Tuesday, February 28, 2017

The Search is on for the next Miss Philippines Earth 2017 is on

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Going side by side with the Bb. Pilipinas Screenings,this year’s Miss Philippines Earth lead by reigning queen Loren Mar Artajos are now calling for applications to be the next queen of the Philippines to the Miss Earth 2017 Pageant.

The court after the resignation of Imelda Schweighart is now complete with Kiara Giel Gregorio as Miss Philippines Air, Shannon Bridgman as Miss Philippines Water, Melanie Mader as Miss Philippines Fire and former semifinalist Fatima Alsowyed who is now Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2016.
For interested applicants, please see the image below on how to apply and be the next Miss Philippines Earth 2017:
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Friday, January 15, 2016

Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach Forgives Steve Harvey


Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach was a guest to Steve Harvey's show and the video below shows that the true pageant winner wanted to move on and just be happy.



Saturday, January 9, 2016

LOOK: Paolo Ballesteros transforms as Miss Colombia






TV Host and Actor Paolo Ballesteros who was known for his makeup transformations transformed himself to Miss Colombia and Miss Universe 1st Runner Up Ariadna Gutierrez who was mistakenly crowned as Miss Universe last December 21.

Ballesteros did the transformation weeks after Steve Harvey misread the cue card and announced Colombia's Ariadna as the winner instead of Filipina Pia Wurtzbach.

Last January, Paolo also did another Miss Universe Top 5 entrant in Miss Jamaica's Kaci Fennell who was Miss Universe 2014 4th Runner Up.

PGT Season 5: Vice Ganda joins PGT Judges






Television Host and the Phenomenal Box Office Star Vice Ganda completes the upcoming 5th season of Pilipinas Got Talent.

He will be joining actress Angel Locsin, actor Robin Padilla and former ABS-CBN President Freddie M. Garcia as the new set of judges this season.

Pilipinas Got Talent returns on Saturday, January 23, 2016 and will be hosted by Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

A Doll Version of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach



There is a Doll Version of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.

Ian Mendajar (@ianlorenz on IG) has posted on his account a Pia doll, complete with her Finals gown and the DIC crown.

He has also created another version also of Pia Wurtzbach (see below).


He had other dolls as well, including Miss Globe's Ann Lorraine Colis, great job Ian Lorenz!

PBA Referees Edward Aquino, Gruta banned for the rest of the conference for Pringle non-call


Stanley Pringle shoots over Japeth Aguilar (Photo grabbed from Inquirer.net)

The PBA has banned referees Edward Aquino and Rommel Gruta for officiating for the rest of the PBA Philippine Cup admitting that the officials missed the five-second and stepping call of GlobalPort Batang Pier Guard Stanley Pringle in the dying seconds of the quarterfinal knock-out game versus Barangay Ginebra last Sunday.

The suspension will lead to both Aquino and Gruta not officiating for a minimum of 15 games and a maximum of 21 games.

Barangay Ginebra didn't file a protest of the game which was allowed until 12nn, Monday.  

Here's the statement of the PBA Office of the Commissioner in full:
All the referees were present in the meeting with the Commissioner. In their opening statement, the referees accepted that they missed the call, they were apologetic and were ready to face the sanctions that would be imposed on them.

In the deliberation with the technical committee, it was determined that two (2) violations were not called. One was the 5-second ball hogging violation which was the responsibility of referee Rommel Gruta.

The second infraction was the backing violation of GlobalPort’s Stanley Pringle, whose responsibility was that of referee Edward Aquino’s.

The technical committee also determined that only referees Aquino and Gruta were liable for these missed calls.

As a result of these two non-calls, Barangay Ginebra was denied final ball possession.

The technical committee decided that both referees shall be suspended for the rest of the ongoing Philippine Cup effective immediately.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Bb. Pilipinas 2015: The Best Batch of Beauty Queens by BPCI?




The pageant season for Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. has ended and the 2015 Bb. Pilipinas batch surely accomplished a lot, capped by the victory of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.

Pia Wurtzbach - Miss Universe 2015
Ann Lorraine Colis - Miss Globe 2015
Christi Lynn McGarry - Miss Intercontinental 2015 1st Runner Up
Janicel Lubina - Miss International 2015 Top 10
Rogelie Catacutan - Miss Supranational 2015 Top 20

To add to this list, appointed delegate Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2014 Parul Shah who was appointed as Miss Grand Philippines 2015 later on became Miss Grand International 3rd Runner Up.

This year, BPCI allowed their national queens to use National Costumes made by Filipino Designers, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach wore both an Albert Andrada NC and Evening Gown during the Finals Night.

Arguably, the batch assembled during March 2015 will set the bar for the 2016 hopefuls which according to the BPCI Official account will start soon.

Boyce Avenue 2016 Philippine Tour






Boyce Avenue Philippine Tour 2016 starts in Manila at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on February 16, 2015. The band was named as Spotify's No. 1 Most Streamed International Artist in the Philippines.

Tickets for the Smart Araneta Coliseum Play Date are available at the Ticketnet Outlets or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph


Perez Hilton talks on why Pia Wurtzbach won Miss Universe 2015



Celebrity blogger and one of the four Miss Universe judges Perez Hilton talked last December 21 (Monday US time) on why Pia Wurtzbach won Miss Universe 2015.

Perez reveals what really happened on that pageant night when Steve Harvey announced initially that Colombia's Ariadna Gutierrez won before correcting his announcement to Philippines' Pia Wurtzbach.

"We knew who the chosen 15 was before we started voting...you have instantly your favorites in mind for a variety of reasons and they explain to you that it is a beauty pageant and you really are looking for a beautiful girl. But, it’s not just beauty and I think that’s really important to clarify because a lot of people, especially judging from the comments on my social media from Colombians, they're really upset Miss Colombia did not win.

I'll go on record and state: Miss Colombia was the most beautiful contestant, but I don't think she deserved to win the title.

She didn't win the title for a variety of reasons and I'll get to them all...

Going into the swimsuit portion...I hope I don't get into trouble for this...for me I really took everything into consideration, not just how they look in a bikini, for me, at that point already, I was thinking about them as a person and not as an object because you got to hear them speak. Having said that, Miss Philippines...

Here's the difference between Miss Philippines and Miss Colombia: Miss Philippines came to win, Miss Colombia came to lose.

Colombia came as if she had already won, and that's sexy also, to have that confidence but I think she truly believed that she was going to win. Whereas Miss Philippines came with something to prove, so before they switched in their swimsuits, I saw them all and I didn't think Philippines would rock the swimsuit competition, you literally had 20 seconds to vote in the swimsuit pageant. For me, I would pre-judge the girls so to me, I would give them a 9 if I wanted them to go through, and then an 8 for a maybe or yes, and a 7 if I didn't want them to go through and then I would fine-tune it.

For me, Colombia was always a frontrunner. I gave her a 9. A girl can sometimes perform and surprise. I wasn't expecting much of Philippines from her swimsuit portion, so I already thought she was not going to be that good, and then she came out, and 'Boom!' she gave me fierceness, then I saw her big ol' probably fake t***ies jigglin'. She owned it and I was like 'Wow, she is rocking this!' I was originally gonna score her way lower, ended up scoring her way higher.

I'm looking for someone that would surprise me, for that sparkle, for that 'It' factor, she really surprised me, I wasn’t expecting her to be so fierce and fabulous in that swimsuit pageant. By then my favorites were Colombia, Philippines, France, USA, Japan, Venezuela, and Dominican Republic.

When the evening gown competition happened, I thought that for sure Miss Colombia was going to win. In my mind Colombia won the evening gown portion.

What also made this pageant different was they introduced a second question, it was really a second opportunity for the contestants to be seen, not just visually, it's really who's deserving of being Miss Universe.

During the interview portion, I thought that Colombia gave a great answer and the Philippines gave a great answer, and then I became a little uncertain, but I was still favoring Colombia at that point, and then, when it was time for advocating, 'Why I should be Miss Universe,' that's when it became certain for me because at that point, I don't know if the people at home could see this, Miss Colombia was being straight-up diva bitch rude to her translator. Did you see this? She was giving the most awful side-eye, throwing major shade because Colombia was not happy with the pace or the way that the translator was translating. It was a major turn-off.

Miss Philippines gave a better answer. It was the second time she gave a great answer and actually a better answer and by that point, I thought, 'Wow, she really brought her A game' and was super competitive but also deserved it. She deserves it. There was a real beauty, grace, and elegance and she is Miss Universe.

She really earned it and won fair and square.

I voted for Miss Philippines and I found out afterwards that it was unanimous. Every single judge in that panel, all four of us, voted for Miss Philippines to be number one!

So then, when Steve Harvey announced that Miss Colombia had won, I was in shock. I couldn't even speak. We didn't look at each other because we were all in shock, we knew something was off. When Steve Harvey announced Miss Colombia had won, I thought 'This is rigged.' But then it became clear then Steve comes out and announces that a mistake was made."

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2015 MMFF Executive Committee: No Existence of Ticket Swapping


The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee released a statement through their Official Facebook Page which strongly denies the existence of ticket swapping which trended through social media reportedly happening in SM Cinemas.

"The Metro Manila Film Festival, after looking into the ticket swapping issue, strongly denies the existence of such and is enjoining all the stakeholders of the Festival to be responsible in expressing their sentiments especially on Social Media," the MMFF Facebook page posted on Saturday, December 26.

"The objective of the MMFF is to promote the local film industry and this baseless issue will only sideline the true intent and purpose of the Festival," it added. "Let's continue supporting all the entries of the MMFF 2015."


Fans of AlDub complained they were given tickets to Vice Ganda's Beauty and the Bestie instead of My Bebe Love.

2015 Winners of the Metro Manila Film Festival





The MMFF Gabi ng Parangal happened last December 27, 2015 at the Kia Theatre in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City which was hosted by Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion.

Eight mainstream movies were part of the Film Festival: Beauty and the Bestie (Star Cinema and Viva Films), All You Need is Pag-Ibig (Star Cinema), Buy Now, Die Later (Quantum Films), Haunted Mansion (Regal Films), Honor Thy Father (Reality Entertainment), My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore (OctoArts Film, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment), Nilalang (Haunted Tower Pictures and Viva Films) and Walang Forever (Quantum Films).
 
Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado
Best Actor: Jericho Rosales, Walang Forever
Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Award: My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Best Picture: Walang Forever

2nd Place Best Picture: Buy Now Die Later
3rd Place Best Picture: My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Best Supporting Actress: Maine Mendoza (Yaya Dub), My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Best Supporting Actor: Tirso Cruz II, Honor Thy Father
Best Director: Erik Matti, Honor Thy Father
Best Screenplay: Walang Forever
Best Original Story: Walang Forever
Male Celebrity of the Night: Jennelyn Mercado
Male Celebrity of the Night: Cesar Montano
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence:  Walang Forever
Best Cinematography: Nilalang
Best Editing: Nilalang
Best Production Design: Buy Now Die Later
Best Visual Effects: Nilalang
Best Festival Make Up Artist: Ryan Panaligan and Ericka Racela, Honor Thy Father
Best Original Theme Song: Honor Thy Father
Best Musical Score: Jessie Lazaten, Nilalang
Best  Sound: Ditoy Aguila, Nilalang
New Wave Full Length Best Picture: ARI: My Life with a King
New Wave Full Length Special Jury Prize: Toto
New Wave Full Length Best Director: John Paul Su, Toto
New Wave Full Length Best Actors: JM De Guzman, Tandem and Francisco Quinto, ARI: My Life with a King
New Wave Full Length Best Screenplay: My Life with a King
New Wave Full-Length Category Best Supporting Actress: Bibet Orteza, Toto
New Wave Full-Length Category Best Supporting Actor:  Thou Reyes, Toto
Best Child Performer: Krystal Brimner, Honor Thy Father.
Best Festival Float: Buy Now, Die Later
New Wave Animation Best Picture: Buttons
New Wave Animation Special Jury Prize: Little Lights
Best Animation Film: Momento
Short Film Special Jury Prize: Daisy
Best Short Film: Mumu

Saturday, April 18, 2015

ECE/ECT Top 10 Passers




The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) release the official results of Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination with a total of 892 out of 2,552  who successfully passed while the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination with a total of 1,066 out of 1,483 passed given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Davao this April 2015.

The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering are Engr. Alnar L. Detalla, Chairman, Engr. Enrico Claro R. Delmoro and Engr. Herminio J. Orbe, Members.

The results were released in three (3) working days after the last day of examinations.
According to the PRC Resolutions, Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be on April 23, 24 and 27, 2015. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2015-2018. 

Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

 Top 10 for Electronics and Communications Engineering 


10 students who garnered the Top 3 places for ECT.




Saturday, April 4, 2015

Neo Domingo says piece regarding dating Mich Liggayu



Singer Neo Domingo has denied that he is in a relationship with Michelle Liggayu of Jamich, whose fiance Jamvhille Sebastian succumbed to lung cancer last March 4.

On his Facebook fanpage, Domingo note that there is no truth on rumors linking him to Mich and that he could not do anything if people would choose to believe in gossips.

“Wala na akong magagawa sa mga taong walang alam sa katotohanan at naniniwala sa mga peke at malisyosong blogs at tsismis. Mas marami akong mas mabuting dapat pagtuunan ng pansin.  And for the record hindi kami ni Mich. Hindi naging kami at magiging kami kailanman. #?SigeLangTsismisPa ?#?GoodFriday,” the new singer wrote.

If you have logged in to Twitter recently, you will see Mich of Jamich as a trending topic over Philippines. 

Friday, March 13, 2015

Actress Liezl Martinez passed away

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Actress Liezl Martinez passed away Saturday morning after a long bout with Cancer.

The 47 year old actress was already in hospital last Monday and the family has been with her until she died. It was a Stage 4 Cancer.

Liezl survived with husband, Albert and three children.


June Mar's pic with an Ateneo Lady Eagle becomes viral



Reigning PBA MVP Junemar Fajardo is certainly making waves on and off the court. 

The photograph posted by @dbuzzbasketball on Twitter shows the SMB bigman with his arms wrapped around Aerieal Patnongon of the Ateneo De Manila University. 

The photo caption says: "Ladies and gentlemen..dbuzz exclusive...3 04 15.. they started inspiring each other.. and we shld be hapi for them."



Saturday, March 7, 2015

Ateneo Blue Eagles wins Men's Volleyball crown



The Ateneo De Manila Blue Eagles defeated the National University Bulldogs (NU) in the Season 77 Men's Volleyball Finals in four sets 25-23, 25-23, 25-15 to capture their first men's volleyball crown since joining the league in 1978.

Ateneo dropped the first set to NU 23-25 and swept the next three to prevent a three peat from the Bulldogs. The Blue Eagles last won the volleyball crown when they were still in the NCAA under Coach Pitong Custodio in 1976.

The Finals MVP was awarded to Ish Polvorosa who averaged 46.5 excellent sets during the competition.



Friday, February 13, 2015

Inigo Pascual grateful for Kathniel Movie "Crazy Beautiful You"

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Inigo Pascual is grateful to be part of the movie "Crazy Beautiful You" which is Star Cinema's highly anticipated movie featuring the team-up between Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. 

The movie will be shown in theaters nationwide on February 25, 2015. The son of veteran actor Piolo Pascual notes that its an honor working with them. 

The movie got the young actor nervous at first but upon reaching the set he learned to be happy with the movie. It will also show two veteran actors in Gabby Concepcion and Lorna Tolentino.

This is Inigo's second movie with Star Cinema after Relaks, It's just Pagibig. 

Ed Sheeran: Live in Manila at the Mall of Asia Arena



Ed Sheeran will be Live in Manila on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena 

Ticket Prices: 
VIP – P8,450 
Patron – P6,860 
Lower Box A – P5,280 
Lower Box B – P4,750 
Upper Box – P3,170 
Gen Ad – P1,050

Tickets are available at SM Tickets and at www.smtickets.com 

Lego House: 

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Team Apl: Daryl Ong wows crowd with Smile



R&B singer Daryl Ong topped the voting for Team Apl with his own rendition of Smile by Nat King Cole. 

Bamboo commented about Daryl's tasteful performance with what he does, the crooner thing that only he can do on the show.

His coach Apl De Ap said that it also deserves an APL - Ako'y papalakpak lang and lamented that Daryl was able to bring in his R&B flavor over the song.

Alisah Bonaobra was the second artist saved through the public votes while Mackie Cao was saved by the coach. Suy Galvez is out of the competition.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

New Crown for Miss Universe revealed by DIC

The new Miss Universe crown was revealed in a press conference by DIC recently and admittedly, a lot were not sold on how the crown would looked like. But for some, what is important is the crown will land in their country's bet, like for netizens hopefully it's for the Philippines.



The crown was made by Diamond International Corporation holding its office in Czech Republic. Some facts:

  • Total Weight – 411 grams
  • Estimated Value – $300,000
  • 33 Natural, translucent and colorless Bohemian crystals, cut, polished and metalized on the rearside to enhance light reflection.
  • 5 large light blue topaz stones, symbolizing strength and loyalty, weighing 18.6 karats
  • 198 dark blue sapphire stones, symbolizing faith and wisdom weighing total of 29.7 karats
  • Encrusted with 311 small polished diamonds, weighing total of 10.37 karats
  • Base consists of 18-karat white gold strip that is 2cm tall, 0.5 thick weighing 220 grams
  • Case made from the highest quality Italian leather.

 
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