Wazzup Pilipinas Original Short Stories Series: Rookie

Wazzup Pilipinas!It is a great sunny day at Francville. I can hear these basketball fans cheering their teams. I feel excited but nervous at the same time. Who wouldn't? It's my first time here in the finals. I can't wait to play for Francville! But who am I in the first place? I am Jae Jordan, a...

MVP Announces Free Internet For All Smart, Talk N Text, and Sun Cellular Prepaid Subscribers

Wazzup Pilipinas!Manny V. Pangilinan (MVP) announces FREE INTERNET FOR ALL! Until November 30, 2014 only! In an unprecedented move, wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) together with Talk ‘N Text and Sun Cellular today announced that they will start providing free Internet...

Be on Time, Be on Beat, Be There and PLAY 2D BEAT!

Wazzup Pilipinas!In a month’s time, the event that has undergone so many changes and issues is finally happening! PLAY 2D BEAT: An Open Dance Competition takes place on October 31 (Friday), 5-9pm at CAP Auditorium, CAP Bldg., Makati. Tickets are at P100 each. Doors open at 4PM. Aside from the open...

New Spies in Training in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” International Trailer 2

Wazzup Pilipinas! From Matthew Vaughn, director of “X-Men: First Class” comes a new set of spy heroes to save the world in “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” Starring Colin Firth, Michael Caine, Samuel L. Jackson and Taron Egerton, this latest espionage movie is based on the comic book...

Asian Premiere of British Choreographer’s Murakami – Inspired Works At The Peta Theater Center

Wazzup Pilipinas!Bestsellers like Haruki Murakami’s “Norwegian Wood” have long inspired film, TV and theater adaptations worldwide – but dance? Touted as a “rising star” by Britains’ national daily, the Independent, British choreographer James Cousins dared to. British Council, PETA Theater Center...

Faking It In "Let's Be Cops" Trailer and Poster Release

Wazzup Pilipinas!“Let’s Be Cops” is the ultimate buddy cop movie except for one thing: they're not cops. When two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party, they become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and...

The Old Spaghetti House: A Special Family Day Deserves A Special Family Restaurant

Wazzup Pilipinas!The family decided to dine out a few days before my daughter's birthday. It was her 16th birthday (gosh ! I'm old already) and taking them to the traditional "langhap-sarap" or "happy meal" restaurant was quite inappropriate already. Well, for me, it feels like they've all grown...

Wazzup Pilipinas Original Short Stories Series: Against All Odds

Wazzup Pilipinas! All of us have our dirty little secrets. And that should only exist between ourselves, but what if our secrets are meant to be revealed? What if it is better when it is known? What should you do? Will you resist and hide it still? Now read this story of a close friend of mine....

CMANC Showcases Improved Buses and Jeepneys at 5th PIMS

Wazzup Pilipinas!Columbian Manufacturing Corporation (CMANC) has the Filipino passenger in mind. Tinkering on that Pinoy piece of tincan, teh company sets its goal ... to improve the look and performance of a well-know historical icon, the all-time king of the road - the Jeepney!They now have...

e-Blog Mo Na Yan! Episode September 20: Laughter on Air with the Comedy Cartel

Wazzup Pilipians! Last Saturday's episode of e-Blog Mo Na Yan!, a segment in the Vigattin Radio show of Radyo Inquirer DZIQ 990 AM in partnership with Elison Barcelo of Vigattin and Ross Del Rosario of Wazzup Pilipinas brought you some of the members of the pioneers in Point-of-View Stand-Up Comedy...

Jet Legaspi Workshops Offers Workshops and Tutorials

Wazzup Pilipinas! JET LEGASPI WORKSHOPS offers workshop and 1-on-1 tutorial  * Advanced Rigging and Technical Animation  * 3D Digital Sculpting and Creature Design  * Web Development  * Graphic Design  * Video Editing and Motion Graphics  For 1-on-1 tutorial -- specifically:  *...

Mandarin Palace: Celebrating Our Wedding Anniversary with Authentic Chinese Cuisine

  Wazzup Pilipinas! A celebration was necessary since it was a very special day for us as husband and wife. It's the very same day we got married in church. I mentioned church since we also were earlier married via civil wedding. You know, our beloved Mayor acted as the appointed one ...

Tim Ho Wan: The Dim Sum Specialist Remains a Crowd Favorite Even in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas!At last I found the time to write about my dining experience at Tim Ho Wan, that popular 1 Michelin Star dim sum restaurant which originated in Hong Kong. I guess I never prioritized it since they were obviously doing well. The long queue at the Megamall branch says it all. I probably...

HP Offers A+ Wireless Printing Convenience Even for Children

Wazzup Pilipinas!Wireless printing has been available globally for three years already but it is only recently that the Philippines is taking the technology into the people's homes and offices. Now you can print from your desktop, laptop and even tablet computers using wireless technology capable...

AXN Owned the Night with Day-and-Date Premieres of “The Voice” Season 7 and “The Blacklist” Season 2

Wazzup Pilipinas!AXN, Asia’s home of thrilling entertainment, premiered the latest seasons of hit series “The Voice” and “The Blacklist” to top ratings, winning the night of September 23 among English general entertainment (GE) channels across Southeast Asia. Collectively in the markets of Singapore,...

Be Discovered for “Asia’s Got Talent” at the Philippines Open Audition

Wazzup Pilipinas!The chance is here for anyone with any talent to audition to compete in “Asia’s Got Talent”! Soon to be the biggest talent competition in the world, “Asia’s Got Talent” will open its doors for individual and group acts of all ages to showcase their amazing skills on Sunday, 28 September...

Mike Schneider Graces the Launch of Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes 2.0 Edition

Wazzup Pilipinas!No less than Mike Schneider, the Senior Producer of Disney Interactive, graced the launch of a hit video game that will surely become the rave of all fans of the gaming franchise. To familiarize us with the guy, he was the one who also worked on the first "Disney Infinity", as well...

Zoe Saldana’s Extraordinary Fairy Tale in “The Book Of Life”

Wazzup Pilipinas! From visionary filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez whose unique visual style and vibrant storytelling technique, “The Book of Life” tells the story of three best friends - Manolo and his equally courageous best friend Joaquin are not your typical Prince Charmings; the object...

GQ West Launches Aquabest and Laundrybest Branches at SM Sea Residences

Wazzup Pilipinas! Nowadays, a community composed of condo unit owners from projects as big as the SM properties could just be enough to sustain your business especially when you have tapped on a prime commodity that every household will surely need in their everyday consumption. Noone can practically...

"Foosball: The Unbeatables” Kicks in Philippine Cinemas Ahead of U.S. Release

Wazzup Pilipinas! The local movie-going audience will soon be treated to an early release date of the English-dubbed family adventure movie “Foosball: The Unbeatables” as it opens this October 1 in cinemas nationwide, months ahead of its U.S. release. Originally entitled “Metegol” in Argentine-Spanish...

Search for “Gone Girl” Starts October 8

Wazzup Pilipinas! From the tour de force thriller that became a bestselling must-read comes David Fincher’s screen version of Gone Girl, a wild ride through our modern media culture and down into the deep, dark fault lines of an American marriage – in all its unreliable...

Max's Restaurant Relaunches Delivery Service: A Celebration of Delight

Wazzup Pilipinas!  "When there's rain, there's Max's Delivery!" says one of the executive of Max's Restaurant during the launch of the new and improved Max's Delivery service offering more delightful experiences for many satisfied customers.True enough, it is a bit inconvenient to go out in...

Far Eastern University Theater Guild Presents Makikitawag Lang Ako

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Far Eastern University Theater Guild (FTG) in collaboration with the President’s Committee on Culture continues its 80th season with the staging of “Makikitawag Lang Ako”. The FTG’s artistic director Dudz Teraña directs this beautifully devastating, remarkably eloquent and...

Cosmo Tower 69 Bachelor Bash 2014: Men Literally Falling Off the Stage

Wazzup Pilipinas! Most of the ladies can't breath last night because it was literally raining HOT guys at the Cosmo Bash 2014 event held at the World Trade Center. The annual bachelor bash was organized by Cosmopolitan magazine dubbed as Cosmo Tower 69 Bachelor Bash 2014, and as expected, it made...

Wazzup Pilipinas Original Short Stories Series: Down Memory Lane

Wazzup Pilipinas! Here is another original short story that needs no introduction anymore (maybe because the author didn't submitted any...hehehe). Seriously, we all know that life could sometimes be very unfair but we should still find reasons to enjoy it. There would always be opportunities to...

The Brae of Infinity Resort: Sumptuous Early Morning Breakfast at Puerto Galera

Wazzup Pilipinas! I would always wake up early in the morning whenever I am away at a far away place. Why? I aim to catch the sunrise. I would always like to capture it with my camera regardless of how it looked like. Sometimes there won't be any opportunity since the sunrise would be at the other...

New Boating App causing a stir on Europe’s Waterways

Wazzup Pilipinas! Le Boat, Europe’s largest self-drive boating holiday operator, has launched a brand new App to help hirers explore the waterways. The FREE Le Boat App, which is available to download from the Apple Store and Google Play, has been designed for people navigating the river and...

Le Boat Launch 2015 Canal Boating Brochure

Wazzup Pilipinas!Le Boat, the largest operator of self-drive boating holidays on Europe’s waterways, operates its own fleet of 800+ self-drive cruisers from a network of over 40 departure bases across nine European countries. Le Boat brings together over 40 years of experience in canal and waterway...

FutureYou.ph Introduces Students to the Right Career Opportunities

Wazzup Pilipinas!Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) launched FutureYou.ph, an online career exploration portal that aims to address the lack of information on the right job opportunities for Filipino students and graduates. The Philippines currently has the highest unemployment rate in Southeast...

Epson’s Point-Of-Sales Printers Achieve Number One Status for Fifth Year Running

Wazzup Pilipinas! Epson, a world leader in print solutions, has been named the number one Point-of-Sale (POS) printer manufacturer in Southeast Asia for the 5th year running. This is according to the latest research results from International Data Corporation (IDC), the premier global provider of...

Lampara Launches Moymoy Lulumboy: Ang Batang Aswang

Wazzup Pilipinas! Fifty percent mythology, fifty percent adventure, a hundred percent Filipino: the adventures of Moymoy Lulumboy: Ang Batang Aswang will surely be loved by readers everywhere. Last September 18, 2014 at 11am at the Function Room 5 of the SMX Convention Center, Lampara Publishing...

Wazzup Pilipinas Original Short Stories Series: Dilemma

Wazzup Pilipinas!Problems. According to the dictionary problem means it is something that is difficult to deal with; something that is a source of trouble or worry. Well, what are you going to do if you have gigantic problems? Would you still carry on or give up already? Me, I really don't know...

Marriott Café Has Bigger and Better Sunday Brunch

Wazzup Pilipinas! Having a big brunch is good. Enjoying it on a Sunday is better. Indulging on a bigger and better Sunday brunch is best—and this is served only at Marriot Café. So, why choose when you can have the best of both worlds? Upon entrance at the five star restaurant buffet, patrons...

Lampara Books Launches Moymoy Lulumboy: Ang Batang Aswang

Wazzup Pilipinas!Lampara books have been a pioneer publishing house known for publishing works of Filipino writers, who create original stories full of values and lessons for children. They specifically incorporate the richness of the Filipino culture and tradition into their stories. After years...

Honda Launches Brio and Brio Amaze at the 5th Philippine International Motor Show

Wazzup Pilipinas!Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines launches the All New Brio and Brio Amaze at the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) at World Trade Center, Pasay City. During the opening, HCPI’s President and General Manager, Toshio...

Honda Magnifies Joy of Mobility at 5th Philippine International Motor Show

Wazzup Pilipinas! Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) launched two new vehicles and showcased two concept cars to the delight of the media and car enthusiasts who assembled at the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) at World Trade Center, Pasay City. Focused on giving more people...

90,000 Visitors Troop the Biggest Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) To Date

Wazzup Pilipinas!Despite a setback from Tropical Storm Mario, the 5th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) held last Thursday to Sunday, September 18 to September 21, at the World Trade Center was its most successful yet, nearly doubling its foot traffic from the previous PIMS in 2012. The...

Beauty Fair 2014 Back-to-Back with Boys and Girls Bazaar 2014

Wazzup Pilipinas!Beauty Fair 2014 back-to-back with Boys and Girls Bazaar 2014 is an event which offers NOT only cosmetic brands but also a new variety of retail and novelty items that caters to both MALE and FEMALE shoppers. Christmas season is just around the corner so start checking your list...

NCAA Brawl Between Mapua and EAC: Ball So Hard, Not Brawl So Hard

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Mapua-EAC scuffle. Wild! With only 28.5 seconds left in the game, a bench-clearing brawl broke out in this afternoon's Mapua Cardinals vs. EAC Generals game. Yesterday's horrible and ugly end brawl game between Mapua and EAC has NO place inside the basketball court! But...

UST JFINEX Presents PARAGON: Finance Ambassador and Ambassadress 2014

Wazzup Pilipinas! UST JFINEX, the official organization of Finance Majors, presents: "PARAGON: Finance Ambassador and Ambassadress 2014." Real-life superheroes do not come hand in hand with supernatural powers. Sometimes, they're just ordinary people with extraordinary willpower and abilities. WITNESS...

USTJMA Presents Vibe: The Start of Marketing Supremacy

Wazzup Pilipinas!Marketistas, are you ready for this year's most awaited General Assembly? The night is young and the year is ours to own. Make way for a VIBE that you will never forget! They University of Santo Tomas Junior Marketing Association (USTJMA) proudly bring you their 7th General Assembly...

Wazzup Pilipinas Original Short Stories Series: The Last Name, My Greatest Memory

Wazzup Pilipinas! The narrator of the story is Ace Pacifista. He was once human when he was still among the living but is now a scheduler, the one who fetches the souls of the dead and guides them towards Tartarus, the World of the Dead. He makes a deal with the Keeper, the one who keeps the Cinematic...

Mananayaw: A Documentary on the Male Ballet Dancer Opens September 24

Wazzup Pilipinas! As part of the Cine Totoo International Documentary Film Festival, “Mananayaw: A Documentary on the Male Ballet Dancer” premieres on September 24, 6:30 PM in SM Megamall. The film will also be screened on September 25, 8:45PM in SM City Manila and September 26, 6:30PM in Trinoma....

Kaspersky Lab: Right on Target with New and Updated Security Products

Wazzup Pilipinas!Kaspersky Lab has new and updated security products for the Philippine consumers namely the Kaspersky Internet Security for hardcore Internet users, the Kaspersky Anti-Virus for occasional Internet users, and the Kaspersky Internet Security – Multi-Device 2015, which will be currently...

I Am An Artist and I Don't Work For Free

Wazzup Pilipinas! Artist: "Here's your design."Patron: "Why do I have to pay so much if it only took you 10 minutes to draw this?"Artist: "Because it took 20 years of practice, for me to do this in 10 minutes."Because doing something for free or getting tokens in exchange of our work, or some would...

"The Wizard of Oz ", Set to Open on September 26

Wazzup Pilipinas!As a season offering to all children, Kids Acts Philippines proudly presents “ The Wizard of Oz ” with script and lyrics by LUIGI NACARIO and music by EUGENE BELBIS. The story is adapted from the popular version of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum. The Wizard of Oz is...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Drastic Reincarnation by Michael Bay

Wazzup Pilipinas!Cowabunga, dudes!!! I have a piece of Krispy Kreme donut shaped like one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' head on one hand and a can of cola in the other! I'm all turtle-powered and ready to enter the Promenade cinema at Greenhills for the special blocked screening of the latest...

Wazzup Pilipinas Original Short Stories Series: TGIF

Wazzup Pilipinas!The story is all about desperation. Lyca, the main characater, was so desperate for love which made her so ignorant about reality. The author of this story focused on emotions. Specifically, love. Lyca became so blinded of the signs due to her love for John. Considering that she...

The Maze Runner: Above and Beyond Our Expectations

Wazzup Pilipinas! With a $32.5M debut, and more than $81M worldwide, the Maze Runner franchise is off to a strong start! If you read the James Dashner book, the differences were obvious but it was a great and intense movie nonetheless. Just because a movie doesn't follow a book completely doesn't...