Commemorating Jose Rizal's Death

Wazzup Pilipinas! Every 30th of December, the Philippines observes Rizal Day to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal who was executed on this date in 1896. Today, we remember the 121st death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero who prompted the revolution with the strong...

DOTr Now Finalizing Govt to Govt Accord for MRT-3

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is now finalizing its government to government agreement with the Government of Japan (GOJ) for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). In a recent interview with a morning program, DOTr Assistant Secretary...

Clark Intl. Airport Surpasses Passenger Target for 2017

Wazzup Pilipinas! Clark International Airport (CRK) has surpassed its passenger target accommodated this year, an official bared today. CRK Corp. President Alex Cauguiran said that from January to 30 December 2017, the airport registered more than 1.5 million passengers, surpassing its highest...

Noche Buena and Media Noche Feasts

Wazzup Pilipinas! The days before, between and after Christmas and New Year are the most abundant in terms of food. The left-overs of Noche Buena are still in the fridge, yet we are already preparing the dishes for Media Noche. Media Noche is the most festive of all gatherings because there is...

BGC Road Rage Cop Turns Out to be Fake

Wazzup Pilipinas! The man caught in a viral video of a road rage incident in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) was identified by Taguig City police as Joseph Philip Lu Bautista, a 36 year old business consultant from Ususan, Taguig city. A Facebook user named Pinky Ortiz said that Bautista forced his...

Lisa Soberano Ranks Top at 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2017

Wazzup Pilipinas! Filipino actress and brand endorser Lisa Soberano ranked number 1 in the 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2017 by TC Candler. My other favorite faces, like Lisa Manoban is at number 15, Jennie Kim is at number 18 and Kang Seul-gi is at number 23. For the men's category, Kim Taehyung...

Living Legend Stan Lee Celebrates 95th Birthday

Wazzup Pilipinas! Stan Lee, the living legend and creator of many Marvel comic book titles and characters, celebrated on December 28 his 95th birthday. Very few people get and deserve the mantle of being a true living legend... Stan Lee is one of those rare people. Stan has been many comic fans'...

ONE Championship’s Outstanding Martial Artists of 2017

Wazzup Pilipinas! While all ONE Championship athletes go out and give their all inside the cage, there are just a handful who have shown the true championship quality over the past twelve months. These competitors have gone above and beyond their personal limits, delighting fans with spectacular...

65th FAMAS Awards Winners

Wazzup Pilipinas! Surprisibgly, the Best Actor award for the 65th FAMAS Awards went to Daniel Padilla for his performance in Barcelona: A Love Untold which won the Best Picture award. His love team partner, Kathryn Bernardo, was also nominated for Best Actress but Angelica Panganiban won the award...

Will China Telecom Usher in Better Internet?

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Filipino people have been paying the most expensive yet the poorest Internet connection. When Telstra was reported to enter the Philippines as another Internet Service Provider, we thought we'll be getting a better alternative. But it seems it got bought down by the big players. Now...

Mistaken Identity: Innocents Killed by Misinformed Cops

Wazzup Pilipinas! At least two people were killed and two more are in critical condition after police mistakenly opened fire at a vehicle that was transporting an injured woman to the hospital. Mandaluyong City Police chief S/Supt. Moises Villaceran revealed the white van, which police shot at...

Cusi: Clean Energy Renewable Portfolio Standard Will Not Result in Higher Rates for the Consumers

Wazzup Pilipinas! The pursuit towards clean and renewable energy (RE) will not burden electricity consumers. This is the assurance of Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi to the energy family and industry players. “The RPS for On-Grid rules outlined various safety nets to protect the electricity end-users...

Firecrackers Should Be Banned at Every Celebration

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Philippine National Police (PNP) warns the public about Republic Act 7183: An Act Regulating the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution, and Use of Firecrackers. The Department of Health (DOH) said this year’s “Oplan: Iwas Paputok” campaign seeks to encourage revelers to just watch...

Thrift-Shopping in Baguio City: Ukay-Ukay or Segunda Mano Fever

Wazzup Pilipinas! Almost everyone would like to always look their best even after waking up (woke up like this). We love going out in our best OOTD or Outfit Of The Day even if it means spending a fortune. But in Baguio city, similarly in Metro Manila,there is another attraction that has gained...

New Marawi Resettlement Energized

Wazzup Pilipinas! TASK FORCE KAPATIRAN IN ACTION: Distribution lines and house wirings are installed by linemen of Mindanao electric cooperatives which have been helping the Department of Energy, the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative and the Task Force Bangon Marawi to fast-track the provision...

G.SKILL Releases World's Fastest 64GB (4x16GB) SO-DIMM Kit at DDR4-3466MHz CL17-17-17-37

Wazzup Pilipinas! G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, is announcing the world’s fastest performance 64GB DDR4 SO-DIMM memory running at DDR4-3466MHz CL17-17-17-37 at 1.35V with a 4x16GB kit configuration....

Implementation of Kerosene and Household LPG Price Freeze Upon Declaration of State of Calamity

Wazzup Pilipinas! Upon a declaration of a State of Calamity, the Department of Energy (DOE) is implementing a ‘price freeze’ on kerosene and household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). For its implementation, the DOE reminds the public of the following: 1. The price freeze is applicable for 15 days,...

DOE Fast-tracking Energy Restoration in Vinta-hit Areas

Wazzup Pilipinas! After the completion of the power restoration in areas affected by Tropical Depression Urduja at the barangay level on Christmas Day, the Department of Energy (DOE) is now mobilizing all its resources to restore energy in areas affected by tropical storm Vinta. “Our personnel...

The Usual MMFF Box Office Favorites Still Favored by Pinoy Moviegoers

Wazzup Pilipinas! Have you been to the movies lately? Specifically for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2017? Well, below are the movies showing since December 25, but sadly the same tradional formula for Pinoy movies are getting the bigger share of the audience. All Of You (Dan Villegas) Ang...

Celebrate an Epic New Year’s Countdown in BGC, Taguig

Wazzup Pilipinas! Bonifacio Global City, together with the City of Taguig, for the first time ever, is hosting a city-wide New Years street party at Bonifacio High Street to ring in 2018. Before we bid 2017 adieu, revel in one last epic party packed with food trucks, booths, overflowing beer, holiday...

Julius Legaspi at Gateway Gallery

Wazzup Pilipinas! Gateway Gallery opens 2018 with an exhibit by Julius Legaspi who will present new pastel paintings in his fourth solo show, Paghirang. Julius Legaspi at Gateway Gallery Gateway Gallery opens 2018 with an exhibit by Julius Legaspi who will present new pastel paintings in his...

BURI, JV Members Disqualified from Bidding for Any Government Projects

Wazzup Pilipinas! This is to clarify various news articles published on 25 December 2017, regarding the supposed qualification of certain shareholders of the terminated MRT-3 maintenance service provider, Busan Universal Rail, Inc. (BURI), for three (3) other railway projects. BURI and its joint...

Statement on the Release of Scholarship Allowances

Wazzup Pilipinas! The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) embarked on an unprecedented investment in the higher education sector in June 2016 through the K to 12 Transition Program, to provide scholarships and grants to faculty affected by the K to 12 implementation. More than 9,500 scholars are...