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Two weeks before the elections, re-electionist Cynthia Villar is now the leading senatorial candidate based on the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia. Villar vows to work harder if she wins the national elections once again as she thanks her supporters in her fresh Senate bid. Her full statement in Pilipino: "Ako po ay nagagalak sa resulta ng Pulse Asia Survey na nagpapakita na maraming Pilipino ang nagsasabing ako ang unang una nilang iboboto para Senador ng Pilipinas, "Ako po ay nagpapasalamat sa kanila, marahil nagugustuhan nila akong iboto dahil nagugustuhan nila iyong mga proyekto kong itinatayo para sa hanap buhay, 'Marami pong salamat sa ating mga kababayan at makakaasa kayo na pagbalik ko sa Senado ipagpapatuloy ko po ang pagtatayo ng mga hanap buhay para sa pamilyang Pilipino."

Twenty-eight girls will vie for the first Bikining Pilipinas 2019 beauty pageant which will be held at The Island, Uptown Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City on Wednesday, May 1. Victor G. Naynes, president and CEO of RV International Talent Management, said that the contest is similar to the popular American lingerie show know as Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. "The Bikining Pilipinas girls is similar to the American lingerie fashion show but our girls will wear elaborate costumes built around swimsuits not underwear," said Naynes. Romeo Martin, co-founder and managing director of RV International Talent Management Events and Productions, said that the pageant aims to find a woman who is not shy about strutting her stuff in a swimsuit. "May agency kasi ako. Minsan may tumatawag sa akin yung mga staff ng teleserye, nagtatanong kung meron akong sexy na talent. Wala ako nun sa roster ko at the moment. Mahirap kasi latel magre-rely ka sa mga pict...

Sen. Cynthia Villar has announced the rise of a wetland center that will help educate students on the importance of wetland and wildlife conservation. During the photo exhibit showcasing the work of wild bird photographer Ed Santos at Solaire in Paranaque, Villar said a wetland center will be built at the Las Pinas-Paranaque Wetland Park before the end of the year. “Soon, our students will have another reason to frequent the park, not only for clean up and tree-planting activities, they will also have the wetland center to help them understand more why wetlands are important,” Villar said. The chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources also stressed that the conservation of wetlands like the Las Pinas-Paranaque Wetland Park, is a strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change. “For one, natural features of wetlands such as mangrove trees serve as barriers that protect communities against storm surges and flooding,” Villar added. The wetlan...

Movie and television personality Kris Aquino said she is having second thoughts about pursuing a career in politics, saying she is unfit to run because of her health. "What I have is not curable. I have accepted that. It has no cure. You have to deal with all the symptoms and you can deal with everything that goes with it," said Kris, during a press conference in support of the candidacy of Sen. Bam Aquino who is seeking Senate re-election during a press conference held in Quezon City April 22.  Timi Aquino, wife of Bam, also expressed the candidacy of her husband. In October 2018, Kris was diagnosed with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), which, according to novartis.co.uk "is a serious, chronic and distressing skin condition that is difficult to diagnose and manage." Kris added: "You cannot control it but it will be forever be there." The daughter of former President Cory Aquino said that public servants should be healthy. ...

Novotel Manila Araneta Center in partnership with JMG Infinity events presents "Curated Memories: A Wedding Story," a two-day bridal fair that brings together Metro Manila's top and trusted wedding suppliers, designers at the Versailles Event Tent from April 27-28. The first day included learning sessioms in wedding planning such as hair and make-up demonstrations, styling, things to look for in wedding  photo and videos, etc. On April 28, two elegant fashion shows will highlight the weekend. At 2 p.m., the fashion event will feature the innovative creations of more than 30 of the country's top young fashion designers of Designers Circle Philippines. It culminates with a grand gala featuring iconic designer Renee Salud. Renee will present his timeless signature wedding collection inspired with Filipiniana weaves and fabrics The charity gala is a grand ball of Filipino Haute Couture which celebrayes elegance and style of natural Filipina beauty. Proceed...

Re-electionist Senator Cynthia Villar has urged the public to have their own emergency plans in the event of disasters. Following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Zambales and the 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Eastern Samar, Villar said each household should devise their own emergency procedure “which family members should know by heart and implemented in the event of natural and man-made emergencies.” “Our family emergency plan should supplement our government’s disaster- preparedness program. We cannot depend on the rescuers to immediately come to our aid when disaster strikes. We should be ready to help ourselves and our family members to be safe,” Villar said. Villar said the two quakes that rocked the country in two consecutive days remind us that a bigger disaster looms. The so-called “Big One” is a major earthquake which experts predict to bring massive casualties and widespread destruction in the National Capital Region. The Nacionalista Party Senator ad...

  Japanese businesswoman Naho Oue has fallen in love with the Philippines which she now considers her second home. "I love the atmosphere in the Philippines. The people are so friendly," said Naho during a meet-and-greet event at Coffee Project in Morato, Quezon City recently. To prove that she left her heart in Manila, Naho has earlier announced the establishment of Dua Lumina Stem Cell Center which will open in the city sometime in June. Naho, 28, is setting her sights on businesses related to food and restaurants. Before she ventured into businesses, Naho has been doing charity works for children in Tondo, Manila. "I want to help the poor kids of Tondo that's why once in a while, I hold feeding programs there. I also donate clothes," she said. One of the biggest dreams of Naho is to become a movie star. Popular publicist Arlyn Escano is helping Naho to make her ultimate dream come true in Manila. "Naho has the beauty and charms to ...

To beat the effects of El Nino and the changing climate, Re-electionist Senator Cynthia Villar urged farmers to be climate-smart. “Our farmers will have better chances of beating El Nino and the effects of climate change if they are educated on the actions to be taken in order to avoid agricultural losses,” Villar said. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, made this statement following a report by the Department of Agriculture saying that the damage to rice and corn crops due to El Nino has reached P5.7 billion. Villar said training programs such as the Climate-Smart Farm Business School are offered by  the Agricultural Training Institute and farm schools nationwide to help farmers build resilience in the face of a changing climate. The Nacionalista Party Senator also cited the steps taken by government in order to cushion the agriculture sector from the negative effects of El Nino through the planting of drought-tolerant seeds, cropping calen...

A bigger and better Miss World Philippines (MWP) beauty contest awaits pageant fans upon the appointment of its new general manager Arnold Mercado.  "It's an honor and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be chosen as the new general manager of Miss World Philippines. This is my passion, and I will surely give my inmost dedication to this job. You should expect a new branding for Miss World Philippines - one that is more competitive, prestigious, and relevant," said Mercado during homecoming for Maureen Montagne who won 1st runner-up at Miss Eco International 2019 in Egypt, held at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Ortigas Centre in Pasig City recently.  Mercado, known as Mama Ru in the pageant scene, was one of the pillars of Aces and Queens beauty camp as its personalty development trainer, and was also operations manager of Empire  Studios. "What I can promise is that we will have candidates for MWP who are beautiful and competent. Yung tipo na pagnak...

URCC Global launches its biggest, most exciting, adrenaline-pumping fight card 'Raw Fury' at Cove Manila on April 27, highlighted by the middleweight showdown between Chris Hofmann and Musa Conteh, as well as the featherweight bout between Mark Striegl and Shunichi Shimizu. Founded by Filipino-Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Alvin Aguilar, the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) started the mixed martial arts (MMA) trend in the Philippines with its inaugural event at the Casino Filipino Ampitheater in Paranaque City on Nov. 23, 2002, and has since become the breeding ground for world-class Filipino fighters who have charted their own respective legacies in the global MMA arena. Since last year, the URCC marked its foray towards global domination in the mixed martial arts (MMA) scene with the creation of URRC Global, spearheaded by its new chairman Arnold Vegafria. Under its strengthened leadership, URCC Global hopes to penetrate the Southeast Asia region and f...

Jollibee, the country's number one fast-food brand, welcomed reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray to its stellar roster of endorsers in an afternoon loaded with fun and laughter held at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center in Quezon City Saturday. "I feel incredibly honored to be part of the Jollibee family and this successful homegrown brand that makes me proud to be a Filipino, " said Gray at the launch of her Jollibee media campaign.  She added: "Being able to associate the new and improved slow-melt Jolly Twirl with my own slow-mo twirl makes this opportunity a great fit,  and it's a bonus that I absolutely love this dessert." Gray,  25, was referring to her acclaimed Lava Walk during the Miss Universe 2018 competition held in Bangkok, Thailand in December. Part of the Lava Walk was the slow-mo twirl which American supermodel Tyra Banks also praised.  "We at Jollibee feel very honored to have Catriona join our family, " s...

A Filipino-Belgian was crowned Face of Tourism Philippines 2019 during a pageant held at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City last April 7. Roxanne A. Baeyens, 22, from Baguio City edged out 14 other girls in the tourism-driven national pageant. She will later represent the Philippines in the Miss Tourism Culture Universe 2019 pageant in Myanmar later this year. "I can’t wait for the next chapter of my journey knowing I have a supportive family beside me," said Baeyens on Instagram. A graduate of St. Louis University in Baguio City, Baeyens is an artist at Cornerstone Entertainment, Inc., the talent group that handles popular artists such as Angeline Quinto, Claudia Barretto, Dominic Roque, Empoy Marquez, Inigo Pascual, Jaya, Yeng Constantino. etc. During the finals, Baeyens was asked the common question: "Why should you be the next Face of Tourism Philippines 2019?"  Baeyens answered: "As a tourism gradu...

The search for the new "Darna" continues with Yen Santos, one of the stars of the hit Kapamila primetime series "Halik", being quizzed by entertainment media recently if she would be interested to play the iconic role if offered to her.  "Ay! Wow! Naku po! Baka po puwedeng ako na lang 'yung bato,” Yen laughed when asked about "Darna" during the opening of the Brilliant Skin Essentials manufacturing plant owned by Glenda dela Cruz-Victorio in Barangay San Juan sa Morong, Rizal recently. Yen and actor Jericho Rosales were the guests of honor.  Yen continued: "Naku! Feeling ko po ano, hindi po iyon para sa akin.” With "Halik" set to bid goodbye on primetime TV,  Yen said that she will surely miss the friendship she gained with her co-stars.   “One year mahigit naming ginawa yung show so siyempre yung friendship nandun na," she said.  Yen also said that the TV series will not be extended anymore. "...

Re-electionist Senator Cynthia Villar urged local leaders of agricultural towns all over the country to help their farmers to become more competitive with the opening of farm schools. In her recent visit to Carranglan, Nueva Ecija for the 10 th  Gintong Butil Festival, Villar urged Mayor Mary Abad to encourage farm owners in their locality to convert their farms into learning sites. “These farm schools will help farmers to learn for free modern ways of farming that will enable them to increase productivity and incomes and reducing their production cost,” Villar said. VILLAR AT THE EL SHADDAI WALK OF FAITH 2019.   Re-electionist Sen. Cynthia A. Villar  thanks El Shaddai, the country’s biggest charismatic movement for inviting her to be a part of their Walk of Faith 2019 celebration in Paranaque City. In her speech, the senator acknowledges that each El Shaddai member has his or her own story in the Walk of Faith with El Shaddai. But she s...