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Gwapulis Police Corporal Willy Quinto and celebrity dentist Dr.  Mario Guiang Jr.  graced the opening of a Christmas bazaar  at Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal recently. The project is a joint venture of the municipality of Teresa Tourism Office through the efforts of Rizal Government under Gov. Rebecca "Nini" Ynares. Guiang, who was voted Hunkiest Doctor of 2018 as surveyed by Pop News Philippines news blog, has expressed support to the young entrepreneurs of Rizal. "The young entrepreneurs of Rizal are so hardworking and creative. Their products are unique and world-class," said Guiang who also said that they did not receive any talent fee for endorsing the products of Rizal. From left: Celebrity dentist Dr. Mario Guiang Jr. entrepreneur Jhon David San Andres, and Gwapulis Corporal Willy Quinto pose at opening of Christmas bazaar at Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal. Quinto will be the country's delegate to the

Gwapulis Corporal Willy Quinto was hospitalized after he suffered an accident on Edsa in Makati City on Sunday, Sept. 29. Quinto, of the Valenzuela City police, said he was riding a big bike when he figured in an accident. He posted a photo taken at the Makati Medical Center. The hunk policeman thanked his well-wishers on Facebook. But he said he was depressed about what happened. Quinto has been preparing to represent the Philippines at the inaugural Mister Working Men International 2019 competition in Bangkok, Thailand in October. His full message on Facebook: "Thank you po sa lahat ng tumulong lalo na po sa mga nagbuhat sakin pra di ako masagasaan sa gitna ng edsa akala ko tlga katapusan ko na 😭; "Thank you lord sa panibagong buhay 🙏😭 nakakadepressed po nakaka trauma ayaw ko na po lumabas ng bahay 😭; "Nakatulog po ako sakay ng bigbike pag gising ko po nasa ambulansya na ako diko magalaw katawan ko po 😭; "Ngayon ko po narealize ang ha

Are reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray and Dela Salle University basketball star Jordan Bartlett an item? This after a photo of Gray and Bartlett getting comfy on the sofa surfaced at PBA-Meme Facebook account Saturday, Sept. 28, around 8 p.m. The photo has already garnered 2,500 likes some 45 minutes after it was posted. The PBA-Meme Facebook has 654,000 followers.  No information as to who leaked the photo or when the shot was taken. Earlier this year, Gray and actor-model Clint Bondad confirmed that they have separated after six years of being in a relationship.

Mutya Pilipinas Tourism International 2019 Tyra Rae Goldman of Nevada will no longer represent the Philippines in the Miss Tourism International 2019 pageant after she was rejected by foreign organizers for having dual citizenship. This was confirmed by Mutya President Cory Quirino in a telephone conversation on Sept. 27. "They want a natural-born Filipina. The organizers of Miss Tourism International pageant have already apologized to us for the late notice," said Quirino. Mutya Pilipinas first runner-up Cyrille Payumo of Pampanga will replace Goldman in the Malaysia-based pageant in November. The full statement: "Mutya Pilipinas recently announced that due to the new policy of the Miss Tourism International Pageant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and in compliance with their latest rule, being “naturally-born in the country the candidate represents and no-dual citizenship”, Miss Cyrille Payumo, First Runner Up will replace Miss Tyra Goldman in the November

Tickets for Maymay Entrata’s and Edward Barber’s first concert together, “ME and U”, sold out a day before the September 27 show at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City. Based on twitter posts announcement of an official sold-out concert was made by the love team’s official management as hundreds of MayWard’s fans from abroad and from the provinces started their journey to see the two perform new production numbers. Other fans, who will be unable to attend, have stormed all the social media platforms asking for live streaming of the concert on Friday. The two will be joined by Yeng Constantino, Alex Gonzaga and Justin Vasquez for a night of music, dancing and wholesome fun and “kilig”. Tickets from Maymay’s previous concert tours, with Edward as main guest, were also sold out, as well as for their latest album launch last April 28.

At the 55th International Coconut Community Session and Ministerial Meeting at the Phiippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Senator Cynthia Villar vowed to continue passing bills to help the coconut farmers.  As chairperson of the Senate agriculture and food committee, Villar said she has been leading efforts in the legislature to come up with relevant and responsive legislations.  Right now, they are just fine-tuning the Coconut Industry Development Act that will create the P100- billion coconut levy trust fund for the benefit of the country’s 3.5 million coconut farmers.

Misters of Filipinas International 2019 Levin Aquino Arguelles, of Tarlac City, will be the country's representative to the Mister International pageant in 2020. What many people do not know is that this 22-year-old registered nurse comes from a family of doctors. His mother is a pediatrician who graduated from the University of the Philippines while his father is an anesthesiologist who finished school at the University of Sto. Tomas in Manila. His siblings are also taking up courses related to medicine. Levin graduated from nursing at UST in 2017. Later, this hunk passed the Natonal Medical Entrance Test and is ready for medical school soon. But pageantry got in the way. So perhaps Levin's plan to take up medicine would be put on hold as he prepares for Mister International pageant.  Did you know that Levin is the nephew of celebrity dentist Dr. Mario Guiang Jr. who topped the Pop News Philippines 2019 survey of hottest doctors in the coun

A beauty queen from Baguio City has assumed the Reyna ng Aliwan 2019 title after the original winner was stripped of the title allegedly for violating the terms and conditions of the pageant. Roi Neve Comanda, who represented the Panagbenga festival, won 2nd runner-up during the Aliwan Fiesta celebrations last April, as announced by Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC). "I am so happy because the last time Baguio City won was in 2006. This is a wonderful gift to our city," Comanda said. She was crowned by Reyna ng Aliwan 2018 Chelsea Fernandez. Comanda, 20, is a student at the University of the Cordilleras taking up accountancy and business administration. As Reyna ng Aliwan, she will tour the country and grace festivals. This is the first time that a Reyna ng Aliwan winner was stripped of the title in the 17-year history of the pageant. Comanda replaced Nicole Borromeo who had violated the pageant when she participated in two pageants - Miss Teen Phi

Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay paid tribute on Sept. 20 to Filipino heritage through a fashion spectacle that promoted traditional clothing and fibers. Dubbed "Kasuotang Pilipino 2019 (Banyuhay), Fashion Show," Binay said that the event aims a revival of the Filipino identity in the city by paying homage to people of our regional backgrounds and to promote traditional clothing and fibers. With the theme "banyuhay" (metamorphosis), the annual fashion event was inspired by the outstanding traits of the people from our major islands: industry and frugality from Luzon, partying and merrymaking from the Visayas; and love of heritage from Mindanao. "These character attributes enabled the metamorphosis of Makati, once a carabao swampland of the Province of Rizal, into the country's premier city, financial district, entertainment hub, and a haven for investors and tourists," Binay said in a statement. Binay added: "The City Governmen

Four successful married women, incuding two showbiz personalities, who through their professions and personal efforts are making extraordinary differences in the lives of others or the community, will represent the Philippines in international beauty pageants. These beauty queens are: actress Patricia Javier, who will be the country's delegate to Noble Queen of the Universe 2019 in December; actress Charo Laude, Mrs Universe 2019, China; Cheryl Fordan Villanueva, Mrs Tourism 2019, October; and Ching delos Reyes, Mrs Plus-Size contest, 2020. Under the auspices of Mrs Universe Finest Woman (MUFW), these honorable women were presented to the press by its national director Marilou Tolico-Villanueva during meet-and-greet at Dulcinea Restaurant in Quezon City Wednesday. PH HONORABLE QUEENS - From left: Ching delos Reyes, Charo Laude, Marilou Tolico-Villanueva, and Patricia Javier. Not in photo is Cheryl Fordan Villanueva. Marilou has represented the Philippines

Manila residents woke up to loud music over the weekend as the candidates of Miss Philippines 2019 pageant hosted an outreach program inm Barangay 686, Zone 5, District 5. Simply dressed in jeans and black t-shirt, the girls were welcomed by chairman Eduardo J. Joson. During a visit to Manila, the girls cleaned the side streets, feed the poor, and gave toys to kids. Later, the girls will fly to Palawan for the swimsuit competition. The grand finals of Miss Philippines 2019 pageant will be held at Resorts World Manila on Oct. 13. Check out some of the highlights of the candidates outreach program in pictures. - ROBERT REQUINTINA

Given the many benefits it brought to hog-raisers, Sustainable Pig Farming (SPF) should be promoted among backyard and commercial raisers. “Since we started teaching farmers the SPF, many already benefited from low feed cost, good quality meat and a more environment-friendly know-how of raising pigs,” Sen. Cynthia Villar said. The chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food also noted that backyard hog-raising or pig farming is one of the alternative sources of additional income of many farmers because it requires only a small capital. In partnership with the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG), has been conducting a training course on SPF in its farm schools in Cavite and Bulacan that benefited raisers coming from the National Capital Region, Southern Luzon, Northern and Central Luzon and the Cordillera Autonomous Region. The 20-day training course teaches  innovative in

Solohod Fruit Tea store has finally opened its first store at Lower Ground Level of SM Fairview in Quezon City. Solohod uses the best original leaf tea from the tea source, fresh fruit from the farm, and imported cheese. The Solohod Fruit Tea is made with “soul" and is committed to refreshing consumers' and the world's understanding of Chinese tea drinking culture and inheriting oriental tea culture in an innovative and technological way. "Many milk tea stores use powder-flavored tea.  We don't use powdered tea. Solohod makes fresh fruit tea," one of the store owners said. Tea lovers also availed of Solohod Fruit Tea buy one, take one promo during the store's opening. - ROBERT R. REQUINTINA

A fashion show organized by Filipinos which aims to give livelihood and help the sick will be held at the Sky Hall of Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan on Friday, Sept. 13. Dubbed "Noah's Ark Fashion Show," the event is organized by 1 PASSION 4 FASHION (1D4F) Group which will gather designers, sewers (dressmakers), models and talented people to help others turn their dreams into reality. 1P4F was founded by designer Mae Pontanares. She was a cancer survivor who made her mission to do fashion shows to help the needy. Last year, the same show then entitled "Garden of Eden" produced by the organization was held at the Tokyo Tower. The "Noah's Ark Fashion Show" is chaired by Joan Nakagawa. Joining her in the projrect are Secretary Zenny Guillen, administrative head Elle Susan Takeuchi, over-all director Naomi Nakashita, director/trainer Kristine Diane Nagasaka, and asst. trainer Lolet Belason. The show is bein

Reigning Miss Universe Philippines posed for members of the elderly community doing portraits in which proceeds will benefit a charity of choice of the beauty queen. At the Gateway Gallery in Quezon City Friday night, Sept. 6, Gazini who wore a Cary Santiago gown struck a pose for 15 elderly painters for four hours. These portraits will be sold afterwards and part of the proceeds will be donated to a charity of Gazini's choice. Those interested to purchase a portrait may contact Gateway Gallery curator Gari Apolonio at  gatewaygallery@araneta.group. com . The portrait session was part of the Grandparents Day celebration at the Araneta Center in Quezon City on Sept. 8. There will be different activities across the Center. The first is the Grand Chess Championship at Gateway starting at 10 a.m. A total of 150 members of the elderly community will be battling it out the entire day, where the winner will be given the opportunity to match-up with Internation

Sen. Cynthia Villar witnessed the graduation of 187 participants in the training on agricrops production at the Villar SIPAG Farm School in Bacoor, Cavite.  Villar, chair of the Senate agriculture and food committee, urged the graduates to use the knowledge they got in their own farms or backyards.  The graduates came from Las Pinas, Pasay, Paranaque, Quezon City, Marikina, Manila, Cavite and Laguna.  The training was conducted in coordination with the East West Seed Foundation Inc.

Delicious Spanish cuisines and books do mix together at Cerveseria Restaurant at Greenbelt 3 in Makati City. Cerveseria is a cozy resto that serves some of the most delectable Spanish food such as Gambas al Ajillo, Paella Vegetarian, Paella Negra, Paella Cerveseria, Pasta con Chorizo y Almejas, Crioquetas de Bacalao, Tapas, Pollo Iberico, Conchinillio, and more! Rolly Requio, assistant manager of Cerveseria Restaurant, admits that it takes time to prepare these Spanish dishes. "We are not a fast-food restaurant. All our meals here are freshly cooked. Medyo matagal ang preparation but it's worth the wait," said Requio. Yet customers at the resto do not mind playing the waiting game. Most of the time, it is full house at dinner time where food lovers can also enjoy some 45-50 varities of wine and other drinks. Cerveseria has also become a favorite spot for viewing parties among sports fanatics. In July, Cerveseria hosted a viewing part

Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) presents Manny Pacquiao - A Concert For Champions and the Grand PAC Token Launch at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Manila this Sunday, Sept. 1. The 40-year-old World Champion boxer and Senator of The Philippines Manny Pacquiao, who beat Keith Thurman with a sensational performance in July, sings before an electrifying audience of almost 10,000 fans, mesmerising the crowd with numerous hit songs during his first major concert. Hosted by award-winning singer-songwriter Sean Wong, award-winning TV host and master of ceremonies RJ Ledesma and Miss Eco Philippines 2018 Maureen Montagne, guest performers include reigning Reina Hispanoamericana Philippines 2018 Alyssa Muhlach, Miss Multinational Philippines 2018 Kimi Mugford, Gerphil Flores, El Gamma Penumbra and  Kris Lawrence . Also present at the blockbuster event are his business manager Arnold Vegafria and Sir Dr. Jeffrey Lin, CEO of GCOX. Before the start of the highly-anticipated