Is Gift-Giving Still a Good Marketing Investment?

Wazzup Pilipinas! Is your PR budget being “realigned”? Before you trim or worse, scrap your budget for corporate gifts, think again. Shrugging off corporate gift-giving as an unnecessary expense may be one of the biggest branding mistakes you can make. With the ever-increasing competition across...

ER Ejercito Steps Down to Avoid Further Turmoil: Hoping to Return in Position Soon

Wazzup Pilipinas! "Pansamantala nating nilisan ang kapitolyo ng Laguna upang panatilihan ang kaayusan at katahimikan sa Lalawigan ng Laguna. Base na rin sa paki-usap at payo ng aking tiyuhin at dating Pangulo Joseph "Erap" Estrada tayo ay pansamantang bumaba bilang gobernador upang hintayin...

Quanta Paper Presents R3RUN: The Run for Sustainability

Wazzup Pilipinas! Your friendly neighborhood pambansang blog is supporting another fun run activity to be held this coming August 10, 2014 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Roxas Boulevard Manila. We caught one of the organizers looming around the Jasmine Curtis-Smith fans day...

May Tiwala Ako: Skil Celebrates 90 Years of Durability, Reliability, and Repairability

Wazzup Pilipinas! When I learned about Norman Black as brand ambassador of the leading power tools brand Skil , and that he is coming to the 90th anniversary celebratory campaign dubbed as “May Tiwala Ako” press launch, I had to block of my schedule immediately. The popular basketball icon is...

Jasmine The Series Premieres This June 1 on TV5

Wazzup Pilipinas! At a fans day gathering held at Shangri-La Restaurant in West Triangle Quezon City, Jasmine Curtis Smith, the equally talented and shining-as-bright younger sister of Kapamilya ABS-CBN's Anne Curtis Smith, reveals to her fans the run of a new television series on her Kapatid TV5...

Cebu Bus Rapid Transit, Other Transport Projects Get NEDA Greenlight

Wazzup Pilipinas! In a marathon session lasting until close to midnight, the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved several transportation projects last night, said Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Abaya. “We are pleased that we can...

Maleficent Special Blocked Screening at Trinoma Cinemas

Wazzup Pilipinas! Through the years, Disney had given us entertaining and at the same time genuinely meaningful movies. They never fail not only to amaze us but also impart life lessons with the countless works they’ve created so far. This year, Disney retells one of our childhood fairytales,...

Papa John's Launches the New Chicken Carbonara Pizza

Wazzup Pilipinas! Now on its 3rd year in the Philippines and with 17 branches in NCR to serve you, Papa John's gives you more reasons to enjoy its great-tasting pizza with the launch of the new Chicken Carbonara Pizza! The new Chicken Carbonara Pizza comes with crispy bacon in creamy carbonara ...

Free Kids' Workshops, Shows at "Likot, Liksi, Lipad Children's Arts Festival"

Wazzup Pilipinas!The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) Theater Center invites all children ages 6-12 years old, as well as teens ages 13 -16 years old to an art extravaganza this May 30, 31 and June 1! Likot, Liksi, Lipad Children's Arts Festival is a three day celebration of children's...

Conference Celebrates the Success of the Zero Carbon Resorts Project

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Zero Carbon Resorts (ZCR) project conference was held in celebration of the success and achievements of the SWITCH-Asia project  in its 4 and a half years of implementation. The organizers successfully hosted a closing ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Casino...

Filipina Wins Global Education Motivators Award of UN Affiliated Body

Wazzup Pilipinas!Filipina educator and international lecturer Rayla Melchor Santos received the prestigious Global Education Motivators (GEM) Award for 2013-2014 for her advocacy on the empowerment of children in schools under the I Am SAM Foundation. Santos, of Muntinlupa, Philippines, acceped the...

A Bridal Affair to Remember at the Diamond Hotel

Wazzup Pilipinas! On your way towards becoming the blushing bride, allow Diamond Hotel to escort you through the necessary wedding plans. Catch the latest and greatest ideas from our exhibitors, guest speakers and event planners. And if you're in need of a fashion inspiration for your big day,...

13th Philippine Toycon 2014 Epic Launch at Resorts World Manila

Wazzup Pilipinas!We invite everyone to attend and join our 13th Philippine Toycon 2014 Epic Launch and press con this Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila. The event will start from 10am onwards, and the media and press con starts at 2pm. Entrance is FREE! We’re going...

Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon Manila: Discuss, Edit, Review, Contribute and Collaborate on Wikipedia

Wazzup Pilipinas! Everybody is invited! Come to the first Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon in the Philippines! Organized by Wikimedia Philippines, the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon Manila on May 31 will be the first Edit-a-thon organized in the Philippines. And what is a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon? Wikipedia Edit-a-thons...

The Dream Expo MNL: Featuring Inspiring Filipino Innovators

Wazzup Pilipinas! #‎TheDreamExpoMNL‬ is a 3-day exposition that will celebrate and feature more than 30 inspiring Filipino innovators from various fields of specialization and regions. In partnership with the Office of Sen. Bam Aquino, IdeaSpace Foundation, ADB Youth Initiative, Global Shapers...

Ballet Philippines Announces "Manhid" Auditions on June 13, 14, And 17

Wazzup Pilipinas! Ballet Philippines with Tanghalang Pilipino invites you to be part of MANHID, the 45th season ender performance slated for February 20 to March 8, 2015 at the CCP Main Theater. MANHID. The Pinoy Superhero Musical was first staged by UP TROPA in 1991 by Auraeus Solito, Kanakan...

Celia Diaz-Laurel Set to Launch "The Colors of My Life" Coffee Table Book on June 18

Wazzup Pilipinas! Celia Diaz-Laurel is a name synonymous to world of arts. By virtue of imagination, talent or skill to create works of aesthetic value, especially in the field of fine arts, Celia Diaz-Laurel has gained the reputation for being a prolific stage actress, painter, writer, poetess,...

Hansel and Gretel: A Pre-Father's Day Treat All Set on June 8 at Eastwood Mall Atrium

Wazzup Pilipinas!In line with the forthcoming Father’s Day celebration, EASTWOOD MALL and Kids Acts Philippines shall present ‘ Hansel and Gretel ’ on June 8, 2014 --- 3 p.m. at the Eastwood Mall Atrium. Free admission for everyone! Hansel and Gretel will come to life on stage through colorful...

2013 Gawad Buhay!: The Philstage Awards for the Performing Arts

Wazzup Pilipinas!Now on its sixth year, Gawad Buhay! is the first-ever industry awards exclusively for the performing arts. Outstanding individual and group achievements in various artistic and technical aspects of play, musical and dance productions and performances are honored based on quarterly...

Mommy and Me Mall Tours: Fun Time, Family Time with CDC Manufacturing Corporation

Wazzup Pilipinas!With the fast-paced lifestyle we live these days, the more important things tend to be set aside. That’s why, CDC Manufacturing Corporation, the leading manufacturer and distributor of tablewares, is putting back the focus to those that matters most. The makers of Melawares, Perfect...

Renaissance Art Gallery’s 11th Anniversary Exhibit “Tinuod/Truth” by Bag-Ong Hinan-Aw Set to Open on June 25

Wazzup Pilipinas! One of the trendiest art galleries in Metro Manila, Renaissance Art Gallery boasts of having among the finest collections of established and upcoming Filipino contemporary artists. Among the events celebrating its eleventh anniversary this June, Renaissance Art Gallery is proud...

An Open Letter to an Online Publication

Wazzup Pilipinas! The open letter below submitted by one of our contributors, who was apparently a former writer of an online publication, had to pass through a lot of scrutiny from the Wazzup Pilipinas core team before it was allowed to be posted as is, and with very little correction. We intentionally...

Lamudi: Fast-Growing Property Portal Expands Operations in Sri Lanka

Wazzup Pilipinas! Lamudi, one of the leading real estate players and a global property portal operating exclusively in emerging markets, is expanding its presence in Asia, with the platform launching in Sri Lanka this week. It is now available in seven new markets across Asia, the Middle East and...

Our Daily Breath: Mga Karaniwang Reklamo at Himutok ng Isang Ordinaryong Pinoy

Wazzup Pilipinas! Pasensiya na...hindi po kasi ako komedyante. Mas madalas ay seryoso ako, tahimik, nasa isang tabi lamang. Hindi mo agad-agad akong mapapatawa, kahit mapangiti...pilit siguro..pero mahirap at halatang peke. Pero kapag interesado talaga ako o nasa syento porsyento pa ang aking...

Friend or Foe App: Keep Your Facebook Friends Close - and Your Enemies Closer

Wazzup Pilipinas! Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions presents FriendOrFoe – a free app for Facebook that allows users to assess just how “valuable” their friends are, and even shows what others think of them. The...

Hack the Climate: Manila - The Longest Hackathon in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas! "....we found ourselves staying up late in our common room discussing the possibilities of using technology as a tool for social justice, especially as it relates to the climate crisis. We wondered, what if the same energy that went into the development of YouTube or LinkedIn...

Ballet Philippines Announces 45th Season Line Up

Wazzup Pilipinas!Ballet Philippines, the country’s premier classical and contemporary dance company proudly announces its 45th Anniversary – The Sapphire Season as it celebrates 45 years of sharing the gift of dance. The exciting line-up of productions is as follows: Agnes Locsin’s LA REVOLUCION...

Bangka-sion: A Tabang Tambayan Benefit Gig for Coron, Palawan

Wazzup Pilipinas!What is Tabang Tambayan? Tabang is a Visayan word that means tulong in Tagalog and help in English. Tambayan is a Tagalog word, translated in english as a comfi (comfortable) place. Tabang Tambayan is a project by The Silver Lining Project, Primarch Entertainment, SparkMyIdeas,...

Travel & Tourism Colleagues Being Asked to Change Professional Image of the Industry

Wazzup Pilipinas! Members of the Travel & Tourism industry are being asked to participate in a new World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) campaign to help change the perception of a career in the sector. People are being asked to create their own 15 second videos to explain why they love...

Sumilon Island, Cebu: The Epson Fusion 5 Media Appreciation Adventure

Wazzup Pilipinas! Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC), one of my favorite technology brands, recently announced some really great news during its annual Media Appreciation Activity dubbed as Fusion and already on its 5th year, held last May 21 to 23, 2014 at Bluewater Resort of Sumilon Island,...

Full Disclosure by Abaya, DOTC Officals of House Probe on MRT-3 Extortion Case

Wazzup Pilipinas! Officials of the Department and Transportation and Communications (DOTC), led by Secretary Jun Abaya, made full disclosures at the Congress investigation on the alleged Metro Rail Transit III (MRT-3) extortion attempt this morning, as promised by Abaya last week. "We promised...

Make Your Own Havaianas 2014: The Biggest Flip-Flops Customization Event in the Country

  Wazzup Pilipinas! Hashtag #MYOH2014 is an exclusive Make Your Own Havaianas 2014 event for the loyal Havaianaticos! Calling all footie fans! Havaianas has been touring around the Philippines to proudly bring you closer to Havaianas - the best rubber flip-flops in the world from Brazil!...

Swensen's Philippines Opens New Branch at The Block of SM North EDSA

Wazzup Pilipinas! Our family has always been a fan of ice cream. Then again, who isn’t right? Living in a tropical country, it is almost a given that people here enjoy a bite of ice cream every now and then. However, there are only a few places here that sells quality ice cream. Thankfully, Swensen's...

Jollibee Family Bee Day: A Grand Picnic For the Entire Family

Wazzup Pilipinas! "Dito ang sarap maging pamilya" at the Jollibee Family Bee Day grand picnic where the langhap-sarap goodness of Jollibee burgers, fries, and other treats exploded all over the place as many families enjoyed the true Pinoy taste that has even toppled the other fastfood chain giants...

Lee’s 125th Anniversary Special: 125 Years of Denim Mastery and Purposeful Design

Wazzup Pilipinas! Nowhere does the cultural heritage of the Americas - the delineating design of popular culture—come more alive than in a classic pair of Lee Jeans. Inherited in the brands DNA is 125 years of craftsmanship, innovation and purposeful design. Lee Jeans has created history in ways...

Just Thai Authentic Thai Restaurant: Sa-THAIs-faction Guaranteed

Wazzup Pilipinas!My visit to Bangkok several years ago introduced me to Thai foods the most hilarious way because even though I knew it would be spicy as told by friends and colleagues, I never knew it would go pass the boundaries of our also famous Bicol Express in terms of spiciness. Whoah! I...

Pampanga Culinary Tour: Rediscovering Kapampangan Cuisines and Concoctions Among the Collections

Wazzup Pilipinas! In celebration of the International Museum Day, the Museo ning Angeles and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) prepared a guided tour of the inner depths of Filipino cuisine with lecturers who not only talk about food but actually live it, at the same time,...

Epson Rules Projector Market Marks Unprecedented World’s No. 1 Status for 13 Consecutive Years

Wazzup Pilipinas! Epson’s 3LCD technology reigned supreme as the digital imaging leader achieved the No.1 position in the projector category in the Philippine market. Based on a report by Future Source Consulting covering the 4th quarter of 2013 and the 1st quarter of 2014, Epson is currently the...

Get Ready for Some Foosball This June 12 at Sofitel

Wazzup Pilipinas! Yes, foosball! that game you tried once or twice in your student days, family basement, office lounge or favorite watering hole. You can enjoy it and join a foosball tournament by Foosball Filipinas Association (FFA) with Snaps Sports Bar during the FIFA World Cup opening and...

UP Diliman Retains NUCC Crown After Thwarting La Salle-Manila Fightback

Wazzup Pilipinas! UP Diliman remains as the reigning champion of the National Ultimate Collegiate Championship after beating De La Salle-Manila, 15-10, in the Pool A championship game of the said tournament at the Greenfield City Sports Field in Sta. Rosa City. UPD raced to an early 4-1...