A Shocking Misunderstanding: My Experience at Gateway Mall Araneta

Wazzup Pilipinas!?There are moments in life when good intentions can be twisted into something unrecognizable, leaving a person shaken and questioning the very principles they live by. What happened to me at Gateway Mall Araneta was one such moment—an incident that escalated into an ordeal I never...

Beware the Beauty Trap: FDA Flags Seven Unauthorized Cosmetics Sold Online

Wazzup Pilipinas!?In the ever-growing online marketplace, the allure of affordable, miracle-working cosmetics can be irresistible. Promises of flawless skin, youth-restoring creams, and blemish-erasing serums flood e-commerce platforms, drawing in unsuspecting consumers eager for quick fixes. But beneath...

Stripped of Dignity: A Firsthand Account of Security Abuse at Gateway Mall Araneta City

Wazzup Pilipinas!?What happens when those meant to protect us become the very source of harassment? When security officers, instead of ensuring safety, use their authority to degrade and humiliate? This is not just a personal ordeal—it is a wake-up call for everyone.A Morning of Commitment Turned NightmareSleep-deprived,...

AI’s Hidden Cost: How Financial Institutions Are Gambling with Data – and Losing

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Hitachi Vantara’s 2024 Report Exposes a Looming Crisis in BFSI AI AdoptionArtificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry. It promises faster transactions, fraud detection, and automation at an unprecedented scale. But...

SSS and DICT Join Forces: A Digital Revolution for Social Security Services

Wazzup Pilipinas!?A new era of digital transformation and smart governance is on the horizon as the Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) forge a stronger alliance. On March 26, 2025, at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City, SSS President...

Philippines Shines Bright in Global Earth Hour: A Record-Breaking 1.3 Million Hours for the Planet

Wazzup Pilipinas!?In an awe-inspiring display of unity and environmental commitment, the Philippines has once again cemented its place as a global leader in sustainability. The 2025 Earth Hour celebration saw Filipinos contributing a staggering 1,377,368 hours to the Earth Hour Bank—outshining all...

REEL CHANGE: A New Dawn for Filipino Filmmakers

Wazzup Pilipinas!In a powerful convergence of film and labor rights advocacy, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) and the Department of Labor and Employment’s Bureau of Working Conditions (DOLE-BWC) staged an event that could very well reshape the landscape of the Philippine entertainment industry.On...

A Revolution on the Plate: UNESCO's Call for Nutritious School Meals to Shape a Healthier Future

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Paris, March 27, 2025 – A child’s future is often shaped by what’s on their plate. Yet, despite the increasing global availability of school meals, a new UNESCO report reveals a troubling reality: nutritional quality remains an afterthought in many school meal programs. As the world...

The Dutertes’ Audacious Play: Twisting the Ninoy Narrative to Serve Their Agenda

Wazzup Pilipinas!?In an expected but still astounding display of political maneuvering, Sara Duterte and the loyalists of the Duterte Diehard Supporters (DDS) have attempted to walk back the glaringly deliberate comparison of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino...

Is Travelling to Germany for Oktoberfest Really Worth it?

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Germany has always been a tourist-friendly destination, with peak visitors around September. More than 34 million tourists from around the world visit Germany to explore the top tourist attractions, such as the Neuschwanstein Castle, the Black Forest, and the MASSIVE Oktoberfest....

BIR throws its support to the DSWD & NCDA in their fight against Fake PWD IDs

Wazzup Pilipinas!?BIR will monitor establishments which do not comply with the documentation & procedural requirements under R.R. No. 5-2017 in relation to tax deductions claimed for PWD-related transactionsBureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. showed his support to...

Mambajao’s Next-Gen 911: Revolutionizing Public Safety for a Secure Summer Season

Wazzup Pilipinas!?As the summer season approaches and the breathtaking island of Camiguin prepares to welcome an influx of tourists, the Municipality of Mambajao is stepping up in a big way. With its newly activated next-generation 911 emergency response system, Mambajao is not just ensuring safety—it...

A Historic First: Filipina Leader Hosts Landmark Global Image Consulting Conference in Manila

Wazzup Pilipinas!?For the first time in its 35-year history, the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) has elected an Asian president, breaking barriers in the global image consulting industry. At the helm of this historic milestone is Olen Juarez-Lim, a trailblazing Filipina entrepreneur,...

Deadly Beauty: Banned Mercury-Laced Skincare Still Sold Online—Are You at Risk?

Wazzup Pilipinas!?The relentless pursuit of lighter skin through mercury-laden cosmetics. Despite stringent bans and dire health warnings, these toxic products continue to infiltrate markets, endangering lives and defying regulations. The EcoWaste Coalition's recent exposé sheds light on this alarming...

Umalohokan Workshops: Awakening Voices, Igniting Change

Wazzup Pilipinas!?The Umalohokan Workshops—is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering voices, fostering civic engagement, and shaping a more informed, responsible society. Rooted in the spirit of the Umalohokan, the heralds of pre-colonial Philippines who spread truth and knowledge, these...