Ellen Adarna Covers Esquire Philippines April 2014 Issue

Wazzup Pilipinas!Esquire magazine reveals an ingenious cover for its April 2014 issue with Ellen Adarna seductively gracing it in a very provocative yet somehow blasphemous way. In the absence of a cross, she may get away with it but how she lay on the floor and the position of her hands and feet...

Maja Salvador Covers Men's Health Magazine April 2014 Issue

Wazzup Pilipinas! Maja Salvador is looking well in a two-piece swimsuit revealing her sensational firm and hot body ready to officially face summer with style and wellness.The magazine shares articles on how to bag that dream trip without breaking the bank, how to keep your holiday hot, how to...

Grillery Restaurant and Bar: Promising Asian Fusion Cuisine

 Wazzup Pilipinas! I stopped organizing food reviews, but I keep myself open and available when there's an invitation. Sadly, I try to make it my last priority because my wife will continue to scold me whenever she sees my double china and growing belly (lol). But what was I supposed to do...

Earthday Jam 2014: A Street Party Music Tribute to Celebrate International Earthday

Wazzup Pilipinas! Earthday Jam returns once again for another star-studded evening on April 25, 2014 filled with many of the young and veteran performers from the music industry collaborating in an effort to give tribute to the celebration of international Earthday. The celebration will be held...

Oppo Launches Find 7 Smartphone in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas! Your friendly neighborhood pambansang blogger was invited to the launch of the Oppo Find 7, the flagship phone of the Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corporation Ltd, an international mobile phone brand committed to designing beautiful technology products with an open attitude....

Pildera Connect: A Blunt and Silent Landmark of Reality and Reflection

Wazzup Pilipinas!In the unique tradition of street art, gritty visuals transform spaces into artistic landmarks and markers of community engagement. It is a language defined by contact, dialogue and exchange. At the heart of which lies human relationships- the inspiration for street artists such...

Chef's Noodle Introduces New Endorser Sam Concepcion

Wazzup Pilipinas! My first taste of real Korean culinary was no other but from Chef's Noodle Korean Restaurant. Before I was a blogger, the only food I knew was Filipino dishes. Well, yes.. I may have eaten some foreign dishes in the past, but it's my first time to eat something authentic from...

Pretty Little Liars Philippines' Stars Cover Sense & Style Magazine April 2014 Issue

Wazzup Pilipinas!Sense and Style magazine presents the stars of the Philippine version of Pretty Little Liars namely Danielle Lee, Sophie Albert and Chanel Morales on their April 2014 issue.All three pretty little ladies are TV5 princesses from the Kapatid network of Manny Pangilinan. The three ladies...

PCSHS Prom 2014: When The Lights Got Brighter

Wazzup Pilipinas! The end of high school years is usually marked by two things; graduation and prom. Graduation is where the fourth years receive their diplomas which certify that they have completed their high school education. But before that is an event where the seniors can get to socialize...

Petra Mahalimuyak Covers FHM Philippines April 2014 Issue

Wazzup Pilipinas!Ashley Rivera, otherwise know as Petra Mahalimuyak, is the cover model for FHM Philippines magazine April 2014 issue.Wearing only a bikini panty and with hands holding two water guns covering her perky well-rounded breasts, Ashley teases all who catches a glimpse of the magazine...

Maybank and Wendy's Partner to Treat You With Awesome Burger Combos

Wazzup Pilipinas! I  can still remember the days when we often visit Wendy's burger joints after work week. My colleagues and I would always attack the salad bar as one of our favorite meals aside from their burger with bacon and melted cheese. We would often compete with each other making...

Abaya Hails Eropean Union Ban Lifting on Cebu Pacific

Wazzup Pilipinas! Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph “Jun” Abaya hails the European Union’s (EU) decision to lift its ban on Cebu Pacific Air, citing the carrier’s efforts in satisfying the European Commission’s safety standard requirements, as well as the effective...

Statements of DOT and Malacanang on Restoration of FAA Category 1 Status

Wazzup Pilipinas! Below are both statements of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Malacanang (from the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Undersecretary Abigail Valte) on the upgrade to Category 1 Status of the Philippines by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Earlier on I posted the official...

Ultimate Wine Experience at Buddha-Bar Manila

Wazzup Pilipinas! We did some Wine Tasting 101 a few days earlier during one of the events I attended for another brand and that is where I realized the many factors that make up a great wine, and how the delicate and lengthy process takes place. From there I found out that wine is simply a symbol...

Category 1 Status Cements Landmark Era in Philippine Aviation Sector

Wazzup Pilipinas! After seven (7) years, the United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally upgraded the country’s civil aviation status from Category 2 to Category 1, enabling Philippine air carriers to open new direct flights to the US. Department of Transportation and...

Eugene Toquero Confident To Beat Gianni Subba on One FC: Rise of Heroes

Wazzup Pilipinas! At the first conference held for the One FC: Rise of Heroes fights, I remember undefeated American-born Malaysian Gianni Subba saying that Filipino mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Eugene Toquero "should worry about his face rather than his hair." But Eugene boasts of a lot of...

Anne Curtis Smith Covers Cosmopolitan Philippines Magazine April 2014 Issue

Wazzup Pilipinas!Anne Curtis Smith has this OMG abs worth the envy of many. The newest Dyesebel star flaunts her awesome body on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines magazine April 2014 issue wearing a flowery two red, green and white-colored two-piece swimsuit.Anne shares how she owned up to her...

Philippine International Friendship Balloon Festival 2014: It's More Than Just Hot Air

Wazzup Pilipinas! This year's hot air balloons took flight in Brgy. Prado Siongco in Lubao, Pampanga. Unlike last year when the festival was celebrated in Angeles city, Pampanga's hot air balloon festival, now organized by Pilipinas International Balloon Festival, Inc. (PIBF) in cooperation...

Marian Rivera Covers Women's Health Magazine April 2014 Issue

  Wazzup Pilipinas! "Yun and pinakamasarap sa buhay: Totoo ka sa sarili mo" as the always beautiful Marian Rivera graces the cover model of Women's Health magazine April 2014 issue. True enough, she is an epitome of true beauty who's personality follows dearly. Marian never fails to impress...

Hai San Seafood Market and Restaurant of Zamboanga: Fingerlicking Great Spicy Fried Tiger Prawns

Wazzup Pilipinas! Situated along the expanse of San Jose lies another famous restaurant in Zamboanga that goes by the name of Hai San Seafood Market and Restaurant where, as its name implies, you can buy your favorite seafood and ingredients and have them cooked any way you want them. My favorite,...

Santa Cruz Island of Zamboanga: Pink Sand Beaches of the South

Wazzup Pilipinas! It's now undoubtedly summer time in the Philippines even though it somewhat rained a few days ago. You can feel the extreme heat everywhere you go. The air-conditioning in public buses cannot cope with how hot it is right now that you'll sweat it out profusely if you commute...

Satti de Zamboanga at Andy's Special Satti: Halal-Certified Sweet and Spicy Breakfast

Wazzup Pilipinas! I've done a lot of readings online several days before going to Zamboanga to check out what to expect and look for to satisfy my cravings for native delicacies of the city. It isn't everyday that you get the opportunity to visit the place so it's best to make the most of...

Alavar Seafood Restaurant of Zamboanga: Everyone Went Gaga Over the Curacha

Wazzup Pilipinas! The spanner crab or more popularly known in Zamboanga city as the Curacha is like a gigantic brilliant-red orange cockroach with pincers and fringed with hair at its sides. The name curacha is so close to the chavacano word cucuracha which literally means cockroach, thus the...

Palmeras Restaurant of Zamboanga: Doing the Knickerbocker All the Way

Wazzup Pilipinas! You'll know everyone liked it when we can't stop talking about it. The ultimate proof is when everyone votes to order it on the last day before going back to Manila. This delectable dessert from Palmeras Restaurant of Zamboanga was simply a blockbuster hit for all of us that we...

Jan Manual Plays "Beki" Role in Tanikala: My Sister, My Lover

Wazzup Pilipinas! Kapuso actor-comedian Jan Manual may have not won when he joined the teenage reality show Starstruck, but as many would say, there's always a next time and a host of other opportunities. This served true for Jan after landing the lead role in an episode of CBN Asia's Holy Week...

Club de Damas Latinas To Hold “Fire Up Your Heart” Annual Latin Charity Ball

Wazzup Pilipinas! Club de Damas Latinas (Latin American Women´s Club) in the Philippines, founded 47 years ago, is a duly registered non-stock non-profit organization that has focused in supporting children who do not have access to education, health services, or a safe environment. Sophisticated,...

Alaska Milk Corporation and FrieslandCampina Partners to Bring Dairy Expertise

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Alaska Milk Corporation’s (AMC) has been a trusted ally in providing everyday affordable nutrition to Filipino families. I still remember the time during my childhood when they used to call me Alaska boy because I looked a lot like the image of the boy printed in every can...

Berta Rojas of Paraguay: Guitarist Exraordinaire Performs Live in Manila and Cebu

Wazzup Pilipinas! Berta Rojas, a star in the international guitar community and a tourism ambassador of her native Paraguay being the most popular musician of the country, will hold concerts in Manila (on May 15, 2014 at 8 pm in the Meralco Theater) and Cebu (on May 17, 2014 at 8 pm in the Marcelo...

Heart Evangelista Covers Metro Magazine Swimsuit Special April 2014 Issue

Wazzup Pilipinas! Heart Evangelista looks oh so sultry in a swimsuit gracing the cover of the Swimwear Special of Metro Magazine April 2014 issue.The issue talks about how to be sexy in Gucci, shares tips and tricks on how to get a sexy summer body, several beauty products, reaffirms that the...

PETA Announces Line Up for its 47th Theater Season

Wazzup Pilipinas! I grew very fond of watching theater plays ever since I got invited to my very first theater event by a publicist that wanted us to blog about it to help in the promotion. It was a very endearing night as I never realized it would mean staring at the stage for quite a long time...

Country Chicken Restaurant of Zamboanga City: Serves More Than Just Fried Chicken

 Wazzup Pilipinas! We just came from a very long Grand Civic and Military parade that was participated by local government agencies, college students and teachers, and of course the military, and immediately after was a night concert graced by local talents from the Mindanao areas...

Red Bull Thre3style World DJ Championships: The Search for the Philippines' Best DJ

Wazzup Pilipinas! Will you be the Philippines’ first-ever Red Bull Thre3style champion? After the success of last year’s Red Bull Thre3style Showcase, the organizers are holding more events in 2014 - but this time they are looking for the Philippines’ best DJ to represent the Philippines at...

LINE Global Community Has Grown 400M Strong

Wazzup Pilipinas! As LINE enthralls more Filipinos with its colorful combination of features and services, the mobile messaging app’s global community continues to post unprecedented growth as it recently surpassed 400 million users. Since its launch in 2011, LINE has grown into a global communications...

Wazzup Pilipinas Featured in Philippine Star as Top PHL Community Blog Site

Wazzup Pilipinas!We would like to share to our readers that Wazzup Pilipinas was recently featured in one of the leading newspapers of the country, the Philippine Star, just yesterday April 7, 2014, Monday. The feature was also posted on their online portal in digital form via the following link: ...

Why Cybercriminals Need Your Smartphone – An Infographic

Wazzup Pilipinas! Kaspersky Lab, a leading secure content and threat management solutions developer, knows that mobile malware is the hottest topic among cybercriminals and the number of malicious mobile apps is rapidly growing. The reason for that is obvious – there are multiple ways to earn...

Kape Zambo Restaurant at Paseo Del Mar of Zamboanga

Wazzup Pilipinas! Vamos a Comer na Kape Zambo! Enjoy the excellent food that may actually make you grab some more for seconds and thirds. It was sort of my first full meal for the day, except for the light breakfast at LM Metro Hotel and the snacks served at the Cinematheque Zamboanga launch,...

One Fighting Championship: Honor & Glory in Singapore

Wazzup Pilipinas! One Fighting Championship (ONE FC), Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, has confirmed it will return to Singapore on May 30, 2014 with a blockbuster event titled ONE FC: HONOR & GLORY.  Undefeated welterweight and collegiate wrestling...

LM Metro Hotel of Zamboanga City: Alternative Accommodation at Asia's Latin City

Wazzup Pilipinas!I got a short tour of another hotel during my stay at Zamboanga City to attend the many celebrations happening that week which included the 9th Philippine Bird Festival, the Dia De Zamboanga activities, and the launch of the Cinematheque Zamboanga, among other festivities scheduled...

Sam Pinto Covers Preview Magazine April 2014 Issue

Wazzup Pilipinas! Is fashion art? Could fashion be considered as a form of art? Well, for me, I believe fashion sense comes from appreciating art. The blending of colors, shapes and sizes to harmonize well as a clothing or outfit that you can also wear comfortably is one of the truest art form.For...

9th Philippine Bird Festival in Zamboanga: Students Participate in Festival Competitions

Wazzup Pilipinas! Zamboanga is also known for its variety of birds found in the forest and mangroves of Asia's Latin City. Just like the many languages spoken in the city, there seems to be a lot of species of birds that made Zamboanga their home. This was why the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines,...

iACADEMY Young Artist Award Honors Young Artists from Different Schools

Wazzup Pilipinas! Celebrate the artist. The artist who inspires. The artist who uplifts. The artist who empowers. Celebrate all those who have selflessly given the world part of themselves through their art. It's hard to believe that there was a time not too long ago when art-related courses...

One FC Fighter Gianni Subba Airs Warning to Toquero: Do Not Be Misled by my Good Looks

Wazzup Pilipinas! Do not be misled by my good looks. This was the warning given by undefeated Malaysian mixed martial arts contender Gianni Subba to Filipino Eugene Toquero. Subba will bring to the cage a competitiveness and tenacity that made him undefeated so far in his last three professional...

Benjarong Royal Thai Cuisine Restaurant: Bringing Back Memories of Thailand

Wazzup Pilipinas! I was able to visit Thailand, particularly Bangkok, for a 5 day training program sponsored by the United Nations several years ago. The training was for 5 days at a hotel and the only opportunity to get out and see the sights was only during the night after the whole-day training....

Philippines Wins “Best National Tourism Organization” Award in India

Wazzup Pilipinas!Travel and tourism professionals in South India voted the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) as the “Best National Tourism Organization” for 2013. “South India Travel Awards will create an all-India platform to recognize those behind the success of the travel and tourism industry...

Basix Restaurant: Waffles, Cereals, Omelets and Everything Else Sumptuous for Breakfast

Wazzup Pilipinas! We spent a family bonding opportunity at the Dusit Thani Manila hotel after my father was invited to try out a staycation at the said hotel. It was perfect timing to celebrate my sister’s high school graduation which was happening in just a few days from now. After a great...

Dusit Thani Manila Hotel: Where Family Staycations Become Memorable

Wazzup Pilipinas! To continue with our Dusit Thani Manila Hotel family staycation story, I left you wondering what it was like inside our hotel room. Well now I bring you inside to get a few glimpses of how it looked like. Since it was a family staycation, the room should be big enough for all...

Hirugohan O Taberu at UMU Japanese Restaurant

Wazzup Pilipinas! Last March 29 and 30 marked another significant day of our lives as a family. We spent our family bonding in Dusit Thani Manila hotel, located at Ayala Center, the central business district of Makati City here in the Philippines. It was also sort of a celebration of my high...

Philippine Art Awards Announces National Winners for 2014

Wazzup Pilipinas! The eight national winners of the 2014 Philippine Art Awards (PAA) have been honored during the awarding ceremony and formal opening of exhibition at the Yuchengco Museum in Makati City. Bayen Elero, Corporate Affairs Director PMFTC, Inc., said in her message, "As we strengthen...

Irina Ansell: Scorching Hot Summer Siren for UNO Magazine

Wazzup Pilipinas!Does it feel like the hottest summer ever? Pick up the latest issue of UNO Magazine with Irina Ansell on the cover and you're guaranteed to feel even hotter. Irina epitomizes scorching hot and is the perfect girl to bring anyone out of hibernation. This Polish-born seductress has...

Cucina Andare Food Tripping Levels Up a Few Floors Higher in Makati

Wazzup Pilipinas! Your favorite night food market leveled up a few floors higher in Makati because you can now find Cucina Andare at the roofdeck of The Link building located just right across The Landmark department store and Makati Shangri-La hotel. The Anton Diaz and RJ Ledesma line of night...