Philippines wins first Miss World crown: Full List of Winners Here

 

France, Philippines and Ghana - Miss World 2013 Top 3 (Photo: Miss World Official) 

The 63rd edition of Miss World 2013 had its coronation night last September 28, 2013 where Wenxia Yu, Miss World 2012 crowned Megan Young of the Philippines as Miss World 2013.

Full List of Winners:

Miss World 2013:
Philippines, Megan Young

Miss World 1st Princess:
France, Marine Lorphelin

Miss World 2nd Princess:
Ghana, Naa Okailey Shooter

Top 6:
Brazil, Sancler Frantz
Spain, Elena Ibarbia
Gibraltar, Maroua Kharbouch (People’s Champion)

Top 11
Australia, Erin Holland
Nepal, Ishani Shrestha
England, Kirsty Heslewood
Indonesia, Vania Larissa
Jamaica, Gina Hargitay

Top 20
Netherlands, Jacqueline Steenbeek
Dominican Republic, Joely Bernat
India, Navneet Dhillon
USA, Olivia Jordan
Italy, Sarah Baderna
Canada, Camille Munro
Belgium, Noémie Happart
Aruba, Larissa Leeuwe
Ukraine, Anna Zayachkivska
Slovakia, Karolína Chomisteková

Continental Queens of Beauty
Queen of Africa – Ghana, Naa Okailey Shooter
Queen of the Americas – Brazil, Sancler Frantz
Queen of Asia & Oceania – Philippines, Megan Young
Queen of the Caribbean – Jamaica, Gina Hargitay
Queen of Europe – France, Marine Lorphelin

Challenge Events Winners

Top Model:
Philippines, Megan Young

Beach Fashion:
Brazil, Sancler Frantz

Sports and Fitness:
Netherlands, Jacqueline Steenbeek

Multimedia Award:
India, Navneet Kaur Dhillon

Talent Award:
Indonesia, Vania Larissa 

Beauty with a Purpose:
Nepal, Ishani Shrestha

People’s Champion (App Voting):
Gibraltar, Maroua Kharbouch

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Miss World 2013: Megan Young amongst Top Model Finalists

 

Megan Young reaches Top Model Finals (Photo: Miss World Org)

The finalists for the Top Model Challenge Event of the ongoing Miss World 2013 has been announced and in no particular order they are:

Anna Zaiachkivska – Ukraine

Modong Manuela Mogga – South Sudan

Sancler Frantz – Brazil

Megan Young – Philippines

Marine Lorphelin – France

Denise Valerie Ayena – Cameroon

Kristy Marie Agapioy – Cyprus

Olivia Jordan – United States

Sarah Baderna – Italy

Kirsty Heslewood – England 

The Miss World 2013 Finals is set on Saturday, September 28.

 

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Banchero officially signs with Boracay Rum

 

Former San Miguel Beermen star Chris Banchero has officially signed with Boracay Rum, the team that drafted him in the D-League. 

Banchero is set to receive the maximum salary for D-League players at P 30,000. The Waves Coach Lawrence Chongson also became a man of his word with food, housing and transportation allowance to the man who helped SMC with its maiden ABL championship last season.

Coach Chongson also put his foot down with the thought of having Chris play also in the ABL, He cited Chris has no way to the PBA but pass through D-League though he understood that ABL has helped augment Banchero's finances with a higher salary.

With reference to SPIN.ph

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Winners of the 65th Emmy Awards revealed

The 65th Emmy Awards had been exciting as the other editions - and we have compiled the list of winners below:

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Merritt Wever
Nurse Jackie

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Tina Fey, Tracey Wigfield
30 Rock
“Last Lunch”

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Tony Hale
Veep

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Veep

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Bob Newhart
The Big Bang Theory
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Melissa Leo
Louie

Outstanding Directing In A Comedy Series
Gail Mancuso
Modern Family

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Jim Parsons
The Big Bang Theory

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries/Movie
Laura Linney
The Big C: Hereafter

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Henry Bromell (posthumous)
Homeland

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Anna Gunn
Breaking Bad

Outstanding Reality Competition Program
The Voice

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Bobby Cannavale
Boardwalk Empire

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Jeff Daniels
The Newsroom

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
Claire Daines
Homeland

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
Carrie Preston
The Good Wife

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
Dan Bucatinsky
Scandal

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
David Fincher
House of Cards

Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series
The Colber Report

Outstanding Direcing For A Variety Series
Don Roy King
Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Choreography
Derek Hough
Dancing with the Stars

Outstanding Variety Series
The Colbert Report

Outstanding Writing for Miniseries/Movie
Abby Morgan
The Hour

Outstanding Supporting Actor for Miniseries/Movie
James Cromwell
American Horror Story: Asylum

Outstanding Directing for Miniseries/Movie
Steven Soderbergh
Behind the Candelabra

Outstanding Supporting Actress for Miniseries/Movie
Ellen Burstyn
Political Animals

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Miss World 2013: Vania Larissa wins Miss Talent

  

Indonesia's Vania Larissa takes home the Miss Talent Award at the ongoing Miss World 2013 competition.

Larissa, 17 is a singer who on in Indonesia Got Talent competition when she was 14. 

Miss World Organisation said that Larissa’s “flawless rendition of ‘A Question of Honour’, sung in an operatic style with a modern twist” made her win the talent round.

“Our eventual winner was next up, and Indonesia's performance was simply immaculate. Hitting every high note flawlessly, and showing a great range in her vocal skills, she really showed why at the age of only 14 she won Indonesia’s Got Talent, and was again announced winner her tonight,” the organisation said in a statement.

Larissa won over the finalists of the talent round:  Australia, British Virgin Islands, Ukraine, Wales, Trinidad and Tobago, Slovakia, Cameroon, Canada, Hong Kong China, Dominica and Panama.

 (c) Miss World Organization for the photo

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The Voice Top 4 named: Download their Songs on iTunes

 

The Top 4 of the Voice of the Philippines has been named: Mitoy for Team Lea, Myk Perez for Team Bamboo, Klarisse De Guzman for Team Sarah and Janice Javier for Team Apl.

The songs of the final 4 are already available on iTunes and this time around, it is a big factor for their votes as 1 song download = 5 votes.

As of today, Myk Perez tops the iTunes charts for the original piece, "Fix You".

Who will be the Voice of the Philippines Champion? Find out on Sunday, September 29, 2013.

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Olivia Culpo starts filming for Miss Unvierse 2013

 

Less than 2 months away come Miss Universe 2013, this is the glimpse of the reigning Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo taping promotional material for Moscow. 

News Bits Online will give you updates to Miss Universe 2013. 

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Terrence Romeo is UAAP Seniors Basketball MVP for Season 76

 

Bringing FEU Tamaraws to 10-4 and his late surge are thoughts that surround the official announcement that Terrence Romeo is this year's UAAP Season 76 Men's Basketball MVP (Seniors Division).

Romeo had 75.2857 SPs after averaging 22.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.6 steals. He edged out Charles Mammie who has 75 SPs in 12 games but was disqualified from winning the MVP award after his suspensions/penalties which came one after the other.

Reigning MVP Bobby Ray Parks came in third with 73.8571 SPs, UST's Karim Abdul came in fourth and UE's Roi Sumang rounds up this year's Top 5.

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Guest Post with us at News Bits Online

 

This is to invite all those writers to do guest posting for News Bits Online be it about pageants, politics, technology, latest concerts and events you have been into. 

We would properly acknowledge all your articles/photos and give you the usual social media  shares of your articles. 

Please e-mail us at michconstantino2011@yahoo.com with the subject: Guest Post for News Bits Online.

Please provide your full name, email and website if any when posting.

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QuickOffice for Android and iOS available for free

 

Looking to get a headstart with office productivity that would not break your bank on smartphones? QuickOffice, a Google-owned mobile productivity tool is the solution for you. It comes in both Android and iOS and has a free Google Drive storage space.

 Quickoffice features:
* Create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files
* Access files in Google Drive and on your device
* Open and view PDF files
* Share files through previously shared Google Drive folders
* Attach files to emails

Something to look forward to is when you sign-in their app by September 26, 2013, you would get an extra 10GB storage space for your Google Drive for 2 years (that is a great solution for those who would like a separate backup)

With reference/citation to: http://www.yugatech.com/gooooogle/quickoffice-for-android-and-ios-goes-free/

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And then there were 3: Cindy, Ara and Bea

 

Cindy, Ara and Bea: Ready to conquer the global stage (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

The three other Binibini Gold Winners will be taking on their respective contests abroad - Cindy Miranda will be going to Miss Tourism Queen International in China (October 10 Finals), Ara Arida will be going to Miss Universe in Moscow (November 9 Finals) and Bea Rose Santiago will be going to Miss International in Japan (December 17 Finals).

Admittedly, there is a tremendous amount expectations to the three Binibini queens as it was started by Mutya Johanna Datul who won Miss Supranational 2013. However, I would like to keep my expectations in check, cheer for these queens and win or lose, be proud of them representing the Filipinos in the global stage.

Check this blog for send-off pictures and other updates: Beauty Queens Online Blog

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Boracay Rhum lands Chris Banchero in the PBA D-League Draft

 

San Miguel Beermen star guard Chris Banchero lands to the Boracay Rum Waves after the culmination of the PBA D-League Draft Thursday, September 19.

The Waves technically had the 3rd pick but the first two teams had tie-up with schools, with Joseph Sedurifa was tabbed by Café France, while Shej Roi Sumang was picked by Cebuana Lhuillier which allowed Banchero to be picked by the Waves.

Related Articles:

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/327195/sports/basketball/boracay-rum-waves-land-chris-banchero-in-first-ever-pba-d-league-draft

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Vote for the Philippines, Vote for Megan Young

 

Just in case you haven't voted yet, above is a step-by-step procedure on how to vote for our very own Miss World Philippines Megan Young (photo grabbed from the admirable Norman of Norman's Blog). You may also buy votes for our dear MWP 2013 Megan Young.

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The Voice of the Philippines Live Shows: Top 8 completed

 

The Voice PH has completed its Top 8 to advance on this coming Sunday's Competition (September 22). Here is the summary of results:

Team Apl: Janice Javier vs. Jessica Reynoso (Full video here)

• Coach Apl's score: Janice - 65% | Jessica - 35%
• Public votes: Janice - 39.98% | Jessica - 60.02%
• Total Score: Janice - 104.98% | Jessica - 95.02%
• Eliminated: Jessica Reynoso

 Team Sarah: Eva Delos Santos vs. Klarisse De Guzman (Full video here)

• Coach Sarah's score: Klarisse - 55% | Eva - 45%
• Public votes: Klarisse - 68.91% | Eva - 31.09%
• Total Score: Klarisse - 123.91% | Eva - 76.09%
• Eliminated: Eva delos Santos

Team Bamboo: Myk Perez vs. Isabella Fabregas (Full video here)

• Coach Bamboo's score: Myk - 55% | Isa - 45%
• Public votes: Myk - 66.13% | Isa - 33.87%
• Total Score: Myk - 121.13% | Isa - 78.87%
• Eliminated: Isa Fabregas   

 Team Lea: Kimpoy Mainit vs. Radha (Full video here)

• Coach Lea's score: Radha - 60% | Kimpoy - 40%
• Public votes: Radha - 65.5% | Kimpoy - 34.5%
• Total Score: Radha - 125.5% | Kimpoy - 74.5%
• Eliminated: Kimpoy Mainit

 Next week's semifinals will feature:
 
Team Sarah: Morissette Amon vs Klarisse de Guzman
Team Apl: Thor Dulay vs Janice Javier
Team Bamboo: Paolo Onesa vs Myk Perez
Team Lea: Mitoy Yonting vs Radha

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UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2013 Champions: National University

The NU Cheer Squadron performed at the 2013 University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) annual Cheerdance Competition (CDC) on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

NU was the 5th to perform among the eight competing teams. Check out somepictures and video of NU Cheer Squadron's performance.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Video:

Congratulations National University!
As posted by: Reyn Adonay for Reyn's Room 

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Miss World 2013 Update: Megan Young part of the finalists for Beauty with a Purpose

 

Fast-track events are usually the highlights of Miss World 2013 and each of the competing ladies are vying well in each track and our bet Megan Young has been consistent so far.

She has made it to the Top 15 finalists for Beauty with a Purpose. Beauty with a Purpose is aimed to be the heart of Miss World where countless of projects are done for charity and to raise awareness by doing projects to create a better world.

Miss World Beauty with a Purpose Finalists are:

Philippines
Spain
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
Brazil
Denmark
USA
Australia
Kosovo
Malaysia
Mexico
Belarus
Turkey
Vietnam

The winner of this contest will be awarded on September 28 (Miss World 2013 Finals) in Bali, Indonesia. 

Photo: Official Miss World FB Account

Related Articles:
http://normannorman.com/2013/09/15/sunday-specials-a-purposeful-beauty-this-megan-young/
http://bidakapamilya.blogspot.com/2013/09/miss-world-2013-megan-young-makes-it-to_15.html

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Dingdong Dantes stays with GMA will star in "Genesis"

 

Dingdong Dantes has officially renewed his contract with the Kapuso Network making him an exclusive talent of the network for the next 5 years.

The signing took place in Manila Polo Club just yesterday, September 14, erasing rumors of his transfer to another network. Present in the contract signing were GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., EVP and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, Entertainment TV OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable and Dingdong's manager, Perry Lansigan.

Dingdong's next project will star him in another primetime series entitled "Genesis" which reunites the GMA's "Primetime King" to Rhian Ramos to whom he has worked with in the GMA Adaptation of the Korean hit Stairway to Heaven.

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Miss World 2013 Update: Megan Young part of the Dances of the World Finals

After the Beach Fashion category, Miss World PH Megan Young scored herself another spot in Dances of the World. She was selected to be one of the finalist of the said event where she will perform Singkil on the finals date on September 28. The one minute performance is something Filipinos can look forward to. 

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Culinary icon Nora Daza dies

 

Culinary Icon Nora Daza passed away Friday at her sleep at around 2:30 AM, The lady behind various cookbooks and shows was 84.

Nora is survived by Sandy, Appetite magazine editor-in-chief Nina Daza-Puyat, Bong Daza (Isabelle’s father), Mariles Daza-Enriquez and Stella Daza-Belda.

Photo grabbed from Google Images 

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Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Johanna Datul on Bandila's Ikaw Na

 

Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul graced Bandila's Ikaw Na portion where she was interviewed by the King of Talk Boy Abunda. The IT student from Isabela talks about her journey to the crown, what inspired her in Belarus and how she felt she would do during the competition.

Watch the video here: (c) The ABS CBN News 

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Yeo dealt to Air 21 for the rights for Mark Isip

 

Joseph Yeo has finally been dealt to Air 21 in exchange for Mark Isip. The deal, fastracked by Air 21's Lito Alvarez is set to reunite Yeo with his collegiate coach, Franz Pumaren and be given a chance to get his game back which was overshadowed by a powerful guard lineup of Petron.

Mark Isip beefs up the frontline of the Blaze Boosters with Fajardo, Kramer and Ildefonso set to be guiding the big men. Isip reunites with former Tamaraw team mates Arwind Santos and Dennis Miranda.

Yeo along with new acquisition Asi Taulava will play tomorrow when Air 21 takes on Talk and Text.

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Erik Santos inTENse Concert

 

Erik Santos inTENse Concert on November 9, 2013, 8pm at the PICC Plenary Hall, CCP Complex, Pasay City. A Decade with the Prince of Pop with special guests Ai Ai delas Alas, Pops Fernandez & Regine Velasquez.

Ticket Prices:

Price Zone 1 – P4,384
Price Zone 2 – P3,836
Price Zone 3 – P2,740
Price Zone 4 – P1,644
Price Zone 5 – P876.80
Price Zone 6 – P548

Buy your Tickets Now at ticketworld.com.ph/eriksantos

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Miss World 2013 Update: Megan Young in the Top 11 of Beach Fashion

 

Finalist in Beach Fashion: Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young with Miss World 2011 1st Princess Gwen Ruais (Instagram: gwenruais)

Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young is a finalist for the Beach Fashion elimination. She makes it to the Top 11 of the Contest.

1. France
2. Indonesia
3. Jamaica
4. Spain
5. Philippines
6. China PR
7. Ghana
8. Ukraine
9. Italy
10. Brazil
11. Moldova

The winner of the Beach Fashion category will be announced on the finals night of Miss World 2013 on September 28.

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Photo of the President with Jeane Napoles surfaces

 

The photo of the President Noynoy Aquino with the daughter of Pork Barrel mastermind  (Jeane) surfaced and went viral. 

Reported in TV Patrol (where this was screen grab), the photo was taken in Cebu during the canonization of San Pedro Calungsod last November. 

Malacanang didn't deny having this photo taken.

What do you think? 

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Premiere of Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball

 

The music video of Miley Cyrus has just been launched and it is entitled as Wrecking Ball, Watch the video and see it for yourself:

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Maria Mercedes Teaser Video by ABS-CBN

 

ABS-CBN recently released the teaser video for Maria Mercedes which would star Jessy Mendiola in the lead role with Jake Cuenca and Jason Abalos as her leading men. Please watch the video below:

 
Credits: ABS-CBN Online 

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Is this lawyer the President's new Apple of the Eye?

 

The President reportedly now has a new apple of the eye in Kim Ledesma, a CPA lawyer who was once a participant of the ANC Debate Show Square-off and is now working with DILG under Secretary Mar Roxas. The two has been seen dating according to reports which was published over different forms of media.

The President has been linked to various ladies, famous of which is Miss Universe Philippines 2009 Bianca Manalo, Liz Uy and Shalani Soledad.

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Miss Supranational 2013 Results: Mutya Datul is Miss Supranational 2013

 

Miss Supranational 2012 Winners (Katsiaryna Buraya (center) as Miss Supranational 2012 and our very own Elaine Kay Moll (first from right) was Miss Supranational 2012 3rd RU)

The 5th Edition of Miss Supranational will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 in Minsk, Belarus. Katsiaryna Buraya, Miss Supranational 2012 will crown her successor at the end of the event. Bb. Pilipinas owns the right to send a representative since 2012, and this year, Mutya Johanna Datul is the PH bet to Miss Supranational (Bb. Pilipinas Supranational)

MISS SUPRANATIONAL 2013 - Mutya Johanna Datul (Philippines) 

1st Runner Up - Jacqueline Morales (Mexico) 

2nd Runner Up - Leyla Kose (Turkey) 

3rd Runner Up - Cok Istri Krisnanda (Indonesia) 

4th Runner Up - Esonica Veira (US Virgin Islands) 

Miss Supranational 2013 Top 20
1. Venezuela
2. Puerto Rico
3. Australia
4. Poland
5. Gabon
6. Canada
7. Thailand
8. Indonesia
9. US Virgin Islands
10. Luxembourg
11. India
12. Mexico
13. Myanmar
14. Belarus
15. Philippines
16. Russia
17. Latvia
18. Brazil
19. Turkey
20. Ukraine

Continental Queens
Miss Asia and Oceania - Australia
Miss America - Brazil
Miss Europe - Belarus
Miss Africa - Gabon


Special Awards:
1. Miss National Dress - Nicaragua
2. Miss Talent - Malaysia
3. Miss Friendship - Macau
4. Miss Personality - Philippines
5. Miss Elegance - Sweden
6. Miss Top Model - Moldova
7. Miss Photogenic - Puerto Rico
8. Miss Internet - Myanmar

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Ali Forbes is Miss Grand International Philippines 2013

 

Bb. Pilipinas 1st RU 2012 Annalie Forbes is Miss Grand International Philippines 2013

No, it is not Samantha Purvor as what was earlier mentioned but it is Ali Forbes, Bb. Pilipinas 1st RU 2012 who is RP's bet to Miss Grand International. The pageant, to be held sometime in November in Bangkok, Thailand will host former candidates of Miss Universe, World, International and Earth pageants.

Ali was personally chosen by Nawat Issarakraisin - Top Thai TV Personality and Owner of Miss Grand International.

The Grand Winner of Miss Grand International will promote advocacies to stop the war by MGI.

Photo by Missosology

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Another Asian host for Miss World 2016

 

Miss World has gotten over Asian nations with Indonesia hosting this year's competition and Korea gearing up to host the 2016 Miss World. 

Pageant fans/hopefuls continuously pray that the Philippines will get its opportunity. For now, we wish our bet Megan Young (Miss World Philippines) the best in her competition for Miss World 2013.

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Wally Bayola and EB Babe Yosh in a video scandal

An alleged sex video showing comedian and "Eat Bulaga!" host Wally Bayola and "EB Babe" dancer Yosh has spread like wildfire online.

The 6-minute video was uploaded on YouTube on Monday and was titled "Wally Bayola of Eat Bulaga Scandal."

Copies of the video also became viral in several blogs and Facebook pages.

Wally has not spoken about the video yet.

[Reyn's Room]

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