Back-to-back Miss Tourism International titles for the Philippines

The 17th edition of the Miss Tourism International 2013, was held on December 31, 2013 at the in Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, IOI Resort City, Sepang Utara, Malaysia. Angeli was crowned by fellow Mutya and reigning Miss Tourism 12/13 Rizzini Alexis Gomez. WINNER - Philippines - Angeli Dione Gomez (Miss Tourism International 2013) 1st Runner up - Thailand - Sunidporn Srisuwan (Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2013)2nd Runner up - Australia - Sarah Czarnuch (Miss Tourism Metropolitan 2013)3rd Runner up - Dominican Republic - Michelle Alexis Torres (Miss Tourism Global 2013)4th Runner up - Malaysia - Thaarah Ganesan (Miss Tourism...

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2013 Metro Manila Film Festival Results

The winners of the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival had been revealed with 10,000 Hours winning a number of awards. Check out complete results here: Animation Jury Prize: Ang Lalong Ni Kulakog New Wave Short Film Best Picture: Ang Paglisan New Wave Student Short Film Special Jury Prize: #NoFilter, Mapua Institute of Technology Best New Wave Film: Dukit by Armando Lao Best New Wave Film Director: Armando Lao for Dukit New Wave Best Actress: Agot Isidro New Wave Best Actors: Wilfredo Layug, Bor Ocampo, Bambalito Lacap for "Dukit" New Wave Special Jury Prize: Mga Anino ng Kahapon New Wave Best Picture: Dukit New Wave Most Gender-Sensitive...

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Pia Wurtzbach: Will she do a Janine Tugonon this year?

  While Kagandahang Flores may have Parul Shah and Hannah Ruth Sison as this year's flag bearers, it is no secret that A&Q is also in thick of preparations for 2014, with the hopes of keeping the Miss Universe Philippines crown in their camp and most probably it will be Pia Wurtzbach leading the way for A&Q's entrants. It is no secret how Pia wants to enter the succeeding Bb. Pilipinas editions, while being the 1st Runner Up to ladies like Ara Arida, Bea Rose Santiago, Cindy Miranda and Mutya Datul can be considered an achievement, there is no doubt that this girl wants more than just being around during send-offs...

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Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida sizzles as Metro's cover girl

  Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida headlines Metro Magazine's 25th Anniversary Body Issue. The 24 year old Beauty Queen graced the cover of the magazine in Hermes swimwear meant to sizzle your holidays and keep you started this 2014.   The Body Issue also features Brent Javier, Carlos Agassi, Rufa Mae Quinto, Rodjun Cruz and other artists with Metro Magazine considering this issue as the sexiest issue they've ever done. Available in news stands at P 150 by ABS-CBN Publishi...

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Binibini Gold: The Batch that Lived to its Name

  Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago and Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul (Photo: OPMB Worldwide) This year has been incredible for Binibining Pilipinas, the Gold Batch lead by Ariella Arida, Bea Rose Santiago, Cindy Miranda and Mutya Johanna Datul surely left up to its name making their "mother", Madam Stella Marquez Araneta extremely proud. Ara continued the streak at the Miss Universe, making it a 4 peat, Bea won the 5th Miss International crown for the Philippines, Cindy Miranda's inclusion in the Top 10 of Miss Tourism Queen International is something to be proud of...

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UPCAT Results for 2014-2015 now out

  UPCAT Results for AY 2014-2015 had already been released and you can access them with the following links: http://upcat.up.edu.ph Mirror Sites: http://upcat.pregi.net/ http://upcat.stickbread.net The main site is too slow at the moment we suggest you use the mirror sites. Congratulations to all those who made it to UP's campuses. ...

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Sony to start selling PS4 by January 14

  Sony Philippines has announced that PlayStation 4 will be officially available in the Philippines on January 14, 2014 and they are now accepting reservations. The PS4 Console goes on the retail price of PHP 24,999. &nbs...

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The Search for the Next Bb. Pilipinas Queens is on!

  No crowning yet of Miss International 2013 where PH is bannered by Bea Rose Santiago but here is it, The Search is On for the next Bb. Pilipinas Queens for 2014 for this year, 4 crowns are up for grabs: Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism and Bb. Pilipinas Supranational. They will start accepting applications from December 16 to December 30 which is their set deadline for applications. Reigning queens are Ariella Arida (Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up), Bea Rose Santiago (Bb. Pilipinas International), Joanna Cindy Miranda (Miss Tourism Queen International Semifinalist) and Mutya Johanna Datul...

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Chino Roque: First Pinoy to go to space

Chino Roque will be the first Filipino astronaut to fly into space. The 22-year-old psychology graduate from De La Salle University in Manila bested 28,000 auditionees from all over the Philippines and will join 21 others from 60 countries for a travel to space via XCOR Aerospace Lynx Aircraft in 2014. Roque, also a crossfit coach, was actually a replacement for Air Force pilot Lt. Mario Mendoza Jr., who withdrew from the competition, citing conflicts in schedule. After a series of interviews, he found himself back in the game with two other Pinoy candidates Evan Ray Datuin and Ramil Santos. Roque, Datuin, and Santos underwent...

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Miss International 2013 Favorites: Bea of PH and Elian of Venezuela

  On Photo: Our very own Bea Rose Santiago with Miss International Venezuela Elian Herrera. two of the favorites to place or win the forthcoming Miss International 2013 competition in Tokyo, Japan. &nbs...

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Miss Earth 2013 Results

  Tereza Fajksova (Czech Republic) relinquishes her crown on Saturday, December 7. You can watch the live streaming of the 13th Edition of Miss Earth 2013 on Rappler.com, This post is in no way affiliated with Rappler and does not sponsor any events related to Miss Earth.  ...

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Bea Rose Santiago's Road to Miss International 2013

  The last Binibini Gold winner but definitely not the least and the jewel of Kagandahang Flores will have her send-off today, December 4 which embarks her road to targeting the Miss International 2013 crown. Photos will be placed as soon as we get a hand on them....

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Fast and Furious 7 postponed due to Paul Walker's death

Following the death of one of its stars, Paul Walker, the "Fast & Furious 7" team decided to halt the production for at least a few days, contrary to some rumors the sequel will be cancelled. The 40-year-old Walker, who plays Brian O'Connor in the film series, died in a car accident over the weekend. It is believed majority of Walker's scenes has been shot for the film, which is scheduled for a July 2014 release. Director James Wan on Twitter said he was "beyond heartbroken" and was unable to "process anything" following the star's death. The news of the sequel's postponement was revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, and indicated...

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Woman shoots, kills daughter, mistook her as boyfriend

A woman shot and killed her daughter after mistakenly identifying her as her boyfriend, police said Tuesday. Investigators said the incident started with a domestic dispute that broke out between Adele Paula Bing, 52, of Winter Haven, Florida in the United States and her boyfriend, James Lane, 39 on Monday afternoon. Police said Bing pistol-whipped her boyfriend in the head during their fight, sending him to a hospital. Before he left the house, he allegedly warned his girlfriend that he will come back and kill her. Later at night, when someone started knocking, "banging and kicking on her front door," Bing, who was "still upset" about...

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Mister International 2013 Results: Gil Wagas is 4th Runner Up

   The Top 6 of Mister International 2013 Male pageants had also been a boom one after the other, this year, the Mister International 2013 in Jakarta Indonesia saw the crowning of Jose Anmer Paredes, representing Venezuela and succeeding Mister International 2012 Ali Hammoud and defeating good looking men from all corners of the globe. The Philippine bet, Gil Wagas was this year's 4th Runner Up. Complete Results: MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2013 - Anmer Paredes (Venezuela) 1st Runner Up - Albern Sultan (Indonesia) 2nd Runner Up - Jhonathan Marko (Brazil) 3rd Runner Up - Gans Briseno (Mexico) 4th Runner Up - Gil Wagas (Philippines) 5th...

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Freddie Aguilar, girlfriend married after Freddie converts to Islam

  Freddie Aguilar had converted to Muslim to marry 16 year old girlfriend, Jovie Gatdula. Freddie, now known as Abdul Faried married his girlfriend in Muslim rights, with Maguinadanao Governor Esmael Mangundadatu as one of the Principal Sponsors. Gatdula is Aguilar's 4th wife, with Aguilar having a total of 6 kids with his former wives. They were married last November 22, a week before the girl turns 17. ...

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13th Month Pay: Build your Emergency Fund

Writing this post in News Bits Online since the last two months of the year is often dedicated to13th Month Pay and Christmas Bonus. Well, it is a bit of a happy feeling to get to buy something for yourself, but the practical idea for Christmas Bonus is do you really need to buy it? Furthermore, do your gifts need to be extra extravagant? Building your Emergency Fund is a way for your 13th month/Christmas Bonus is a way for your bonus not to completely disappear, so you will eventually have savings for the rainy day. It does not have to be that big, but you can start little by littl...

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Miss Grand International 2013: Puerto Rico wins, Philippines is 3rd Runner Up

  Top 5 of Miss Grand International 2013, From (L-R): Philippines, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Slovak Republic and Australia The inaugural edition of Miss Grand International 2013 happened last November 19, 2013 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok Thailand where Janelee Chapparo of Puerto Rico was hailed as the first Miss Grand International. Her court includes: Chantel Martinez (Dominican Republic) as 1st Runner Up, 2nd Runner Up Denisa Paseciakova of Slovak Republic, 3rd Runner Up Ali Forbes of the Philippines and 4th Runner Up Kelly Louise Maguire of Australia. ...

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Danny Ildefonso as a Coach?

  With his name not submitted in the Philippine Cup lineup of Petron Blaze Boosters, 2 time MVP Danny Ildefonso reportedly is offered a coaching job to continue mentoring the big men of the only team he played for in his 14 year career. Ildefonso, on his part is determined to talk to the San Miguel management, who reportedly had his number in his GMA Sports interview where he had talked about SMB trades and the things that happened during the last 3 years. He has not signed a playing contract but still attends Petron Blaze workouts where he continues to mentor "The Kraken" June Mar Fajardo. ...

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Is Korina suspended or on vacation?

Is Korina suspended or on vacation? The topnotch anchor's last appearance was last Thursday, November 14 where she was reporting directly from Tacloban as a response to the dare of Anderson Cooper to see for herself what has happened. More here: http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/blogs/omgphnewsblog/korina-suspension-puts-spotlight-abs-cbn-022532460.html   ...

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Meet Miss Universe 2013: Maria Gabriela Isler

  A new Miss Universe has been named.  Venezuela's Gabriela Isler bested out 85 other ladies and was hailed as Miss Universe 2013 last November 9, 2013 from the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia. She is the 7th Venezuelan to get the crown for her country in Miss Universe History. She would be having a year of a lifetime and will be based in the Trump Towers with Miss USA Erin Brady in New Yor...

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Help Typhoon Yolanda Victims

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Address: NAIA Chapel Road, Pasay City (at the back of CAAP) Bank accounts for cash/check donations: -Landbank of the Philippines Account numbers: --Current: 3122-1011-84 --Savings: 3124-0055-81 *Contact Fe Catalina Ea - 09186281897 *Repacking of relief goods ongoing at DSWD-NROC, Pasay City. Interested volunteers can call 8512681 to schedule. The Philippine Red Cross Hotline: 143 Trunkline: 527-0000 *You may also SMS donations by texting REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart) Bank accounts for Donations: Banco De Oro Peso: 00-453-0018647 Dollar: 10-453-0039482 Metrobank Peso: 151-3-041631228 Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2 Philippine National Bank Peso: 3752 8350 0034 Dollar: 3752 8350 0042 Unionbank of the Philippines Peso: 1015 4000...

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Miss Universe 2013 Results: Venezuela wins 7th MU crown, Philippines 3rd Runner-Up

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November 2013 Librarian Board Exam Results

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