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Singer-actor Laurence Mossman and Miss Earth Air 2012 Stephany Stefanowitz are now leading New Placenta by Psalmstre's #FreeHugs promotional tour, the longest-running promotional campaign that aims to spread good vibes among loyal customers of New Placenta. Stefanowitz has been actively promoting the brand locally via participation in trade shows, regional festivities, and cultural events. She also played a major part in the international promotional efforts, specifically in the United Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where New Placenta product lines are widely distributed. Thru #FreeHugs, Stefanowitz has managed to personally thank New Placenta users in key cities and provinces in the country and has contributed to the surge in local sales and the opening of new distribution channels in different regions. Acosta (center) is flanked by friends from showbiz and media. Stefanowitz has also graced several magazine covers including features on her hosting and modelling stints. Sh...

Real-life couple crooner Richard Poon and actress Maricar Reyes have admitted that one of the issues they fight about as a couple is money. The couple revealed this during the promotion of their book entitled "10 Things We Fight About" on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN recently. Reyes narrated to Abunda how she and her husband tackle issue about money. "A friend was borrowing money constantly. To the point na sa akin na sya tumatakbo. That was not healthy anymore for our relationship," she said. "Ilang taon na eh. Little by little. By the time na nagkakilala kami, parang ang laki na ng amount. So ang dami na through a series of years. So sabi ko sa kanya kailangan ng humindi," said Poon. "Eh sya napakabait. Pag umiyak yung kaibigan nya, pagbibigyan nya," he added. Reyes said: "Actually pina-realize nya sa akin na there's a way to keep the relationship with a person but not involve mo...

Sandrianne Esquilona of Tarlac was adjudged Best in Evening Gown in the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 preliminary competition held at the Alta D' Tagaytay in Tagaytay last  July 28. Esquilona wore a creation by Rian Fernandez during the preliminaries with the theme flowy gowns in shades of blue. First runner-up was Janie Alipo-on of Navotas and Ilene Astrid deVera of Cebu finished 2nd runner-up. Special awards were presented to Alipo-on, Mutya Hotel 101 Manila; Angela Carla Sandigan, Mutya Alta D' Tagaytay; Lian Enumerable, Mutya Rain-or-Shine Jaila; and Eunice Ragindin, Mutya ng AR Travels. Newly appointed Mutya ng Pilipinas president Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo paid tribute to local designers who always take part in the Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant. "A designer is a soulmate of a beauty queen. So please don't stop creating gowns for our lovely Mutya ng Pilipinas beauties," said Tamayo, during welcome remarks. Some members of the board of j...

A 26-year-old model from Egypt was crowned Man of the World during the first pageant held at Esplanade One in Pasay City last Friday, July 28. Crowd favorite Mustafa Galal Elizali, 26, edged out 27 other male candidates from around the world in the contest which advocates masculinity with responsibility. First runner-up was Nguyen Huu Long of Vietnam while Abou Sahyoun Wasslim of Palestine won 2nd runner-up. Other candidates who finished in the top 5 are delegates from Moldova and Guam. During the question and answer portion, the top three candidates were asked a common question "Why should you win Man of the World 2017?" Mustafa repliied: "If given the chance to be Man of the World, he has to be man of his word. Three keys for Man of the World - being humble, simple and believe in himself. And that's how can he be responsible in his attitude, his mentality and everything. And he has to be an inspiration to every man, anytime and anywhere." Must...

Urian best supporting actor Christian Bables has admitted receiving an indecent proposal from an unidentified gay man. "Naglalakad ako sa may 7-11 at may tumigil na kotse. Ttapos binaba nya po (ang bintana), tapos sinitsitan nya ako. 'Boy, isang libo!' Sabi nyang ganun," said Bables, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Bables, 24, added: "Natakot po ako eh. Umalis na ako." The "Die Beautiful" best supporting actor recalled those days when he was being rejected when he was just starting in the movies. "Pangit daw po ako tapos hindi raw po ako magaling. Kumbaga wala raw po akong kakayahan na abutin yung pagiging actor simple because hindi ko raw kaya," said Bables. Asked who were his critics, Bables said: "Mga kaibigan po. Meron ding mahal sa buhay." Despite that, Bables said that is thankful for the negative comments he got which made him a better actor. "Thankful a...

The winners of the 1st Philippine National Police Anti-Illegal Drugs Film Festival were announced during ceremonies held at the Camp Crame headquarters in Quezon City recently. PNP Chief Director General Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa; Chief Superintendent Gilberto DC Cruz, director of Police Relations Community Group; Deputy Director General Archie Francisco Gamboa, chief of Directorial Staff; Deputy Director General Ramon C. Apolinario, deputy chief for PNP Administration; and other officials graced the inaugural film festival for students. Other guests included multi-awarded film director Brillante Mendoza and Movie and Television Review and Classification Board chief Rachel Arenas. After the event, Dela Rosa and the guests mingled with the students and school officials. Seven movies competed in the film festival - "Banyuhay," "Batak Bata," "HIgh Na Si Lola," "Toktok Hangyo," "Tanpos," "Kutob," and "S...

Dominique Cojuangco, the only child of common-law partners business magnate Tonyboy Cojuangco and actress Gretchen Barretto, graduated in fashion design at Instituto Marangoni in East London last July 21. Tonyboy and Gretchen flew to London to attend the graduating ceremony of their daughter as they posted videos and images of the event on Instagram. The couple cheered as their 22-year-old daughter marched with fellow graduates at the prestigious fashion school. Followers of the long-time partners congratulated their daughter on social media. In June, Dominique gave a preview of her La Dona Spring/Summer 2018 collection which was modeled by her mom. Dominique finished high school in Manila. She never focused on showbiz but she became a celebrity in her own right with various modelling gigs and endorsement deals. In December 2015, Dominique  represented the Philippines in the annual Le Bal des Debutantes, one of the biggest high society events in the world. Dom...

The final preliminary competition of the 49th Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant takes centerstage at Alta D' Tagaytay in Tagaytay City on Friday, July 28. This year's 30 official candidates will wear evening gown with shades of blue created by the country's top designers. The official candidates are: Darlene May Reyes, Chella Grace Falconer, Cristelle Ann Tolentino, Kristine Eiriel Nolasco, Crystal Rosehelly Alday, Pamela Bianca Villacorte, Jaila Eunice Ragindin, Jesas Wada, Arianne Deseree Viardo, Sofia Marie Sibug, Shaina Micaella Bello, Alyssa Joreen Reyes, Charlene Fontanilla, Hannah Khayle Iglesia, Abagail Jane Grigsby, Nicole Kristel Losloso, Ilene Astrid de Vera, Sandrianne Esquilona, Claire Yvonne Aznar, Savannah Mari Gankiewicz, Angela Carla Sandigan, Maxine Xanti Manalus, Louise Lian Enumerable, Stephanie Joy Pendon, Bertmari Bergmannsdottir, Colleen Chan, Jannie Loudette Alipo-on, Suzanne Perez, Rica Sey and Nicole Marie Deguilmo. Last Wednesday, Jul...

The Man of the World international pageant is set to crown its inaugural winner in a glitzy presentation to be held at One Esplande at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City on Friday, July 28. The 28 official candidates vying for the title are: Ali Mansour Nawruzi, Afghanistan; Ahmed Merdoukh Fahd, Algeria; James Carne, Australia; Daniel Jose Da Luz Da Gracia, Cape Verde; Junjie Huang, China; Christian Hernandez Ruiz, Colombia; Mostafa Galal Mophammed Elezali, Egypt; Habib Mohamed Ali, England; Kaido Matson, Estonia; Felix Bothen, Gibraltar; Jake Edward Limtiaco, Guam; Ifnu Viqri Al Krani, Indonesia; Tasuya Furuyama, Japan;Jung Goo Young, Korea; Iven Mercieca, Malta; Victor Suiu, Moldova; Aung Ko Ko, Myanmar; Shree Ram Chand, Nepal; Abou Sahyoun Wassim, Palestine; Chistopher Dulagan, Philippines; Enrique Antonio Santana Perez, Puerto Rico; Ikhwan Risydah Nasuha Bin Sapi'ee, Singapore; Marc Torres, Spain; Damith Chandima Bandara Wijayatunga, Sri Lanka; Abdullah Srayddin, S...

Actress Sarah Geronimo has admitted that she used to like actor John Lloyd Cruz a lot that she even fell for him. "Ako sobra, as in sobra ko siyang naging crush. Ah, may love din siyempre," said Geronimo during an interview on "Gandang Gabi Vice" on ABS CBN. Asked by Vice Ganda if she fell for him, Geronimo said: "Sa tingin ko nung mga panahon na yun." These days, Geronimo is in a relationship with actor Matteo Guidicelli. Geronimo and Cruz appeared on the late-night show to promote their latest movie "Finally Found Someone," their fourth as a love team. Cruz and Geronimo appeared together in previous films such "A Very Special Love," "You Changed My Life" and "It Takes a Man and a Woman." Vice Ganda also lauded their honesty to the entertainment press. "Yung honesty nanggagaling to the fact na hindi naman kami laging magkasama. Parang bibigyan kami ng ilang buwan para gumawa ng pelikula ...