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 The Binibining Pilipinas 2020 candidates spent time to tap on their creative side through an art session at the Gateway Gallery in Gateway Mall, Araneta City on Feb. 26. The Gateway Gallery once again opened its doors to the girls for an afternoon of art expression and aesthetics just before the National Arts Month ends. The Binibining Pilipinas candidates were mentored by Philippines’ finest watercolorists Mr. Jen Utleg Consumido, Mr. Joemari Sanclair Chua, Mr. Dan Macapugay and Mr. Carlo Cortez in enhancing the ladies' creativity on visualizing and translating advocacies into works of art. The girls have produced these amazing artworks: 1. Samantha Panlilio – Sustainable Communities 2. Rowena Sasuluya – The Educator 3. Lois Anne Badando – Maltreatment 4. Patrizia Garcia – San Agustin Manila 5. Arianne Deseree Vairdo – Education for every Filipino children 6. Princess Kien Guanzon – Soar 7. Shanon Tampon – Animal Love Dream 8. Meiji Cruz – Colors o

Popular Filipino haute couture designer Arielle Agasang is set to make another splash in the fashion world as he will showcase his latest collection in "Ako ay Filipino" charity gala which will be held at the Centennial Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel on June 13. At the press preview held at the Sampaguita Room of the Manila Hotel last Feb. 27, Agasang said that the event will also pay tribute to the most influential personalities of the year. Agasang said that the event aims to raise funds for the reconstruction and improvement of the infrastructure, service facilities and other sacred spaces of Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Lavezares, Northern Samar. "Kapag umuulan at may mass, tumutulo ang ulan sa loob ng simbahan. Through this charity event, maipapagawa na namin ang simbahan," said Agasang who got emotional during the open forum of the program. Agasang thanked Kapamilya stars Angel Locsin, Vice Ganda and Vhong Navarro who have earlier

To help the victims of Taal volcano eruption in Batangas, the Villar SIPAG through its director, Sen. Cynthia A.  Villar, Steinbach Products, Inc, and Las Pinas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center, conduct a medical mission at Batangas Provincial Sports Complex.  Aside from providing livelihood and jobs, the senator has been at the forefront of giving assistance especially during times of disasters.

Two groups have joined forces to promote self-sufficiency through pageantry across the Philippines, starting in the Zamboanga Peninsula. This was announced by Emerilyn Suya, of Contact Network Group (CNG) who has tied tied up with Prime Events Productions Philippines, Inc. (PEPPS) led by Carlo Morris Galang, during a press event held at Alchemy Bistro Bar in Makati City last Feb. 24. "We have been doing charity events in Metro Manila and the in provinces with CNG. Our latest charity mission would involve the Man of the World contest which will be held in the Philippines later this year," said Galang. Suya said that her current charity program is focused in Mindanao where they want to provide the resources to educate the locals in the handicraft arts. "In doing so, local villagers will be closer to a state of self-sufficiency, earning for themselves, their families, and their livelihoods," she said. Suya also said that they will assist in providi

A model from The Netherlands won Manhunt International 2020 during a competition held at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City last Feb. 22. Crowd favorite Paul Luzineau, 23, edged out 35 other contestants for the title. He is a student who loves going to the gym, running, and soccer. Luzineau said that he is proud of The Netherlands because different cultures live in harmony in his country. "The Netherlands is a really small country with more than 17 million people. The most thing I am proud of is that here in The Netherlands we all have different cultures and religions and still can live together with peace," he said, during an interview for misshollandnow.com, prior to the world finals of the competition. Luzineau also said that male pageants are fast becoming  popular in his country because of social media. "Our organization is keeping our pageant really up-to-date and tries to give it more attention in the dutch media. So new young men can

Former beauty queen Mitzie Go-Gil, national director of Mrs. Queen of Hearts and Mrs. Asia Pacific Philippines pageants, led some beauty pageant winners in raising more funds for the victims of Taal Volcano eruption in Batangas City. "Ang dami pang kailangan mga biktima ng volcano eruption sa Batangas. Hindi pa tapos ang laban," said Gil, during an interview at the Queen of Hearts Foundation, Inc. Dance-for-a-Cause held at Hilton Hotel, Resorts World Manila in Pasay City last Feb. 16. Other queens who joined the event were Mrs. Asia Pacific Global 2019 Avon Morales, Mrs. Asia Pacific Philippines Worldwide Llena Tan-Arcenas, Mrs. Asia Pacific Philippines Cosmopolitan 2019 Mary Chris Abacahin-Camacho, Noble Queen of the Universe Patricia Javier, who also won Star of the Night; Mrs. International Universe 2019 Lovely Gervacio Tajan; Eren Noche Tumali, organizer of Mrs. Noble Queen pageant, etc. In January, the Queen of Hearts Foundation, Inc. team distributed reli

Thirty-six gorgeous men from around the world will vie for the title of Manhunt International 2020 during finals which will be held at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City on Saturday, Feb. 22. The 36 official candidates are: Riley Channels (Australia), Franca Enid (Belgium), Mattheus Giora (Brazil), Asen Mitev (Bulgaria), Jan Potocny (Czech Republic), Argenis Grullon (Dominican Republic), Cuca Souza (Fernando de Noronha), Nikos Antonopoulos (Greece), Jordan Pauluhin (Guam), Mayur Gangwani (India), Elardy Tan (Indonesia), Ryuta Kishigami (Japan), Jemin Hong (Korea), Nazirul Mubin (Malaysia), Luis Zepeda (Mexico), Lahoucine El Omri (Morocco), Shane Htet (Myanmar), Bibesh Shrestha (Nepal), Paul Luzineau (Netherlands), Mirza Nabi (Pakistan), Wiliams Ocampos (Paraguay), Alonso Anazgo (Peru), Daumier Corilla (Philippines), Adrian Michalowski (Poland), Zach Haiz (Singapore), Heinrich Gabler (South Africa), Yeray Hidalgo (Spain), Sajith Perera (Sri Lanka), Elvir Aljicevic (Swe

The 40 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2020 sizzled up The Addlib Dance Studio in Araneta City for an afternoon of music and movement last Feb. 19. The girls took a break from their usual pre-pageant activities and experienced a different kind of training and workout – this time, on the dancefloor. The Binibini candidates faced the challenge of dancing Powerheels and Girlicious with Addlib Dance Studio’s dance masters Joe Abuda, Jawi Buan, Paula dela Blanca, and Anna Viktoria. The dance masters trained the girls to move gracefully while on heels through the Powerheels session, and brought out the Binibinis’ sass and fire while maintaining grace and poise through the Girlicious session. Binibini #2 Rowena Sasuluya was recognized as the best-in-class dancer after the combined dance sessions. Addlib Dance Studio is located at level 2, New Frontier Theater Arcade, Araneta City and is open daily from 10am to 11pm. For studio rentals call 0939 904 2108. Wi

Sen. Cynthia Villar has called for the committee hearing on the bill that will mandate manufacturers to be responsible for the management of their plastic products. Senate Bill No. 1331 or the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2020 authored by Villar, seeks to institutionalize the practice of EPR in waste management. It also amends the 20-year-old Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. “This measure makes sure that the responsibility for the entire life cycle of plastic products rests on the manufacturers. It will mandate manufacturers to recover plastic wastes from their products as a mechanism towards achieving an efficient solid waste management,” Villar said. Villar, chair of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said there are indications that the industry would welcome the EPR approach, citing the declaration signed last month by the members of the Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability (PARMS)

In line with the celebration of the National Arts Month, the candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2020 paid a visit at the Gateway Gallery Museum, Gateway Tower last Feb. 18. The girls were given a tour of the museum by curator Gari Apolonio, who provided the candidates a quick lecture on the exhibited artworks. The museum visit provided the Binibining Pilipinas candidates a quick blast from the past courtesy of the artworks lined up at the museum's Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art exhibit. The exhibit, which features 30 large-scale paintings from pre-historic Philippines to the contemporary period, is a joint project of the Araneta City and the University of the Philippines. Through the museum tour, Binibining Pilipinas aims to promote art appreciation while teaching history to the candidates. The Gateway Gallery, located at the 5th level of the Gateway Tower in Araneta City, is open to the public Mondays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ad

Binibini Alexandra Mae Rosales has been working for Okada Manila for three years now when she decided to go on leave to compete in Bb. Pilipinas 2020 pageant. Through the prestigious Bb. Pilipinas contest, Rosales said that she hopes to use this platform as a voice to help spread animal welfare in the country. "Many people lack awareness on animal care. Hanggang ngayon may thinking pa rin ang iba na unahin ang tao dahil hayop lang iyan. They are living creatures given to us by God. I believe God gave animals to us so that we can take care of them not to exploit them," said Rosales during an interview recently. "Sometimes we use them for our resources. They have feelings also and tayong tao na may mga isip, we need to protect these animals," she said. The Binibini front-runner also slammed products which use animals for their tests. "There are make-up brands that use animals for testing such as lipstick and eye shadows. I don't patronize mak

The training on aquaculture has attracted a lot of participants due to the opportunities it provides not only in the breed and culture of freshwater fishes, but also in fish processing technologies and the production of ornamental fishes. Sen. Cynthia Villar, director of the Villar Social Institute and Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG), said aquaculture training is a popular module among the programs the foundation is offering in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 4A (BFAR 4A), because of the training it provides to help start small businesses like the selling of kikiam and fishball and the selling of aquarium or ornamental fishes. “Ang training program namin hindi lamang nandyan para magkaroon ng bagong kaalaman ang mga tao. Gusto rin namin makinabang ang mga participants sa newly-acquired skills na ito sa pamamagitan ng oportunidad na kumita at magkaroon ng sariling negosyo,” Villar said. Villar, chair of the Committee on A

At 6'4 tall, Manhunt Philippines Daumier Corilla could really pass off as a basketball player. "I went to basketball tryouts in the US but they were too strong," said the smiling Daumier during press send off held at El Corazon Restaurant at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City recently. So Daumier took the next best thing: modelling and possibly show business. With his fluency in English and Pilipino, Daumier could also make it as an events host. "The reason why I am good in English is that I went to Southville International in Las Pinas. We spoke English there most of my life," he said. "Then I went to the States for college and stayed there for six years. But I was born and raised in the Philippines; "I took up business administration in the US. My friends invited me to join Mr.World Philippines USA. When I won they said 'why don't you try showbiz in the Philippines?' "I said: "Okay. I'll take the lea