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Miss Philippines lawyer Bea Patricia "Patch" Magtanong is a head turner in the pre-pageant activities of the 59th Miss International beauty pageant in Japan. Be it formal or not, Patch has some of the most gorgeous outfits in the field of 83 contestants for the prestigious pageant which will culminate on Nov. 12. Patch has an impeccable fashion sense and shells out style goals with her stunning outfits. If you want to up your fashion game, take cues from Patch because we are certainly impressed. - Robert Requintina

A fashion show organized by Filipinos which aims to give livelihood and help the sick will be held at the Sky Hall of Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan on Friday, Sept. 13. Dubbed "Noah's Ark Fashion Show," the event is organized by 1 PASSION 4 FASHION (1D4F) Group which will gather designers, sewers (dressmakers), models and talented people to help others turn their dreams into reality. 1P4F was founded by designer Mae Pontanares. She was a cancer survivor who made her mission to do fashion shows to help the needy. Last year, the same show then entitled "Garden of Eden" produced by the organization was held at the Tokyo Tower. The "Noah's Ark Fashion Show" is chaired by Joan Nakagawa. Joining her in the projrect are Secretary Zenny Guillen, administrative head Elle Susan Takeuchi, over-all director Naomi Nakashita, director/trainer Kristine Diane Nagasaka, and asst. trainer Lolet Belason. The show is bein...

Miss International 2018 first-runner up Maria Ahtisa Manalo has only one wish for herself this holiday season: get enough rest. When asked about the gift she wanted for Christmas, Manalo said: "Yung gift sa sarili ko hindi ko pa naibibigay which is rest. Bago ako umalis, I was busy already. In Japan full-packed 'yung schedule namin for one month. We rarely get some sweet time also." "When I got back here, wala pa rin rest. I really just wanted to rest. But that the best gift I can give to myself," says Manalo. Throughout the finals night of the Miss International 2018 pageant held in Japan, Manalo was confident but relaxed on stage. It simply showed that she just enjoyed the whole competition. "Even when I joined Binibini, I was relaxed. I was just having the time of my life with the girls. I just be myself. I just be talkative, maingay. I eat a lot also. I treat the girls as my friends," the beauty queen from Quezon says. "It’s a c...

Ma. Ahtisa Manalo, who finished second in the Miss International 2018 beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan last Nov. 9, says that she is dedicating her pageant victory to the Filipinos around the world. "Pilipinas Kong Mahal, binigay ko lahat para sa iyo, lahat lahat. Philippines, you were my motivation every step of the way, " Manalo says on Instagram on Nov. 11. She adds: " My crown and my wholehearted thanks goes to: The Filipinos, all over the world, for the love and support. Quezonians for cheering me on ever since.  The Miss International Organization, for giving me a new set of family and a great stay in Japan. Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. headed by Mrs Araneta, for giving me the honor of representing the Philippines. Also to Miss Liliana and Sir Gines for taking care of us queens." This is the first time that the Philippines won first runner-up in the 58-year history of the prestigious beauty contest. Mariem Velazco of Venezuela was crow...

Japanese DJ Rapper King Tomoro is in the house! Just recently, King Tomoro visited Manila to seek musical opportunities and possibly collaborate with some of our local artists. "I first came here in your country April this year. Since then,  I always look forward to come back because I learned to love your people and its climate which is similar to my place back in Japan and also to share my music to all party goers," says King Tomoro during a meet-and-greet event with the media at Sekitori Japanese Restaurant in Mandaluyong City. Japanese rapper King Tomoro and interpreter Jincky Malate. The event was made possible through the help of jeweler and producer Otek Lopez and broadcaster Atorni Ton of DzRH TV. While many rap songs deal with illegal drugs and violence, King Tomoro says he composes rap songs that focus on chasing your dreams, wealth and fortune. The 31-year-old rapper who lives in the Roponggi District of Tokyo idolizes Pitbull, Snoop Dog, Dr. Dre...

Miss Philippines Ma. Ahtisa Manalo is now enjoying the sights in Japan as she gains new friends at the Miss International 2018 beauty contest on-going in Tokyo. Manalo, 21, is aiming to be the 7th Miss International title holder from the Philippines. Other Filipinas who have won in the 58-year-old pageant were Gemma Cruz (1964), Aurora Pijuan (1970), Melanie Marquez (1979), Precious Lara Quigaman (2005), Bea Rose Santiago (2013) and Kylie Verzosa (2016). In one of her latest Instagram posts, Manalo shared a photo of her roommate in the pageant. She wrote:  "Meet my new roommate for the whole Miss International activities, Martha! Martha is from Poland and is an Urban Planner; but she's now focusing on modeling and teaching little girls horse jumping. One thing in common immediately! Our love for animals! 💖🇵🇭🇵🇱" Athisa and her roommate Miss Poland. The grand finals of the 58th Miss International beauty contest will be held on Nov. 9. Days before she lef...

Reigning Bb. Pilipinas International Ahtisa Manalo leaves for Tokyo, Japan as she set sights on 7th Miss International crown for the Philippines. "I'm excited because I've prepared for this. I've been waiting for this for several months already. I'm gonna give my all. I will do my best. I'm very proud of what I have become," says Manalo, during press send-off for her at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City last Oct. 11. Manalo, 21, is the youngest in the batch of Binibinis this year. But she determined to win the crown during the grand finals of the Miss International 2018 beauty contest in Japan on Nov. 9. Among those who wished her during send-off were reigning Miss Universe Philippines Catriona Gray, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational Jehza Huelar and Ahtisa's mom Elsie Manalo. A huge fan of crime-busting television series "Charlie's Angels," Manalo says she wanted to be a police officer when she was younge...

The Philippine Independent Film Festival, an allied festival of EIGASAI since 2016, had a screening and panel discussion on issues surrounding LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer), minorities, and the importance of inclusion at Cinematheque Centre Manila last August 5. The event is in collaboration with a project of the Japan Foundation Asia Center: EYES for Embracing Diversity, geared towards practitioners, researchers, and educators in the Southeast Asian regions and Japan who have been striving to create a diverse and inclusive society. This is co-organized by the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce (PLCC), and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. The film "Of Love & Law" was screened during the Philippine film festival. It won Best Film Award at 30th Tokyo International Film Festival’s Independent Japanese Cinema category. "Of Love & Law" tells the hidden stories of people who are silenced and made invisible by Japa...

Obviously, there's no shrimp or vegetable tempura at the Okonomiyki Chibo Restaurant located at the 5th level of the Podium at Ortigas in Mandaluyong City. What they have is the delightful fusion of teppanyaki and okonomiyaki. For those of you who are not familiar with Japanese dishes, teppanyaki is a style of Japanese cuisine that uses iron griddle to cook food. Okonomiyaki simply refers to Japanese pancakes. In the Philippines, the first branch of Okonomiyaki Chibo opened at S Maison at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City in June 2016. Two years later, the second branch opened at the Podium. "At the S Maison branch, we have cooking tables there. Whereas here at the Podium, we only have the usual tables here because our customers here are fast-paced. They don't have the time to cook," a staff member of the restaurant said. The resto has introduced delicious executive premium set meals which every lover of Japanese food will surely apprec...