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Kelvin Aguilan Vicente, 28, was born and raised in Benguet on Feb. 6, 1992. This hottie is the reigning Mister Universe Tourism Philippines. Let's get intimate with Kelvin. 1) Profession/school: Graduated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Cordillera Career Development College in 2012. 2) Movie/TV/pageant credits: Rated K, Panagbenga Hotties 2017, Na Imbag Nga Morning Kapamilya Baguio, TV Patrol News Baguio and Palawan; Model of the Year Tiongsan Fashion Show 2016; Mr. Cordillera - Festival King 2016; Grand Winner Hari ng La Union 2016, Mr. Casa Fitness Model 2017; and Mr. Universe Tourism Philippines 2018. 3) Celebrity crush: "None." 4) What would you do if you had one million dollars? - "If I had one million dollars, I would invest it in business, save for insurance, for study, conduct programs like tree planting, hold pageants that would promote our culture, traditions, and tourism." 5) What are your personal goals? - "To win an intern...

A police officer from Valenzuela City who nearly quit because he met an accident in Makati City won the inaugural Mister Working Men International in Bangkok, Thailand. Corporal Willy Quinto bested male professionals from around the world during the competition. Quinto said that the Mister Working Men International 2019 pageant would be his final stint in pageantry because "we're not getting any younger." Previously, Quinto competed in national pageants such as Mister and Miss Philippines, Misters of Filipinas, and Mr. World Philippines. In 2016, Quinto was named the best-looking policeman when he was named the grand winner of Gwapulis 2016 contest in ABS-CBN's morning show "Umagang Kay Ganda." Quinto, dubbed the "Dancing Cop," won house and lot and year's supply of groceries. It would be recalled that Quinto lost his fighting spirit when he figured in an accident on Edsa in Makati City last Sept. 29. Quinto said that he wa...

Sen. Cynthia Villar informed trainees who  finished the construction painting and welding courses under the TESDA Training for Work Scholarship Program that their new skills and training opened up several opportunities to them amid the booming construction industry in the country. Due to the demand for construction jobs, Villar said the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG) has built five construction schools all over the country. They also bring construction training courses to the communities via mobile construction schools.

David Oliver Keller is a Swiss professional based in Thailand. Born on February 2, 1990, this 29-year-old charmer competed in the inaugural Mister Working Men International 2019. Here's more of David: 1) Profession/school: Bachelor in economic engineering/Master of business administration. 2) Celebrity crush: "Kristen Bell. Because she spends a lot of her money to save animals around the world." 3) What would you do if you had one million dollars? "I would invest it to get two million dollars." 4) What are your personal goals? "First to finish my master's degree and find a good work. I also want to build a big network. I also want to be great like my father." 5) What do you find attractive in a woman? "I love women with a beautiful smile." 6) What should every man try at least once in his life? "Live in another country, making new friends and learn everything about the culture there!" 7) What is the bes...

Newly crowned Miss Earth 2019 Nellys Pimentel has said that she is honored and thankful for her pageant success in Manila. On Instagram, Pimentel said: "Proudly rePResenting. Everything just clicks sometimes. No other words can describe all the emotions I’ve felt this last month that led up to such a life changing moment. I am honored and thankful to have become part of such a great family; "Becoming Miss Earth 2019 means much more than a crown. It means gaining a bigger voice to address environmental issues in a way that create change. It means becoming the first of my country to have won this pageant; "It means making Puerto Rico proud and the first country to own all crowns of the grand slam. It means making my parents, national directors and everyone that helped me get here proud. It means perseverance and empowerment.," Pimentel said. This 22-year-old psychology graduate was crowned Miss Earth 2019 during a worldwide telecast from Okada Manila in...

Thirty-six gorgeous candidates - 15 men and 21 women - will compete at the inaugural Global Asian Model Philippines Search 2019 which aims to produce the next top Asian supermodel. "Let us discover the next runway, print, commercial model," said pageant guru Jonas Antonio Gaffud as he presented the official finalists at Empire Studios at Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. The official candidates are (male category): Jhay Mark Ronquillo, Cass Gumapas, Carlo Tingcungco, Mitchell Agapito, Afshin Azar Hamed, Unique John Lico, Michael Franco Bertumen, Benedykt Kaszuba, Jason Tan, Drigo Francia, Matthew Tananggee, Mico Teng, Daumier Corilla, Cheovy Castillo, and Mar Conrad Camacho. Female category: Danielle Nicole Rosario, Martina Angela Joaquin, Bianca Apuya, Milissa Grande, Christelle Agustin, Daina Nelson, Claire Rosas, Elaiza Alzona, Charmaine Davis, Taryana Alexi Austria, Gerlaine Silva, Jasmin Ariola, Honeylou Nierras, Ashley Montenegro, Asha Guti...

Mutya President Cory Quirino has one piece of advice to millennials joining pageants: think before you post. "Be very careful. What you do now, especially for the millennials joining other pageants, what you do today, what you post today, is going to haunt you tomorrow," said Quirino when asked about girls who dream of joining pageants, during a press send-off for Cyrille Payumo at CWC Interiors, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. Payumo will represent the Philippines at the Miss Tourism International 2019 pageant in Malaysia on Nov. 8. She left Oct. 23 for the competition. "There are times you are faced with the challenge of reaching your dreams, because of what you did in the past, many pageant organizers, if not most, can be lenient and understanding about those things. But there are pageant organizers that are very strict. And then they have to prepare you for the international competition whose standards are also very strict," said Quirino said. ...

A radio and events host from Cebu who won 1st runner-up in the Mrs. Philippines World 2019 pageant held in Paris, France has come home. Aida Patana, 45, also won special awards such Best Advocacy, Best National Costume, People's Choice, and Mrs. Congeniality. Patana is also a single mother with five children who heads her own talent agency MTalents Events and Promotions. She also hosts "The Aida Patana Show" on 94.7 Energy FM. This is not the first time she joined a pageant. In 2010, Patana also won 1st runner-up in the Queen of Mandaue. Patana said that she has been creating livelihood programs for single mothers. - Robert Requintina

Actor-model JC Tan is slowly but surely making it in local show business. JC, 27, first went viral when he appeared in Smart Telecommunications Youtube series "Break Barriers" in 2016. Then one offer led to another. Following his successful stint as a mainstay in ABS CBN's "Inday Bote," JC appeared in "Pahina" with Kiray Celis, the short film "Dahon" under the Hero Foundation, TV5's "Amo," "Right To Kill" which was directed by award-winning director Brillante Mendoza and now "Sandugo" in Kapamilya network. He's also got tons of print endorsements. JC is enjoying his showbiz career the hard way. "Mas masarap makuha ang isang bagay kung ito ay pinaghirapan mo." He doesn't mind playing bit roles side by side with the big stars of local cinema. In  the daily afternoon teleserye "Sandugo," JC portrays a sidekick to actor Aljur Abrenica. Soon, JC will be seen in a ...

Kapamilya stars Anne Curtis-Smith, Edward Barber of Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 and reigning Binibining Pilipinas queens will lead the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at Times Square Food Park in Araneta City on November 8 at 7 p.m. Unkabogable star Vice Ganda might also dropped by and spread cheer during the festive holiday tree lighting event. Started in 1981, this is the third year in a row that the 100-foot Christmas Tree is housed on the food park. Last year, Vice Ganda and Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo rocked Araneta City with their musical numbers. Will the star power of Anne and Barber break the 20,000 record number of fans and guests who witnessed last year's event? Reigning Binibining Pilipinas queens and other celebrities will also grace in switching the lights of the iconic Christmas Tree on the premier lifestyle hub. - Robert Requintina 

HMR Auto Auction’s is opening the Philippine’s biggest purpose-built auto auction facility; providing a one-stop shop for buyers to bid on a huge range of premium used vehicles, at heavily discounted prices. Currently on its soft opening, HMR Auto Auction held another auction last Saturday, October 26 showcasing over 150 motorcycles, 8 trucks, and 100+ cars all for live public bidding. The Grand Opening auto auction will be held on Saturday, December 7, and this will also celebrate HMR Auto Auction’s 3rd anniversary sale. An event not to be missed! The Grand Opening will feature over 200 used vehicles, including compacts, sedans, MPVs, Pick Ups, SUVs and light commercial trucks. All from premium brands. To celebrate the milestone, HMR Auto Auctions will be providing plenty of giveaways, promotions and prizes up for grabs for the whole family. HMR will also be launching its brand new finance partnership, which will offer affordable finance options for buyers, m...

Twenty-seven empowered single mothers and married women will compete for five titles in the Mrs. Tourism International 2019 pageant which will be held at the Tanghalang Pasigueno in Pasig City on Oct. 28. Pageant organizer Ovette Ricalde, also of Megastar Productions, said that the winners will become the faces and voices of the pageant's advocacy to stop racial discrimination and promote her own social platform. Titles up for grabs are Mrs. Tourism Earth, Mrs. Globe, Mrs Tourism International, Mrs. Tourism World, and Mrs. Tourism Universe. Ricalde said that pre-pageant activities on national costume, talent, and fun shoot were held in Tagaytay, Batangas, and Pangasinan. During kick-off ceremonies, the candidates paid a courtesy call to Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and to the city's Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office. Mrs. Tourism International 2017 Dr. Risa Caldoza joined the candidates in the courtesy call. Sought to comment on issue of domestic violenc...

The party's over for Binibini Samantha Ashley Lo after she did not win the 7th Miss Grand International beauty pageant in Caracas, Venezuela Friday night (Saturday morning in Manila). And the netizens ask: "What will happen to Samantha Lo?" "Is she coming back to Manila?" "Will she be dethroned by Binibining Pilipinas?" "Will the government file charges against her for using altered passport?" "What are her plans?" So many questions. For now it remains to be seen what will happen to the controversial beauty queen. Expectations were high for Lo to win the beauty contest. Unfortunately, she failed to advance to the top 20 semifinals. The top 20 candidates were: Australia, Panama, South Africa, Guatemala, Spain, Czech Republic, Costa Rica, Japan, Paraguay, Colombia, Chile, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, Thailand, Mexico, Peru, and Ireland. Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Grand International ...

Who do you think will win Ginoong Pilipinas 2019? Find out during the grand coronation at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Makati Ayala Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue in Makati City on Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are: 1,500 / 1,200 / 1,100 / 1,000 / 800 / 700 / 500. For details, please call/SMS +63 905 298 2110; and Viber/WhatsApp +63 917 880 8981. Look for John Kimbo Rañeses. Here  are the Ginoong Pilipinas 2019 candidates in their SimoneSwimwear, taken at Coro Hotel by photographer Marvin "Vin" Mirador.