Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Friday, July 12, 2013

From Greenhouse Construction To Hand-Woven Products: Benguet Student Leaders Do Their Share For The Community

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Student leaders from various Benguet universities may be busy working on their diploma yet they are also embarking on various environmental and livelihood projects designed to benefit their respective communities.

Projects include the construction of trellised greenhouse, creation of environment-friendly water bottles, learning innovative ways to recycle plastic materials, livelihood management training, and establishment of hand-woven product outlet.

They are the result of the Leadership Communities (LeadCom) program of the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) in cooperation with Globe Telecom and youth-oriented non-government organization Active Aid Partnerships. Select students from universities in Benguet were chosen to participate in a three-day workshop to develop, inspire, empower and nurture them into becoming future leaders of the country.

Benguet is one of the Communities of Practice (CoPs) of Globe, the company’s way of giving back to the community where it operates. CoP brings together various advocacies and initiatives of Globe delivered through partnerships with community-based non-government organizations, barangay leaders, and youth beneficiaries.

SGV & Co Serves as Official Tabulator for Globe Telecom Media Excellence Awards

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SGV & Co., the country’s largest multidisciplinary professional services firm, will serve as official tabulator for the second Globe Telecom Cebu and Davao media excellence awards this year.

“SGV’s participation in this important undertaking will further lend credence to the determination of winners. With its reputation and track record of having a high level of professional and ethical standards, we can assure everyone an honest and error-free counting and validation of votes,” said Yoly C. Crisanto, Head of Globe Corporate Communications.

The 2nd Cebu Media Excellence Awards (CMEA) is slated on the third week of September to coincide with the Cebu Press Freedom Week celebration which commemorates the dark days of martial law when the basic right to press freedom was curtailed. On the other hand, the 2nd Davao Media Excellence Awards (DMEA) is scheduled in November. Both awards aim to encourage media excellence in the fields of civic, investigative, and explanatory journalism.

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THE PHILIPPINE SME BUSINESS EXPO – “Your SME Business Gateway”, the country’s premier business expo to be held at the SMX Convention Center Taguig, located at the 3rd floor of SM Aura Premier, on July 12 to 14, lays down a roster of prominent personality to speak during the three-day event.

On this three-day expo, participants and visitors will get the latest industry insights through the country’s leading business experts and leaders. Visitors will also be able to enjoy exciting discounts and raffle prizes which include gift certificates, an iPad and a brand new car.

Register online for FREE at http://philippinesmebusinessexpo.com/registration.php and get updated through Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PhilippineSMEBusinessExpo and Twitter: http://twitter.com/PhilSMEexpo via #EmpoweringSME.

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The Social Camp Innovation team thought you might like to know that the Social Innovation Camp Philippines 2013 call for ideas is now open!

We're looking for the best ideas that use technology to change stuff that matters. Over one weekend from September 13-15, 2013, we're bringing together some of the best of the software developers and designers with those at the sharp end of social problems at Manila.

Our mission will be to turn six back-of-the-envelope ideas that could change the world into social start-ups in under 48 hours – complete with working software.

You've got until August 02, 2013 to send us your idea that uses the web to create social change and you could be joining 80 other participants to try and make it a reality. The top team from SI Camp Philippines will join the top teams from other cities at the end of the year for a final regional camp.

Further details can be found at http://webgeek.ph/sicamp - or you can read on to find out more about how Social Innovation Camp works.

Impersonating the Goddess of Hunt and Moon

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The daughter of Leto and Zeus, and the twin of Apollo. Artemis is the goddess of the wilderness, the hunt and wild animals, and fertility. Sometimes, she is also called the Moon Goddess. Artemis was one of the Olympians and a virgin goddess. Her main vocation was to roam mountain forests and uncultivated land with her nymphs in attendance hunting for lions, panthers, hinds and stags. Contradictory to the later, she helped in protecting and seeing to their well-being, also their safety and reproduction. She was armed with a bow and arrows which were made by Hephaestus and the Cyclopes.

Being associated with chastity, Artemis at an early age (in one legend she was three years old) asked her father, the great god Zeus, to grant her eternal virginity. Also, all her companions were virgins. Artemis was very protective of her purity, and gave grave punishment to any man who attempted to dishonor her in any form.

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Have you seen the new homepage of the It's More Fun in the Philippines website? Notice the button links to their foreign offices as well as the social media buttons that makes sharing easier!

You may also click on the bottom right panel to access the Department of Tourism website tourism.gov.ph for online accredition, press releases, statistics and other info.

Visit the website at http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/ and share the fun!
Congratulations to the Department of Tourism on the new website. Easy to navigate. Simple design but full of life and exciting colors. Very enticing images of things to do and great places to be. Makes me want to be there. Good job.

Marian Rivera at FHM 100 Sexiest Victory Party

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And here's your Nation's Finest: Marian Rivera!And so the ‪#‎FHM100Sexiest‬ Women in the World Victory Party turned out just as what everyone hope it would be: The sexiest place to be in the Philippines for at least one night.

The people had spoken and voted for her. There is no need to bash since she definitely deserves the title. Look at that body... To all the bitters and haters, sorry but there are more people who voted for her.

Congrats Marian! You deserved that spot. :)) Kitang kita naman. Angel Losin? LOL! puro curves ng taba.

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Tattoo secures broadband stronghold with a new leader.

Globe Telecom recently appointed seasoned marketing professional Gilbert Simpao to lead its Tattoo broadband business, which has been enjoying strong performance with a string of remarkable growth in terms of revenues and subscriber base. Simpao takes over Nikko Acosta who will lead the Enterprise Segments Group of Globe Business.

As former Managing Director of global consumer goods giant Unilever Philippines’ Personal care categories, Simpao brings with him a wealth of experience in sales and marketing to a consistently-growing and profitable segment of Globe. Tattoo currently leads the industry with its game-changing and innovative broadband offers.

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Celebrities support the Wazzup Pilipinas community of bloggers.

The photos were from the Gala Awards night held at 1Esplanade a few nights ago. It was an evening of star-studded performances by the G-Force, Belly dancers, Jay-R and Micah Javier, and Dulce.

Fellow bloggers persuaded me that night to prepare an improvised fan sign for the celebrities present at the event.

I used to do video invites starring celebrities or popular figures, but I have some problems if the venue plays too loud music.

But later outside, we saw Stanley Chi, who also recognized me from a previous event a few weeks ago, after the event. I was flattered that he remembered me and you can't imagine how I felt when he agreed to do a video invite again.

Thanks to all the celebrities!!!!

Photo courtesy of Axl Guinto

7 Qualify For P 68.5-Million Semi-Permanent Airport Terminals Project

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Temporary structures are being used to help decongest Clark, Puerto Princesa, and Tacloban airports.

Pending the construction of major infrastructure improvements to three (3) of the country’s busiest airports in the next few years, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has received a total of eighteen (18) bids for the supply and installation of semi-permanent passenger terminal buildings at the Clark International Airport, the Puerto Princesa Airport, and the Tacloban Airport, respectively.

Of the 18 bids submitted last Monday (8 July 2013), only seven (7) were found to be eligible by the agency’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC).

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Super news flash! This is what every ‎Batang Superbook has been waiting for!

The Superbook Bida ng Pagbabago Roadshow will be kicking-off this July 14, Sunday, from 2:00 pm-5:00 p.m. at the Robinsons Magnolia Atrium, Aurora Blvd., Quezon City (near St. Paul University).

Join Superbook Agents and Kapuso stars Benjamin Alves, Bettina Carlos, and Sheena Halili, with ventriloquist Ruther Urquia and his puppet Titoy, for some fun games, prizes and surprises!

And the best part? The kids will get a chance to meet and greet, and pose for a photo with Gizmo!

There will also be a special screening of Superbook’s "A Giant Adventure" episode. How cool is that?

Registration will start at 12:00 noon and entrance to the audience area will be a first come, first serve basis. Seats will also be limited to one (1) child per one (1) adult companion only so better come early.

LIKE www.facebook.com/BatangSuperbook for more updates.

DOTC Statement on the Lifting of the European Union Band

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Transport Secretary Abaya Hails New Development, Congratulates CAAP.

Following the European Union’s announcement today (10 July 2013) that it is lifting the ban which prevents Philippine air carriers from operating new flights to Europe, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya made the following statement:

“The European Commission (EC) has cleared the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), which means that the EC may now rely on CAAP’s judgment regarding the safety standards being implemented by airlines used by EU citizens within the country.

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Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) recently inaugurated a new satellite office in Cebu envisioned to help ensure that Cebu and the whole Visayas region will be provided with world-class digital imaging technologies that could spur growth and progress.

The new Epson Cebu satellite office is at the RGY Bldg. along J. De Veyra St. in Cebu City (near SM City Cebu).

EPC President/Country Manager Toshimitsu Tanaka affirmed that, “Cebu’s fast development and its importance to Epson’s business growth have given us the reason and opportunity to expand our presence with this new Cebu Epson satellite office. From this new location, Epson will continue to offer responsive digital imaging solutions to address the growing requirements of the Visayas region.”

Demeter : Olympian Goddess

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There are many different topics in Greek Mythology. I chose to start with my personal favourite “The Olympian Gods”. They are the 12 Gods who ruled after the Titans were overthrown, they are named after the place where they reside Mount Olympus. This is where the gods live and where the council met except for Hades, who preferred his home in the underworld.
Demeter is one of the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses along with her siblings Zeus, Poseidon, Hera and Hestia. She is the Greek goddess of agriculture, grain and the harvest. She is the powerful figure in Greek Mythology. She was the daughter of Cronus and Rhea.

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What a treat! It was my first time to attend a musical event and it was the intimate bloggers meet up with William Elvin, theater actor - director, musical director and composer, Elvin who is about to release his solo debut album.

The album is entitled DisConTechNoThisContent : The Musicalienation of William Elvin is no ordinary album title. But I can sense the creativity of the artist by having a unique and extraordinary album title. Usually if its a debut album, the artists just uses their name as the album title, but the people behind the album has chosen to be more sensational with the album name.

The event was held at Taumbayan near Kamuning, Quezon City and I was proud to represent Wazzup Pilipinas.