New Shows on TLC to Captivate You this April

Wazzup Pilipinas!And on TLC this April,discover a culinary paradise unlike anything else on the planet as Heston Blumenthal invites you to his haven in Inside Heston’s World. Through his pioneered innovative ways of viewing food, Heston’s restaurants and creative projects have reached whole new levels...

TropicalSwells to Hold SurfCamp from Subic to Baler

Wazzup Pilipinas! I'm not new to surfing as it has been introduced to me a couple of years ago when we covered an event in La Union, the surfing Capital of the North, with no less than Luke Landrigan as the surfing instructor, then it was followed with visits in Leyte for a media thanksgiving,...

Easter Thoughts on Failure and Success, Death and Resurrection

Wazzup Pilipinas!Happy (Belated) Easter!For our Christian brothers and sisters, Easter is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Oh, and for some, it’s the day of playing with the Easter bunny and hunting for some Easter eggs!For me, Easter is a reminder that it is possible for you and...

Doggie Fun Fair: The Biggest Summer PAWrty in the Metro!

Wazzup Pilipinas! Due to insistent public demand, we are bringing Doggie Fun Fair: Manila’s Biggest Dog Festival, back for YEAR 3 on MAY 15, 2016 at the GREENFIELD CENTRAL PARK. The best part about bringing together dog lovers nationwide is that we get to share in our mutual love for our fur...

Tips to Break into Freelance Travel Writing

Wazzup Pilipinas! According to essaykitchen.com, the freelance writing industry is a very beneficial career given the case that it is very rewarding for some people. The case to ague is that many people come across websites with essays that have very ideal content. However, these people do not...

Kiss Your #FirstJobProblems Goodbye

Wazzup Pilipinas!There is almost always something that we need to catch up one in this fast-paced world, especially for first-time professionals. But that doesn’t mean one has to be left behind with the latest in social media, e-mails, music, and even videos.Luckily, there’s no need to worry about...

Megaworld Makati and Lamudi Philippines Sponsor Batman v Superman Movie Screening

Wazzup Pilipinas! Yup! Those are my freaking shoes that you see, and at the background is a movie screen showing that Lamudi Philippines and Megaworld Makati has partnered to give its media friends a Batman v Superman movie screening treat. Why are my shoes up in the air? It's because I am seating...

Zero Carbon Resorts for Sustainable Tourism Best Practice Sharing Session

Wazzup Pilipinas!  Last March 21, 2016, we attended the Zero Carbon Resorts for Sustainable Tourism Best Practice Sharing Session at Hotel Jen in Manila. I find the program as very useful for every businesses even at our very home sweet home. They offer practical applications on saving...

Eric Kelly, Honorio Banario Set for ONE Championship Manila Event

Wazzup Pilipinas!Two of the nation’s top Filipino mixed martial artists are returning to the ONE Championship cage at ONE: GLOBAL RIVALS which takes place April 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines. Both Eric “The Natural” Kelly (12-2) and Team Lakay’s Honorio “The Rock” Banario...

Stanley Launches New Power Tools That Help Get the Job Done

Wazzup Pilipinas! For over a century, Stanley Black & Decker has built a legacy by producing some of the most well-known hand tools and storage products in the world. It is this rich history of innovation that made Stanley a trusted brand across industries. As it launches a new line of power...

DOTC: Vitangcol was Relieved Due to Conflict-of-Interest

Wazzup Pilipinas! Reacting to former Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) General Manager Al Vitangcol's recent statements regarding his exit from government, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) confirms that Vitangcol was relieved of his duties after his undeclared conflict-of-interest...

Transgender Leaders Launch LakanBini Advocates Pilipinas

Wazzup Pilipinas! In celebration of the International Day of Transgender Visibility, transgender leaders from different communities all over the Philippine are uniting to form a national network of transgender groups and individuals called LakanBini Advocates Pilipinas.  The network is...

Transfast Partners with Global Access for Safe, Convenient and Affordable International Money Transfers

Wazzup Pilipinas!Transfast, a US-based money remittance company, is set to open its Philippine branch through a partnership with Global Access. Customers will now be able to make transfers to about 10 countries from the Philippines in a safe, convenient and affordable way! The Transfast Philippines...

2016 Elections: Top 5 Presidential Candidates' Platform Guide

Wazzup Pilipinas! On May 9, 2016, we are set to determine the next President of the country. With the pace and pressure surrounding the election, are you ready? Have you chosen your candidate? We had our share of storms, heat waves, hurricanes and earthquakes. But nothing compares to the Philippine...

Dulaang UP's The Dressing Room: That Which Flows Away Ultimately Becomes Nostalgia | Ang Dressing Room: Kung Saan Lubusang Pangungulila ang Dulot ng Agos ng Panahon

Wazzup Pilipinas! Seasoned actors of Philippine theatre, film, and television come together for Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas’s fourth offering this 40th theatre season, The Dressing Room: That Which Flows Away Ultimately Becomes Nostalgia and its Filipino translation, Ang Dressing Room:...

SLOSH: Illuminance - The Wettest, Wildest and Brightest Ever

Wazzup Pilipinas! Ready to end March the SLOSH way? Worry not 'cause the UPLB Economics Society's back to give you the #WettestWildestBrightest SLOSH ever. SLOSH: Illuminance is an annual benefit party and it's on March 31, 2016 (Thursday) at Spring Memories Resort, Solemar del Pansol, Calamba....

Teatro Tomasino Reimagines Bob Ong’s Novel

  Wazzup Pilipinas! For its 38th season, Teatro Tomasino presents its second major production of the year — a stage adaptation of a popular novel of Bob Ong. The stage play runs from April 20-22, 2016, with shows at 10 A.M., 1 P.M., 4 P.M., and 7 P.M., at the Albertus Magnus Auditorium,...

NBA and Cloudfone Announce New Multiyear Partnership in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas!The National Basketball Association (NBA) and CloudFone, the flagship mobile phone and tablet brand of Cellprime Group, one of the Philippines’ top technology companies, announced today a new multiyear marketing partnership. CloudFone will engage consumers by providing access to...

Bear Brand Continues to Strengthen Generations of Filipino Families with its ‘Laki sa Tibay’ Campaign

Wazzup Pilipinas!In every disaster that hits the Philippines, strength and resiliency emanate as prevailing Filipino traits. But where do they get their strength of character when life’s greatest challenges come their way?That strength of character came as a result of years of nurture, which started...

Meet the 40: The Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Candidates Revealed

Wazzup Pilipinas! Forty bright and beautiful candidates vying for titles at this year’s Binibining Pilipinas 2016 pageant were presented to the media, the partners, and guests at Novotel Manila Araneta Center on Tuesday, March 29. Stunning everyone in their swimsuits, the candidates charmed the...

Our Children Deserve Better Than Harmful and Dirty Softdrinks

Wazzup Pilipinas!Congratulations to my son. He just finished Grade 10 which is 4th year high school if not for the K-to-12 program. I will always want the best for him and that includes giving him only what is good for both mind, body and soul. As a parent, I will keep him away from what I believe...

Two Task Forces to Ensure Power for May Elections

Wazzup Pilipinas!The Department of Energy (DOE) together with Task Force Member Agencies is in full force to ensure reliable, stable, and secure during the critical summer period and May local and national elections.“We have two operational task forces –the Power Task Force Election and the Inter-Agency...

Strong Support for Philippine Renewable Energy Industry

Wazzup Pilipinas!In pursuit of its mandate of providing a comprehensive energy plan, the Department of Energy (DOE) strongly supports the increased use of renewable energy (RE) in the country under a level playing field and transparent implementation of incentives, such as the Feed-In-Tariff (FIT)...

Philippine Investments Towards a Digital Nation

Wazzup Pilipinas!Five years after its successful network modernization program that saw mobile data exploding in the Philippines, Globe Telecom embarks on another nationwide infrastructure program that would enhance the country's Internet experience within homes and across businesses. Globe announced...

Ben Askren Returns to ONE Cage to Face Russian Foe

Wazzup Pilipinas!ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben “Funky” Askren would like nothing more than to return to the cage and do what he does best and that’s to get in, dominate, and get out. The 31-year old former NCAA Division I wrestler from Arizona has been out of competition for nearly a year,...

Live A.I.D.S. 31 to Take on National Elections with a Millennial Theme

Wazzup Pilipinas!Three decades have passed since the longest running musical comedy variety show in the country started. As a new decade unfolds, you are bound to witness the rebirth of the show everyone has come to love.On the 31st installment of Live Ang Istoryang Dinebelop ng Samaskom, more popularly...

After Success in Indonesia, ZEN Rooms Announces Expansion

Wazzup Pilipinas!ZEN Rooms (powered by Rocket Internet) confirms its #1 position in the South East Asia budget hotel sector by announcing the opening of operations in 4 new countries: Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Philippines. In line with its slogan Sleep Well, Pay Less!, ZEN Rooms has assisted...

Harte Hanks Samsung Partnership Wins Mobile Marketing Innovation Award Again

Wazzup Pilipinas!Harte Hanks, a U.S-based leader in customer relationships, experiences and interaction-led marketing, helped Samsung grab attention and build engagement when it launched its Galaxy Note 4 in 2014.Harte Hanks is well-known for creating many brand success stories for their clients...

Tsokolateria Cafe: Must Visit in the Heart of Baguio City

Wazzup Pilipinas! While wandering in Baguio city, a friend recommended going to Tsokolateria Café. I'm glad I followed her tip because I was not disappointed of this new discovery. Let me tell you why. First, the place, located in Igorot Stairs, Upper Session Road, Baguio City, is so...

Smartphone Features Upgrade as ‘Mobigraphy’ Booms

Wazzup Pilipinas!With a good phone, there is no need to buy a camera.In an economy where smartphone ownership and internet usage continue to grow, the number of traditional camera users is seen to decline, according to a Flickr review. In fact, the report added that popular smartphone devices like...

Digital Thumbprint Program: Increasing The Youth's Knowledge of Digital Citizenship and Cyber Safety

Wazzup Pilipinas!Telecommunications company Globe Telecom announces the highly-successful pilot run of the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), the award-winning brainchild of Optus and Singtel first deployed in Australia. It was designed to increase high school students’ knowledge of digital citizenship...

NAITAS Travel and Trade Show (NTTS) 2016 on April 8 to 10

Wazzup Pilipinas!The heat is on, summer has come. And so "NAITAS Travel and Trade Show (NTTS) 2016" blisters with more and more exhibitors and stakeholders confirming their active involvement. Slated on April 8, 9 and 10, 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia SMX Convention Center, NTTS 2016 promises once...

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV Showcases its Versatility Around Race Circuits, Too!

Wazzup Pilipinas!The Mexico City ePrix saw the MICHELIN Pilot Spot EV rise successfully to the very different challenge of competing around a permanent circuit, instead of at a temporary city-centre facility, as has been the case since the inaugural Formula E race in Beijing, in September 2014....

Ekotek's Super Summer Sale Promo!

Wazzup Pilipinas!Ekotek is turning up the heat with their Super Summer Sale! They've got amazing deals especially for you! Get up to 40% off your favorite Ekogadgets. This summer, the 64-bit Quad Core LTE Ekophone Sage 2 can be yours for only P3799! Apple fans can get their hands on the Apple Certified...

Discounts and Freebies for Gratuates at Burgoo

Wazzup Pilipinas! All 2016 graduates can avail twenty percent (20 %) discounts plus exciting freebies at all Burgoo outlets located at T. Morato in Quezon City; Powerplant Mall in Rockwell Makati; The Podium in Ortigas; Gateway Mall in Araneta Center Cubao; Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas;...

Gumbo Salutes Graduates!

Wazzup Pilipinas! Gumbo salutes all graduates of 2015 by giving them twenty percent (20%) discounts on their bill. Just dine in at any Gumbo restaurants and present any proof of graduation to get this discount plus a surprise gift! Enjoy these sumptuous treats at Gumbo such as Cajun Blackened Salmon,...

There Could Be a Happy Place for Everyone

Wazzup Pilipinas!Over a decade ago, there were 4.5 million cases reported on this silent illness called depression. Due to its social stigma, no one really wants to step up front and get diagnosed with it. As a result, not enough study or monitoring is being done in the Philippines for the moment....

Mu Sigma Phi Scholarship Week 2016

Wazzup Pilipinas!Unleash your potential and get ready as the Mu Sigma Phi kicks off Scholarship Week 2016! For over eight decades, 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,...

Get the New Samsung Gear VR, FREE on Globe Platinum Lifestyle Plan

Wazzup Pilipinas!Order your Galaxy S7 or S7 edge from Globe Platinum and get the latest in wearable technology The launch of the latest Samsung Galaxy models, S7 and S7 edge showed today’s digital generation how a smartphone can truly be part of life’s everyday adventures. Complementing...

Experience the Circuit Party Phenomenon at Jungle Circuit Party Laboracay from April 29 to May 1

Wazzup Pilipinas! We invite you to experience the circuit party phenomenon in the Philippines! Unleash The Animal Within for 3 massive events in our world famous party beach, Boracay! First up, Jungle Circuit Party Neon! A black light & paint party on April 29, Friday at the beachfront of...

Visita Iglesia 2016: Pasig Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral

Wazzup Pilipinas! It was a tiring but blessed day. We do a Visita Iglesia every year and always during Good Friday. This time it was very special since all seven churches we visited had special and significant meanings in our lives that will forever be a part of our "unforgettable" memories. Yes,...