The History of Kali: Filipino Stick Fighting

Wazzup Pilipinas!? Filipino Kali is a form of martial arts which uses sticks or batons to help the participants outwit each other before bare hand-to-hand combat occurs.Filipino stick fighting’s history goes way back to the 15th century and the Spanish invasion of the Philippines. It’s likely that,...

PNR Malolos to Clark segment to generate 7,000 jobs

Wazzup Pilipinas!? Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade reiterated that job opportunities are available for Filipinos as the construction of various infrastructure projects are underway, such as the massive North-South Commuter Railway’s (NSCR) Malolos-Clark segment, which opened...

Progress of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project under the Build, Build, Build Infrastructure Program.

Wazzup Pilipinas!?As construction works for the Philippine National Railways (PNR) Clark Phase 2 Project begin, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Representative Eigo Azukizawa and Asian Development Bank Country Director Kelly...

PLDT, Meralco hypercollaborate to power up Hyperscaler initiative of the country

Wazzup Pilipinas!?The PLDT and Meralco Group are strengthening its collaboration to further uplift the country’s digital and power infrastructure, as the Philippines gets into the radar of global hyperscalers as the next prospective destination in Southeast Asia and the Asia Pacific region.Jovy I....

Juan Ponce Enrile says Toni Gonzaga is a victim of prejudiced minds

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Former senator Juan Ponce Enrile, now 97, commiserated with Gonzaga as she bravely fought off critics who berated her featuring on her vlog an interview with former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.He may look older than the galapagos tortoise but there are wiser people out there. Wow....

VSmart Launches New Features for SY 2021-2022

Wazzup Pilipinas!?VSmart recently launched three new features that make VSmart, the company’s flagship product for education and technology, more relevant and responsive to the needs of school managers, teachers, and students in the new now of education. These new features—VSmart Digital Library, VSmart...

Gordon says no country deserves Duterte's leadership

Wazzup Pilipinas!?It's the 7th hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the government's use of COVID-19 funds. Sen. Richard Gordon hits back at President Duterte: This is not an inquisition of sorts na pinapalabas ng Pangulo ng Pilipinas na binubully natin ang mga testigo. Gordon accuses...

How Netizens Intervened the Media to Counteract its Standards of Feminine Beauty

Wazzup Pilipinas!?People have been constantly adjusting to the changes since it has been more than a year since the Philippines has been in mandatory quarantines. These changes include new working and studying arrangements, purchasing habits, hobbies and interests, among others. Because of this, even...

NCR under Alert Level 4, Film and AV Shoot Allowed to Operate with Max of 50 People Onsite

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Following the Inter-Agency Task Force’s (IATF) COVID-19 Alert Levels System, Metro Manila is currently placed under Alert Level 4 from September 16 until 30. The new quarantine scheme of granular lockdown aims to curb the COVID-19 cases while allowing economic activities. Under the...

Seven Seas Splendor Commences Inaugural Season from Southampton, England

Wazzup Pilipinas!? Regent Seven Seas Cruises began its first voyage in just under 18 months on 11 September, 2021, with new ship Seven Seas Splendor cruising from Southampton, England. Sailing with the cruise line’s enhanced SailSAFE Health and Safety Programme - which includes 100% vaccination...

It’s 100 Days ‘til Christmas and it’s all about caring and giving at SM Supermalls

Wazzup Pilipinas!The past years have always had us counting down to the most wonderful time of the year when the ‘ber’ months roll in; Christmas carols fill the air, dazzling tree lights dot the streets, shopping for gifts becomes a sport, and everyone else goes on a diet to make way for Christmas...

Prevent Harry Roque to be part of ILC, Sign the #COCBlockHarryRoque petition

Wazzup Pilipinas!?The Concerned Online Citizens released its opposition to the Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's nomination to the ILC on Thursday night. They emailed letters to the body and to other representatives to the UN to block Roque's nomination. Bloggers, influencers, artists and...

Radisson Bhopal opens its doors to guests in the city of lakes

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Radisson, an upscale hotel brand today announced the opening of Radisson Bhopal in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. Situated in the heart of the city, the hotel is conveniently located within a 40-minute driving distance from Raja Bhoj International Airport and 10 minutes from...

Akbayan Youth, Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking, and First Time Voters Network gave out free alcohol spray bottles to youth registrants

Wazzup Pilipinas!?With two weeks left before the deadline to register, Akbayan Youth, Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking (CYAN), and First Time Voters Network (FTVN) gave out alcohol spray bottles to youth registrants lining up outside COMELEC QC to urge first time voters to join the call for...

DOTr's P151.34 Billion 2022 budget gets approval of the House Committee on Appropriations

Wazzup Pilipinas!? The budget proposal of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) advances to the Plenary for deliberations following the approval of the House Committee on Appropriations during its budget briefing on 15 September 2021.The DOTr's proposed budget for 2022 is P151.34 billion. Of this...

5.5 Million Learners with Disabilities at risk of falling behind in education; Parents write President Duterte for immediate approval of the Inclusive Education Bill

Wazzup Pilipinas!?As School Year 2021-2022 opens this week, parents of children with disabilities wrote letters to President Duterte and government officials to call for the immediate approval of the Bicameral Committee version of the Inclusive Education (IE) Bill for Learners with Disabilities.  Even...