Drag Race Philippines’ Snatch Game

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Calling all glamazons! #DragRacePHL is coming to @wowpresentsplus, so if you think you have what it takes to become the Philippines' First Drag Superstar, apply now!

 RuPaul announcing Drag Race Philippines literally just hours after Manila Luzon had opened the auditions for Drag Den. The shade of it all!

Well, I guess it's double the fun!  

So who's gonna be the host? Manila Luzon? Vice Ganda? Paolo Ballesteros? I'm so excited!

The show hasn't been started yet and Snatch Game for DragRace PH is already trending HAHAHA!!!

I'll go for Kris Aquino and Ruffa Mae Quinto

The amount of queens who'll fight over them for Snatch Game... this is already chaotic and iconic. I cant wait!!! 

Imagine them during the Snatch Game! I could hear them already and the chaotic fun things they could provide. Drag Race Philippines’ Snatch Game is gonna be so intense!

Here are others from my long Shortlist:

Ai Ai Delas Alas ( in Tanging Ina) - Ina Montecillo will be the PH version of Etcetera's Lindy Chamberlain Snatch Game performance

Judy Ann Santos

Nora Aunor

Melanie Marquez

Pokwang

Doris Bergonia

Kimmy Dora (Eugene Domingo)

Coco Martin

Tiya Amy (Face to Face)

Zenaida Seva

Hans Chua

Mel Tiangco

Jessica Soho

Boy Abunda

Jam Magno

Joy Belmonte

Madam Inutz

Miriam Defensor Santiago - there's no way i'd let #dragracephl season 1: snatch game happen without a miriam santiago impersonation..

Pabebe girl -imagine a queen with no brows and just plain sando and tama behavior

Also, someone has to do Duterte for Snatch Game. It has to happen!

It's gonna be risky and life threatening, especially because the drag queen who would do it is living here, just saying. Nako, ang mga DDS ay pikon, baka masalvage o ma-red tagged!

There are so many possible Snatch Game personalities. Sana ma achieve ang #DragRacePHL

Hopefully the Filipino queens speak bilingually like the Dutch queens for the international audience.

I just know that a lot of homophobes will stay pressed after seeing super talented, amazing, and unbothered Filipino drag queens. We love to see it #DragRacePHL 

Drag Race Philippines must-haves:

> Teleserye Acting Challenge

> Regine Velasquez The Musical

> Philippine Festivals Design Challenge

And a lip sync to Bituing Walang Ningning for the lipsynch finale!

Tapos mag Aegis songs din! Luha, Basang Basa Sa Ulan, Sayang na Sayang!

Sana, uncensored din sa snatch game like they can say tite, tumbong, burat, etc.

Snatch Game is gonna be fun. I swear.

Someone check on Manila Luzon is she okay. #FuckMyDragDenRight

For more information:

https://www.wazzuppilipinas.com/2021/08/world-of-wonder-brings-drag-race.html

AgotoZ Technology expands to PH through PLDT Global Enterprise

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

AgotoZ Technology has partnered with PLDT Global Enterprise, the international business arm of PLDT Enterprise, to provide its network solutions to Chinese enterprises expanding in the Philippines.

AgotoZ Technology is one of the leading ICT solutions providers in China that delivers wide-ranging network access services for businesses across different industries.

PLDT Global Enterprise Asia Pacific Regional Head Jeff Mendoza said that the partnership allows AgotoZ Technology to leverage on PLDT’s ubiquitous international and domestic network facilities and ePLDT’s globally certified Data Centers. PLDT enables Agotoz’s cloud, cybersecurity and ICT service offerings to meet the technical requirements of their discerning customers.

“We are privileged to support the mandate of global technology companies like AgotoZ to expand into strong emerging markets like the Philippines and other global territories where we have established our points of presence. PLDT Global Enterprise equips our partners to swiftly adapt to the growing demand for reliable network resources while adhering to stringent standards of operational uptime,” Mendoza highlighted.

Through PLDT’s VITRO Data Center, the partnership provides AgotoZ Technology with services for local peering access, local and international internet access, and submarine sea cables.

Likewise, PLDT Global Enterprise is supporting AgotoZ Technology’s recently activated point of presence (PoP) with its slew of technological solutions such as its Philippines Internet Exchange (PHIX) facility, iGate which guarantees bandwidth for businesses, and International Private Leased Circuits (IPLC) for a seamless and point-to-point connectivity solution for enterprises.

Meanwhile, PLDT FVP & Enterprise Revenue Group Head Mitch Locsin expressed gratitude for the continuous confidence and trust of companies in PLDT Global Enterprise’s capability in supporting endeavors that offer enhanced connectivity beyond borders.

“We are thrilled to work with AgotoZ Technology in servicing their business partners in the Philippines. The ‘why’ behind our partnership matches up to the core of PLDT Enterprise, which is to leave a lasting positive impact on every single business in the Philippines—be foreign or local. We are looking forward to a successful venture with AgotoZ,” Locsin said.

“We believe that PLDT Global Enterprise is the right partner when it comes to top-notch communications infrastructure that can help us reach our clients in the Philippines. With PLDT Global Enterprise’s assistance, we are able to unlock new business opportunities as we reach and bring our services closer to our clients,” said Yu Xiaoxun, the CEO of Agotoz Technology.

For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com

Off the hook: a son from Romblon catches different ‘kind’ of fish from the waters of Odiongan

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Hopes are high for a son from Romblon who has already started working at the sea. But little did he know that he would be able to catch a different ‘kind’ of fish from the waters of Odiongan. After sailing in a rough sea, he is now ready to navigate towards his dream.

The family of Melvin Victoriano from Brgy. Pat-o, Odiongan, Romblon became a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in 2010. His father Marlon is a farmer and earns Php 2,000.00 every month while his mother Dina works as a full-time household helper and a part-time vendor with a Php 8,400.00 income. However, their combined income is not enough to support their three children who are all in school, especially Melvin’s sister Nadine who is now in college.

The children of Dina and Marlon perform very well at school, except Melvin. His grades were not that high as compared to Nadine. Later on, Dina found out that Melvin joins his friends at night to catch fish. This resulted to lack of sleep time thus he cannot focus on studying his lessons. “Sumasama sya sa mga barkada nanghuhuli sila ng isda sa gabi. Kaya siguro inaantok at tinatamad na pumasok sa paaralan”.


Catching ‘other’ fish in the sea

Melvin takes home Php 300.00 to Php 500.00 every night of fishing. Sometimes, he also receives fish in return for his services as a fishing crew. Until in 2016, he decided to stop attending school and work as a full-time fisherman. “Pinipilit ko pumasok pero ayaw talaga. Tinatamad na daw. Kahit pilitin ko, ayaw naman pumasok sa school”, said Dina. When the Pantawid staff learned about his decision, he was informed that instead of dropping out he can enroll in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program. “Pina-enroll ko si Melvin sa ALS noon pero hindi pa nakapagtapos ng ALS, balik nanaman sa trabaho. Kumikita na kasi sya ng pera kaya nawili na kasi nabibili nya mga gusto nya”, said Dina. According to the Pantawid staff, Melvin also claimed that his sister Nadine can perform better in school so it will be best if their income will just fully support her studies.

Since they only fish at night, Melvin also took a daytime part-time job in a Koprahan [coconut plantation], where, once in a while he earns Php 1,000.00 every harvest. When it is coconut off-season, he will then work as a rice field laborer where he gets Php 300.00 in a day of work.“Huminto po ako sa pag-aaral kasi gusto ko po tulungan ang mga magulang ko. Saka nakakabili na po kasi ako ng mga gusto ko, kaya hindi na rin po ako nag-aral. Si Ate nalang po”, shared Melvin when asked about his decision of not finishing his ALS program.

In 2019, the Pantawid Pamilya staff, with the help of partners, has provided several interventions to Melvin and his family. Together with Ms. Agnes Catipay from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Odiongan and Civil Society Organization partner iHelp, his family was visited in their house and have received counseling to reiterate the importance of education. The Pantawid Pamilya staff also worked closely with the ALS Coordinator to ensure that Melvin would regain his interest in attending school.

 

Navigating towards his dream

The same year in 2019, after the interventions were received, Melvin decided to go back to school. He admitted that aside from his willingness to continuously learn in school, he also thought of losing the conditional cash grants from the program as it will result in compromising the subsidy that helps his family.

To ensure that continuous guidance will be provided to Melvin, the ALS Coordinator regularly monitors him. He was even being visited every week to ensure that he understands his lessons and complies with his school requirements. “Sabi ko nga po, huwag lang palang mahihiyang humingi ng tulong kung kailangan”, said Dina, acknowledging the efforts and assistance of the people who have helped make Melvin realize the importance of finishing his education.

Melvin is now in Grade 11. Once he graduates in Senior High, he plans to take a technical course from Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and pursue his interest in repairing electrical wirings. Melvin may have once lost his interest in school but along his journey, he was also able to catch another ‘kind of fish’ and that is his appreciation of the value of being in school. Realizing how important education is, perhaps, his biggest catch of all time. According to Melvin, education will serve as his boat in navigating the sea towards his dreams.