The Philippines’s bet, Michelle Dee, on Monday teased photos of the national costume she will be wearing at the Miss World pageant in London. The Miss World Philippines candidate shared on social media on December 9 the photos of herself dressed as “The Philippine Sun Princess”, a golden Filipiniana terno made of fine soft tulle. […]
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Atom Pornel believes that the power of beauty could help the Philippines to rise to the top. He is a travel and fashion enthusiast who loves to explore Filipino culture.
Philippines’ Gazini Ganados wins Miss Universe 2019 Best National Costume Award, first after 25 years
It’s official. Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados actually bagged the Best in National Costume Award in the recently-concluded Miss Universe pageant in Atlanta, Georgia. Miss Universe official social media announced the win for the Philippines after the pageant ended on December 8 (December 9 PHL Time), saying, “@IAmSteveHarvey had it right: Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados […]
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Gazini Ganados showcases Cebuano fashion creativity at Miss Universe
The Philippines’ bet, Gazini Ganados, showcased Filipino creativity from Cebu at the Miss Universe preliminary and national costume competitions held in Atlanta, Georgia on December 6 (December 7 in the Philippines). The 23-year-old Cebuana-Palestinian beauty strutted on the Miss Universe stage wearing a gown designed by Cebu-based Cary Santiago who is known for his “fabric […]
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Patricia Javier crowned 1st-ever Noble Queen of the Universe
Filipino actress Genesis Canlapan, popularly known as Patricia Javier successfully raised the Philippine flag in the inaugural edition of Noble Queen of the Universe The Pinay movie actress-turned-beauty queen bested more than 20 candidates from different countries to bag the international pageant’s highest title on December 1 during the coronation ceremony held at Manila Hotel. […]
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5 Reasons to Watch Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo on Gantimpala’s Stage
Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo (The Subversive), one of the greatest novels in Philippine history, is being staged by the Gantimpala Theater Foundation for its 42nd theater season. Jose Rizal’s novel, together with the Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not), is credited to have sparked the Filipino revolution against Spanish colonizers in the 1800s. Good News […]
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Wild Flower actor Joseph Marco stars in HBO Asia series The Bridge Season 2
Wildflower actor Joseph Marco has joined the second season of the HBO Asia series, The Bridge, marking his first international acting project. Marco announced his inclusion in the cast of The Bridge during his first day of filming in Kuala Lumpur on December 2. HBO Asia’s The Bridge, produced by Endemol Shine, is a remake […]
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Bianca Umali bags lead role in HBO Asia’s Halfworlds Season 3
HBO Asia Originals unveiled Filipino actor Bianca Umali as the new lead star of its longest-running series, Halfworlds. HBO Asia officially welcomed Bianca Umali as part of the HBO Asia series in their announcement on November 29. After her successful stint as Sama Dilaut in Kapuso epic-drama, Sahaya, the 19-year-old actress is set to play […]
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Alden Richards is first-ever male cover of Dubai’s Xpedition Magazine winter edition
Filipino actor Alden Richards marked another milestone in his career as the first-ever male to grace the cover of Dubai-based Xpedition Magazine. The GMA 7 Kapuso primetime actor, tagged as Asia’s Multimedia King for winning the Asian Star Prize and as Box-Office King for the movie “Hello, Love, Goodbye”, is featured on the luxury travel […]
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World-class Filipino entertainment electrifies SEA Games opening ceremony
The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) successfully kicked off on November 30 in a grand opening ceremony showcasing world-class Filipino entertainment. The SEA Games Opening show held at the jam-packed Philippines Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan was divided into several segments. Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha set the atmosphere of the ceremony with her powerful rendition […]
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SEA Games Opening Ceremonies showcase Filipino culture, inclusivity, digital innovation
The 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) Opening Ceremonies on November 30 at the Philippine Arena has been teased as a showcase of Filipino arts and culture. World-class Filipino talents are expected to shine on the Philippines’ stage with the finest singers such as international singing sensation Apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas, the TNT […]
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Baguio City gets ASEAN stamp of approval as Clean Tourist City awardee
Baguio, dubbed the City of Pines in the Cordillera Region of Luzon, added another item to its credentials as an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Clean Tourist City award recipient. The new award tags the city with the ASEAN stamp of approval valid from 2020 to 2022. After being hailed in 2017 as a […]
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Zambales’ Martin Domingo Sadiña bags Mister Icon World 2019 title in Mumbai, India
Mister Philippines Martin Domingo Sadiña of Subic, Zambales raised the country’s flag in India after his successful campaign to take home the Mister Icon World 2019 title. The Filipino pageant representative bested other male candidates from all over the world and emerged as the pageant’s top winner on November 26 in Mumbai. The 21-year-old Kolehiyo […]
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