Arbol de Fuego: Cherie Gil Leads Cast of Filipino Adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Cherry Orchard

Wazzup Pilipinas!"It's serendipitous!" says Cherie Gil proudly as she lands a role in a play entitled 'Arbol de Fuego' that would honorably cap the 47th season of the iconic theater company we all know as the Philippine Educational Theater Association  or PETA.  Arbol de Fuego is a...

MMDA Enforcers Wearing Adult Diapers: Practical or Dehumanizing?

Wazzup Pilipinas! Whoever thought of the idea of forcing MMDA enforcers to wear adult diapers should try it himself at once, stay in the post under the sun and be ready to get strange looks from citizens all grinning with the thought. They should have not divulge this stupid idea to the public since...

Feast of the Black Nazarene: A Devotion Passed on to Generations

Wazzup Pilipinas! Viva, Nuestro Senor Nazareno! Today, January 9, 2015 is the Feast of the Black Nazarene. I'm always amaze how Filipinos would do anything for their belief. Happy Feast Day, Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno. Thank you for all the blessings, the miracles and the faith that abounds...

K to 12: A Big Leap or a Major Downfall

Wazzup Pilipinas! Though not yet underway, The Senior High School (SHS) program is assumed to be the highlight of the K to 12 program. It is greater just an additional two years to our previous education system. It is also more than what everyone, particularly the government and the millions...

Peek Into the Future: The Kroma Tower and the Ayala Makati North Gateway CBDs

Wazzup Pilipinas!I am very pleased to share with you an advance primer on Ayala Land¹s Newest Commercial District at the heart of Makati, The Ayala North Gateway as well as The Kroma Tower, the most highly sought after and only new residential development of Ayala Land nearest to this new commercial...

Increasing Internet Penetration Changing the Way Asia Does Real Estate

Wazzup Pilipinas! Real estate industries across Asia are moving online, with a new report revealing that online property search is on the rise across the region. The findings are contained in a new report from global property website Lamudi into real estate in 16 emerging countries. The report, Real...

ADB Youth Initiative: Youth4ASIA Solution Search for the Environment (Call for Nominations/Applications)

Wazzup Pilipinas!The ADB Youth Initiative is reaching out to share with you an opportunity for your friends, partners and network in the development sector - particularly those led, organised or focused on youth - to participate in the Youth4Asia call of the ADB’s NGO Centre for the Greater Mekong...

Woven Universes: Math, Method, Meaning, and Magic in Philippine Indigenous Textiles

Wazzup Pilipinas! Philippine indigenous textiles are not just objects of beauty and inspiration. Their threads, colors, motifs, and patterns reveal stories about the weaver’s culture and the surprisingly methodical work that goes into these fabrics. They showcase intricate ornamentation, meticulous...

Tour De Tayabas 2015: The Philippines' Most Competitive Cycling Challenge

Wazzup Pilipinas! Your friendly neighborhood Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas is excited to be part of the 2nd edition of Tour De Tayabas - anticipated to be one of the most exciting and competitive cycling challenges in the Philippines this 2015. This three-day competition at the Quezon Province...

#CavEAT: Cavinti Eco-Adventure Tour on January 10 to 11

Wazzup Pilipinas!Your friendly neighborhood Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas is excited to share that I will be joining the #CavEAT: Cavinti Eco-Adventure Tour on January 10-11, 2015.#CavEAT: Cavinti Eco-Adventure Tour is a Tourism Advocacy Campaign organized for the Municipality of Cavinti, Laguna...

Infinity Nado: Unboxing the World's First Digital Fighting Top

Wazzup Pilipinas! After attending the Infinity Nado Philippine launch a few days ago, my kids were all so eager to play already with the top that I brought home after luckily winning it in a raffle conducted at the event. I wanted to do a video unboxing first before I let them play with it so...

Prodigious: The UST ChES Grand Acquaintance Night 2015

Wazzup Pilipinas!Are you ready? Prepare. It's BIG! PRODIGIOUS! The UST ChES Grand Acquaintance Night 2015. See you on January 14, Wednesday, from 6:30PM - 12:00MN at Le Pavillon, Metrobank Ave., Pasay City! Registration starts at 6:00PM. ATTIRE: Smart Casual Wear any SOLID COLOR attire (no pattern...

Coca-Cola: Look Out for the Signs of Happiness

Wazzup Pilipinas! As a company, Coca-Cola has been committed to supporting women micro-entrepreneurs in the country. Through their 5by20 program, they aim to empower five million Filipinas by 2020 by providing them the means and skills to sustain a small business of their own. Now they want to...

AMD Brings the Future of Computing to Life at 2015 International CES

Wazzup Pilipinas!AMD and its technology partners are ready to wow attendees of the 2015 International CES with a wide range of new products and technology demonstrations that showcase AMD’s view of the future of computing, and reinforce the company’s surround computing leadership. The company will...

WD Demonstrates World’s Fastest 4 TB Hybrid Drive at Storage Visions 2015

Wazzup Pilipinas!WD, a Western Digital company and world leader in storage solutions, demonstrated the world’s fastest 4 TB hybrid drive at the SATA-IO booth (#205) at Storage Visions 2015 last January 4 and 5 in Las Vegas, NV. WD’s prototype drive utilized the SATA Express PCI-e interface, 4 TB...

Pink Panda: Perfect Pica-Pica Pleasures

Wazzup Pilipinas! I rarely write about buffet or pica-pica food served during  media events but after recently attending one at this restaurant called Pink Panda South East Asian Diner, I really have to make an exception. We were served with delightful pica-pica food that were totally sumptuous,...

Epson Acquires K-Sun Corp To Expand Presence In Industrial Solutions Market

Wazzup Pilipinas!Seiko Epson Corporation recently announced it had acquired Somerset, Wisconsin-based K-Sun Corporation, a supplier of award-winning portable and desktop electronic label printers. The acquisition of K-Sun, with its more than three decades of experience in the industrial identifications...

Nihongo Fiesta 2015: 42nd Nihongo Speech Contest

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) in pursuit of its objective of promoting cultural exchange through Japanese Language Education in the Philippines, announces the Nihongo Speech Contest to be held on Saturday, 28 February (TIU Theater, Mile Long Compound, Amorsolo cor. Dela Rosa...

LTO Launches Brand-New PUV Plates; LTFRB Inspects First-Ever E-Jeepney Route

Wazzup Pilipinas! Numbering the days of colorum operations with new yellow license plates and pushing a paradigm shift to sustainable public utility vehicles (PUVs): these programs mark the beginning of the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) program for 2015 to aggressively...

Buffalo Wild Wings Now in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas! Food lovers and local sports fans rejoiced to the news of the Philippine opening of Buffalo Wild Wings at its very first branch at Capitol Commons, known to serve classic American food specifically NY-style chicken wings served with 18 signature sauces and seasonings ranging...

The SOPA 2015 Awards for Editorial Excellence Launches Call For Entries

Wazzup Pilipinas!Entering its 17th year, The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), an organization dedicated to best practices in professional publishing, announced the call for entries for the "SOPA 2015 Awards for Editorial Excellence". The premier publishing awards represent the most outstanding...

SMART and Aquabest Seal Partnership Agreement

Wazzup Pilipinas!Smart and Aquabest have signed an agreement for Smart to provide communications solutions to Aquabest franchisees. Signing the agreement are (L to R) Paul Tan Aquabest AVP -  Operations, Carson Tan Aquabest President/CEO, Ian Glen Asuzano Senior Manager Corporate Sales Acquisition,...

Airborne Technologies Tough Rock Power Bank: Definitely Tough and Highly Recommended

Wazzup Pilipinas! Our 3 days and two nights weekend getaway at Infinity Resort in Puerto Galera had actually had a side project to test out a new product that recently launched in the market. Aside from enjoying the accommodation, food, pool, beach, and other attractions in and around the resort,...

#MNLShapingDavos: Get Ready to Hack the Sangguniang Kabataan

Wazzup Pilipinas!On January 15, young people will gather to interact with fellow youth and key government personalities about the merits and shortcomings of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK). Don't waste the opportunity to compete in creating game-changing apps for a better youth government. Will you...

Time Stands Still is Red Turnip Theater's Second Season Finale

Wazzup Pilipinas!Red Turnip Theater's founders have recently organized a press conference last January 6, 2015 to launch their season finale play entitled 'Time Stands Still,' another heralded play from Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Marguilles.At the Pink Panda South East Asian Diner...

Mr. Quickie's Donate a Shoe Drive Program Flow and Participating Schools

Wazzup Pilipinas! Here are Mr. Quickie's Donate a Shoe Drive program flow and list of participating schools targeted in the project. Mr. Quickie Corporation, the pioneer and the largest shoes and bags repair and key duplication chain in the Philippines are extending its effort to repair lives....

Metascreen: To Guard Against ‘Sudden Death’ of Babies

Wazzup Pilipinas!A new-born baby is a precious gift given to every parent especially if its a first-born. We are all delighted to see the product of our love for each other when two individuals expressed their love for each other. It is thus shocking to find out that an estimated 7,000 babies die...

Modern Shanghai: A Festive Noodle Dining Experience for the Family

Wazzup Pilipinas! Since we Pinoys are heavily influenced by Chinese food that can be found almost everywhere, it can be considered as among the more familiar comfort food of even the Filipinos all over the country. So whenever we want to be sure we will get contented with our meals at a time when...

The Papal Visit: When Everything Stood Still in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas! With the coming visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines, I'm sure time will again stand still for many as almost everyone will opt to drop everything their doing just to get a glimpse of the next best thing closest in both mind and spirit to the Lord above. Certain airlines...

The Mind Museum: An Awesome Family Bonding Experience with Science and Technology

Wazzup Pilipinas! Now, with the holidays behind us, we’re very much ready to kick off 2015 with a big bang that's hopefully louder than all the explosive fireworks and boombastic sound-tripping and ear-popping karaoke sessions that happened before, during and after the 2015 New Year celebrations. I...

Infinity Nado Now in the Philippines: The Quest for the Ultimate Fighting Top Begins

Wazzup Pilipinas! Your friendly neighborhood Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas was invited to attend the Philippine launch of the newest toy craze to soon conquer the country - the Infinity Nado! Popular toy-maker Auldey helps us take gaming to a whole new level as we spin our way to greatness...

Ross Del Rosario of Wazzup Pilipinas on ABS-CBN's Rated K

Wazzup Pilipinas!Thanks to a blogger friend for taking a photo of my "short but sweet" appearance at one of the top prime-time television shows of ABS-CBN last Sunday, January 4, 2015. Yes! Your friendly neighborhood Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas, Ross Del Rosario, of WazzupPilipinas.com was...

DLSU Englicom Presents Jacko Wacko Music Festival: Into the Waves

Wazzup Pilipinas!"From the organization that brought to you the first ever college music festival from DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY, get ready for the sequel of the grandest one yet as DLSU ENGLICOM presents JACKO WACKO MUSIC FESTIVAL: INTO THE WAVES.Happening on February 7, 2015, Saturday! 4pm onwards,...

Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant: Where You Can Say Frohe Feiertage Everyday

Wazzup Pilipinas! Frohes Neues Jahr is German for Happy New Year. Since we are now featuring a German restaurant in our blog today, I will try to insert a few German language in this blog post! Joke! All I know is "Ein frohes Weihnachtsfest und alles gute im neuen Jahr!", which means "We wish you...

New Year’s Resolutions For Your Home

Wazzup Pilipinas!New Year’s Eve is a time to make resolutions for the upcoming 12 months, not only for yourself, but for your home. Each one of us wants to attain some goals and are hopeful we could accomplish all of them within the year. We all try our best effort to reach our dreams and aspirations...

Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant: A Gastronomically Explosive Feast for the Family

Wazzup Pilipinas! Your friendly neighborhood Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas, together with my wife and kids, had a pre-Christmas meal at one of the fab Japanese restaurants in the Metro located inside one of the popular malls in Mandaluyong city, or is it Pasig city? Well, we really don't...

Top Food Trends for 2015

Wazzup Pilipinas!Since it's the beginning of another year for us, I might as well re-post what I have learned about the possible upcoming food trends for 2015 and beyond which I learned from a famous chef from one of the events that I attended last year. The chef says food trends are like fashion...