Wazzup Pilipinas TV: Tutok na sa Pambansang TV Show ng Pilipinas on May 2

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Tuloy na tuloy na ito!!!! Tutok na sa pinakabagong lifestyle TV show na hindi nakakasawa, hindi nakakaumay at tunay na pang-masa!

Wazzup Pilipinas TV will start airing on May 2, 2015 - that's every primetime Saturday from 8 to 9 pm on IBC 13.

Watch out for our awesome line-up of guests from many types of businesses and lifestyle attractions  like top and emerging restaurants, barbershops, salons; skin, dental and health care clinics, hotels, resorts and other destinations, fashionable clothing and accessories, gadgets and technology innovations, events and gatherings, prominent personalities and celebrities, plus a lot more.

Hosting the show are the witty, wacky but definitely talented trio of Ross Del Rosario (The Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas), Bart Abaya (The Philippine Barter King) and Coach Dave Aguila (The Common Sense Investor).

There will also be a few segment co-hosts for special features like Halal cooking courtesy of Chef Tato from the Muslim community; guest appearances from law, business and financial planning experts who will share tips and insights, and special news and events coverage from Wazzup Pilipinas field correspondents. Also watch out for Wazzup Pilipinas promos, contests and giveaways every now and then.

I think this is the first time that a blog has made it into a TV show, and I am ever so grateful to the people who believed in me. Never in my days as a blogger have I imagined or dreamed of having my own TV show bearing my blog's name. My blog was merely an outlet to express my opinions and showcase my interests. It then evolved into a medium to promote everything about the Philippines, and an opportunity to collaborate with emerging and already popular brands and organizations. It also presented several of my advocacies like tourism campaigns and noble causes.

Discovery Channel To Premiere Air Asia 8501 Special

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Discovery Channel today announced that it will be broadcasting FLIGHT 8501: STORM DISASTER, about the tragic events of Air Asia flight 8501. The aircraft, with its 155 passengers and seven crew, was lost in a storm 40 minutes into its journey from Indonesia to Singapore on 28 December 2014 – concluding the worst year for aviation disasters in a decade. The sixty-minute special attempts to shed some light on the mystery that surrounds the event, and provides one of the most comprehensive explanations as to what happened. FLIGHT 8501: STORM DISASTER will premiere on Discovery Channel on 12 April at 8:00 p.m. (MNL). The special will also air across Asia Pacific and internationally, in more than 220 countries and territories.

Theresa Ong, senior vice president and general manager, Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Once again, Discovery is bringing viewers compelling stories that have strong local interest. In the past, topical shows such as HAIYAN: AFTER THE MEGASTORM, AFTER THE WAVE, and FLIGHT 370: THE MISSING LINKS, have resonated well with audiences in the region. These specials help provide insight into the tragedies and tell inspiring stories of bravery and the tenacity of the human spirit in the darkest of hours.”

Comparing and contrasting the story of Air Asia flight 8501 with recent aviation tragedies such as Air France flight 447 and Malaysia Airlines flight 370, the documentary will examine the impact of the Earth’s changing climate on the aviation industry. It will question whether so-called “super storms” are becoming more frequent and severe, putting planes at greater risk than ever before. It will also explore whether today’s aviation technology leaves pilots too dependent on automation, resulting in information overload in critical situations.

Dassault Systèmes Sealed MoU with UP and MDCGroup

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Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock-Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions today announced a strategic partnership with the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) and its local partner, MDCGroup, Inc., to provide cutting-edge 3D engineering design tool for students of UPD. The partnership, sealed in a MoU signing ceremony held at UPD on February 27, 2015,aimsto increase the innovative capability of engineering talents in the Philippines’ premier university.  

Engineering students at UP Diliman will be exposed to digital learning experiences that help in familiarizing cutting-edge practices and technologies in the real world. They will have access to Dassault Systèmes’ 3D and PLM technologies based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, and will be given project management opportunities to enhance industry readiness.

“Engineers play a significant role in any economic and societal development by contributing to initiatives that drive innovation and progress globally. We are delighted to be in this partnership where we are committed to make sure the next-generation Filipino engineers are equipped with not only the right qualifications, but also the right practical skills for the industries,” said Samson KHAOU, Managing Director of AP South, Dassault Systèmes.

Founded in 1908, UP is recognized as the country’s national university. The university has the most Centers of Excellence and Development awarded by the Commission of Higher Education and currently provides the largest number of degree programs in the country. 

AMD FreeSync Technology Has Arrived!

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No stuttering. No tearing. No extra costs. Just smooth gaming. Those are pretty straightforward and reasonable requests from gamers, right? Today it becomes reality with our latest AMD Catalyst™ driver release. This is our first driver with AMD FreeSync™ technology enabled, and I’m happy to report that there are FreeSync technology-enabled monitors shipping or are about to ship imminently. Should this be your first encounter with AMD FreeSync technology, please make sure you check this out first to learn about how it works! You can also find more information on our website.


Speaking of monitors

Below you’ll find a chart with all of the AMD FreeSync technology-compatible monitors announced to date. I’ve had the pleasure of playing around with a few of them, and they’re more than worth your consideration. You may prefer the Acer or BenQ’s 1440p models that have a wide refresh rate range (40-144Hz). Alternatively, proponents of IPS panels or ultra-wide aspect ratios would be keen to check out the 29” or 34” options from LG. And more monitors are on their way. Up to 20 monitors supporting AMD FreeSync technology are in the pipe for 2015, in fact!

Now, think back to when you saw your first HD video—it was difficult to be satisfied with standard-def content. It was for me, anyhow. That’s how I feel about gaming on AMD FreeSync technology. I always disliked tearing and stuttering, but I couldn’t do much about them with yesterday’s technologies. AMD FreeSync technology changes the game, fixing both tearing and stuttering with smooth gameplay at virtually any framerate. I can now dial up the detail without worrying about whether or not I’m sacrificing smoothness, and I find it difficult to game on normal monitors now.

ZIP 2.0: Outstanding Leadership and Good Governance for Economic Development

 

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Brought by the persons behind the Junior Philippine Economics Society (JPES), Zoomed-In Philippines 2015, or popularly known as ZIP 2.0, is the second installment of the confederation’s annual national convention.

It aims to provide economics students a kind of acquisition of knowledge coming directly from reputable economists of government agencies that serve as pillars in dealing with different economic issues and providing sound ideas to solve these issues of the society.

ZIP 2.0 features Mr. Zeno Ronald Abenoja and Ms. Wilhelmina C. Mañalac of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Mr. Rogier Van Den Brink of the World Bank; Dr. Ernesto Gonzales of the University of Santo Tomas; Mr. Kenneth Abante of the Department of Finance; and Mr. Randell Tiongson of the Registered Financial Planners Philippines.

The event shall be held on March 23, 2015 (Monday), from 8AM to 5PM at the GT-Toyota Asian (Cultural) Center Auditorium, University of the Philippines-Diliman.

Tickets are priced at only PhP350. Registration starts at 6AM.

Lazada.com.ph Celebrates Third Year Anniversary with 3-Day Shopping Extravaganza

 

 

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Lazada Philippines, a part of Lazada Group which operates Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination, is celebrating its third anniversary this month with three days of sales from 24 to 26 March. 

 

Lazada Group has seen rapid growth since its launch in March 2012. The company now has over 4,000 employees across the region and has raised approximately EUR 520 million in funding from leading sector specialists and investors including Temasek, Tesco, JP Morgan, Kinnevik and Rocket Internet, among others.  

 

In December 2014, Lazada Group’s GMV exceeded US$70 million, supported by the success of the month-long Online Revolution campaign which kicks off annually on 11 November. Its sites and mobile applications saw over 40 million unique visitors during the month of December. This performance is testament to the company’s focus on delivering an effortless, secure and reliable one-stop shopping experience for its customers.

 

Lazada Group’s growth is also a result of its rapid assortment expansion driven by its unique position to provide brands and merchants simple, fast and direct access to approximately 550 million consumers in six countries through one retail channel. The number of sellers on the marketplace platform, which now accounts for approximately 75% of overall sales, crossed 10,000 in December 2014.

 

Ericsson at the Forefront of Industry Transformation at Mobile World Congress 2015

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· Predictions for 2015 focus on video, LTE subscriber growth and mobile broadband coverage
· Announces hyperscale upgrade to Ericsson Cloud System —adding new software and hardware to ensure a secure cloud experience
· Broad set of new launches support operator needs across network evolution, IT transformation and opportunities for innovation and revenue growth


Telecommunications operators are transforming their businesses and operations, according to the role they have chosen to play as either Network Developers, Service Enablers or Service Creators.

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) also continues to transform in its role as an ICT player, and builds on its position in Mobile Broadband and Telecom Managed Services, while reinforcing its position in Cloud, IP, TV&Media, OSS/BSS.

“These were the key reflections of our President and CEO, Hans Vestberg, as he talked about the pace of change in the industry at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We predict four key changes during 2015: more people will watch streamed, on-demand video than broadcast TV on a weekly basis; video will generate half of the mobile data traffic; LTE subscriber growth will exceed 80 percent; and world mobile broadband coverage will be above 70 percent. Theseare all massive forces of change and open up new opportunities both in the ICT industry and in other industries,”Elie Hanna, President of Ericsson Philippines and Pacific Islands, shared.

Surf 7107 Docu Premiers Reef’s Rover Collection

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Reef surfaces new fashion tech at Surf 7107 docu premier Summere  officially rolls in as Reef’s fashion collection featuring Swellular™ Technology debuts with a documentary on the Filipino surfing lifestyle. With the travelling surfer in mind, Reef is presenting its latest men and women’s footwear collection highlighted by the special premier of Surf 7107.

The fashion show features Reef’s Rover Collection in head-to-toe outfits, reflective of Reef’s Just Passing Through mentality. Styles are relaxed yet cool, recalling laidback summers and great waves. The footwear highlights Reef Swellular™ Technology which is made up of three distinct layers.
First is a super-soft, contoured Swellular foam deck for comfort, then a medium-density Swellular midsole for support and finally, Reef’s signature Swellular high-density rubber outsole.
“The Outsole is an example of Reef’s commitment to form and function, with tread patterns that mimic lines of ocean waves and ultimate comfort, support, traction, and versatility,” said Carlo Dionisio of Reef Philippines.

Reef was formed in the early 80’s by Argentinian brothers Fernando and Santi Aguerre. Combining their strong entrepreneurial spirit with their passion for surfing, the brothers built Reef as the top sandal brand in La Jolla, California. Their innovative sandal design, the Striped Smoothy, known for its bold stripes and comfortable foot bed, has become a classic and continues to be a top seller.

Offering your Diners Multiple Ways to Book - Social Media Feature at Resdiary

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ResDiary launched a new platform that allows you to receive booking via Twitter and Facebook. With around 15 million people registered on Twitter and 30 million using Facebook in the Philippines alone, “it’s vital that Restaurateurs and Hoteliers have a strong online presence in today’s market”, according to Dennis Ng, ResDiary Philippines President.

Dennis added: “Social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook hold a large influence over people’s decision-making process, especially when it comes to booking their next hot spot to eat in. Now, booking a table for dinner just got easier, with this new product allowing people to make reservations via both Twitter and Facebook.”

Adding: “Social media platforms are a great way to engage with existing and potential guests and increase online exposure, promoting new menus and offers and advertise events. As well as taking bookings, managers can reach out to followers by running specific ‘Twitter Only’ promotions via ResDiary - a very quick and effective way to increase a restaurant’s online exposure, taking more reservations and increasing profits.”

UP Society of Students for Korean Popular Culture Presents Hallyuniverse 2: Hallyuniversity

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Hallyuniversity is now accepting new students!

Following 2013’s first Korean pop fan-gathering in the University of the Philippines Diliman, dubbed as Hallyuniverse: The Kpop Takeover, the University of the Philippines Society of Students for Korean Popular Culture, or HallyUP, is opening the gates to Hallyuniverse 2: Hallyuniversity this March 22, 2015 at the National Engineering Center in UP Diliman.

HallyUP is a special interest organization in UP Diliman that caters to the passion of the student for Korean Popular culture. In order to share the Korean wave with fellow students in other schools and universities, the organization is holding this event where participants witness presentations of the HallyUP members and different guest cover groups, purchase official and fan-made merchandises, win games and raffles with surprising prizes from the organizers and sponsors, or just have fun with the company of other K-pop fans.

Some can also win prizes with their talents in singing through the I Got the Voice contest or with their cosplay skills in the I Got the Looks competition. Various dancing cover groups are to present their synchronization to the original choreography of K-pop dances in I Got the Moves.

Mad About Mozart: Sex, Seduction, Death, And Transcendence All Set On April 22

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In the theater, the term ‘Black Box’ refers to a space devoted where daring experiments and new visions are tested through performance. Performers who choose to go and perform in a black box are usually the ones with the most open hearts and sincere desire to hone their talent.

With the success of Philippine Opera Company’s Young Artists Black Box Series now on its second season, the audience will witness a bolder and braver take on Mozart’s masterpieces in “Mad About Mozart: Sex, Seduction, Death, and Transcendence”, this time in collaboration with RankOne Productions.

Mad About Mozart: Sex, Seduction, Death, and Transcendence — will present excerpts from the seminal operas and oratorios of Mozart integrated with dance, stream of consciousness narrative, and mixed media. All performers - singers, dancers, actors, and musicians - will be integrated with the audience for an all-immersive 360-degree black box theatre experience. Mozart’s music is alternatingly sacred and profane, exploring the perennial conflict between the id, the ego, and the super ego. Ultimately, the programming of the scenes will demonstrate that we can attain a state of classical ‘balance’ and inner peace by exploring the layered dimensions of dark and light.

As RankOne President/ Executive Creative Director Jon Meer Vera Perez says, the show is, "An exploration of the subversive themes in the seminal operatic works of Mozart; by journeying into the shadow world does one enter into the full grace of Light and Resurrection." The music will be presented in a contemporary setting, with modern and contemporary imagery, to challenge our perceptions of classical music in the 21st century. Mozart’s themes, both the sacred and the profane, are as relevant in 2015 as they were in 1791 when he died, giving us extraordinary insight into how we manage our lives through the choices that we make, and how those actions affect our relationships and the world around us. Ultimately, we only find peace by acknowledging our weaknesses, resolving to learn from our mistakes, and inevitably surrendering to the healing power of forgiveness and eternal Love.

Flickr: Preserve Memories Like a Pro

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For the past 10 years, Flickr has been a companion to millions of memories by people from around the globe, all eager to share inspiring photographs with the world. Since the birth of the first ever major online community that is able to store, organize, tag, and share digital photos, Flickr has not stopped redefining everyone’s experience of online photo sharing by providing you with world-class tools and displays that you can access almost anytime, anywhere. 

Flickr knows that there are just too many memories to save and share. On Flickr, that is not a problem, since everyone gets 1 terabyte of FREE storage to save each memory that comes with every photo. In addition to a large depot of all these photos, thehigh quality of your images is retained simply because Flickr believes you deserve the best. Flickr preservesthe beauty of your photos so that each time you store and access your photos, you see the images the same way you remember them. Nothing less. Retained photo quality plus large storage space means you don’t have to worry about posting as much photos as you want.

With Flickr, you can use editing tools and choose a filter to fit your mood when taking that shot. In case you change your mind, you may also change the filters after you have taken the picture. Then you can edit the exposure, color balance, and levels to make the photo suit your taste. You will really feel like a professional photographer when you use Flickr as you can see the specs of your shot by simply tapping on your photo. You will be able to see the focal length, aperture, shutter speed and other details of the photo you have taken. 

Epson Supports 11th CBMS National Conference

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In support of “Transforming Communities Through More Responsive National And Local Budgets,” Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) gave assistance to the 11th Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Philippines National Conference held last February at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Quezon City. 

CBMS is a tool for local government monitoring and governance. It is used to provide relevant information to policy makers and program implementers to empower communities. 

More than 750 participants attended this year’s conference. The list includes local chief executives, local development planners, and officials and representatives of national government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and the academe.

The conference tackled the uses of CBMS for grassroots participatory budgeting process (GPBP), disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) and climate change adaptation (CCA), local poverty reduction action planning, local programming and project prioritization, impact‐monitoring, and the improvement of local governance. Another highlight of this year’s session was the discussion of best practices on the implementation of CBMS for fostering transparency and accountability in local governance and sustaining development initiatives.

“For several years now, Epson has supported CBMS in their goal to empower communities,” said Donna Ferro, Head of Marcom and PR for Epson Philippines. “It’s another way on how we want to improve the quality of life of Filipinos,” added Ferro.

Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady Announces Cast

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Dalanghita Productions, in partnership with the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), will be kickstarting its first season with “ Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady the Musical, ” from Carlo Vergara’s one-act play and graphic novel of the same title.

COMEDY. DRAMA. ROMANCE. ACTION. DECEPTION.

CONFESSIONS. SUPERHEROES. SUPERVILLAINS. FAMILY and a MAID.
“ Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady ” revolves story of two sisters named MELY and VIVA who both yearn to fulfill their dreams. Their sibling relationship and rivalry becomes more complicated due to an unsettled past and a budding romance, all in the context of an ongoing war between the superhero and supervillain teams. Being a maid is tough enough, but when Mely lands a job under a group of superheroes, she steps up to the unique challenge for the sake of her family. The musical takes us through the journey of the characters as each tries to find his/her place in the world where superheroes and supervillains exist. 

“ Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady ” is bringing back the artistic team behind Zsazsa Zaturnnah ze Muzikal, which was a massive success with its multiple stage runs (the popular comic book and musical was adapted onto the big screen afterwards). The story of Carlo Vergara (creator of Zsazsa Zaturnnah), together with the music of Vincent de Jesus (Himala the Musical, Batang Rizal, Juan Tamad), will be brought to life by director Chris Martinez (Ang Babae sa Septic Tank, Kimmy Dora, Temptation Island…Live!).

Dance This Summer at the Ballet Philippines Dance School

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Now on its 46th year, the CCP Summer Dance Workshop is once again paving the way for young dance talents to achieve their dreams to become professional dancers.

Starting on April 7, 2015, dance students from all over the country will flock to the Cultural Center of the Philippines for the five week-long summer dance workshop. Esteemed Ballet Philippines current company members and alumni will guide these aspirants in honing their craft. The workshop gives courses in Classical Ballet for all ages, Modern & Contemporary Ballet, Creative Movement, Jazz, and Hip Hop for kids and teens.

The workshop will conclude with two grand performances of a double-bill program: “Flower Festival” back to back with “Wonderland” on May 9 and 10 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).. “Flower Festival” will feature excerpts from Aguste Bournounville’s “Flower Festival at Genzano” along with other dances, while “Wonderland” adds a new kind of groove to the beloved classic, featuring the contemporary, jazz, and hip hop dance classes.

Scholarship auditions for the CCP Summer Dance Workshop will be held on February 28 and March 21, at the CCP Rehearsal Hall. Provincial applicants may also audition on April 7. Scholarships are available for students aged 9 to 13, intermediate & advanced students, and promising males from any dance background.

PH Start-Up Makes It To Elite Roster Of Silicon Valley Babies

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Kalibrr, a Philippine tech start-up, recently joined the ranks of successful companies like AirBnB, Reddit, Dropbox, Scribd and 9-gag, which were initially funded by Silicon Valley venture firm, Y-Combinator. Headed by University of California-Berkeley alumni, Paul Rivera and Dexter Ligot-Gordon, Kalibrr is a cloud-based job-matching platform, which makes online recruitment not only faster and smarter, but also more reliable.

Kalibrr generated a whopping $2 million, the largest fund raised by a local start-up so far. This was made possible by a number of investors, 75% of which are foreign-based including Pierre Omidyar of eBay and Y Combinator, and 25% from PH-based Kickstart Ventures. 

“We are proud to be the first Filipino company to receive support from the Valley, but we certainly hope that we are not the last,” says Rivera, Kalibrr founder. 

The firm started local operations in the fourth quarter of 2014 and their platform is currently on beta, but the founders recently disclosed their plan of going full swing by the second quarter of this year. 

HHI Elite Judge Margherita Vasselli Trains This Summer At Ballet Philippines Dance School

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Looking for a way to up your hip hop game? Grab this opportunity to train under Italian choreographer and Hip Hop International Elite Judge Margherita Vasselli.

As part of the 46th annual CCP Summer Dance Workshop, Margherita “Meg” Vasselli joins in the Ballet Philippines tradition of bringing together budding dancers who are eager to learn. In this case, she will enrich advanced hip hop students’ vocabularies in New Style Hiphop.

Vasselli started her dance training at the age of 6 in ballet, contemporary, and modern dance. In 1999, she started studying hip hop with Italian and foreign choreographers. She also became a teacher in dance schools and a Hip Hop Presenter in Italy, Europe, and Brazil. In 2003 she started to work with Hip Hop International. This was the most important moment in her professional life, because she started to met the most important names of the Hip Hop movement, in USA and around the world. That same year, she became a certified international hip hop judge in Miami (Florida) and every year since then she attended the international course, focusing her attention both on the artistic side as well as on the technical side of the competition routines. She became an Elite Judge for Hip Hop International in 2014 and is currently is the judge director of Hip Hop International in Italy, Brazil and UK.

Verdict 7: Wildcard is the Biggest Med-Law Party of the Year

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The Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity of the College of Medicine in partnership with Regina Iustitiae Sorority of Ateneo Law gathered the wildest Medicine and Law Students in the Metro. The night was young, the room was filled with Med and Law students socializing and partying to the beats of DJs Flava Flyte, Curse&Bless and their very own Brod Kevin Ivan Penarverde Chan Φ 2011

The event started at 8pm, It was indeed a full house, There were a lot of people so as expected the place was a bit crowded. The crowd was wild and stoked for the event. Upon entering everyone was glammed up and dressed to party .All was ready to party just to take some time to have fun on their busy schedules.

Since we came in late, It was jam-packed and It was difficult to find a place to chill, drink and socialize. My friend and I found a place to chill at the lobby. People at the reception were very warming and it is understandable that the place is definitely crowded. Drinks were served, free flowing drinks from the bar. People who attended the event had a good time and enjoyed, I could hear people talking outside that they enjoyed and it was the best night they had. Here are some testimonials from the attendees:

Be a HERO with Guerilla Race

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Brace yourself for one of the toughest and most challenging races of the nation!

The first and only obstacle racing series within Philippine territories, TN-Guerilla Race Inc. is proud to announce the resumption of the GUERILLA RACE SERIES for 2015 with its entry level challenge, the URBAN GUERILLA RACE. After the success of its series in 2014, the founders headed by Col. Dennis Bumanglag are driven to intensify the obstacles and redefine the overall challenges of the race.

URBAN GUERILLA RACE  is set on April 12, 2015 at the Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife in Quezon City. The benefit race will support the H.E.R.O. Foundation by donating a part of the registration fees to assist the education of the orphans of our soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the service of this country. 

"The H.E.R.O. Foundation is truly close to our hearts especially since I, myself had also been in the service of our country," says Col. Bumanglag. "The government can only do so much and we, as citizens should also make an effort to help the families of these brave soldiers who defended our country without second thought."

“Asia’s Got Talent” Premiere Tops Philippine Ratings

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AXN’s highly anticipated “Asia’s Got Talent” premiere collectively topped ratings among English Pay TV channels in Southeast Asia.

During the show’s two hour debut on Thursday, March 12 at 8:05pm, AXN delivered more than 10 times the ratings of the next English general entertainment channel across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines[1].

“Asia’s Got Talent” was the top AXN program year to date in the country. During its telecast, AXN ranked #1 with more than 80 per cent share amongst all English general entertainment channels, and ranked #2 amongst all Pay TV channels.

In Singapore, “Asia’s Got Talent” led the ratings chart in its timeslot for English Pay TV channels and AXN was also the top English channel for the night on StarHub.

In Malaysia, “Asia’s Got Talent” was the #1 rated show in its timeslot across all English channels on Astro. AXN dominated the timeslot with over 80 per cent share across all English general entertainment channels.

Pinakamahabang Todo Patintero 2015

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The UP Association of Business Administration Majors (UP ABAM), based in the Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines-Diliman, together with the Sociedad de Historia of De La Salle University (SDH), are taking a step further not only in achieving their goals of molding the future corporate leaders and history advocates of the country, but of making relevant events happen for the benefit of the society at large.

UP ABAM and SDH, in partnership with Yabang Pinoy, a Filipino pride movement which envisions every Filipino being proud to be Filipino, believing in fellow Filipinos, and patronizing Filipino ideas, concepts and services, have brought together a group of exceptional individuals specially formed to lead a campaign that aims to inspire the youth into becoming advocates of Filipino pride and culture.

They will be holding an activity entitled “Pinakamahabang Todo Patintero 2015”. Living up to our campaign of promoting Filipino pride and culture, Pinakamahabang Todo Patintero, now on its 6th year, is a tournament of Patintero games whose goal is to encourage our original Larong Pinoy.

The said event will be open to teams of five; composed of high school students to young professionals, of ages 15 and above. It will be held on March 22, 2015 at the Sunken Garden of UP Diliman, Quezon City.

Cate Blanchett Reveals a Beauty Secret: Daily Sun Care and Protection

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Skincare has evolved withtechnological breakthroughs thatcontinue toidentify causes of skin damage, as wellas preventive and restorativetreatmentsthat address specific problems to make our skin more vibrant and healthier-looking.However, with each milestone in the science of skin, we have yet to master the biggest beauty secret of all: sunscreen.

Daylong, from the makers of Cetaphil, is now taking the advocacy in encouraging everyone to commit to using sunscreen every day. 

Daylong brand manager, Jon Lee, stresses the importance of using sunscreen daily. Backed by information from the World Health Organization and Daylong’sstudy into everyday UV levels, Jon reveals,“Sun exposure in the city is not at all that different from the beach. UV radiation levels can get as high in the urban environment as when you’re out of town. Even indoors, the sun’s rayscould still seep through windows or bounce off from walls or surfaces – and even laptops, video screens, and room lighting emit radiation. When we deal with daily UV exposure, we’re talking about accumulated, cellulardamage, which translates to both cosmetic problems such as wrinkles and skin health problems like photodermatitis and melanoma.”             

Michelin Tires Chosen for Porsche Cayman GT4 Launch

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For the dynamic launch of its new Cayman GT4, Porsche AG has chosen to equip all of the cars with MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 ultra-high-performance tires: 245/35 ZR20 (91Y) TL N0 front and 295/30 ZR20 (101Y) XL TL N0 rear.

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyre is the latest generation of road-legal track tires designed for ultra-high performance cars. The performance levels that this tyre offers are clearly demonstrated by the fact that it is the OE fitment on recent Porsche models including the 918 Spyder and GT3.

Further evidence of the performance of this tyre is highlighted by the Nurburgring lap record set last year by the 918 Spyder which was fitted with exactly the same model of tires, albeit in a different size, that can be bought from any Official Porsche Centre.

Compared to its predecessor, the Pilot Sport Cup+, the Pilot Sport Cup 2 lasts up to 50 per cent longer on track and also offers faster lap times* due to technology developed in motorsport, at races such as the Le Mans 24 hours. Plus, these improvements in performance are achieved with no compromises in other areas, and are an example of Michelin’s Total Performance strategy.

2nd Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo: Take Your Step 2 Success On June 5 to 7

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With the upcoming ASEAN integration, the country's fast growing economy, plus an annual growth of 20 percent in the franchise industry, the Philippines has the potential to become the franchising hub in the region. With over 1,300 local and international franchises, franchising remains a preferred route for many Filipinos to start their own business.

The 2nd ENTREPRENEUR AND FRANCHISE EXPO, with the tagline, Your Step 2 Success!, now on its second year is set to be held on June 05-07, 2015 at the Megatrade Hall 1, 5th Floor, Mega B Building, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, Philippines to strengthen the growth of franchise businesses and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

In 2014 the show featured 88 businesses and attracted over 11,000 visitors covering over 1,348 square meters of exhibit space. In 2015 the show will feature 108 top franchise businesses and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from various business sectors and expects over 15,000 attendees. Visitors will be able to explore franchise opportunities from various business sectors, such as food, retail, eduction, travel, health and beauty. The show is also featuring industry suppliers and SMEs from the agriculture, manufacturing, technology, automobile, logistic and financing sector and will hold several activities to encourage business professionals, company owners and decision makers to meet face to face.

Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and Sorority Presents Scholarship Week 2015

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It's going to be a week long busy schedule for the organizers of Scholarship Week 2015 starting March 16 until 21.

For eight decades now, the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and Sorority of the UP College of Medicine, the first Medical Fraternity and Sorority in Asia, have upheld the pillars of Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. Dynamic and socially responsive, the Fraternity and Sorority were hailed as national finalists in the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
 
This March 16-21, 2015, they will be launching a series of activities under their annual MU SIGMA PHI SCHOLARSHIP WEEK. This week aims to highlight the organization’s continued commitment to the promotion of exemplary scholastic performance, generosity in sharing knowledge and resources, as well as showcasing academic skills and talents of future doctors all over Luzon and the Philippines.

Listed here is a brief rundown of exciting talks, quiz shows and events for Scholarship Week, explained in greater detail below.

Brainstorm 2015: Inter-Medical University Quiz Show in Robinsons Manila 
Mu Sigma Phi Book Donation for the Philippine General Hospital Pediatric Ward 
Excellence, Knowledge, Genius 2015 (EKG): An Inter-University Pre-Medical Quiz Show
Double Duty: A Call Beyond the Clinics 
Mu Scholarship Week Opening Exhibit 
Code! Party: The Mu Sigma Phi Post-Scholarship Week Inter-University Party 

Lights, Camera, Action for Wazzup Pilipinas TV

Wazzup Pilipinas!

WazzupPilipinas.com has really grown bigger and stronger in such a short time. We are so much surprised of our accomplishments already. After our online media partnerships with many government agencies, brands and other organizations, your Pambansang Blog ng Pilipinas has indeed reached greater heights when it opened its doors to many more partnership opportunities which included contributions to newspapers and magazines, guesting on TV and radio shows, organizing media events, advocacy programs and promotional campaigns, spearheading long-term collaborations with more brands, organizations and agencies, and a lot more activities beyond online media partnerships. 

We are proud to announce that we now have a new TV show dubbed as Wazzup Pilipinas TV and it will soon be shown at IBC 13 every Saturday from 8 to 9 in the evening. It is a lifestyle show that will be more than just an online version of the WazzupPilipinas.com blog. We have made it into a witty and intentionally humorous show to make it more appealing to a wider audience but at the same time filled with useful facts and information to educate and inform the more intellectual audience. In short, we tried our best not to make it boring. Lol!

The Wazzup Pilipinas TV show also capitalizes on using many forms of media to promote both the show and its sponsors so expect your product or service to receive a multitude of media mileage opportunities when you collaborate with us as among our partners or segment sponsors. 

Since all of the individuals forming the production team and hosts are multi-talented and well-connected with many forms of media and social influences aside from television, you are assured that it's going to be a comprehensive promotional campaign.

UP DOST Scholars' Association Presents DOST Scholars’ Summit 2015

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The UP DOST Scholars’ Association, Medilink, DOST-Science Education Institute, and Philippine Alliance of DOST Scholars bring you the DOST Scholars’ Summit 2015. With the theme "Scholars' Eye View: Widening Career Dimensions" Get to hear career professionals engage you in interesting and inspirational talks, ranging from the academe, research and to the industries. 

There are expert speakers to prep you up on personal finance and business and job application! You can also meet the wide range of student-scholar-participants from the metro and the nearby provinces! 

Register now at tinyurl.com/DOSTSummitReg and be a part of this big event. 

Registration fee is worth P35.00, including many freebies and loads of knowledge. 

So reserve your day on March 28, 2015, from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the College of Science Auditorium, University of the Philippines-Diliman.