PEP-Malate, Manila Moves to Bigger Venue, Extends Registration

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The literary and youth volunteer group Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA), will hold the 33rd edition of its nationwide seminar-workshop series, the "Pambansang Edukasyong Pampanitikan" (National Literary Education) at De La Salle University-Manila on October 3 – 4, 2014, Friday – Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm. Venue is at the Multipurpose Room (5/F) of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall (instead of the Enrique M. Razon Sports Complex as initially announced).

TO REGISTER:

(1) Log on to: http://bit.do/registerPEPmalate
(2) Fill out the online form.
(3) An email will be sent confirming your registration as soon as the list of delegates has been finalized.

There are 20 slots left. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and is free of charge. Priority will be given to teachers in the Malate district and adjacent areas. Lunch and snacks will be served.

Deadline of registration is on August 25, 2014, 5:00 PM. Only those duly registered can enter the university premises and will be given signed certificates.

The Impossible Place: An Interactive Installation

Wazzup Pilipinas!In the throes of a breakup, Pauline Lacanilao began writing a poem inspired by something Rust Cohle said on the first episode of True Detective.

In collaboration with Sandra Dans' photography, the poem has become a unique visual piece about loss, forgiveness, and the role of the artistic process in negotiating the two.

You are invited to interact with the installation titled The Impossible Place, at the new bookstore/bar Uno Morato, on September 13.

Where: Uno Morato (#1 Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City)
When: September 13, 2014, 8 pm
Who: Pauline Lacanilao, Sandra Dans
What: Interactive photography-poetry exhibit

Abaya Blaming Train Drivers on MRT Crash

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While the Metro Rail Transit management is still examining the train crash last wednesday if it was a mechanical or human failure and while many asks who to put blame on DOTC Sec. Joseph Emilio Abaya concludes that blame to the two train drivers. He insists and had them booked by the Pasay City police. 

Reading between the lines that’s certainly to cover up the real culprit: careless maintenance of the railway by the contractor, Marlo dela Cruz. Many do not know but dela Cruz is a close friend to Abaya....A Liberal Party’s friend.

A train derails as it went fast crashing its barrier at the terminal's Taft station on Wednesday, August 13.

The incident injured several passengers (at least 38) and causes a post to fall over a car. The story spreads right ahead making the whole day into panic mode.

Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya's  comment on riding the MRT:  

"Riding is a personal decision. I won't go on my way to convince people to ride the MRT." irked a lot of riders. 

For many riders, this comment was like an insult.