Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Friday, July 5, 2013

ISPs in the Philippines - Money Talks - Morale Walks

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I've come across a very interesting write-up at a forum in Garena, and as a gamer we've actually known the problem (and the culprit) a long time ago already, and with this particular write-up (or more likely a complaint) it just reaffirms our suspicion and wild guess, or most probably our very educated assumption (being an IT and ECE and all familiar with technology specifically in telecommunications.

This is definitely true whether they deny it or not, or have a SMART reasoning or excuse, it all boils down to who has the most money to spend just to get away with obvious mischief.

"Here in Philippines there are a lot of other causes for latency for us gamers - the worst being PLDT - yes you read that right, PLDT is intentionally disrupting online gaming in the Philippines. I will explain in greater detail".

I assume you've experienced long delays on texting between Globe and SMART or vice versa?

I've never come across any other Telco being as manipulative towards their customers as PLDT/SMART.

Globe Telecom Files Charges vs 13 WIMAX Fraudsters

Seized WIMAX modems

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Globe Telecom has filed charges against 13 individuals involved in the illegal sale and installation of hacked Globe WIMAX modems and Tattoo sticks since the start of the year.

Twelve of these individuals have already been charged with cases for violation of Republic Act 8484 or the Access Devices Regulations Act while one of the suspects was charged with theft.

In most of the cases, the modus operandi has been to pull-out the WIMAX modem from legitimate subscribers on pretext of an upgrade. The modems are then reconfigured and sold at a one-time cost payment.

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Having fine hair is something that I like but hate at the same time. Kind of confusing don't you think?

Fine hair is generally is a term used if the diameter of your hair strand is thinner than the normal or the average diameter. This could also mean that the hair can look limp and lifeless if applied with too much products.

I've had several occasions where my fine hair looked dull and limp. Its more embarrassing to see photos of it! But fret not, here are some fixes you could do for your hair.

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Intramuros Administration launch “Kultura…Musika…Saya!” featuring Intramuros Rocks, a free-admission concert at the Maestranza Park of the Walled City scheduled on 5 July 2013.

Intramuros Rocks serves as a kick-off activity of the many programs and events under the Intramuros Redevelopment Plan, aimed at promoting cultural appreciation and heritage awareness to the public, especially the youth. The concert will feature bands and artists including Shamrock, Spirit of ‘67, Pilipinas Got Talent finalist Zilent Overload, and many others. There will also be a bazaar featuring food stalls and booths selling local handicraft, tribal arts, and other novelty items within the newly restored Maestranza Park.

The venue, also called Almacenes Curtain Wall, is situated right beside the Pasig River and was a former storehouse and soldier’s quarter during the Spanish time. Formerly the seat of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, Intramuros is home to important historical sites and tourist spots such as Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church and Casa Manila.

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Here's a message from the Host of the PhilMusic Community MeetUp:

Hi everyone,

With the PhilMusic meetup coming tomorrow (July 5, 2013), we would like to take this chance answer some if not all of the questions that are regularly popping up. So here goes:

1. What the Heck is PhilMusic.com?
The PhilMusic.com domain was registered in December 1996, making this one of the longest surviving Philippine dotcom domains. The site itself went through all sorts of versions, from a music scene blog to its current life as a community forum site for local musicians.

2. When is the PhilMusic Meetup?
It takes place on Friday, July 5, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Or until SM Aura closes!

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The leading communications and business solutions provider, PLDT KaAsenso, co-presents this year’s premier business expo dedicated to nation building, empowering SMEs and nurturing entrepreneurship, the PHILIPPINE SME BUSINESS EXPO 2013 – “Your Business Gateway” to be held on July 12-14, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center Taguig.

This recent partnership with PLDT KaAsenso featuring their advocacy in empowering SMEs in the country includes their newly launched “Cyberya”, the solution for those who want to start their own business for a small capital.

Leading telecommunications and business solutions provider, PLDTKaAsenso co-presents this year’sPhilippine SME Business Expo. MediaCom Solutions Inc., in partnership with Esquire Financing Inc., and co-presented by PLDT KaAsenso brings you this year’s premier business expo dedicated to empower the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. This three-day event is happening on July 12 – 14, 2013 at the newly constructed SMX Convention Center Taguig, located at the 3rd floor of SM Aura Premier.

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Summer vacation is a great time for family and friends to have fun and bond with each other. It gives us time to know each and everyone in the family. We learn many things about them, their likes and dislikes, their favorites and so much more.

Last summer, we had some family reunions. We had one in Antipolo and just recently in Laguna. A birthday party of two of my cousins was held in Laguna, it was in a private resort. I'm not really sure about the name but it has air conditioned rooms and had 2 pools, the other one is a kiddie pool and it has a slide. This was a much simpler resort compared to those I've been to.

I am not really close to that side of my family since they're from Quezon, but I can say I had fun because I was with my cousins who are close to me.

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Buddha-Bar Manila, part of a Paris-based international franchise, is a hotspot that is all the rage nowadays among Manila’s stylish set and party-loving denizens. Proud of its rich lifestyle heritage and formidable celebrity following, Buddha-Bar Manila goes the extra mile as it understands its patrons’ desire to have a good time while enjoying fantastic food and talk with friends and dancing to the music as they party the night away.

Buddha-Bar Manila played host to Buddha-Bar XV’s album launch with DJ Ravin last June 28. A post party extravaganza dubbed as “Fete de la Musique” follows the launch in partnership with the French Embassy and Alliance Francaise de Manille.

Lucky winners also got to bring home an iconic French luxury brand bag, one (1) PRADA and BVLGARI sunnies from Sun Glass Hut, some perfumes from Carolina Herrera, and a Boracay Trip for two (2) with air fare and hotel accommodations.

Partyphiles have reasons to celebrate in style and win a luxury Jaguar car as well. On the same night, Buddha-Bar Manila also launched its “DRINK. DINE. DRIVE” promo. The prize at stake is a brand new Jaguar XF 2014. Every Php 5000 single receipt purchase from July 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014 enables a customer a chance to drive home a brand new Jaguar XF 2014.

A friend of mine got to drink, dine, party and will soon be driving in style (with a chauffeur) in a brand new Jaguar XF 2014 as the event also gave away a 24 hour ride in a Jaguar to anywhere in Metro Manila. She plans to get her win on her birthday this August to make her natal day so cool and awesome.

It is, needless to say, an event that was so spectacular.

Nestle Choose Wellness on July 13 and 14

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Mark your calendars for the Nestlé Choose Wellness Expo 2013!

Nestle Choose Wellness Expo 2013 will be held at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall on July 13-14, 2013.

Admission is absolutely FREE!!!

Just register for the event until July 10 (click here- www.choosewellness.com.ph)

Globe's Social Media Campaign Wins International Awards

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I would like to share with you this good news re-posted from ABS-CBN about Globe's Social Media Campaign.

Social Media presence is a big thing right now and it will still be in the next years giving everyone the most influential means of sharing information with the most number of recipients.

Almost everyone is connected and online through the Internet via their mobile phones or tablets. You will be extremely out of the loop if you fail to take advantage of the benefits of social media.

That is why all companies are making great efforts to boost their social media presence to remain competitive in the global market.

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Be at FULLY BOOKED at FORT BGC Branch on Sunday, JULY 7, from 1-4 pm for the premiere of THE OWL #1.

Meet and greet series artist HEUBERT KHAN MICHAEL, get your comics signed, take a picture, commission a sketch, and of course...take advantage of our 1-DAY SIGNING EVENT SALE!

Variants and Comic Sets - 20% OFF.
Vintage Comics - 10% off.
Posters / Action Figures / Statues / T-shirts - 10% off.
plus...ALL BACK ISSUES IN OUR BINS - only P100 each!

And with every purchase of THE OWL #1, receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win some dynamite prizes. Plus, receive an additional raffle ticket for every P500 purchased on that day. Winners must be present to win at the raffle draw which will be held at approximately 4 pm.

We are now accepting advance reservations for sketch requests from Heubert. Cost is only P500 per character.

Limited slots available, so sign up today.

RESERVE YOUR COPY OF THE OWL #1 NOW!

PhilMusic Community MeetUp

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This is your chance to network and exchange ideas with members of the biggest online community of musicians in the Philippines, Philmusic.com.

The meetup is a rare opportunity to allow moderators and community members of PhilMusic.com to meet and discuss the site. PhilMusic.com founder Jim Ayson will also be a speaker at the conference on July 5, giving a talk on current trends in digital music distribution.

PhilMusic.com is one of the longest lasting Philippine dotcom domains, registered in December 1996. Having gone through many incarnations from its beginnings as an award-winning music scene blog, the site is now an online community servicing both amateur and professional musicians.

The web forum remains the heart of the community, with 75,535 registered members, posting over 1,919,435 Posts in 86,898 topics. The forum continues to generate high web traffic, averaging 1.5M pageviews a month.

The PhilMusic Facebook Page has over 15,100 likes and the discussion Facebook group has 3,253 members.

Toonami 3x3 Hoops Showdown : Which School Will Reign Supreme?

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Toonami is the ultimate home of the hero, featuring many top-rated action series such as Young Justice, Dragon Ball Z, Max Steel, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Toonami is operated and distributed in Asia by Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

The Philippines’ most exciting superhero channel now brings together the country’s young basketball stars for the TOONAMI 3x3 HOOPS SHOWDOWN on July 13 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. Gates open at 11 a.m. and admission is free.

Students from 10 schools across the metro will be going head to head in four-member teams, competing across three age divisions.

“As the ultimate home of the superhero, Toonami is proud to give young basketball fans a chance to be heroes on the court, playing a sport that they love,” said Ben Adams, Regional Marketing Manager, Turner International Asia Pacific.

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This is your daily soundtrack, in a dot!

Get up, clean the house, shower, go to work or school, sleep, and eat in between. These are activities we’ve turned into a routine everyday—give or take a few parties and/or vacations. Wouldn’t we all want to change it up a little to make doing these things much more fun?

Spice up your day by throwing in some music into the mix, using a portable mp3 player that you can bring with you anywhere, no matter what you’re doing.

“The Philips SoundDot range can be used for almost any activity,” remarks Ms. Poi San Mok, Philips Marketing Manager for Lifestyle Entertainment. “It’s compact and with an advanced yet delightfully simple design, making it a reliable mp3 player that’s small in size but big on fun.”

She also adds, “You can use it while you’re cooking, driving on your way to work, hiking, reading, or while you’re simply taking a stroll in the park. All you have to do is to clip it on or slip it into your pocket and it won’t bother you at all.”

Designed for convenience, these mp3 players are equipped with LED and sound indicators for swift navigation. Each SoundDot includes a built-in clip for hands-free use, and also lets you enjoy up to 6 hours of music playback.

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The summer of 2013 was the first summer I spent at our new house. We moved last June 2012. Everything was new to me, since the surroundings are far different from where I lived 15 years ago.

My family and I have to adjust greatly, we have to work together to clean the house, wash the dishes, and do the laundry, since my parents decided not to have someone to help us around the house. We didn’t let all these things consume us, we still went out and bond as family.

One day, without even planning anything, we went to Enchanted Kingdom, or EK for short, which is located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.