Microsoft's Hour of Code Program

Wazzup Pilipinas! Microsoft Philippines, in partnership with Mojang AB and Code.org, led the Hour of Code for the visually impaired students from the Philippine National School for the Blind (PNSB). In line with Microsoft’s vision to empower every individual on the planet to achieve more. Hour...

Choose Art This Valentine's Day with Ballet Philippines' Opera

Wazzup Pilipinas!As a special Valentine’s treat, young professionals aged 30 and below may avail of a 30% discount on the 6pm shows of Ballet Philippines’ Opera - February 13 and 14 at the CCP Main Theater. Tickets may be purchased with this discount at the CCP Open House, the Pasinaya Festival on...

Ev Ting Defeats Eric Kelly in Malaysia Warrior Bout

Wazzup Pilipinas!The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), electrified the iconic Stadium Negara with another evening of world-class mixed martial arts action. Fight fans in Malaysia were on the edge of their seats as the best in local and international mixed martial...

CD-R King’s iRover Hoverboard: Liberating Your Feet Off the Ground

Wazzup Pilipinas!Have you ever tried levitation? Glide without touching the ground? Uncanny as it seemed to be, Super Saiyans of Dragon Ball Z & Magneto of the X-Men amongst others have perfected that kind of ability. Picture yourself doing so. Isn’t it exciting?  CD-R King, your one-stop...

Esc-APE and more with Animal Planet

Wazzup Pilipinas!Animal Planet premieres a new set of stunts for the month of February every animal enthusiast should not miss! The Animal Planet stunt CNY Special (Primates Uncovered) premieres a lineup of esc-apes this month. Join Professor Sally Boysen on her experiments with the chimpanzees...

Eight Affordable Condos Within 30 Minutes Of A Business District

Wazzup Pilipinas!City living doesn’t always mean expensive, and affordable doesn’t always mean low quality, as evidenced by the best affordable condos in Metro Manila.Condominium living is quite common in highly urban places like Metro Manila, and just like the high costs of living associated with...

SAP to Release the SAP Digital Boardroom

Wazzup Pilipinas!SAP announced the SAP Digital Boardroom, a planned breakthrough digital approach that aims to contextualize and simplify performance reporting across all areas of business in real time. Built on the SAP Cloud for Analytics solution, SAP Digital Boardroom is expected to utilize...

Comedy Cartel and Exile Present Friday Comedy Fix

Wazzup Pilipinas! Get ready for their return to Katipunan! Watch The Comedy Cartel's "Friday Comedy Fix" at the Exile at Main Street Cafe Resto (between Jollibee and HSBC Katipunan) on February 5 (Friday),9:30PM! Comedy Cartel is the pioneer of Point-of-View Stand-Up Comedy in the Philippines. Free...

Nine Track Mind: Most Anticipated Debut Album from Charlie Puth is Here!

Wazzup Pilipinas! Charlie Puth is Spotify’s #SpotifySpotlight2016 featured artist for Asia. Stream It: http://spoti.fi/1OS25ai. He has performed in the Philippines last October 2015. Check out the event highlights here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCbzUZmyppg Charlie has also performed...

Rotary Mega Job and Business Fair Scheduled on February 5 and 6

Wazzup Pilipinas!The Philippines posted a 5.8% growth in the year 2015 according to the Philippine government. This growth is one of the fastest among neighboring countries. These growth mean more opportunities are available for entrepreneurs and local businesses for 2016 and beyond.In addition,...

Singapore Airlines Celebrates 50th Year In PH With New Perks and Exclusives

Wazzup Pilipinas! Singapore Airlines (SIA) is kicking off a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary in the Philippines with a series of exciting announcements for 2016. Among the highlights that they announced during the media launch at Long Bar of Raffles Hotel in Makati on January 28,...

Globe Spending on Network Infrastructure One of Highest in Asia

Wazzup Pilipinas!Globe Telecom posted one of the highest capex-to-revenue ratio in the last two years showing how aggressive the telecommunications provider has been in upgrading and enhancing its network infrastructure.Globe has a capex-to-revenue ratio of 28% in 2015 and 27% in 2014 while the local...

Slimmers World International Preps Up for Miss Bikini Philippines 2016

Wazzup Pilipinas! This May 20, 2016, Slimmers World International will again be holding the biggest bikini pageant in the country, Miss Bikini Philippines 2016, at Resorts World Manila. Wazzup Pilipinas, the most awarded blog in the Philippines, is proud to be one of their media partners. Your...

Who Says Money Can’t Buy Love? Millionaire Matchmaker Unveils Its 8th Season

Wazzup Pilipinas!Guilty pleasure smash hit The Millionaire Matchmaker is on its 8th season. The show follows Patty Stanger, the owner of “Millionaire’s Club,’ an upscale dating service that operates out of Beverly Hills.This is a no-holds barred, intriguing glimpse at how the rich and (or) famous...

Netizens React When American Poll Speaker Compares Duterte to Trump

Wazzup Pilipinas! "The drive of the media should be to tell the story, not to shape the story. One of the problems when covering polls excessively is that you’re declaring winners and losers well before the voters have had the chance to chime in." Professor Alan Schroeder of the School of Journalism...

Photoworld Asia 2016 at Glorietta Activity Center from January 28 to February 2

Wazzup Pilipinas! Every year, photography brands conduct their first major sale in the Philippine photography industry at Photoworld Asia, the biggest gathering of photography brands and accessories for both professionals and newbies. It runs from January 28 until February 2 at the Glorietta Activity...

What People Say About That Darn Rat Found in a Starbucks Frappuccino

Wazzup Pilipinas! Starbucks is launching cans of coffee spiked with protein. They are also testing a drink called the Dark Barrel Latte that taste like Guinness minus the alcohol. But what is this I've heard of a frappucino that comes with a free baby rat? Due diligence requires now that you...

Netflix: Not All Regions Are Created Equal

Wazzup Pilipinas!On January 6, 2016, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings announced that Netflix was going live globally. That is great news, but did you know the new netflix regions have a maximum number of 600 TV and movie titles available compared to 14,156 TV and movie titles available right now across...

Statement Of Secretary Abaya On Action’s Graft Charges Regarding The New MRT-3 Maintenance Provider

Wazzup Pilipinas!We at the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) always strive to promote the ideals of good governance with our policy of open and transparent bidding. We have nothing to fear because we maintain that the procurement process of the three-year Metro Rail Transit Line...

The Indigo Project: Reviving the Art of Traditional Dye Weaving

Wazzup Pilipinas!Indigo was once widely favored by the local weaving industry as a traditional way of adding color to fabrics due to its excellent resistance from fading or running. Yet, over the years, this natural dye was pushed to the sidelines by the emergence of cheaper and easier to obtain...

Ekotek's Rock of Sages Promo

Wazzup Pilipinas!Ekotek is bringing the classics back with the Rock of Sages promo! The Ekophone Sages take center stage and for the warmup: their whopping discount for the Ekophone Sage 2:Get a 64 bit quad core LTE phone for just 3499!The Ekophone Sage 2 LTE is on a massive discount (from 6099,...

Mesclun Restaurant and Cafe: A Festive Feast Fit for a Family of Five

Wazzup Pilipinas! Every family staycation deserves a grand meal for all the members of the family. My wife and three kids all deserve nothing but the best meals and where else can they conveniently get it but from only a few floors below from our 20th floor hotel room.  I know one of...

Diosdado "Dado" Banatao: What People Say About the "Bill Gates" of the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas! "Dado Banatao is using his intellect, influence, and resources to break the cycle of poverty through technology. He understands poverty very well as he himself came from a very humble background. Hope more and more Filipinos that have 'made it' emulate his example." Did...

DOST Secretary Mario Montejo on Proposed Salary Standardization Law IV

Wazzup Pilipinas!To The Hardworking Men and Women of the DOST:The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) supports the proposed Salary Standardization Law IV that is bound to increase the basic salaries of civilian government personnel including S& T workers nationwide.Likewise, the DOST...

Duterte-Cayetano Says Philippines on the Brink of Becoming a Narco State

Wazzup Pilipinas!The tandem of presidential bet Davao City Mayor Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano today warned that if the disorder brought by illegal drugs will not end, the country will become a narco state. The tandem commits to end the "drug chaos" for the benefit of...

Luminescence Dreamscapes 2016: 18th Solo Exhibit of Maria Victoria Rufino

Wazzup Pilipinas!The Peninsula Manila presents Luminescence DREAMSCAPES 2016, the 18th solo exhibit of new mixed media by MARÍA VICTORIA RUFINO.Opening Cocktails on Tuesday, 2 February 2016 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. to be held at The Gallery, of Peninsula Manila. Proceeds will benefit Child Protection...

Twin Bill Theater Presents Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead

Wazzup Pilipinas! Twin Bill Theater presents "Dog Sees God"February 11, 12, 13, 14 and 26 at 8PM and February 14 at 2:30PM Venue: Staple and Perk, Eco Plaza, Pasong Tamo Ext. Makati.Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead is a play written by Bert V. Royal.An "unauthorized parody," the...

Cast Announced for Manila Production of Les Miserables

Wazzup Pilipinas!The full company has been confirmed for the Manila season of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical LES MISÉRABLES. Presented in Manila by Smart Infinity, the anticipation remains high for the forthcoming arrival of the musical.  Following an extensive search, Cameron Mackintosh...

Dance and Contemporary Art Collide in Ballet Philippines' "Opera" on February 13-16

  Wazzup Pilipinas!Enter the world of Gabriel Barredo’s acclaimed creation in Ballet Philippines’ season ender, “Opera”. This production brings a synergy between artists and art forms, with French choreographer Redha transforming the groundbreaking installation into a contemporary ballet premiering...

Bailey May Launches Self-Titled Debut Album Under Star Records

Wazzup Pilipinas! We first knew thirteen year old Fil-Brit Bailey May as the "Gwapito from UK" on the recent Pinoy Big Brother 737 edition in which he happily landed 4th place and a promising showbiz career ahead. Who would have thought Bailey just recently launched his self-titled solo CD album...

Philippine Government University Industry Research Roundtable Meeting for Agribusiness

Wazzup Pilipinas! Farming is a back-breaking job that is not appreciated by many. But farmers are there to feed the country. I was not surprised to know that the average age of farmers in the country is 57 years old. That, very soon, we may lose our farmers who primarily plant the crops that provides...

Being Suddenly Royal

Wazzup Pilipinas! For centuries now, this little island between the U.K. and Ireland has recognized no king, but that’s all about to change! David has convinced his wife Pam and twelve-year-old daughter Grace, to move to the island and discover what it really means to be royalty.  David...

Best Android Smartphones at Affordable Prices

Wazzup Pilipinas! The smartphone revolution has led to some wonderful advancement in technologies and the ability to bring quality phones at affordable prices. It is possible these days to get a smartphone with advanced configurations at a nominal price. It is a steal deal for customers who are...

Oriental Palace Partners with Hennessy for Their 2016 Chinese New Year Set Menu

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Oriental Palace Seafood Restaurant and Banquet Hall located at Scout Gandia corner Tomas Morato, Barangay Laging Handa in Quezon City is quite new since it's only on February 2, 2015 when they first opened their doors to customers. But they are definitely not newbies in the...

Western Digital And IBM Announce Patent Acquisition And Cross-License Agreements

Wazzup Pilipinas! Western Digital announced that it has acquired more than 100 patent assets from IBM. The parties also entered into a patent cross-license agreement. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Patents acquired by Western Digital are in distributed storage, object storage, and...

Nyfti Bicycles: The Filipino-Made Three-Fold Bike That Will Soon Change The Way We Travel

Wazzup Pilipinas! Not all bicycles were created equal. Some are just made from alloy so they would obviously break easily and would probably not last a lifetime especially if you're an avid biker who's out in the streets almost every day. True-blooded bikers know which bikes are indeed satisfactory...

Craving for The Suite Room by Casa Verde of Cebu

Wazzup Pilipinas! Currently one of my most memorable trips right now is my three-day adventure  in Cebu during Sinulog weekend. It is by far my most daring tour of a place where I courageously tried to find my way within the province. By all means necessary, may it be riding the multi-cabs,...

Eric Kelly: Nothing Personal, Just Business

Wazzup Pilipinas!Filipino mixed martial artists have come a long way. Together with the fast rise of the sport, Filipino fighters have upped their games to be able to compete on the world stage. Focus on the grappling arts has taken priority while still maintaining signature striking capabilities.Baguio...

Going Digital, Consumerization of IT, Growth Engines for SMEs ― IPC

Wazzup Pilipinas!“There are over 95,000 small to medium enterprises in the country, with each and every one having the potential to grow and compete on a global scale. With a wide assortment of online tools now within reach, there is no better time to be an SME than today,” said Reynaldo Huergas,...

Power Stakeholders Convene to Fast-Track Attainment of 90% Household Electrification

Wazzup Pilipinas!The Household Unified and Strategic Electrification (HOUSE) Team spearheaded by the Department of Energy (DOE) convened yesterday (January 25) at the Legend Villas Hotel in Mandaluyong City to discuss the various commitments and implementation issues concerning the government’s Total...

Free Wi-Fi Project Goes Nationwide

Wazzup Pilipinas!The DOST - Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Office’s Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places project will be including class one and two municipalities in its roll out, in order to better reach the class three to six municipalities which were the original target...

Globe #StartNow Youth Summit Set to Educate and Empower Students

Wazzup Pilipinas!Globe gathers students on January 30, 2015 at UP Diliman to learn how digital innovations can be used to create positive change The continuing rise in smartphone penetration in the Philippines has allowed more individuals to get a hold of their own device and eventually learn to...

DOTC Signs Agreement For South Integrated Terminal System

Wazzup Pilipinas!An integrated transport hub will soon rise at the southern edge of the metropolis, as the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has signed the Concession Agreement for the South Integrated Transport System (ITS) with the winning concessionaire today.“With the South...

Top 10 Facts You Should Know About Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

Wazzup Pilipinas!Thousands of people all over the Metro waited and cheered at our Miss Universe of the Philippines. On Monday, January 25, 2016, was the grand homecoming parade of Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. Her parade float was inspired by her $300,000 Miss Universe crown. Blue was the color of the day,...