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Meranie Gadiana Rahman, Filipina model-philanthropist, to vie for Mrs. World 2019 in Las Vegas

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A Filipino model-philanthropist who is advocating postpartum depression awareness will represent the Philippines in Mrs. World 2019 beauty pageant which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 6. Meranie Gadiana Rahman, now based in Hawaii, will compete against 80 married women from around the world. She earned the right to represent the country in the prestigious competition after she won Mrs. World Philippines in Paris, France last Oct. 22. "Mrs World is one of the most prestigious pageants in the world and it is more about inner beauty. In addition, it gives me a greater voice to promote my advocacy of postpartum depression and fight against drug abuse," said Rahman during an interview. Asked how she got interested in promoting postpartum depression awareness, Rahman said: "I became more serious about pageantry after I went through my postpartum depression and there seemed to be no cure or hope for me. One day my husband suggested me to run for a page...

The One 690 Entertainment Bar: Bolder, wiser, & sexier in 2019

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The One 690 Entertainment Bar at 39 Roces Avenue in Quezon City is old school gay bar no more. It is bolder, wiser, and sexier in 2019! This was revealed by successful businessman and Mr. Gay World-Philippines 2009 Wilbert Tolentino during the relaunch on the evolution of entertainment bar which was highlighted by fabulous 24 production numbers he conceptualized. "We've leveled up! The One 690 is a fun place that's perfect for the millennials!" says Tolentino in an interview at his popular entertainment bar. Wilbert Tolentino (2nd from left) and some of the people behind the success of The One 690 Entertainment Bar at 39 Roces Avenue in Quezon City. Would you believe that more and more women are going to his entertainment bar these days? “Our regular Girls Night Out which is trending among female millennials. We also have many bookings of bridal shower parties!" Tolentino said. He added: “Open-minded na ang society ngayon compared noong 70s 80s...

Indian student crowned Miss World 2017

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Manushi Chhillar of India was crowned Miss World 2017 during a glittery pageant held in Sanya, China on Saturday, November 18. Miss England Stephanie Hill was 1st runner-up while Miss Mexico Andrea Meza 2nd runner-up. Other candidates in the Top 5 were delegates from Kenya and France. Manushi, 20, is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery. She has ambitions to be a cardiac surgeon and would like to open a chain of non-profitable hospitals based in rural areas. She has a passion for outdoor sports and actively participates in paragliding, bungee jumping, snorkeling and scuba diving. She is a trained Indian classical dancer and enjoys sketching and painting. Manushi's personal motto: ‘When you cease to dream you cease to live.’ ‘Courage to give flight to your dreams and the ability to believe in yourself makes life worth living.’ Manushi is the sixth Indian to win Miss World in the 67-year-history of the pageant. The last time India wa...