The Lazada Big App Sale: A Shopping Treat for all those Shoppers On-The-Go!

Wazzup Pilipinas!Lazada, the Philippines’ largest online shopping mall, is again rolling out five (5) days of non-stop shopping deals for all Filipinos to enjoy. Packed with deals, discounts, and games, the Lazada Big App Sale (www.lazada.com.ph/big-app-sale-days/) is Lazada Philippines’ way of making...

Shop Anything, Anytime, Anywhere with the Lazada Mobile App!

Wazzup Pilipinas! Lazada, the Philippines’ One-Stop Shopping and Selling destination continues to keep its commitment of effortless shopping to Filipinos with the Lazada Mobile App. Now, Filipinos have access to more than half a million products right at their fingertips. Giving Filipinos...

No More Sirs and Ma'ams, We Are A Nation of Equals

Wazzup Pilipinas!"Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, bless him, told us then we should rid ourselves of our colonial mentality of obeisance or servitude, or words to that effect, and address one another as Mr or Mrs. No more Sirs and Ma’ams. We are a nation of equals. No more kowtowing to the white men."...

Amulets and Anting-Anting at Yuchengco Museum

Wazzup Pilipinas! Before the arrival of Spanish colonizers to our shores, early Filipinos believed that wearing powerful, mystical amulets or talismans would protect them from harm or even give them special powers. Called agimat and anting-anting, these mysterious objects have survived for centuries,...

The AlDub Accidental Love Team Phenomenon of Eat Bulaga's Kalyeserye

Wazzup Pilipinas! "The accidetal love team made up of TV personality Alden Richards and YouTube sensation Nicomaine Dei "Maine" Mendoza, widely known as "Yaya Dub" for her voice impersonations of local celebrities, has been trending lately pushing Richard's career into overdrive." - Philippine...

Condos Connected To MRT Train Stations Are More Expensive

Wazzup Pilipinas!Choosing to live in an area that’s within striking distance of a train station is expensive, but how much more homebuyers are expected to pay is the more appropriate question.Looking at the listed prices of condos close to MRT stations along EDSA, global property portal Lamudi Philippines...

Soulmate-Searching Tips from the “Psychic Matchmaker”

Wazzup Pilipinas!Finding true love isn’t easy. Despite the available means with today’s technology, many people still wonder if and when they’ll find their perfect match. In her new Eve series, Psychic Matchmaker, Deborah Graham uses her special gift to help connect people psychically with their...

A Never-Ending Cycle of Getting Even

Wazzup Pilipinas!We keep complaining about the government cheating us out of our hard-earned money via the automatic tax deductions, E-VAT on consumer goods and services, implementing fees and strict guidelines on businesses, and other horrifying stories like the realities of corrupt politicians...

Public Opinions on Uber Versus LTFRB and DOTC

Wazzup Pilipinas! Below are just some of the selected statements made by the public about the situation revolving around the legitimacy of UBER-type of services that have become so popular in the Philippines. Many are crying out loud why the government is trying to get rid of the new and innovative...

Yahoo Launches Livetext in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas!Yahoo announced the global roll out of Livetext and is bringing this new way to communicate to the Philippines. Yahoo Livetext blends the immediacy and simplicity of texting with the expressiveness of video without the audio, and it is now available around the world in every major...

Teens with Mysterious Eye Powers Fight Evil in Newest Anime Series from Animax

Wazzup Pilipinas!A 12-episode anime series, Mekakucity Actors is produced by Shaft in collaboration with Aniplex of America and 1st PLACE. Based on Jin’s Kagerou Project, the series is directed by Akiyuki Shinbo.After living in solitude for years, a NEET named Shintaro is led back into the outside...

New Ekogadgets from Ekotek

Wazzup Pilipinas!Meet the newest additions to Ekotek's growing line up...First up is the Ekopack Slim 6000mAh. It comes in the same slim and sleek design you’ve come to know and love. Only this time, it has more juice to power up your gadgets whenever, wherever. Best part is… it's compatible with...

Shaina Magdayao and Matteo Guidicelli Stars in Cinema One and Phil Star Project Single/Single Mini-Series

Wazzup Pilipinas! Your friendly neighborhood Pambansang Blogger was invited by Cinema One and the Philippine Star to the media launch of their first ever mini-series on wealth management and millennial life entitled "Single\Single" top-billed by Shaina Magdayao and Matteo Guidicelli. The presscon...

Publications Use Sexual Innuendos on Maria Ozawa and Robin Padilla Cancelled Movie Project

Wazzup Pilipinas!"Japanese actress Maria Ozawa expressed disappointment at Robin Padilla after his premature withdrawal from the tightly scheduled shooting of their film to be entered in time for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Official." - Inquirer.netEntered. Premature withdrawal....

IRR Signing: RA 10175 Cybercrime Prevention Act

Wazzup Pilipinas!High-ranking officials from the Department of Justice, Department of Interior and Local Government, and the Department of Science and Technology, signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the country’s Cybercrime Prevention Act at the New World Manila Bay Hotel last August...

LPG Philippines Forum 2015: Unlocking LPG Demand in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas! Indoor and outdoor pollution caused by the burning of traditional fuels and diesel are causing the premature deaths of over 10 million people in Asia every year. LPG, as a modern, clean burning fuel, is a cost effective solution to pollution, energy poverty and distributed energy...

MAPFRE Insular Optimistic for Growth in 2015

Wazzup Pilipinas!Starting strong in 2015 with 37.9% growth in total production for all lines and channels on the first quarter of the year compared to the same period of 2014, MAPFRE Insular is optimistic on projection of growth of its business for the year.The company’s growth in Q1 is attributed...

Epson Rips Technology Wins BLI Outstanding Achievement In Innovation Award

Wazzup Pilipinas!Epson recently announced that its Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS) technology had been recognized by Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI), a leading provider of independent information to the imaging industry, with the Outstanding Achievement in Innovation Award for the summer 2015 test...

Misagh Bahadoran of Azkals Eager to Make Impact Versus Uzbeks on September 8

Wazzup Pilipinas!With the crucial Azkals game against a strong Uzbekistan squad less than a month away, one Azkals player who is feeling the pressure is Filipino-Iranian midfielder Misagh Bahadoran. Although nobody is putting the pressure on him, Bahadoran feels he has to bring his game one notch...

Short+Sweet Theater Manila 2015 Tickets Available at All SM Ticketing Outlets

Wazzup Pilipinas! We are proud to announce that we are an official media partner of the biggest festival of 10-minute plays in the Philippines - Short+Sweet Theater Manila 2015!Last time we attended their press briefing held at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura, and we were so excited about the many...

The Complexities and Simplicities of LIfe

Wazzup Pilipinas!Do not let other people decide on your stance on controversial issues. You have a mind of your own and deserve more self-respect. Following blindly your leaders or the majority is a definite suicide of your integrity. There are several times when it takes only one passionate and...

Here Comes Sembreak with the G-Force Dance Company!

Wazzup Pilipinas! The students' much-awaited season all school year has finally arrived Put on your dancing shoes and welcome this year's school break with G-Force Project Sembreak! Now on its fourth year, Sembreak is one of the baby projects of G-Force Dance Company's artistic director Georcelle...

The Lotus Cars Manila Grand Launch

Wazzup Pilipinas! The iconic Lotus Cars has finally reached the local shores and made a successful arrival in Manila just recently. The launch event, which happened at the newly opened Lotus showroom located in Greenhills, San Juan City last August 6, 2015, became a significant meeting of car aficionados...

G is For Google, That's Good Enough for Me

Wazzup Pilipinas!It looks like somebody, or a very popular Internet corporation everyone knows, is about to take over all the letters of the Alphabet. Well, they are starting with the letter G, and who knows if it's the first one, but surely there are more to come.The company that was founded...

“See you in Boracay!” 500 Startups’ Dave McClure to Speak in 3rd Geeks on a Beach

  Wazzup Pilipinas! “See you in Boracay!” were the words of Silicon Valley startup guru Dave McClure who will speak during the Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) international tech confab. GOAB will be making its third comeback on August 20-21, this time in world-famous Boracay Island where it all began...

Time for Bloggers to Shape Up or Suffer the Consequence

Wazzup Pilipinas!Thanks to Vigattin Radio of Radyo Inquirer, we are no longer just getting invites as a blog site or online media but as an accredited media practitioner too. Vigattin is short for Victory in Governance and Technology Information Network which primarily guests technopreneurs and startups...

10 Lessons to Starting-up From YouthHack Manila’s Startup Challenge 2015

Wazzup Pilipinas!Ushering in a new generation of empowered youth, YouthHack is an organization that educates students on the world of startup, technology, and entrepreneurship through holding various events that allow participants to pitch their own ideas, and have a go at creating their own business....

YouthHack Manila 2015 Startup Challenge - “Where Will You Go That You’re Not Supposed To Be?”

Wazzup Pilipinas!Last July 25-26, 2015 at Xavier School Greenhills, aspiring technopreneurs from both high school and university were faced up to this question. The YouthHack Manila Startup Challenge offered two days worth of activities to help these students think, create and innovate as they learn...

Boracay Beach Resort Deal Secures Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts a Piece of Philippines Paradise

Wazzup Pilipinas! Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has secured its own piece of paradise in one of Asia’s most exclusive holiday destinations, having signed a deal to manage the Sol Marina Resort, which will soon be renamed Mövenpick Resort Boracay, in the Philippines. Located in the north west...

Foundation for a Sustainable Society Holds Several Activities to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Wazzup Pilipinas! We were recently invited last August 9, 2015 to attend a media briefing announcing the 20th anniversary of the Foundation for a Sustainable Society (FSSI). The gathering was held at the Gloria Maris Banquet Hall located at the 4th level of Gateway Mall Araneta Center Cubao Quezon...

AirAsia Celebrates 300 Millionth Guest Milestone

Wazzup Pilipinas!AirAsia, the world’s best low cost airline for seven consecutive years, today reached another milestone with 300 million guests flown. The milestone was commemorated with a string of celebrations starting from Terminal 3, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, to TheRitz-Carlton Jakarta,...

MMA Superstar Brandon Vera Urges Fans to Watch Azkals Versus Uzbekistan Match on September 8

Wazzup Pilipinas!Mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Brandon Vera has called on followers and football fans to support the upcoming match between the Philippine Azkals and Uzbekistan on Sept. 8 at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan.Vera, who has more than 221,000 followers on Facebook...

Fr. Harold Rentoria and Augustinian Fathers Announce Kaplag in Celebration of the 450th Founding of Sto. Nino in PH

Wazzup Pilipinas!We just came from a press conference led by Father Harold Rentoria and the Augustinian Fathers. It was held at the San Agustin Church in Manila earlier this morning, August 10, 2015.In celebration of the 450th Anniversary of the finding of the sacred image of the Sto Nino by soldiers...

Sugarleaf Makati Celebrates 4th Anniversary with #RawFoodIsTheNewHot

Wazzup Pilipinas!Sugarleaf Makati continues its 4th anniversary celebrations with #RawFoodIsTheNewHot: a five-part workshop series with UP-cum laude graduate and Bali-certified raw chef Sonia Astudillo. “We are thrilled to be doing what we do best – organise a series of raw classes which our customers,...

Direct Grocery Remittances Made Possible By BeamAndGo and I-Remit

Wazzup Pilipinas!BeamAndGo Pte Ltd, an alternative remittance service that guards against misspent funds through digital gift certificates, has forged a partnership with I-Remit to offer over-the-counter payment services for OFWs to provide for their families’ grocery shopping in the Philippines....