Abanse Negrense! The Negros Trade Fair is back at the Glorietta Activity Center with a theme appropriately called Hidlaw

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The 36th Negros Trade Fair (NTF) welcomes all at the event that puts the spotlight on proudly Negrense products created with skilled craftsmanship. NTF has over 60 participating exhibitors all ready to boast their creations.

It's time to reconnect with each other as the 36th Negros Trade Fair: Hidlaw showcases the best of Negros food, fashion, craftsmanship, and many other products and experiences.

The theme Hidlaw is very appropriate as we do have quite a lot to catch up after the years of hiatus due to the Covid-19 or Coronavirus pandemic. Hidlaw in Hiligaynon means longing or yearning or missing.

Michael Claparols, Negros Trade Fair chairman

Nicholas Yulo, Mayor of Bago city

Alan Gensoli, Negros Season of Culture

Eugenio Jose Lacson, governor of Negros Occidental

Selfie/Groupie at the stagebif the 36th Negros Trade Fair: Hidlaw

The ringing of the bell during the opening ceremonies at the trade fair means that the Negros Trade Fair: Hidlaw is now officially open.

The 36th run of the fair, after two years of inactivity, is a highly appreciated event to help  MSMEs of the Negros province to recover, and we are so glad that the first day was a huge success because I've seen and heard a lot of booths getting flocked by customers. I'm sure the event, ongoing until the 25th  of September, will continue to be a crowd-pleaser for people, especially from Manila, really need to once again immerse themselves in quality products, and the entrepreneurs of Negros are among the finest producers of well-loved creations for both food and non-food.

Appropriately, Hidlaw is a Hiligaynon word which means "to yearn, to long, have a strong desire (for something) to long something in the past with melancholy, nostalgically. 

Stephanie Hilado Lindaya, the artist who designed the poster artwork for the event,  said she missed people flocking the booths, hearing the words " at ma tahum!", "namit-namit gid ya!", and "nahidlaw gid ko sang inasal" . For most Negrenses in Manila, it's a homecoming!

It's about time we bring back the glorious days! Abanse Negrense!

Congratulations to the organizers, Association of Negros Producers and the provincial government of Negros Occidental, of the 36th Negros trade fair.

Be part of the longest-running provincial trade fair happening this September 20-25 at Glorietta Activity Center in Makati city.

Check out more photos and videos, including interviews and features of organizers, exhibitors and VIP guests at our official Facebook page at Wazzup Pilipinas - https://www.Facebook.com/WazzupPilipinas

What are the best gadgets for playing?

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If you like playing games, you are certainly not the only one. Games have entertained people pretty much always, and they keep on doing so year after year. This is also possible because playing games keeps on changing. In the past, people played games with board games, whereas now we tend to use different gadgets for it.

But what are the best ones? This depends a lot on what kind of games you wish to play. For example, if you are interested in online betting Philippines, you will use a different gadget than video game fans. For this article, we have focused on gadgets, that most people have already at home.

Some computers are better than others for playing

Playing on a computer is very popular and common amongst all kinds of people. This is because computer playing offers many different possibilities. You can use it to access the internet to open different gaming sites. Additionally, you can also download some games directly to your computer to start playing.

If you are interested in computer gaming, you should know that different computers are better than others for this activity. For example, Apple’s MAC computers are not the best for gaming. You can see this especially when it comes to games you need to download to your computer. Some of them are not even possible to be downloaded for your Mac.


Phones are becoming higher quality each year

Another gadget, that you probably have already and that is great for playing games is a smartphone. Most people have smartphones and they are easy and fast to use for gaming.

As long as you have a new smartphone, there is not really a difference in which one is the best one for gaming. You can simply go to your phone’s app store and download any fun game you would wish to play. Then you can start having fun whenever you want, where ever you are.



What does the future look like?

The technology keeps on getting more advanced, which opens more new possibilities for gaming with gadgets. It will be interesting to see, what we will use in the future for gaming.

Maybe it will be smartwatches, which have become increasingly popular in the last few years. Or possibly people will start to use VR technology to get a more immersive experience. This is impossible to predict, but it will certainly be interesting to see.

Responsible Gambling 101: 5 Ways You Can Practice Ethics In Gambling

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What Is Gambling?

According to an online dictionary, gambling is the act of wagering a valuable thing for another, especially for high stakes. Gambling formally, for a long time, has usually taken place within a land casino. The wager's outcome is often immediate. One such example can be a single roll of dice or the spin of a roulette wheel. Still, long periods are also common, allowing bettors to make wagers about the upcoming outcome of a future sports contest or season.

Gambling activity can be traced as far back as the Paleolithic period. The earliest six-sided dice In Mesopotamia date back to as early as about 3000 BCE. Meanwhile, gambling houses were widespread in China in the first millennium BCE. Furthermore, betting on fighting animals was also popular. Lotto games and dominoes (Pai Gow's precursors) appeared in China in the 10th century. Due to gambling, some religions have outlawed it as an activity.


The Dangers Of Gambling

According to Jennifer Shatley, an esteemed expert from UNLV's International Gaming Institute, gambling becomes problematic when patrons use gambling as a source of income or gamble with more money than they can afford to lose.

The dangers of gambling include:

 
Chasing losses through gambling more

Irritability when cutting back on gambling

Lying to friends and family, and significant others about gambling habits

Gambling as a scapegoat for problems and other issues

 
Mooch on others to pay for your gambling debts

Accumulation of debts incurred because of gambling



Due to these problems caused by excessive gambling, regulators and other stakeholders in the gambling industry worldwide have discussed social responsibility initiatives to help promote responsible gambling.


Practicing Responsible Gambling

What Is Responsible Gambling?

According to Jennifer Shatley, part and parcel of responsible gambling means taking breaks. In addition, it means not relying on gambling as a source of income, only gambling with money you can afford to lose, and lastly, setting limits for yourself.

Normally, limit-setting is easier to do online because many online gambling sites have built-in tools that allow gamblers to set limits directly on the site.

Usually, the most common forms of gambling are online casinos, where one can access online Baccarat and Blackjack online. However, with gacha mobile games becoming more popular, anyone can gamble online.

Up to now, responsible gambling remains a wide and broad concept that comprises several policies and requirements that apply to gambling stakeholders to ensure they respect the highest standards of quality. Moreover, responsible gambling offers a safe user experience that protects people from the potential negative consequences of online gambling.

Online suppliers that provide venues for online gambling are regulated and follow the rules. Some of the industry practices for online venues include:

● Protection of vulnerable gamblers

● Prevention of underage gambling

● Safety measures against criminal activities

● Information Privacy

● Online payment protection

● A secure online environment

● Ethical and responsible marketing


5 Ways To Practice Responsible Gambling

Gambling, no doubt, brings joy and happiness to people. However, one must always practice moderation, as too much of anything can result in negative consequences.

Here are five ways you can practice responsible and ethical gambling.
Set a budget. By setting a budget, you can avoid spending more than you can afford to. If you spend within your budget, you have more money set aside for savings and your other needs.

 
Refrain from gambling when you are upset or drunk. An unhealthy gambling practice is using betting as a scapegoat for your issues. Gambling is not meant to be used as an outlet for issues. Instead, you can opt to see a therapist. When you gamble, ensure that you are in a good headspace.

 
Follow a gambling time limit. Gambling is not meant to be a lifestyle nor a source of income. It is a joyful activity. Following a time limit ensures that you can give other things more time. In addition, you get to practice a healthy time limit away from gambling.

 
Take breaks. Life is not always about gambling. In addition, you can benefit from gambling breaks because they can refresh your system and mind.

 
Take up more hobbies. There are plenty of festive activities in the world aside from gambling. As an alternative to gambling, you can take up sewing or learning to make handicrafts. These are not only fun, time-consuming activities but also educational as well.


Wrapping Up

In the gambling industry, stakeholders are responsible for their actions and consequences. Although most responsible gambling is relegated to the bigger stakeholders, it is important, as gamblers and players, to practice self-awareness and mindfulness.

By being mindful of how you gamble, you become a better person and player. Personal growth remains one of the most provocative and powerful actions you can take in our busy world. It means actively choosing good - especially for the people you love.