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Araneta City, the City of Firsts, officially welcomes the first ibis Hotel brand in the country with a ceremonial topping-off of the ibis Styles Hotel on January 20. The ibis Hotel brand was developed by the international hospitality company Accor, based in France, as an affordable yet creative brand for both leisure and business travelers. The Araneta Group brings the brand to the Philippines via a 15-storey hotel along General Roxas Avenue, one of the latest additions to Araneta City’s growing offerings. Present at the topping off ceremony were Araneta City’s management consultant Mr. Rowell Recinto, principal design consultant Arch. Sudhakar Thakurdesai, Megawide Construction Corporation Chairman and CEO Engr. Edgar Saavedra, AVP for Operations Engr. Romeo Furigay, and Deputy Head for Construction Engr. Frederick Tan. Representing Accor were Mr. Emmanuel Marion, Vice President of Operations for Midscale & Economy Brands in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philipp...

Three persons - male, female and trans woman - will join the government's campaign to fight human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) after they were chosen ambassadors of the LHIVE Free REDvocates Advocacy by the Department of Health (DoH) during a tri-pageant held at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City recently. The winners are: male - Joseph Xavier Pili of Naga City; Kelvin Kai Angala, San Pedro, 1st runner-up; and Jearu Ed Magbuhat, Batangas, 2nd runner-up. Female: Patrixia Santos, of Daraga, Albay; Shane Quintana Tormes, Rizal, 1st runner-up; and Precious Play Neyra, Isabela, 2nd runner-up. Trans woman: Pan Yang (Stefania Cruz Lopez), Rizal; Uly Galagnara, Santiago City, 1st runner-up; and Brigite Salvatore, Sulu, 2nd runner-up. FIGHT VS HIV/AIDS - Three persons will join the government's campaign against HIV/AIDS after they were crowned as ambassadors of LHIVE FREE REDvocates Advocacy...

A 24-year-old Filipino-Australian model earned the right to represent the Philippines in Miss Universe after she was crowned at the 55th Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City early Monday morning. Catriona Gray, of Albay, Bicol, has been a crowd favorite to win the coveted crown since Day 1 of the Bb. Pilipinas contest as she edged out 39 other girls for the title. Gray represented the Philippines in the 2016 Miss World beauty contest held in Maryland, USA where she finished in Top 5. It is rare for a Filipino beauty queen to compete in the Miss Universe pageant after she represented the country in its rival pageant Miss World. Loud cheers from fans of Gray echoed the Big Dome every time the Bicolana beauty queen-blogger appeared on stage. It is the second year in a row that a Bicolana will represent the country in Miss Universe. Last year, Miss Universe semi-finalist Rachel Peters represented Camarines Sur. Other Bicolan...

It's that time of the year when some of the candidates of the Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest treat their fans, pageant enthusiasts and the media to an afternoon of entertainment. Fifteen of the 40 candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant danced, sang and played instruments to a packed and appreciative crowd during the talent competition held at the Farmer's Plaza in Cubao last February 10. Although the result of the talent show will have no bearing in the finals, the girls made extra effort to present their individual talents. The winner of the Miss Talent special award will be announced during the grand coronation of the Bb. Pilipinas 2018 pageant at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 18. The one-hour show was hosted by reigning Binibinis Elizabeth Clenci, 2nd runner-up, Miss Grand International 2018; and Chanel Olive Thomas, Miss Supranational 2018 semi-finalist. The girls were judged by Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. Chairperson Stella ...

The 40 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2018 beauty pageant took a break from their hectic schedules as they visited the stores of Pizza Hut and Dairy Queen at the Ali Mall and Taco Bell at the Cyberpark Tower in Cubao, Quezon City on February 8. It was an enjoyable break for the candidates ahead of the grand coronation night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on March 18. The contestants tried the stores latest offerings, including Pizza Hut's Cheesy Lava Mozza Crunch, the signature Pan Pizza supercharged with a layer of melt-in-your-mouth  cheese baked right into the pizza; and Dairy Queen's newest Blizzard of the Month - the Cadburry Blizzard. The treat, which blends ths smooth premium goodness of Cadburry Dairy Milk Chocolate with DQ's signature creamy vanilla softserve, comes in three flavors: Rocky Road, Oreo and Choco Berry. Taco Bell Cyberpark Tower, which has evolved into a sports bar where diners can enjoy strong Wi-Fi ...

Days after their official numbers were assigned, the 40 candidates of the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant made their first public appearance at the Gateway Mall in Cubao, Quezon City recently. In their comfy white shirts and jeans, the girls waved to their fans on their way to the art gallery located at the 5th level of the popular mall. Later, the candidates explored the latest cultural destination in Quezon City which spans 735 square meters of prime space dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of art and history. The gallery, which can fit almost 600 people, consists of a main exhibition hall and a smaller secondary exhibit area that easily converts into an events room ideal for drawing/painting sessions, artist talks or film screenings. "Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art" is a milestone exhibit that depicts Philippine history in 30 large history and thematic paintings. A product of a five-year collaboration among University of the ...

Just one day after they were announced as the official candidates of the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas pageant at the Kia Theater in Cubao, Quezon City last January 16, the 40 contestants finally got their official numbers. These beautiful girls will compete for six national titles - Bb. Pilipinas Universe, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational, Bb. Pilipinas Grand International, Bb. Pilipinas Grand International and Bb. Pilipinas Globe - at the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest which will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 18. But prior to that, the 40 Binibinis will take part in various pre-pageant activities such as talent competition, press presentation, and parade of beauties. Here are the official candidates of the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas and their official numbers. Images courtesy of Bruce Casanova. --- ROBERT REQUINTINA                                      ...