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You've probably seen Victor Marquez Alvaran III in several male pageants and modelling shows. Meet this 26-year-old hottie from Tarlac you're not crushing on .... yet! To celebrate his adorable face and body, we've rounded up some photos that would make you swoon! Just scroll down! 1) Profession/school - "Mechanical Engineering at University of Luzon." 2) Celebrity Crush -"Jessy Mendiola." 3) What would you do if you had one millions dollars? - "Do a lot of nationwide charity works especially for the homeless like street children." 4) What are your personal goals? - "To be a successful businessman and be an inspiration to people." 5) What do you find attractive in a woman? - "Good attitude, God fearing, with a good heart." 6) At what age you lost your innocence? - 😁 7) What should every man try at least once in his life? - "Say 'i love you' and 'thank you' to your parents for e...

Two Thai models - male and female - won the inaugural Global Asian Model 2019 World Finals during a competition held at The Cove Theater in Okada Manila, Paranaque City recently. The winners were: Falco Sornnarin, Male Global Asian Model 2019; and Artittaya Promchart, Female Global Asian Model 2019. They are both from Thailand. Each of them will receive US$10,000 (P500,000) cash and US10,000 (P500,000) of worth of management contract. Philippine representatives Ella Lubag was named 1st runner-up; while Vince Marcelo, 3rd runner-up. Other winners were: Alexander Tomohiro, Japan, male category, 1st runner-up; Luke Pereira, male category, Singapore; and Runa Matsui, female category, Japan, both 2nd runner-up; Anyssa Mendez, female, USA, 3rd runner-up; and Tran Quang Thang, male, Vietnam; and My Duyen, female, also of Vietnam, both 4th runner-up. The winners were selected based on their stage confidence and looks as they model in three segments of the competiti...

Due to the various issues and challenges hounding the environment, compounded by increasing risks and hazards, Sen. Cynthia Villar underscores the importance of environmental planning for rural and urban spaces. Villar, chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, also recognizes the important role of economic planners in shaping a sustainable future for all of us. Villar was the Guest Speaker during the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) 28th National Convention and 50th Founding Anniversary held at the PICC in Pasay City.

Make way for Jessica Tapawan who is set to make waves in Thailand after she and other young Filipino models were chosen to walk the runway at the prestigious Thailand Fashion Week on Nov. 29. "I am very excited to join Thailand Fashion Week," said Jessica during an interview at Araneta City recently. Jessica is an 18-year-old girl who studies at Montessori Integrated School in Antipolo City. She loves to write poems and play the piano. Asked about the peg or theme of her poems, Jessica said: "It's about heartbreak." Later she admitted she got heartbroken with a guy she used to date. "I did not suspect that his interest was just a passing fancy." Jessica, who belongs to the top 5 of her class with an average grade of 91.30, is scheduled to take her entrance examinations in some of the major universities in the country. "I hope to take up foreign languages so that I would be able to expand and hone myself in the field of communication ...

Versatile dramatic actress Sunshine Cruz has said that her three daughters can join beauty pageants and other showbiz-related activities as long as they finish school first. "I always tell them huwag pababayaan ang school. Puwede silang sumali sa beauty pageants or mag-join sa show business basta huwag lamang nilang pababayaan ang pag-aaral," said Cruz after she signed up as brand ambassadors of EM-CORE DOTNET, one of the country's premier direct-marketing companies specializing is nutraceuticals and other health and wellness products, during a press conference held in Morato, Quezon City Nov. 20. Her daughters Angelina, Samantha and Chesca have also been chosen as celebrity endorsers for two of the company's flagship products. Also in attendance at the contract signing were Miss and Mister World Philippines national director Arnold Vegafria, of ALV Talent Circuit; EM-CORE DOTNET President Sheryll Edman; and the firm's finance officer Rey Panaligan. ...

Roberta Angela Tamondong is one of the winners for Darling of the Press special award in the Miss Bikini Philippines 2019 pre-pageant competition held in Sucat, Paranaque recently. Tamondong, 17, is also the current Binibining Quezon City and Mutya ng San Pablo 2019. This 5'9 tall beauty is a Grade 11 student from San Beda University in Manila. Could she be the next Miss Bikini Philippines? Find out on Nov. 28. Here's more info of our featured hottie in Hotness Overload: 1) Best advice to those who want to wear bikinis - " Be confident in showing off who you are." 2) Celebrity you want to see in a bikini - "I always admire Cindy Crawford wearing a bikini because since I was little It was her who opened my eyes in modelling." 3) Celebrity crush - " Daniel Padilla." 4) All I want for Christmas is - "Miss Bikini Philippines crown." 5) Favorite song - "Right now, it's Lover by Taylor Swift." 6) Favorit...

Sen. Cynthia Villar has underscored the need to stop open defecation in the country. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said she embarked on a toilet bowl distribution project in Baseco in Tondo, Manila because of the health hazards open defecation poses to the residents and the risks of further polluting Manila Bay. The program coincided with the celebration of World Toilet Day. The World Toilet Day celebration was spearheaded by the Department of Health, the Manila Health Department, and the United Nations Children’s Fund with the theme “Toilets for All: Leaving No One Behind.”

Ella Eiverin Lubag is beauty and brains personified. Before she became a fashion model, Lubag finished chemical engineering at the University of the Philippines in Los Banos, Laguna in 2018. Not only that. This 5'8 stunner also sings, dances a bit, and plays the violin. In school, she used to be part of Harmonya: The String Ensemble of UPLB. Lubag is the Philippine representative in the inaugural Global Asian Model World Finals 2019 which will be held at Okada Manila in Paranaque City on Nov. 21. It is produced by beauty queen maker Jonas Antonio Gaffud and co-presented by Frontrow Philippines. Get to know more of this talented Filipina fashion model: 1) All I want for Christmas is - " happiness for my family." 2) Memorable experience as model so far - " Walkling for Michael Cinco." 3) Who do you look up to in the modelling industry - "Coco Rocha." 4) What are your limitations as a fashion model - "None. I want to be out o...

Thirty-eight male and female models with Asian heritage will compete in the first Global Asian Model World Finals which will be held at the Cove at Okada Manila in Paranaque City on Nov. 21. "Thirty-eight models from different countries will compete for the ultimate male and female models who will win cash prizes and guaranteed modeling placements in Manila, Singapore, Bangkok, Los Angeles, New York," said Jonas Gaffud of Empire Studios, during a welcome party held at the Cove Beach Club over the weekend. It is co-presented by Frontrow Philippines. The Philippine representatives for the modelling competition are Vince Lenard Marcelo and Ella Eiveren Lubag. They emerged as the first winners of Global Asian Model Philippines search last year. "Since then, they have become sought-after models in the Philippine fashion scene," the pageant guru said. "We welcome 38 candidates from 20 countries, where we highlight contestants with Asian heritage...

It's never easy to stay healthy and fit, especially if you are a celebrity and always on the go. Take the case of Miss World Philippines Michelle Dee who needs to be strong and active all the time, especially now that she is set to represent the Philippines in Miss World 2019 pageant in London in December. "I always take multivitamins. I always have to take care of my health. I am grateful that they trust me with this brand because its a two way street naman to endorse a product; "I wouldn't be here if I don't believe in the product as well. So I really believe in it and I am glad to be part of the family. We can really improve so many lives with these products," said Dee. Same as in the case for actor David Licauco who is busy with tapings, photo shoots and sports. "Every night I make sure I take my vitamins. I am into fitness. I go to gym every day and I play basketball. Kailangan talaga ang Vitamin C, collagen, and glutathione because...

Jazel Mae Alarca, of New South Wales, Australia admits being nervous for her first international competition, Global Asian Model 2019 Search, organized by beauty queen maker Jonas Gaffud. The model search is co-presented by Frontrow Philippines. "This is my first international competition so I’m nervous but not as much as I am excited! Whatever the outcome, I choose to embark this journey with a grateful and joyful heart. So many sacrifices were made not only by me but by everyone who chose to support me, so I will do my best for you all!" said Alarca during a meet-and-greet event for the candidates of the inaugural Global Asian Model Search 2019 held at Cove Manila in Paranaque City. Alarca, 19, is a student taking up Medicine and was Miss Philippines Australia 2018. She was also 4th runner-up at Miss Grand Australia 2018. She's into water sports, soccer, and playing the guitar. Here's a quick chat with the Filipino-Aussie beauty queen. 1) All I want fo...

Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee is all set to represent the Philippines at 69th Miss World beauty pageant which will be held at ExCel Arena in London, United Kingdom on December 14. During press-send off held at Nanka Restaurant in Quezon City last Nov. 13, Michelle said that her mother former Miss International Melanie Marquez is part of her rigorous training for the Miss World 2019 pageant. "She's very hands on and I am grateful because sa dami ng inaasikaso ko ngayon, she's always there for me. We talk a lot about preparations and she has many insights on my performances," said Michelle. She said that her mom wanted her to focus on the pasarela. "She always criticizes my walk. But she never took part in my question-and-answer training." Beyond that, Melanie advised her daughter to be true to herself all the time. "My mom always believes that you have to be yourself. She never told me to be fake. I've said this in Miss World...

Vince Lenard Marcelo of Bulacan is our male Philippine representative in the Global Asian Model Search 2019 which successfully kicked off at Okada Manila in Paranaque City on November 16. The international model competition is created by popular beauty queen maker Jonas Gaffud. The finals of the inaugural model contest will be held at Okada Manila on Nov. 21. It is co-presented by Frontrow Philippines. A business management student at De La Salle University on Taft Avenue in Manila, Marcelo loves playing basketball and going to the gym. Get to know more of our Pinoy model hottie: 1) All I want for Christmas is - "To win this competition - Global Model Asian Search 2019." 2) Your first photo shoot - It was for Garage Magazine. It was fun! 3) Memorable experience as a model - "When I joined Global Asian Model Philippines Search 2018. I won in that competition. That's where I started modelling." 4) Who do you look up to in the modelling indus...

Filipino-Dutch Erik Lennart Visser is this year's Ginoong Pilipinas Mr. Universe Tourism. Visser, 21, is a licensed private pilot and a degree holder in International Studies from Silliman University in Dumaguete City. This beach lover who stands 6'3 had been the crowd favorite to win the top prize since day 1 of the competition. Let's get intimate with the newest pride of Cebu City: 1) Celebrity crush - "Liza Soberano." 2) What would you do if you had one millions dollars? - " Buy one million one-dollar meals for street children." 3) What are your personal goals? - "To become a pilot someday, but not before I pursue my modelling career." 4) What do you find attractive in a woman? - " Her teeth and the way she laughs." 5) At what age you lost your innocence? - " 16 or something." 6) What should every man try at least once in his life? - "To travel the whole world. " 7) What is the best ...

Thousands of people flocked to Times Square Food Park at the Araneta City to watch two kinds of stars - the lighting of 100-foot Christmas tree and entertainers. People cheered as cellphone cameras clicked when UNICEF National Goodwill Ambassador Anne Curtis-Smith, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. chair Stella Marquez Araneta, reigning Bb. Pilipinas queens, teen stars, and city officials flipped on the switch to light the holiday tree spruce during the 38th annual event held last Nov. 8. Still one of the most anticipated events in the City of Firsts, the centerpiece of activity is adorned with 750 pieces of 9-foot garlands, diamond ornaments some as large as 30 inches; 250 cascading lights, sputnik and strobe lights; and over 1,500 Christmas balls in silver and gold, as well as teal in line with the new colors of the rebranded Araneta City "The Christmas tree is so beautiful! It's Christmas time in the city," said Letty Bonifacio, an overseas Filipino worker,...

Romart Lagura is this year's Ginoong Pilipinas Man of the Year. Born on April 3, 1991 in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, this hunk went to Misamis University in Ozamiz and worked as a barista at Hilton Ras al Khaimah Resort and Spa in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Get to know more of this 28-year-old hardworking hottie: 1) What would you do if you had one millions dollars? - "I would put half of it in a bank and give out some money to people who needed it." 2) What are your personal goals? - "Um, I just want to live longer and live life to the fullest." 3) What do you find attractive in a woman? - "If she's so feminine and knows how cook. Cuz behind a great physique comes an amazing diet." 4) At what age you lost your innocence? - "When I was 15 hahaha. 😆" 5) What should every man try at least once in his life? - "Drinking beer upside down." 6) What is the best gift you have ever received? - ...