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Arnold L. Vegafria, business manager of Senator Manny Pacquiao, slammed on Thursday night actress-singer Agot Isidro after she described as insensitive a recent Instagram post of Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of the senator, on luxury bicycles. On Instagram July 9,  Vegaria told Isidro that it is none of her business to judge or discuss the wealth of the Pacquiaos. Vegafria's full reaction: "What’s your issue, Agot?" "What Jinkee @jinkeepacquiao posts on her Instagram page is not for us to judge. What she does with her family’s hard-earned money is none of our business, because such bountiful blessings are just the fruit of her husband’s esteemed legacy as an iconic Filipino boxing legend and businessman, and are not stained in any way by graft or corruption; "Jinkee has also worked her way up as a smart and prudent businesswoman with several investments under her good name; "You probably have no idea as to the extent by which the good Senator, Manny Pacquiao and h...

Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) alumna Devon Seron has signed up with Arnold Vegafria’s ALV Talent Circuit, the same management outfit that handles the careers of some of today’s hottest celebrities, including Sunshine Cruz, Beauty Gonzalez, Sylvia Sanchez, Martin del Rosario and many others. The proud Cebuana has come a long way since her memorable stint in ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash last 2010, and has proven her mettle as a versatile actress, singer/dancer and brand endorser. Some of her memorable TV shows during her Star Magic years include Angelito: Batang Ama, Apoy sa Dagat, Maria Mercedes, Moon of Desire, Forevermore and guest stints in Maalaala Mo Kaya.  Upon transferring to the Kapuso network in 2018, she was cast in shows such as The One That Got Away, Asawa Ko Karibal Ko, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Pepito Manaloto, Magpakailanman and Wish Ko Lang, and many others. Devon’s movie credits include Maybe This Time, Halik Sa Hangin, Haunted Mansion, Maybe This Time, Everything Abou...

It seems like the Miss World Philippines beauty contest is living up to its new title as pageant of the stars. This after three showbiz personalities enlisted for the screening of Miss World Philippines 2019 beauty pageant. Now under the helm of talent manager Arnold Vegafria, the past years saw upcoming movie and television stars screened for the Miss World Philippines contest and successfully made it. Actress Megan Lynne Young represented the Philippines in Miss World 2013 and went on to become the first Filipina to win the elusive blue crown. Actress Teresita 'Winwyn" Marquez, daughter of showbiz personalities Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez, notched the country's first Reina Hispanoamericana crown in Bolivia in 2017. Alyssa Muhlach, daughter of Almira Muhlach and former PBA star Bong Alvarez, also competed in Reina Hispanoamericana pageant in 2018. Ruffa Gutierrez was already a popular actress when she won Second Princess in Miss World contest in London...

Organizers of the Mr. World Philippines 2018 contest has issued a statement on the postponement of the male pageant due to the typhoon "Ompong." The full statement: "Due to the super typhoon expected to hit the country within the next few days, the organizers and production team behind the Mr. World Philippines 2018 pageant have unanimously agreed to reschedule the pageant originally scheduled for Saturday, September 15, at Resorts World Manila’s Newport Performing Arts Theater; "The new pageant date and venue will be announced very soon."

The Philippines captured its first pageant title this year after a Cebuana beauty queen was crowned Miss Eco International 2018 during a contest held in Egypt last Friday (Saturday morning Manila time). Cynthia Thomalla bested 51 other candidates in the international pageant that focuses on humanitarian, social and environmental issues. Thomalla, 22, is the last of four beauty queens who competed abroad under the Miss World Philippines franchise owned by Arnold Vegafria, business manager of Senator Manny Pacquiao. Other reigning beauty queens under Miss World Philippines who won titles were Teresita Marquez, Reina Hispamoamericana; and Sophia Senoron, Miss Multinational. Laura Lehman made it to the semis of Miss World pageant. Thomalla has been an early favorite to win the crown after she made it to the semis of various pre-pageant competitions such as Resorts Wear, Eco Dress, and Talent. Said to be look-alike of Hollywood star Anne Hathaway, Thomalla won the Reyna ng ...

For the first time in 22 years, the Mister World pageant will be held in the Philippines in September. This was announced by Arnold Vegafria, of the ALV Events International, during a press conference for the send-off of Cynthia Thomnalla who will represent the country in the Miss Eco International pageant to be held in Egypt. "More than 120 male contestants from around the world will converge in the Philippines for this prestigious male pageant," said Vegafria, also business manager of Senator Manny Pacquiao. No exact date has been set for the finals of the international male pageant, owned by the Miss World Organization under its chairwoman Julia Morley. Vegafria, franchisee for the Miss World Philippines pageant, said that he has been discussing with Morley for the staging of the Mister World pageant in the Philippines since 2016. But prior to the international edition of Mister World, the Philippines will select its official representative to the contes...

Sophia Senoron, a varsity debater of San Beda University, was crowned Miss Multinational 2018 during a pageant held in New Delhi, India on Monday night, February 26. Senoron was crowned by Arnold Vegafria, franchise director of Miss World Philippines pageant. The national director of the winning delegate has been tasked to crown the winner. Prior to this, Senoron said that she is ready to compete in the inaugural beauty pageant. "I want to take this positively. I want to show the Philippines that I'm ready for this. I'm not that little girl anymore. I'm well-rounded now, I feel like I'm complete, I'm confident that I have the best shot that I have in India," said Senoron when asked how ready she was for the pageant, during send-off held at Full Belly Restaurant in Timog, Quezon City recently. When asked to expound on the Miss Multinational contest, Senoron said: "Miss Multinational pageant is just like your regular international pageant...

How true that Arnold Vegafria, national director of Miss World Philippines, will be one of the telecast judges for Miss World 2017 beauty contest in Sanya, China on Nov. 18? If that's the case, then Vegafria will make history as the first Filipino to serve as a judge in the longest-running beauty pageant. Vegafria, who owns the ALV Events International, took over as franchise holder of the beauty pageant from television host and wellness guru Cory Quirino in July. A talent manager for 22 years now, Vegafria is in-charge of the careers of popular local personalities such as Kuh Ledesma, Iya Villania, Camille Prats, Billy Crawford, John Prats, Kris Lawrence, Enzo Pineda, Baron Geisler, Miss World 2013 Megan Young, among others. The Miss World 2017 pageant will have a delayed on GMA-7 this Saturday, November 18, at 11 p.m. The following day, Nov. 19, relive the winning moment of Teresita “Winwyn”  Marquez when she was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 on GMA News TV...

A Filipino actress is set to conquer a Latina-dominated pageant as she becomes the first Asian to vie for Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 beauty contest in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on Nov. 4. Teresita Ssen ''Winwyn'' Marquez, daughter of actors Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez, flew to Bolivia on Oct, 19 as the Philippines debuts on the 26-year-old beauty contest. Also, Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann left on Friday, Oct. 20, to compete in the much-awaited Miss World contest which will be held in Sanya, China on Nov. 18. "It's going to be a challenge for me because I'll be competing with talented Latinas. But I don't want to put myself down because I'm standing for my country and I will do my very best," said Marquez, niece of former Miss International Melanie Marquez. She added: "Language can be learned. But the will and determination for me to give honor to my country cannot be learned." Marquez, 25, is a Kapuso sta...

A sportscaster, a forensic anthropologist, a singer, a daughter of popular movie stars, and pageant titleholders both on local and national levels, are some of the official candidates of the Miss World Philippines 2017 beauty pageant. At the press presentation held at New World Hotel in Makati City, the 35 official candidates are Shawntel Cruz, recording artist; Veronica Villones, Glyssa Perez, Rose Flores, Kaycie Lyn Fajardo, Jona Li Sweett, Jane Darren Genobisa, Miss Bohol; Nikki Deveza, Teresita Ssein Winwyn Marquez, daughter of Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez; Leidda Palette Babasanta, Gabriella Madarieta Ortega; Henna Kaizzelle Nicole Cajandig, Kathryn Jade Cudiamat, Cristina Marie Carpina Coloma, sportscaster Laura Lehman, Ethel Abellanosa, Jellie Alliana Escandon, Angel Alvaira Joanna Marie Rabe, Trizha Ocampo, Miss La Union; Netania Deveza, Chelsea Anne Manalo; Princess Marquez Laurenao, Zara Carbonell, daughter of actor Cris Villanueva; Karren Dela; Janela Joy...

Arnold Vegafria, whose team produced the Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn boxing fight in Australia recently, formally took the helm  as the new franchise holder of the Miss World Philippines beauty pageant. "I promise to present a bigger and better Miss World Philippines beauty pageant," said Vegafria during the official launch of the prestigious local beauty pageant at the New World Hotel in Makati City. Vegafria, who owns the ALV Events International, took over as franchise holder of the beauty pageant from television host and wellness guru Cory Quirino. A talent manager for 22 years now, Vegafria is in-charge of the careers of popular local personalities such as Kuh Ledesma, Iya Villania, Camille Prats, Billy Crawford, John Prats, Kris Lawrence, Enzo Pineda, Baron Geisler, among others. "I am deeply honored and privileged to have been given this challenge. I am looking forward to continuing our mission of uplifting the image of the Filipina in the global pagea...

Health and wellness guru and television personality Cory Quirino has clarified that it was the Miss World Organization (MWO) led by chairwoman Julia Morley who appointed talent manager Arnold Vegafria as the newest franchise holder of the Miss World Philippines beauty contest. "There is no need to turn over as he was already appointed by the Miss World Organization," said Quirino in an exclusive interview, when asked if there would be turn over ceremonies for the new franchise holder of Miss World Philippines pageant. Quirino added that she won't be attending the forthcoming launch of the Miss World Philippines 2017 under Vegafria soon. "I wasn't informed about his press conference." But Quirino said that her relationship with Vegafria remains cordial. "We parted professionally during my partnership with Viva Films last year. However, we have always maintained cordial relations. I wish him all the best in his endeavors," she said. ...