COMELEC Says There's Nothing Wrong With Negative Political TV Ads Involving Children

Wazzup Pilipinas! The TV networks say they complied to the Fair Elections Act which says they would not discriminate in the airing of political ads. Thus they do not admit to any fault with allowing the broadcast of the ad involving children."The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) clarified that...

One: Ascent to Power Face-Off Results and Photos

Wazzup Pilipinas!The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), announced today that the mixed martial artists competing at ONE: ASCENT TO POWER are on track with their weights and are expected to be ready for all the action which takes place tomorrow evening, 6 May,...

Properties the Presidential Candidates’ Money Could Buy

Wazzup Pilipinas!Looking at the 2016 presidential candidates’ personal net worth is a good way to understand how they manage their wealth, and how they might manage the Philippine economy should they get elected.There are only days left before the 2016 presidential elections, yet many voters continue...

Guide to the 2016 Vice Presidential Race

Wazzup Pilipinas!We only have 3 day left going into the 2016 National Elections, have you chosen your Vice Presidential Candidate? How well do you each of their platforms? May 9 is the set date for every Filipino to elect the next government official of the country. And wIth only a few days left,...

Australian Ambassador Hosts Launch of Penfolds Wine in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas!Iconic Australian wine brand Penfolds, made its official debut in the Philippines at a dinner event hosted by the Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely. Held at renowned restaurant Blackbird which is located at the historical Nielson Tower, and attended by key representatives...

APOS Summit Gathers Global Key Industry Leaders to Focus on Future Growth of Video Content Creation and Distribution

Wazzup Pilipinas! Asia’s premier event for media, telecoms and entertainment industry APOS (Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit) recently gathered leaders from established companies and fast growing new businesses fostering discussions on the video sector and the ecosystem of creating,...

Diwa Partylist Representative Emmeline Aglipay-Villar Commemorates Gen. Gregorio Aglipay's 156th Birthday

Wazzup Pilipinas! Commemorating the 156th Birthday of Philippine revolution hero and independent church founder Gen. Gregorio Aglipay, Diwa Partylist Representative  Emmeline "Em" Aglipay-Villar was at the Pandesal Forum of Kamuning Bakery on May 5, 2016 for a small ceremony and press...

Get the Coolest Must-Haves for the Hot Summer Season

Wazzup Pilipinas!The summer months are here again! And what better way to spend it than with the must-haves that are sure to make your days cooler and lighter. Whether it’s a laptop that will allow you a more productive work setup or an air-conditioner that makes home a more comfortable place to...

SophosLabs Research Finds “Designer” Cyber Threats on the Rise

Wazzup Pilipinas!Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, today revealed SophosLabs research that indicates a growing trend among cybercriminals to target and even filter out specific countries when designing ransomware and other malicious cyberattacks. The research includes information...

The Launch of the New MINI Convertible

Wazzup Pilipinas! Your Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas was invited to attend the launch of the new MINI convertible,  the only premium convertible in the small car segment that offers a refreshing open-top driving experience on all four seats. held on April 5, 2016 at the MINI showroom...

Shockvertising: Anti-Duterte TV Advertisement Infuriates Public for Exploiting Children

Wazzup Pilipinas! Who created and paid for this Anti-Duterte TV advertisement using children to convey the impending threat to society? Some say that "The children are saying things that are true. They were not made to lie. Besides children have been used and abused a lot in the media especially...

Mom for all Seasons: Vilma Santos Tops 2016 Lazada Polls

Wazzup Pilipinas!To celebrate mother’s day, Lazada , the country’s one stop shopping and selling destination, conducted an online survey among members of the Lazada Super Moms and main FB page. Survey results are based on direct consumer responses and not reflective of the views of Lazada.com or...

Animal Planet Celebrates Motherhood on May 8

Wazzup Pilipinas!The art of being a mother is more complex than any of us could have imagined. Even in the animal kingdom, mothers have a lot to teach us. On May 8, Animal Planet celebrates Mother’s Day by showing that universal truth through several special one-offs starting at 8PM. Following a...

Balding and Thinning Hair Solved with MAXiM MEGA Sessions

Wazzup Pilipinas!One of the most fearsome thoughts for both men and women is the prospect of balding. Thinning hair or hair that grows in patches can be just as alarming. A fear of baldness is called phalacrophobia. But even just the loss of a little hair can cause major anxiety for some people.Now,...

Laugh Out Loud as Sony Channel Premieres Two New Shows on ROFLing Sundays

Wazzup Pilipinas!Sony Channel, the home of Hollywood’s entertainment, has added two new comedy shows for this merry month of May: CROWDED and SUPERSTORE.CROWDED: Premieres Sunday, May 8 at 8:30pmTaking its place alongside comedy series Dr. Ken on ROFLing Sunday nights, CROWDED follows married couple...

Colors of Freedom 2016: Independence Day Run

Wazzup Pilipinas!Whiplash Events Management in cooperation with key partners has organized a grand spectacle this June 12, 2016 in Manila, Philippines to celebrate our Independence Day. The vision is to make this National Holiday a fun, healthy and momentous day for Filipinos and our international...

Analyst Says None of the Presidential Front-Runners Can Secure Strong Mandate Like President Aquino

Wazzup Pilipinas!Miguel Chanco, Lead Analyst, ASEAN, at the EIU based in Singapore, has provided some insight and predictions on the upcoming presidential elections in the Philippines on Monday, 9 May. "On Monday 9th May, the Philippines heads to the polls to elect a new President.Unfortunately,...

IPC Expands Global Footprint, Joins NTT Communication's Nexcenter Network of Data Centers

Wazzup Pilipinas!Local data center operator and pioneer cloud services provider IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.) recently announced that its flagship Internet data center facility located in Parañaque City has been accredited as one of Nexcenter network of data centers provided by NTT Communications...

3 Reasons to Go Out And S.E.E. the World

Wazzup Pilipinas!I just came home from a 5-day trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. I attended the 28th SSEAYP International General Assembly (SIGA). SSEAYP, or Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program, is an annual program sponsored by the Japanese government. Every year, hundreds of youth from Japan and...

Philippine Junior Marketing Association Proudly Presents Blackout: Vendetta

Wazzup Pilipinas!On May 14, 2016 at the Greenfields Mayflower Park, Mandaluyong City.A revolution is about to begin as the Philippine Junior Marketing Association gives you the most thrilling and surprise-filled rave of the year! BLACKOUT: VENDETTA, happening this 14th of May 2016, 8PM onwards, at...

Send More Love to Your Mom this Mother’s Day

Wazzup Pilipinas!Every day people are in a rush – and sadly on Mother’s Day this is no different. Some of us are squeezing the time to buy the perfect gift for our moms into our hectic work schedule, while the others have to seek the help of other people to buy the gift for them. And the challenge...

Rodrigo Duterte Shows BPI Bank Balances

Wazzup Pilipinas! Rodrigo Duterte showed one BPI peso and one BPI dollar account at the Philippine Star press conference earlier today. Ipapakain daw niya kay Mar Roxas yung isa dahil sa paratang. Ganoon din kaya kay Sonny Trillanes? Abangan!"Trillanes, asked by Rappler if he was satisfied with...

All Your Favorites are on TLC this May

Wazzup Pilipinas!Whether it’s dessert, freshly cooked meals or simple comfort food that you are looking for, look no further as TLC’s got you covered all this month. The Valastros bring their business back to its true roots – cake and family. Whatever the challenge, this baking family proves that...

2nd Tourism Lifestyle & Business Expo on May 9 to 11

Wazzup Pilipinas! The second Tourism Lifestyle & Business Expo at the Glorietta Activity Center continues what has been done last April 26 to 28, and this time, we have the candidates of the Miss Tourism Philippines take center stage once more as they do their Flores de Mayo showcase. Forty-two...

Philippine Urological Association Proudly Presents 8th URUN for Men's Health

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Philippine Urological Association will be holding it’s “8th URUN FOR MEN’S HEALTH” on June 26, 2016 from 4pm to 9pm and will start at Quezon Memorial Circle going to Maginhawa St., Quezon City where exciting activities are waiting for the participants....

BeamAndGo Leads Socio-Civic Groups in Empowering OFW Children

Wazzup Pilipinas!Financial technology startup BeamAndGo, in partnership with the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and the Villar SIPAG Foundation staged a interactive workshop dubbed LearnAndGo: My Ticket to an Empowered Life on April 23, 2016. The seminar focused on the needs...

Rising Internet Use In Emerging Markets: A Business Opportunity

Wazzup Pilipinas!The internet is increasingly integrated in everyday life in emerging countries, yet the rate of web connectivity in these regions still lags significantly behind more developed markets.On a global scale, the number of Internet users worldwide hit an estimated 3.2 billion in 2015...

Dennis Quaid and Kate Bosworth Set to Sizzle on The Art of More at Sony Channel

Wazzup Pilipinas!A gripping new drama series stars is set to premiere this May 24 on Sony Channel. "The Art of More" is an original Sony production, which exposes the secretive, exclusive and corrupt world of auction houses.The critically acclaimed original series is a winning combination of thrilling...

James Reid and Nadine Lustre Tandem Fails to Impress at This Time Movie

Wazzup Pilipinas! There is a growing disappointment of Pinoy movies. Until today, we have not even reached a point that is even close to a good story-telling. You want to know why? It's all about having good-looking stars who couldn't even act appropriately. Puro porma at pa-cute lang pero walang...

Fishackathon 2016 Manila: Leveraging Technology to Save and Protect Fisheries and Marine Resources

Wazzup Pilipinas!Over 10 percent of the world’s population depends on fisheries and agriculture for their livelihood and for many people, fish is a major source of protein in their diet. Yet, these vital resources are continuously threatened by overfishing, illegal fishing, climate change, water...

ONE: Kingdom of Champions Complete With 9 Bouts

Wazzup Pilipinas!The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), is set to electrify the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on 27 May with an electrifying fight card for ONE: KINGDOM OF CHAMPIONS. This historic event is the first live ONE Championship event in Bangkok...

Contractualization and Casualization: Understanding the Real Issues

Wazzup Pilipinas! Now this will be an interesting event to attend, as it tackles about the very controversial issue of contractualization - something all presidential candidates are promising to end when they get elected. It's happening today, May 4, 2016 at St. Luke's Auditorium at Bonifacio...

Food Network Seeks Grandmothers for Cooking Showdown!

Wazzup Pilipinas!FOOD NETWORK is on the hunt for GRANDMOTHERS to battle it our in a fun cooking throw down! From tasty entrees to delectable desserts, we are looking for the best dishes by everyone's favorite cooks -- GRANDMOTHERS!If you have the wit of Betty White and the skills of Betty Crocker,...

Telecom Company Opens Gen3 Stores for Premium Dealership

Wazzup Pilipinas!After opening its 12th Gen3 Store in KCC Mall de Zamboanga recently, Globe now opens Gen3 for premium dealership nationwide. By opening new stores in strategic locations around the Philippines, Globe would be able to expand coverage and allow more customers to experience the latest...

Latest Survey Says Mar Rohas is Now Leading the Presidential Race

Wazzup Pilipinas! D' Stratworks Research & Strategies, Inc. has just released a survey showing how Mar Rohas has gained the lead in the presidential race. The bet of the current administration has finally made it to the top of the surveys. Rohas has been way below the other two candidates...

“Fill your Senses with Art and Appetite” by Maximillian Co

Wazzup Pilipinas!Imagine yourself walking down the park, holding your favorite glass of wine, contemplating which art piece to get after seeing a lot of pieces you like from the dozens of art stalls. How about spending a Saturday at your usual weekend market, smelling the mouth-watering aroma of...

Michelin Boosts Porsche Dream SUV Drive Event with Fill Up With Air Safety Campaign

Wazzup Pilipinas!Michelin boosted the Porsche Dream SUV Drive event on April 24, 2016with its trademark road safety initiative called the Fill Up With Air campaign (FUWA).The Porsche Dream SUV Drive, a motoring event for Porsche Cayenne and Macan owners, was a point to point drive from Petron Dasmarinas...

Wazzup With All These Duterte v Trillanes Hullabaloo?

Wazzup Pilipinas! Hindi ko maintindihan ang ibang tao. Hindi lang po ang pagbabago ng Presidente, Vice Presidente, Senator, Congressman, Mayor, etc., ang kailangan natin. Kundi pagbabago ng sarili natin. Iwasang gumawa ng alam naman mating masama - pagtatapon sa lansangan, palakasan sa mga anumang...

Chatri Sityodtong Brings MMA to the Mainstream in Asia

Wazzup Pilipinas! Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is considered by some to be the fastest growing sport in the world. Just in the past decade alone, viewership has increased from the hundreds of thousands to the millions. Though the allure and excitement of martial arts in a safe and competitive environment...