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Inspiring Celebrations with Wazzup Pilipinas


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Even during this Christmas season, Wazzup Pilipinas is at the forefront of spreading inspiration, creativity, and the Filipino spirit. The holidays remind us of the beauty of love, sacrifice, and hope as families gather to celebrate their blessings throughout the year. From the glow of twinkling lights to the sound of timeless carols, simple gestures like sharing meals and showing kindness make the season even more magical.

"Christmas is not just a season for Filipinos—it's a celebration of life, family, and meaningful connections. We at Wazzup Pilipinas take this opportunity to amplify the joy by sharing inspiring stories, heartfelt content, and creative campaigns that celebrate the unique traditions and experiences of every Filipino household," shared Ross Del Rosario, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Wazzup Pilipinas.

Wazzup Pilipinas Brightens the Holidays

This year, Wazzup Pilipinas is going all-out in spreading holiday cheer across the Philippines. True to its mission as the most credible community platform and trusted media source, Wazzup Pilipinas is launching "Paskong Wazzup Pilipinas: Shout-outs of Creativity and Inspirations." The campaign features local traditions, inspiring stories, and heartwarming moments that highlight Filipino creativity and festivity during the Christmas season.

As part of its Christmas initiatives, Wazzup Pilipinas will showcase uplifting content from communities nationwide—covering festivals, local Christmas bazaars, and charity drives that embody the true essence of Filipino generosity.

Interactive Experiences and Local Highlights

To encourage Filipinos to immerse themselves in the season’s spirit, Wazzup Pilipinas is also launching “Pasko Shout-outs”—an online campaign powered by innovative content creators  that pinpoints the most vibrant and inspirational stories across the Philippines. From community outreaches to must-visit destinations in Mindanao, Wazzup Pilipinas serves as your reference for inspirational experiences.

Additionally, select cities and towns will be open to be featured, especially  theircommunity-driven initiatives that we shall call us “Wazzup Pilipinas Shout-outs,” where storytelling, cultural exhibits, and festive performances bring smiles and meaningful engagement to families.

Ross Del Rosario emphasized, “Through our platform, we aim to celebrate and amplify the stories that will inspire Filipinos making them more connected, involved and working together especially during this special time of the year—highlighting our shared values  creativity, community involvement and bayanihan.”

A Special Day of Celebration with Fellow Content Creators and Influencers 

In a special kick-off event called the Umalohokan Fest Year-end Meet-up and Christmas Party held in Pasay City at the World Trade Center Manila on December 14, 2024, Wazzup Pilipinas gathered distinguished entrepreneurs, media partners, content creators and also included the "bazaaristas" both Bazaar attendees and vendors / exhibitors of the World Bazaar Festival, for a day of festivities at the main stage of the event at the World Trade Center and the booths of Wazzup Pilipinas and Ganda Negosyo in cooperation with Red Cloud Interactive and Worldbex Services International together with select partners and sponsors. 

With lots of games and raffle prizes, plus lots of freebies, given to everyone, both from the stage and at the booths, the celebration extended until the 22nd of December. The celebration gives thanks to our fellow content creators and influencers, as well as supporters and followers, highlights inspiring stories of creativity, underscoring Wazzup Pilipinas’ role as a platform for inspiration and positive impact.

The event featured key partners and creators who shared their personal Christmas stories, alongside traditional performances and a showcase of Filipino holiday treats.

This is the fourth run of the Umalohokan that were all dedicated to promoting or advocating for responsible content creation for all.

Creating Moments of Joy Across the Nation

As Filipinos embrace the magic of Christmas, Wazzup Pilipinas continues to connect families and communities through its dedication to storytelling and promoting Filipino values. From  renewable energy and green environment features to engaging trade fairs, expos and other events and campaigns, Wazzup Pilipinas ensures that even throughout every year, especially this Christmas season, is filled with inspiration, creativity and memorable experiences for everyone.

For the latest Christmas features, inspiring stories, and updates, follow Wazzup Pilipinas on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube. Join the celebration as we make this season truly inspirational, one story at a time.



Wazzup Pilipinas continues to inspire and connect people, celebrating the heart and soul of the Filipino and even our foreign brothers and sisters. 

The Wellness-Focused Filipino Cuisine


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In kitchens across the Philippines, a culinary philosophy rooted in balance, healing, and community is taking center stage. This approach to food, known as "Filipino food-as-medicine," views meals as a means to nurture both physical and spiritual well-being.

The core principles of this Filipino wellness tradition emphasize mindfulness, moderation, and the restorative powers of natural ingredients. Many traditional Filipino dishes are designed to promote healing, from the hearty arroz caldo (rice porridge) served to new mothers during postpartum recovery to the bittermelon dishes believed to regulate blood sugar.

This culinary tradition reflects a holistic view of health that aligns with modern research highlighting the interconnectedness of diet, spirituality, and emotional well-being. The diverse flavors and textures of Filipino cuisine - from the tangy sinigang soup to the vibrant pinakbet vegetable medley - are designed to satisfy both physical and psychic hungers.

A key aspect of the Filipino wellness approach is the emphasis on community. Meals are often shared communally, fostering social connections that nourish the soul. This "community on a plate" perspective contrasts with the individualistic tendencies of Western dietary regimes. Instead, it encourages mindful eating, listening to bodily cues, and fulfilling personal cravings - all within the context of shared experience.

As the world grapples with diet-related health issues, Filipino cuisine offers valuable lessons in the interconnectedness of food, spirituality, and holistic wellness. Wellness retreats featuring Filipino healing foods and high-end restaurants are now offering Filipino-inspired "wellness-tasting" menus. 

The core principles of Filipino culinary wellness - balance, mindfulness, and community - may well provide a valuable blueprint for a more balanced and wholesome approach to eating and living.


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PDIC, KDIF forge pioneering bilateral partnership for cross-border cooperation


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Partnering for mutual enhancement of deposit insurance systems. Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) President and CEO Roberto B. Tan and Kazakhstan Deposit Insurance Fund (KDIF) Chairman Adil Utembayev signed a memorandum of understanding to help enhance the effectiveness of the deposit insurance systems of the Philippines and Kazakhstan through bilateral cooperation, knowledge-sharing and capacity-building. The MOU was signed on November 11, 2024 on the sidelines of the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) held in Tokyo, Japan.

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Kazakhstan Deposit Insurance Fund (KDIF), active members of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) and the IADI Asia-Pacific Regional Committee, forged a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral relations, the first collaborative partnership between the two agencies to strengthen their respective insurance systems. The partnership focuses on cross-border cooperation and reflects theshared commitment of the two jurisdictions to more effectively carry out the mandates of depositor protection and financial stability.

The MOU was signed by PDIC President and CEO Roberto B. Tan and KDIF Chairman Adil Utembayev on November 11, 2024 on the sidelines of the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) held in Tokyo, Japan. The MOU establishes a framework for mutual knowledge-sharing and collaboration, aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the deposit insurance systems of the Philippines and Kazakhstan. The pioneering partnership will enable the two deposit insurance agencies (DIAs) to engage in a range of knowledge-sharing and collaborative activities, including information exchange, expert and staff exchanges, and joint research initiatives. The knowledge-sharing between the two jurisdictions covers the areas of deposit insurance, receivership and liquidation, risk management, and public awareness issues, among others. Bilateral meetings will also be held to address emerging issues of mutual interest to the two DIAs.

The bilateral collaboration aligns with the IADI Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems, particularly the Core Principle on cross-border issues. To ensure sustained partnership, the MOU will be valid for a period of five years, with an option to extend for another five years upon mutual agreement.

The partnership underscores the growing importance of cross-border collaboration in today’s interconnected financial landscape and highlights both DIAs’ commitment to safeguard depositors and enhance public trust in deposit insurance.

IADI, a non-profit organization based in Basel, Switzerland, sets standards for deposit insurance systems and serves as the principal forum where deposit insurers from around the world meet to share knowledge and expertise. It also promotes international

cooperation and guidance in the field of deposit insurance, provides training and technical assistance; and produces research and guidance on matters related to deposit insurance.

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The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) was established on 22 June 1963 by Republic Act

3591 to protect depositors and help maintain stability in the financial system by providing deposit insurance, co-regulating banks with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and liquidating closed banks.


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