Manila Makes History This August With First-Ever History Con

Wazzup Pilipinas! Join your favourite HISTORY stars at the first-of-its-kind event with interactive experiences, on-ground activities and exhibitsDate: 25 – 28 August 2016Location: World Trade Center Manila Website: HistoryAsia.com/HistoryCon Official event hashtag #HistoryConFB: https://www.facebook.com/historyasiaTwitter:...

Public Interest Groups Weigh in on Telco Deal

Wazzup Pilipinas!Public interest groups weigh in on telco deal and calls on new government regulator to review impact on consumers.  The biggest telecommunications acquisition in the country draws deep concern as consumer welfare and public interest groups demand transparency after the telecom...

The Role of Civil Society and ASEAN Bodies in Achieving a People-Centered ASEAN

Wazzup Pilipinas!The final day of the ACSC/APF 2016 examined the progress and efficacy of ASEAN and its mechanisms in achieving a people-centered community. H.E. Mr. Xanana Gusmao, Minister of Strategic Investment in Timor-Leste, engaging participants in an open dialogue, commented on the historical...

WWE Returns to the Philippines on September 9 at SM MOA Arena

Wazzup Pilipinas!Sports entertainment brand World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) returns to the Philippines for their only Southeast Asia event this 2016! This is happening on September 9, 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. The door opens at 8 pm. Get to see all the action up...

ANU Inks Deal with DLSU to Deliver Dual Program in Economics

Wazzup Pilipinas!The Australian National University (ANU) and De La Salle University (DLSU) in the Philippines signed an agreement on 2 August 2016 at DLSU Campus, Manila, Philippines, to establish a new joint program of graduate studies in economics at both universities. The partnership was made...

The Problem of Encroachment: Shrinking Civic Spaces and Territorial Disputes in ASEAN

Wazzup Pilipinas!Among the foremost concerns of civil society being prioritised at this year’s ASEAN People’s Forum is the issue of encroachment. This encroachment is being seen throughout the region, both in the form of shrinking civic spaces, as well as physical encroachment on land and maritime...

Timor-Leste Leads ASEAN Call for Increased Collaboration Between Civil Society and Government

Wazzup Pilipinas! With the official opening of the ASEAN Civil Society Conference / ASEAN Peoples' Forum (ACSC/APF) 2016, there has been a resounding call for greater solidarity among ASEAN civil society, as well as for heightened collaboration between civil society and government.  These...

beep Card, Now Accepted in Select Froehlich Tours P2P Buses

Wazzup Pilipinas!AF Payments, Inc. announced that starting August 8, Monday, commuters can use their beep card to pay for rides in select routes of Froehlich Tours, one of the premium point-to-point (P2P) bus systems in the metro. This covers the routes Trinoma to Glorietta 5 and vice-versa, and...

Enjoy ROFLing Sundays on Sony Channel This Cheery Month of August

Wazzup Pilipinas!This August, Roll On the Floor Laughing when you laugh out loud as Sony Channel brings you three of today’s outrageous comedies on primetime television.Your Sundays will never be the same again when you enjoy your weekends in roaring laughter as Sony Channel tickles your funny...

Pop Culture Explosion at AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016

Wazzup Pilipinas! Pop culture lovers of all shapes, sizes, and fandoms are definitely in for an unusual treat at AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016 (APCC Manila 2016) as it brings in even more special guests for the biggest pop culture convention in the country! Slated on August 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention...

Department of Transportation Encourages Commuters to Reload Beep Cards Outside Train Stations

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is encouraging train commuters to reload their BEEP or stored value cards in off-site reloading centers to shorten queues in ticketing stations and to reduce their commute time.MRT-3 and LRT Lines commuters may reload their “tap-and-go”...

Exclusive Two-Night Omakase Dinner with Both New York and Manila Chefs of Nobu

Wazzup Pilipinas! Nobu New York's Filipino Executive Chef, Ricky Estrellado, teams up with Nobu Manila’s Head Chef, Michael De Jesus, for a rare and exclusive two-night Omakase dinner. The two chefs have collaborated to come up with a gastronomic feast that Nobu-fies timeless...

Akbayan Youth to Palace: Remember Mark Chua, Don't Revive ROTC!

Wazzup Pilipinas!Akbayan Youth today appealed to palace officials not to push through with their plans to revive the compulsory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) for college students in memory of Mark Chua, the student from University of Santo Tomas who exposed corruption in the ROTC program...

DOE: Reliable Power Supply Ensures Sustained Economic Growth

Wazzup Pilipinas!With the current power supply situation, the Department of Energy (DOE) is looking for mechanisms to ensure the adequacy, availability and stability of electricity necessary to sustain the country's economic growth.The recent spate of Yellow Alert Status declaration by the National...

#DutertePleaseAppointMe Trends After Appointment of Mocha Uson at BOC

Wazzup Pilipinas! There's a new hashtag trending in Twitter, and even in Facebook, which apparently started after shocking news about Mocha Uson being appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Social Medial Consultant at the Bureau i=of Customs (BOC). However, as per BOC social media account...

Duterte Wants ROTC Mandatory Again

Wazzup Pilipinas! "Another mandatory, obligatory, military training? When a "bright idea" is made mandatory and obligatory, 90-99% it is a stupid idea. People have to be coerced, mandated and arm-twisted to obey that "bright idea"." Reviving the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is not a good...

Sec. Alfonso Cusi's Speech at PhilRECA Annual General Membership Meeting

Wazzup Pilipinas!KEYNOTE SPEECHDelivered by Sec. Alfonso G. Cusi37th PHILRECA Annual General Membership MeetingWednesday, 03 August 2016, 10:00 a.m.SMX Davao Convention Center, Davao City"Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, Philreca Board Members headed by Mr. Jose Raul A. Saniel, all the electric cooperative...

Stop Calling Drug Dependents “Surrenderers”

Wazzup Pilipinas!Amid the growing number of drug users who have reportedly voluntarily submitted to the authorities, Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the government to stop calling drug dependents “surrenderers”, saying it criminalizes them and makes it difficult for them to rehabilitate and...

Samsung Releases All-New Galaxy Note 7

Wazzup Pilipinas!Smartphone giant Samsung finally unveiled its all-new Galaxy Note 7 at its unpacking event in New York City, and its features are set to the bar yet again in mobile technology and innovation. Philippines’ #1 mobile brand Globe Telecom is gearing up to take pre-orders starting August...

Suicide Squad: What They Say About DC's Latest Effort of Redemption

Wazzup Pilipinas! "After all the hype and drama surrounding Jared Leto‘s performance as the Joker — the knee-jerk scorn unleashed by fans when that first image dropped, the endless stories from the cast and crew about Leto’s super-intense method process — it turns out his version of the Clown Prince...

Sweet Escape: Hataw Galaw Promotes Diabetes Awareness

Wazzup Pilipinas!Did you know that diabetes prevalence in the world has risen to 422 million in 2014? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one adult out of 10 will likely to have diabetes come 2030. This data alarms experts on the possible effect of the disease to the world population,...

Dulaang UP Stages Ang Katatawanan ng Kalituhan

Wazzup Pilipinas!Without questions, there will be no REVELATIONS. In commemoration of William Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary, Dulaang UP stages Ang Katatawanan ng Kalituhan, Guelan Varela-Luarca’s Filipino translation of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. The play is a cleverly...

A Traveler’s Guide to Mobile Phones Before Flying Off

Wazzup Pilipinas! We all agree that when traveling, one of the first things that we have in our pocket or bag (besides passport and air ticket) is our mobile phone. Your phone is like your lifeline for keeping in touch with people and the world, wherever you may be. You can use it in case of emergencies,...

DOE Statement: Power Supply Situation (2 August)

Wazzup Pilipinas!The Department of Energy (DOE) continues to closely monitor the power situation amidst the normalization of the power supply situation following the resumption of operations of several power plants.Based on the reports from industry players, the 647 MW Sual Coal-Fired Power Plant...

Ten HealthTech Solutions Advance to Takeda Digital Healthcare Innovation Challenge Pitching Competition

Wazzup Pilipinas!Ten HealthTech startups have been selected to advance to the final Pitching Competition for Takeda’s Digital Healthcare Innovation Challenge (DHIC) on August 6, 2016 in Manila, Philippines.The finalists include six from the Philippines, two from USA, one from Malaysia and one from...

Mark Carpio "Hiling" Album Launch Videos

Wazzup Pilipinas! Check out our YouTube channel at http://www.YouTube.com/user/wazzuppilipinas for the video coverage of performances during Mark Caprio's Hiling album launch held on July 15, 2016 at Historia Bar & Cafe located at Sgt. Esguerra Street in Quezon City. He sang all the songs...