenfields Mayflower Park, Mandaluyong City.

Revel in the thumping bass as the most in-demand DJs in the metro ignite the night with the most electrifying beats!

Get an exclusive pass now for only P300 for pre-selling and P350 for walk-ins.

The beginning has arrived,

Now's the time to witness the end.

For inquiries and other concerns, you may reach Jirah Fulgencio at 0906 494 8120 or email her at pjmasynergy.jsfulgencio@gmail.com

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Send More Love to Your Mom this Mother’s Day

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Every day people are in a rush – and sadly on Mother’s Day this is no different. Some of us are squeezing the time to buy the perfect gift for our moms into our hectic work schedule, while the others have to seek the help of other people to buy the gift for them. And the challenge comes not only in the purchasing stage – it also occurs on the day itself, when people find it difficult to give their purchased present to their mom in person on her special day.

If you ever find yourself caught up in this situation, then you’ll be glad to know that Zyllem – one of the fastest growing logistics innovators in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore – is happy to give you a hand in sending your parcels, sealing them with love and care.

According to Quito San Agustin, country managing director of Zyllem Philippines, most people in the workforce are able to buy their gifts for their moms but fail to give that to them personally because of time and distance constraints: “We all face the hurdle of finding a fantastic gift idea that’s as unique as our mother. But sometimes, we fail to send it to them right away because work impedes us from doing so, let alone the distance that separates us from our moms,” San Agustin said.

“Knowing this is true for many people around the Philippines — this Mother’s Day, we want to make sure that everyone will be able to show how much their mom means to them through our same day services. We will be open the entire Mother’s Day weekend so that we can help individuals in their surprise delivery. With our same day services, your mom is sure to receive her special Mother’s Day gift pack in good time," he said.

Rodrigo Duterte Shows BPI Bank Balances

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Rodrigo Duterte showed one BPI peso and one BPI dollar account at the Philippine Star press conference earlier today. Ipapakain daw niya kay Mar Roxas yung isa dahil sa paratang. Ganoon din kaya kay Sonny Trillanes? Abangan!

"Trillanes, asked by Rappler if he was satisfied with the March 31, 2014 certification, said, “No, definitely not. We are asking for the transaction history.”" - Rappler
The BPI Bank certification that Duterte showed to the Philstar press conference says he only has 1 account at BPI as of March 31, 2014 However, he showed 11 passbooks which could mean he has been very active in depositing and/or withdrawing, or he has been with the bank for a long time. What happened? We should see his bank transactions from the start and until the announcement of Trillanes. Not the current balance as of March 31, 2014. A lot could happen within two years from 2014 to the present.

Duterte also showed that his BPI dollar account has been stagnant since 2013. Why the need to show his dollar account when we know that is not what Trillanes is asking from him? Oh, it was Mar Roxas who claimed Duterte has large amounts in his dollar account? Let Duterte also show us all his peso accounts, not just one..or does he have only one?

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Whether it’s dessert, freshly cooked meals or simple comfort food that you are looking for, look no further as TLC’s got you covered all this month.

The Valastros bring their business back to its true roots – cake and family. Whatever the challenge, this baking family proves that no sticky situation can keep them apart.

Buddy Valastro and his cake-making team, including his four sisters, two brothers-in-law and cousins return to Cake Boss to whip up some of their most amazing creations yet. Each episode features exciting new projects for Carlo’s Bakery team, and with bigger clients and crazier cakes to be made, there is sure to be drama. With more responsibilities than ever, the team feels the heat as the Valastros work side-by-side to satisfy longtime customers, special guest stars and celebrities from around the world. As one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the United States, Buddy continues to achieve his late father’s dream of making Carlo’s Bake Shop a household name. Cake Boss airs Wednesdays at 8PM on TLC.

In another side of the planet, Jamie Oliver brings his love of fresh food, cooking and his infectious enthusiasm to the iconic Sydney Opera House in front of a 2,000-plus live audience. Jamie’s Food Revolution Live at the Sydney Opera House is a fun, family-oriented, live stage show where Jamie asks everyone to join him on his revolution: sign the petition to get compulsory food education on the curriculum of every country in the world. The one-off Jamie’s Food Revolution Live at the Sydney Opera House premieres May 16, Monday at 8PM on TLC.

And in 2 Dudes & a Kitchen, bask in a fun-in-the-kitchen cooking show that teaches the audience (some of whom may not necessarily enjoy cooking) how to make simple “idiot-proof” meals in ten steps or less. The show features two buddies, Aaron and Lee, who have no other culinary qualifications other than being food lovers and passionate home cooks. They are regular guys who have full-time nine to five jobs and who go through the grind of everyday life just like everyone else, but are still able to find time to cook themselves, and occasionally friends and family, a good meal.

In each episode, they will teach the viewers to cook two to three dishes for a particular occasion. The occasions are made to mirror real life situations and range from cooking a meal for a new girlfriend to meeting the prospective in-laws to making a meal for football night with the boys.

The result – simple yet impressive food and lots of fun! 2 Dudes & a Kitchen premieres May 23, airing Mondays at 9PM on TLC.

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The second Tourism Lifestyle & Business Expo at the Glorietta Activity Center continues what has been done last April 26 to 28, and this time, we have the candidates of the Miss Tourism Philippines take center stage once more as they do their Flores de Mayo showcase.

Forty-two (42) candidates from all over the Philippines will vie for the title of Miss Tourism Philippines and will represent the country to the world. The candidates dressed up for their Summer Fashion show last April 27, and they will be coming back to the Glorietta at the 2nd TLB Expo, this time to show their Filipiniana attire.

The Dee Girls, the new all-female dancing and singing group from Jimmy Dee Productions, will also be appearing as guest performers on May 11 at around 6 pm so please do watch out for it. The Dee Girls promises world-class entertainment that will surely bring them to a global following soon.

Aside from that, we also have the following brands offering their products and services to everyone: El Puerto Marina, Ezywipe, Camaya Coast, Slimmers World, Love Hope Faith, Organique, Access Freight, Elra Gail Fashion, Sophia Fashion, Coco Bags, JBSC Art Gallery, SNS Arts and Crafts, Kriciels Handicraft, Jona Accessories, Ayala Premier, Globe Telecom, G-Stone Marketing, Kiecia Enterprises, Fitness First, Slimmers World, The Arte Facts, Jade Pacific Residences, Unicef, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Via.com, Filinvest, Pampanga's Best, Porfumo, Club Ultima, BPI, Metrobank, RCBC, CC Young Enterprise, Anthonette FC and Jegen S.W.E. Enterprises.

Moreover, there are activities in store for everyone such as talks and giveaways, so come to the Glorietta Activity Center and check out the second leg of the Tourism Lifestyle & Business Expo.

The 2nd Tourism Lifestyle & Business Expo will be held on May 9 to 11 at the Glorietta Activity Center. Citibank and Royal Brunei Airways are the event sponsors. This event is for the benefit of the Dumagat children and youth of Brgy. Calawis, Antipolo City.

Wazzup Pilipinas is a proud media partner of the Tourism Lifestyle & Business Expo.

This event is organized by Ex-link Management and Marketing Services Corp, a Business Events Organizer in the Philippines. For partnerships, call tel. no. 633-0153, 643-3887, or email info@exlinkevents.com. Ex-Link Events is also on Facebook and Twitter.

Philippine Urological Association Proudly Presents 8th URUN for Men's Health

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The Philippine Urological Association will be holding it’s “8th URUN FOR MEN’S HEALTH” on June 26, 2016 from 4pm to 9pm and will start at Quezon Memorial Circle going to Maginhawa St., Quezon City where exciting activities are waiting for the participants.

This is in commemoration of the two most important occasions dedicated to our protector & provider we call Father, the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Father’s Day. This year, the association commits on taking this annual event to newer heights in line with its VISION of establishing “URUN for Men’s Health”(formerly URUN for Prostate Health) to be a major institutional event and as the main activity in promoting men’s health in the country.

We believe that this activity with its noble goals and large target population (includes all men and their family that they protect and support) could be and should be a fixture and an Institution in this country.

This is for the benefit of a continuing lobby for more public information and knowledge and more patient empowerment towards significant health gains; research on prevention and cure about the disease; and simultaneous medical missions all throughout the country during Annual DRE.

The event will be led by the Philippine Urological Association and all its members with the full participation of the Urology Training Institution, Philippine Urological Residence Doctor Association and selected Hospitals and in cooperation with the Local government of Quezon City.