Chris Brown a no-show at the Philippine Arena

Chris Brown Photo (By: AFP)

International R&B singer Chris Brown misses the New Year's Eve concert in the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. According to the Maligaya Development Corporation, the singer's camp informed them that Brown lost his passport a day before his scheduled flight to Manila. 

He took it to Twitter in a series of tweets: 

#TeamBreezyManila! Due to unfortunate circumstances I can't bring in the new year with you...
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) December 31, 2014

Too bad since the Philippines Arena is one of the best arenas in the world! Stay tuned Team Breezy!!!!"
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) December 31, 2014

#TeamBreezyManila I'll see you in spring!
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) December 31, 2014

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Darren Espanto and his Bluff Audition

In the highlights of The Best of The Voice of the Philippines Season 2, it showed the uncut videos of bluff auditions of Darren Espanto and Klarisse De Guzman, both of Team Sarah in the previous auditions and are runners-up.

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LOOK: DongYan Wedding Memorable Moments

The highly anticipated wedding of Kapuso stars Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera was held last December 30, 2014 at the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City and reception was held at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The wedding, filled with celebrities and politicians had no less than His Excellency President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III as the best man.

The main celebrant of the DongYan wedding was Most Reverend Honesto Ongtioco of the archdiocese of Cubao assisted by six concelebrating bishops from cities and provinces of Luzon.

Some shots here:

The couple with President Noynoy Aquino 

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LOOK: The Official Prenup Video of Dingdong Dantes & Marian Rivera

The official prenup video of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera was released last Friday. Shot in Porac, Pampanga, the almost 5 minute video was conceptualized by Dingdong Dantes himself.

Dantes, 34 and Rivera, 30 will tie the knot on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Immaculate Concepcion Church in Cubao, Quezon City. (courtesy of Niceprint Studio)

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LOOK: The gift Kris got from ex-husband James

It looks like Kris Aquino and James Yap are in good terms once more.

James Yap and Italian girlfriend Michaela Cazzola sent Kris Aquino a box of caviar pie as a Christmas gift to which the host said she had a slice with pandesal for dinner.

Quoted from their son Bimb: “When you break up, you move on & you try to be friends.” Thank God for the gift of peace & harmony.

James also reportedly had his flight delayed for a day back to his hometown in Negros to watch The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin, an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival starring Vice Ganda and his son, Bimby Aquino Yap.

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Kevin Alas denies he is the boyfriend of Vice Ganda

Talk and Text basketball star Kevin Alas (photo: Spin.ph) 

Talk and Text rookie Kevin Alas denied that he is the boyfriend of comedian Vice Ganda, to which the child actor James "Bimby" Aquino Yap revealed in The Buzz interview last Sunday.

The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin star clarified that he is not involved with Alas in an interview with Aquino and Abunda tonight. 

In an interview with PEP.ph, Kevin explained in a text message: “May group chat kasi kami yung tropa. Ako, Woody, Borgy, Garvo, Vice, Bernard, Dave, Marcelo. Nag-voice message kami tapos si Bimby ang sumasagot. Tapos yun niloloko ko si Bimby. Si Gabo nga nagre-reply din. Sabi ko nga sa group bakit di man lang si Gabo yung natandaan ni Bimby. Ako yung natandaan ni Bimby.”

Vice was also linked to former college stars RR Garcia and Terrence Romeo but they never confirmed their relationship.

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The Voice PH Season 2 Battles: Alisah Bonaobra vs. Abbey Pineda

Youtube sensation Alisah Bonaobra and Abbey Pineda clashed in the final battles for Team Apl with the song "Unconditionally" by Katy Perry.

Coach Apl declared Alisah as the winner of the battle round making her complete the Top 9 of Team Apl.

However, Abbey will not go home yet as Coach Lea used her last steal on her.

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Ateneo Entrance Exam Results AY 2015-16 released

The first ACET was given last September 27 & 28 within the Loyola Campus and provincial testing centers nationwide. 

On Saturday, December 20, 2014, ADMU officially announced that decisions and applications for scholarship will be announced on January 2015.

On January 10, 2015, results had been made available online and at the university. 

[UPDATE: Ateneo Entrance Test Results out, Visit: this link] 

In addition to that, Ateneo released the list of Freshman Merit Scholars, San Ignacio de Loyola Merit Scholars, and Director's List Scholars for SY 2015-2016.

Please click the link below to view: 

Ateneo Freshmen Merit and Director's List Scholars for AY 2015 - 2016
Full List of Director's List Scholarship for 2015-16

ADMU said that decision letters will be mailed to the applicant. Please get in touch with the university by March 2015.

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The Voice PH Season 2 Battles: Poppert Bernadas vs. Jireh Singson

The last battle round for The Voice Philippines Season 2 last December 21 featured Team Sarah's  Poppert Bernadas and Jireh Singson. The two singers performed a Nexxus Band hit I'll Never Go.

Coaches Apl and Bamboo cited Jireh's performance as their favorite while Lea chose Poppert. Sarah declared Poppert as his last member to complete the Top 9 going to the knockouts.

If you missed their battles, please watch this video (c) ABS-CBN

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Send-off for 2014 Miss Universe Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa

2014 Miss Universe Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa was given her formal send-off by Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. earlier today despite the latter leaving on January 3, 2015. BPCI thought this will be a fitting Christmas Party for their adopted community in Novaliches as well as a way to invite press people before the holiday season.

Present in the send-off are MJ's Binibini 2014 Batchmates: Hannah, Laura, Parul, Kris, Yvethe and Bianca, each were given the opportunity to give their message of support.

Madam Stella Marquez Araneta also was present to give the queen a fitting message and send-off.

Venus Raj and Bianca Manalo, two previous Miss Universe Philippines are also around to support MJ. 

MJ will be off to Miami on the 3rd of January and will join all the pre-pageant activities leading to the finals night on January 25 where she hopes to succeed Gabriela Isler and be the 63rd Miss Universe.

[Photo: Missosology Philippines & Sash Factor ] 

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Selected Banco De Oro (BDO) Branches open during the holidays

Selected BDO branches will be open to serve its customers from December 24 - January 4, 2014, please be guided with the following:

• December 24, 26, 30 and 31 – Shortened hours for selected branches
• December 25 and January 1, 2015 – All branches are closed
• December 27 and 28 – Regular banking day for weekend banking branches
• December 29 – Regular banking day for ALL branches
• January 2, 2015 – Shortened banking days for weekend banking branches
• January 3-4, 2015 – Regular banking day for weekend banking branches

BDO Mall branches will be open until 3:00 PM on 24th, and 5:00 PM on the 26th of December, while the other branches will be open until 1:00 PM on the 24th and 3:00 PM on the 26th of December.

Please check this out for more details: BDO Holiday 2014 Schedule

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No more swimsuits for Miss World 2015

Rolene Strauss is the last lady who participated in a swimsuit competition

Rolene Strauss, the newly crowned Miss World 2014 will be the last Miss World who would participate in the contest with a swimsuit competition. Julia Morley announced that for 2015 onwards, the swimsuit competition will be eliminated towards the final contest.

"I really don’t want—I don’t need to see women just walking up and down in bikinis. It doesn't do anything for the woman. And it doesn’t do anything for any of us," Mrs. Morley, 74, tells me as we watch a sing-off between Miss Malaysia and Miss Scotland during a dress rehearsal at the ICC Auditorium in the heart of London's Royal Docks. "I don’t care if someone has a bottom two inches bigger than someone else's. We are really not looking at her bottom. We are really listening to her speak."

With this juncture, Mrs. Morley may encourage the pageant industry that pageants are more than just bikinis.

For more: http://www.elle.com/news/lifestyle/miss-world-2014-bikini-competition

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The Voice PH Season 2: Jannet Cadayona vs. Arnee Hidalgo from Team Apl

The continuation of The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 went with Team Apl's Jannet Cadayona and Arnee Hidalgo singing a Basil Valdez hit "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo".

Coach Apl declared Jannet as the winner of the battle and will still be with Team Apl for the Knockout rounds. 

Arnee meanwhile will still be with the competition as she was stolen by Bamboo. 

If you missed the video: 

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Look: JC and Bianca post-wedding celebration

(from the Instagram of Kris Aquino) 

After their intimate wedding ceremony in Palawan last December 4, newlyweds JC Intal and Bianca Gonzalez hosted a bigger wedding reception and made history at the Araneta Coliseum.

According to Bianca in a previous interview with Rappler, despite the huge reception venue, the event will still have a relaxed and chill vibe. 

Photo by Kitty Katlanto (from Instagram)

with Karen Davila and SMC's Ramon Ang 

Photos: Credits to the owner

Links to the stories:

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/392128/showbiz/chikaminute/in-photos-jc-intal-and-bianca-gonzalez-post-wedding-reception-at-araneta-coliseum

http://www.qrink.com/insta-scoop-jc-intal-and-bianca-gonzalezs-wedding-reception-to-be-held-at-araneta-coliseum/

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Full Video: Sarah Geronimo in Disney's The Glow

image: abs-cbnnews 

Finally, the full video of Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo's version of "The Glow" has premiered in the Disney Channel last Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Geronimo, 26 is now tagged as the new Disney Princess following the footsteps of fellow The Voice of the Philippines coach Lea Salonga.

The song "The Glow" was originally written as a symbol of Rapunzel becoming the 10th Disne Princess. The original version was sung by Shanno Saunders. It first aired on 2011.

After the premiere on television it was relased online through Disney Channel Asia.

Watch [Credits to the Owner] : 

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The Voice PH Battles: Team Sarah's Kokoi Baldo vs. Elmerjun Hilario

Team Sarah's Kokoi Baldo and Elmerjun Hilario heated up The Voice's stage with their own rendition of Mr. Big's hit "To Be With You". 

Coach Apl and Lea noted the vocal skills of Kokoi while Bamboo chose Elmerjun. For the coaches decision, Coach Sarah chose Kokoi to remain on her team for the knockout rounds. 

While Elmerjun was slowly saying his thanks to Sarah, the three other coaches pressed the steal button. For Coaches Apl, Lea and Bamboo, they noted Elmerjun's positive aura and his voice that is able to transcend the song. Elmerjun chose Coach Bamboo and will remain in the competition for the knockout rounds. 

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The Voice PH Battles: Team Apl's Bradley Holmes vs. Jason Fernandez

Team Apl's Bradley Holmes and Jason Fernandez started the ball rolling for their group with their rendition of "I Would Do Anything For Love" in the December 6, 2014 episode of The Voice. 


Sarah, Bamboo and Lea noted Jason's consistency with his performance, owing to the factor that the latter has been familiar to working his way to the stage. However, Apl chose to keep Bradley within the competition. 
Coaches Lea and Sarah pressed the steal button for Jason, an opportunity they can do for contestants who would not get picked for the whole battle rounds. Jason chose Sarah and will remain in the competition as a part of Team Sarah. 

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The Voice PH Battles: Team Bamboo's Rita Martinez vs. Suy Galvez

Team Bamboo's Rita Martinez and Suy Galvez started the battle performances with their rendition of Soft Cell's Tainted Love.

Rita was able to get the nod of the other three coaches with Bamboo sealing the deal and picking her to remain in the competition. 

Apl used his first steal to be able to get Suy Galvez. Suy will also remain in the competition as a part of Team Apl.

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The Voice PH Battles: Team Lea's Timmy Pavino vs. Philippe Go

Team Lea's artists started the Battles for The Voice PH Season 2 with Timothy Pavino and Philippe Go singing Forevermore.

Sarah, Bamboo and Apl noted the consistency of Philippe on his performance but Lea chose Timmy to move on to the knockout rounds. 

The coaches have 2 opportunities to steal the contestant from elimination but no one opted to steal Philippe. (Video courtesy of ABS-CBN).

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Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes reveal Wedding Entourage

Photo by: push.abs-cbn.com 

Kapuso stars and real-life couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes who would get married on December 30, 2014 at the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City recently revealed their wedding entourage.

The entourage oversees President Benigno Aquino as Witness of Honor, Husband and Wife Singers Ogie and Regine Alcasid, Queen of Talk Kris Aquino, Directors Mac Alejandre and Joyce Bernal as well as Governor Vilma Santos-Recto as Principal Sponsors,

Marian's best friends Ana Feleo, Roxanne Barcelo and non-showbiz friend Joy Gonzales are Maids of Honor while Bestmen would include Dingdong's brother, Jose Angelo Dantes. Arthur Solinap will also be a part of the Groomsmen.

Secondary Sponsors will include Richard and Cong. Lucy Gomez (candle), Gabriel John Eigenmann and Ai-Ai Delas Alas (veil) and KC Concepcion and Senator Bam Aquino for the cord.

Full list of entourage here:

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The Voice of PH Season 2: Arnee Hidalgo tries out for a spot

The whole blinds autitions of The Voice Philippines Season 2 saw audiences seeing known artists, seeking second chance in their careers and one of them is Arnee Hidalgo who auditioned for The Voice of the Philippines and landed with Team Apl.

The Voice behind the revival hit of Francis Magalona's Cold Summer Nights decided to sing Michael Buble's Feeling Good.

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Miss Earth 2014 Results

Jamie Herrell was crowned by outgoing Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich

Miss Earth 2014 was held last Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the UP Theater, Diliman, Quezon City, Alyz Henrich, Miss Earth 2013 crowned Miss Philippines Jamie Herrell as Miss Earth 2014.

Miss Earth 2014 Winner: Miss Philippines Jamie Herrell
Miss Earth Air 2014: Miss USA Andrea Neu
Miss Earth Water 2014: Miss Venezuela Maira Alexandra Rodríguez
Miss Earth Fire 2014: Miss Russia Anastasia Trusova

Top 8 Finalists: Brazil, Mongolia, Slovak Republic, Venezuela, USA, Philippines, Russia, and Spain.

Top 16 Semifinalists: Tahiti, Russia, Korea, Colombia, Scotland, Mongolia, Zambia, Brazil, Slovak Republic, Venezuela, Thailand, USA, Egypt, Philippines, Mexico, and Spain.

Special Performance of Charice with the song "Pretty Hurts".

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The Voice of PH Season 2: Rak of Aegis star Poppert Bernadas, 7th 4 Chair Turner

Rak of Aegis star and a member of the Ryan Cayabyab Singers Poppert Bernadas, 27 auditioned with his own rendition of "Luha" which made him the 7th 4 Chair Turner of The Voice of the Philippines Season 2.

Poppert also had a moment to sing with The Voice of the Philippines Kids Edition winner Lyca Gairanod, eventually, Poppert chose to land into Team Sarah.

If you miss Poppert's auditon video:

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Michael Buble Live in Manila this 2015

Michael Buble will be Live in Manila this coming January 31, 2015, Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena, Below are the prices of the concert: 

Section	Type of Seating	Price
VIP A (sections A/C)	Reserved	Php 15,840.00
VIP B (sections D/E)	Reserved	Php 12,680.00
PATRON	Reserved	Php 12,680.00
LOWER BOX A	Reserved	Php 8,450.00
LOWER BOX B	Reserved	Php 6,340.00
UPPER BOX	Reserved	Php 3,700.00
GENERAL ADMISSION	Reserved	Php 1,590.00
PREMIERE SUITE	Free Seating	Php 0.00
SVIP *call 374-2222	Reserved	Php 0.00

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The Penthouse Live! Reunion featuring Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez

The Penthouse Live! Reunion Featuring Martin Nievera & Pops Fernandez will be on December 12, 2014 at the PICC Plenary Hall, Pasay 

Price Zone 1 = P7,111.65 

Price Zone 2 = P6,564.60 

Price Zone 3 = P4,923.45 

Price Zone 4 = P4,376.40

Price Zone 5 = P2,735.25

Price Zone 6 = P1,641.15 

Price Zone 7 = P875.28

Tickets are available at www.ticketworld.com.ph/penthouselivereunion  or call 891.9999

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The Voice PH Season 2: Former Rivermaya Front Man makes pass Blind Auditions

Former Rivermaya front man Jason Fernandez, 25 belted out "Ang Huling El Bimbo" in the blind auditions held last Sunday, November 23, 2014. He got a chance to make Coach Apl turn for him. 

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Miss Intercontinental 2014: Kris Janson makes her way in Germany

Miss Philippines Intercontinental Kris Tiffany Janson is already in Germany for Miss Intercontinental 2014. She's bunking in with Miss India and going to start participate in the pre-pageant activities leading to December 4, 2014.

Goodluck Kris may you lead us to the first Miss Intercontinental crown.

Photos: BPCI

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The Voice of the PH Season 2: Philippe Go Blind Auditions

25 year old chemist John Philippe Go can make chemistry and singing balance well as he auditioned with his own rendition of "Hanggang" which was popularized by Wency Cornejo.

Go was able to impress coaches Lea Salonga and Bamboo who had a fair share of words just to make Go a part of their team eventually, Go chose Coach Lea over Coach Bamboo.

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The Voice of the PH Season 2: Ramonne Rodriguez Blind Auditons

Ramonne Rodriguez auditioned in the November 15 episode of The Voice of the PH Season 2 where she sang "Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig" which was popularized by Jaya. The 20 year old dancer & host was seen singing "Bahay Kubo" at the preview part before the audition episode was shown. She was able to make Coach Bamboo turn for her.

She thanked the coaches after finishing the song especially Coach Bamboo. It was later on learned that Ramonne wanted to land a spot in the Kamp Kawayan.

For those who missed Ramonne's video:

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Marc Pingris goes back to school

Marc Pingris tries to be a role model by going back to school (Photo: Sports 5)

Marc Pingris shows that fame in basketball is only temporary, education is forever.

The Purefoods Star Hotshots Player is back in college as a Business Management student in PSBA in an effort to earn for himself a college diploma.

He enrolled 27 units in PSBA-QC to where mostly he has late afternoon classes which would not interfere with Purefoods practices, showing how serious he is to finish his degree. He was in the school until 2001 until he left to join the defunct MBA in 2001.

He then had won numerous championships with the Purefoods franchise, but realized the importance of a degree that he would be able to use it for the future.






Related News: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/11/12/14/look-pingris-goes-back-college

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The Voice of the PH Season 2: Nino Alejandro, 5th four chair turner

Nino Alejandro, a singer coming from the family of musicians (Hajji Alejandro as his uncle, Rachel as his cousin) auditioned for a spot in The Voice of the Philippines Season 2. 

During the blind audition, Nino rocked the stage with "Highway to Hell" and managed to have the 4 coaches turn. He later on chose to join Team Lea for the next phase of the contest. 

Watch the performance of Nino here:

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Miss International 2014 Results

2014 Miss International Winners

The 54th Edition of the Miss International pageant was held in Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan with 2013 Miss International Bea Rose Santiago crowning Miss International Puerto Rico Valerie Hernandez as the 2014 winner. 

Rest of the winners:

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2014 - Valerie Hernandez (Puerto Rico)

1st Runner Up - Zuleika Suarez (Colombia)

2nd Runner Up - Punika Kulsoontornrut (Thailand)

3rd Runner Up - Victoria Tooby (United Kingdom)

4th Runner Up - Milla Romppanen (Finland)

Top 10

Vianney Vasquez (Mexico)

Deise Benicio (Brazil)

Josefina Jose Herrero (Argentina)

Aileen Bernal (Panama)

Elfin Pertiwi Rappa (Indonesia)

Zuleika Suarez won the Best Dresser and Miss Friendship Award, Jhaltaleka Malhotra of India was Miss Internet, Indonesia's Elfin Pertiwi Rappa was Best in National Costume while France's Aurianne Sinacola got the Perfect Body Award.

Valerie and the rest of the runners-up will stay in Japan until 19th for press conferences and commitments to the Miss International Organization.

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The Voice PH Season 2: Jason James Dy serenades his way to Team Sarah

The last auditionee in the November 9, 2014 episode of The Voice probably swept the feet of girls with his own rendition of Stay with Me. Jason James Dy, from Butuan City works as a "haranista" and managed to let three chairs turn. 

He eventually chose to join Team Sarah for the next round of the competition.

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The Voice PH Season 2: Former Stonefree frontman lands to Team Lea

Miro Valera believed that Stonefree's disbandment should not end his music journey which is why the 35 year old former front man auditioned for The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 with his own version of "Ticket to Ride" getting Bamboo and Lea turn. Miro eventually chose to join Team Lea. 

If you missed out on his audition video:

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Miss Philippines and Miss Netherlands at Miss International Pageant

Miss International 2013: Den Dekker, Santiago and Radley

Last year, Bea Rose Santiago clinched for the Philippines the 5th Miss International crown, she had Miss Netherlands Nathalie Den Dekker (1st Runner Up) and Miss New Zealand Casey Radley (2nd Runner Up) as her court to whom she spent so much time after winning the competition. Den Dekker eventually spend some time in the Philippines for endorsements and causes especially when she brought donations for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda and had the chance to see the beauty of the country Santiago represented in Japan last year.

Shauny (Netherlands) and Bianca (PH)

This year, Miss Philippines Bianca Guidotti has also been bonding with Miss Netherlands Shauny Bult. If the name sounded familiar, Bult already represented Netherlands to the Miss Earth 2012 pageant which was held in Manila (Versailles Place, Alabang) which was won by Tereza Fajksova. We do see in the pictures how Bianca and Shauny have bonded through the pre-pageant events apart from the competition which would be held on Tuesday, November 11.

In a blog post by Sir Norman Tinio of Norman's Blog , Shauny noted that Mary Ann (Bianca) deserves to win it all and she would be proud of her and she knows that if she does win as well, Bianca will be proud of her as well.

Philippines and Netherlands representatives maintain a strong bond are they?

Watch our very own Bianca and Shauny with the rest of the delegates for the final competition of Miss International 2014, where they will vie to succeed PH's very own and reigning Miss International Bea Rose Santiago.

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