Kapampangan Francesca Taruc has won the Philippines’ first international beauty pageant crown for 2019, signaling the start of the country’s campaign to again claim pageant powerhouse status. Taruc was hailed as Miss Tourism World 2019 Intercontinental on January 8 in the pageant held in Nanjing, China. Taruc, a Mass Communication degree holder from Holy Angel […]
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Miss Universe Catriona Gray highlights Filipino mom, fans, Philippines on Kelly and Ryan, Good Morning America
Catriona Gray officially started her Miss Universe reign by paying tribute to her Filipino heritage in back to back interviews on “Good Morning America” and “Live with Kelly and Ryan” aired on live American television on January 7 in New York City. Gray’s sold out show interview on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” with hosts […]
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Catriona Gray showcases Tagakaolo tribe inspired skirt in Miss U HQ New York
Miss Universe Catriona Gray continues to showcase Filipino heritage and art in her fashion, this time with a skirt inspired from the art of Tagakaolo group in Mindanao. In her Instagram post during a visit to the Miss Universe headquarters, the 2018 GNP Filipino Pride Icon wore a Nino Franco denim skirt hand-embellished with mother-of-pearl […]
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12 Int’l beauty titles in 2018 shows the Philippines is a pageant powerhouse
Filipinos successfully raised the flag in the international pageant arena in 2018, successively winning crown after crown almost every month beginning February until December – rightfully claiming the year 2018 as, still the pageant year for the country. The Philippines, now considered a pageant powerhouse in Asia and in the world, secured 12 international crowns […]
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Miss Universe Catriona Gray to guest on Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest TV show
2018 GNP Filipino Pride Icon Catriona Gray will officially start to fulfill her duties as Miss Universe with a sold out television guesting on ABC’s Kelly and Ryan show. Fresh from spending the holidays in her home country, the Philippines, Gray flew to New York on January 3rd to begin her round of media appearances […]
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Filipino scientists discover new species of Shooting Star flower in Quezon Province
A new subspecies of Hoya – also known as shooting star – was discovered by Filipino scientists in Quezon Province. The new addition to the great variety of the Asian flower-bearing vine was reported by a group of botanists from Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI). Known as shooting star […]
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Forbes features Laguna, Filipina blogger Kach Howe in Best Budget Travel Destinations 2019
Forbes magazine featured Laguna and Filipina blogger Kach Howe in its latest recommendations for best budget travel destinations for 2019. The province of Laguna in Luzon placed 5th in the “The 18 Best Budget Travel Destinations For 2019” list of expert travel blogger Filipina Kach Medina Umandap Howe. Travel blogger Kach Howe, who hails from […]
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100 Most Beautiful Faces lists Liza Soberano, Jessy Mendiola, Nadine Lustre
The newest edition of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces List by The Independent Critics includes Filipino celebrities Liza Soberano, Jessy Mendiola, and Nadine Lustre. TC Candler’s The Independent Critics listed Soberano as the 4th Most Beautiful for 2018. In 2017 Soberano was #1 in the list – the first time a Filipino topped the list […]
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Miss Universe releases video trivia on Catriona Gray
Miss Universe released on social media a video giving 5 trivia about the reigning queen, Catriona Gray on the day the beauty queen came home to the Philippines. Miss Universe started off the video list feature identifying the Filipina beauty title holder as the 4th winner from the Philippines. Gray’s 2018 feat is preceded by […]
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Catriona Gray champions Filipino artistry in Miss Universe pageant
2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray proudly showcased the Philippines’ colorful heritage and artistry at the beauty pageant she won Monday morning in Thailand. Prior to the coronation ceremonies Gray has been showcasing Filipino heritage-infused-fashion since she arrived in Thailand weeks ago, winning the hearts and support of Filipinos worldwide. The 24-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty posted on […]
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Catriona Gray’s preliminary performance fascinates Miss Universe watchers
Miss Philippines Catriona Gray exceeded spectators’ expectations in her performance during the Miss Universe preliminary competition held Thursday night in Thailand. The 24-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty drew cheers as she flipped her hair in a “heart-stopping” slow-mo turn on the runway while wearing her pink bikini in the swimsuit competition. Gray also fascinated the crowd when […]
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Siargao picked by Condé Nast Traveler Editors Choice as 2019 travel destination
Siargao continues to be favored by international travelers, getting 3rd top rank for travel destinations in 2019 endorsed by Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) editors.
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