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Eimeverlee Avellano-Canimo: The pride of Alabat, Quezon

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Thirteen-year-old Eimeverlee Fren Avellano-Canimo is growing up to be an achiever as a beauty queen. And it won't be long when the teen queen also becomes a national pride. After she won the Ginoo and Binibining Kalikasan 2018 pageant in Baguio City recently, Eimeverlee has become an inspiration to young girls who also dream of becoming a beauty queen like her. In November 2017, Eimeverlee represented the CALABARZON Region in the contest. She became the pride of her school and brought honor again to the entire when she edged out nine other regional candidates in the pageant. Eimeverlee impressed the crowd and the judges during the question-and-answer portion where she truly proved she is worthy of the title. She flawlessly explained them the cause and effects of illegal logging in the country. Her remarkable answer in the crucial Q&A portion earned her the Miss Intelligence special award. Other special awards she received were Best in Talent, Best in Sports...

Good times, heavenly flavors at Mario's Restaurant

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I always have this impression that Mario's Restaurant on Timog Avenue in Quezon City is the in-place for celebrities. In the 80s, I would read in the newspapers or magazines almost every day that some showbiz personalities would hold their press conferences there. Some stars would just make late-night reservations for their family or friends and enjoy the good food. These days, it's not just movie stars who patronize Mario's. Even politicians have become frequent visitors to this resto not only to talk about current events but to savor the awkward mix of Filipino and Spanish dishes. With good food and sophisticated dining area, I am not surprised if it's always full-house at Mario's. It's better if you will make reservations first if you plan to visit the restaurant. Politicians, lawyers and business partners frequent the place on weekdays. On weekends, it's still a family affair. Named after the husband of Nenuca Benitez, Mario's in Qu...