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Gwapulis Don Mcgyver Cochico has another important mission: to provide financial services or guidance to clients. He admits it's a very tough case. "Mahirap siya in a sense na maraming hindi open about insurance and investment. Tapos ang Pinoy parang hindi masyadong binibigyan ng atensyon ang financial literacy," said Cochico in an exclusive online chat recently. Being a financial advisor at Pru Life UK - Official is a far cry from being a police officer, according to the 31-year-old pageant king. "The biggest challenge (about being a financial advisor) is napakalayo niya from my nature of work sa Philippine National Police. So back from the start ako. Same sa pageant naman din na malayo pero I work hard, I study and listen to people who is in the business ng matagal. That's why i'm doing good right now," the hunk said. He added: "Filipinos are not yet open pa masyado sa insurance and investment. A small portion pa lang ng Filipinos ang nakakaintind...

Two groups have joined forces to promote self-sufficiency through pageantry across the Philippines, starting in the Zamboanga Peninsula. This was announced by Emerilyn Suya, of Contact Network Group (CNG) who has tied tied up with Prime Events Productions Philippines, Inc. (PEPPS) led by Carlo Morris Galang, during a press event held at Alchemy Bistro Bar in Makati City last Feb. 24. "We have been doing charity events in Metro Manila and the in provinces with CNG. Our latest charity mission would involve the Man of the World contest which will be held in the Philippines later this year," said Galang. Suya said that her current charity program is focused in Mindanao where they want to provide the resources to educate the locals in the handicraft arts. "In doing so, local villagers will be closer to a state of self-sufficiency, earning for themselves, their families, and their livelihoods," she said. Suya also said that they will assist in providi...

Filipino-Italian model Gianluca Lanta who was hailed as Mister Model Worldwide 2019 Ambassador in India last December has been tapped as one of the models for Men's Club by Avon for 2020. This means that you will be seeing more of this hunk in his underwear in the pages of Avon brochure which will be available in March. "I just had a contract with Avon for the brochure. So you will see me in the latest brochure of Avon," said Lanta during an exclusive interview in Makati City recently. Asked how he prepared for the shoot, Lanta said: "I am used to wearing underwear in photo shoots because of the pageants." "As a gym addict, I take a picture of myself without a shirt but never without my pants," he said. Lanta advised young men who want to pose in underwear to be prepared physically and mentally. "You should have a nice body, with a nice shape. Be comfortable with your body in front of the camera, with the people around you,...

The Misters of Filipinas 2019 took centerstage at the Hair Asia Salon Spectacular 2019 hair showdown held at World Trade Center in Pasay City last Nov. 12. Renowned professional hairstylists from respected hair salons such as Juro, Teng Roma, David's, Hairescape.ph, Azta Urban, Salon de Rose and Angelo Falconi used the JRL Professional Freshfade Clipper to showcase their hairstyling activity with Misters of Filipinas 2019 as models. As one of the major sponsors of this year's Hair Asia Salon Spectacular 2019, Le Couleur Professionnel took the opportunity to launch and introduce the latest technology in hair styling, the JRL Professional Clipper. JRL Professional Clipper boasts of a patented stay-cool technology that provides internal cooling ensuring the clippers do not overheat and keeping the blades cool to touch. It features a rust-free, long lasting, self-sharpening titanium blades that stay sharp for every cut. It has a patented smart-clip technology that...

Tommy Penaflor is this year's Man of the World Philippines, one of major titleholders in Misters of Filipinas pageant held last September. Fans of the longest-running noontime show "Eat Bulaga" know him as one of the members of the all-male dance group "That's My Bae" in 2015. Now Tommy is focused on pageantry. Here's more of this hottie from Bataan: Sexiest part of your body - "My smile?" At what age you lost your innocence? - "Actually, I'm still a virgin." How old were you when you had your first kiss? - "First kiss? Nine. Medyo napa-aga ang first kiss." Boxers or briefs? - "Boxers. haha." Sexiest woman alive - "Miss Ina Raymundo. Naka-work ko na po kasi siya. Sobrang cool lang niya." How sweet can you get to the people you love? - "Sa lahat malambing talaga ako. Niyayakap ko sila." Most romantic place for your girlfriend? - "Gym? I love going to the...

Kevin Salgado of Cebu City was crowned Mister Model of the Universe Philippines during the finals of Misters of Filipinas 2019 pageant. Get to know more of Kevin! 1) Sexiest part of your body - "Mata because for me it's seductive." 2) At what age you lost your innocence - "Sa legal age na po." 3) Boxers or briefs - "Boxers." 4) How old were you when you had your first kiss? - "Noong teenager na ako." 5) Sexiest woman alive - "Aside from my mother, Natalie Portman sa Hollywood." 6) How sweet can you get to your special someone? - "Sobrang sweet naman talaga ako." 7) Most romantic place for your girlfriend -"Paris." 8) Future plans - "Ako po kasi pinapaubaya ko na lang ang lahat sa Panginoon. Kung ano man ang ibibigay niya sa akin, tatanggapin ko naman po. Grateful ako sa lahat ng blessings na binigay ni God sa akin. Hindi ko talaga in-expect na mananalo ako sa Misters of Filipin...

A police officer from Valenzuela City who nearly quit because he met an accident in Makati City won the inaugural Mister Working Men International in Bangkok, Thailand. Corporal Willy Quinto bested male professionals from around the world during the competition. Quinto said that the Mister Working Men International 2019 pageant would be his final stint in pageantry because "we're not getting any younger." Previously, Quinto competed in national pageants such as Mister and Miss Philippines, Misters of Filipinas, and Mr. World Philippines. In 2016, Quinto was named the best-looking policeman when he was named the grand winner of Gwapulis 2016 contest in ABS-CBN's morning show "Umagang Kay Ganda." Quinto, dubbed the "Dancing Cop," won house and lot and year's supply of groceries. It would be recalled that Quinto lost his fighting spirit when he figured in an accident on Edsa in Makati City last Sept. 29. Quinto said that he wa...

Misters of Filipinas International 2019 Levin Aquino Arguelles, of Tarlac City, will be the country's representative to the Mister International pageant in 2020. What many people do not know is that this 22-year-old registered nurse comes from a family of doctors. His mother is a pediatrician who graduated from the University of the Philippines while his father is an anesthesiologist who finished school at the University of Sto. Tomas in Manila. His siblings are also taking up courses related to medicine. Levin graduated from nursing at UST in 2017. Later, this hunk passed the Natonal Medical Entrance Test and is ready for medical school soon. But pageantry got in the way. So perhaps Levin's plan to take up medicine would be put on hold as he prepares for Mister International pageant.  Did you know that Levin is the nephew of celebrity dentist Dr. Mario Guiang Jr. who topped the Pop News Philippines 2019 survey of hottest doctors in the coun...

There's big money in real estate! Take it from PR Diamonds Realty Philippines President Dante Salamat who encourages pageant titleholders and models to venture into real estate after their reign for bigger opportunities. “Aside from being famous in modelling, I would like to give them the opportunity to earn in real estate as real estate practitioners being young and also millennials,” said Salamat, also a popular motivational speaker, during an interview recently. Salamat said: “It is also a lifetime career for this generation aside from modelling. Time comes our looks change. Our beauty fades and we are replaced by younger generations.” “But a long-time career given to them, I will train them and offer an opportunity how to earn a big income in real estate.” said Salamat, as he partners with Prime Events Productions Philippines Foundation Inc. (PEPPS) under Carlo Morris Galang, which organizes the annual Misters of Filipinas contest. Salamat also said that he ...

Karan Singhdole of the Philippines is the first winner of Man of the Year pageant held in Indonesia in 2016. This 25-year-old model from Sta. Rosa is a full-blooded Indian, although he was born and raised in the Philippines. He's a simple man and describes himself as a family person and everybody's friend. "Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs, the one who accepts you for who you are, the one who would do anything to see you smile and love you no matter what." We chatted with Karan at the press preview for the candidates of Misters of Filipinas 2018 pageant at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City recently. The grand coronation night of Misters of Filipinas 2018 will be held at Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan City on Oct. 3. Know more about Karan in this exclusive interview for POP NEWS PHILIPPINES! - ROBERT REQUINTINA 1) The best thing to do when caught in a traffic? " Keep calm and listen to music....

The Misters of Filipinas 2018 pageant is set to embark on a sentimental journey as it reunites all the past and present winners of the popular male pageant on Wednesday, October 3. "If plans do not miscarry, we will have the reunion of all the winners of the pageant since 2013. It will all depend on their availability," says Richard Montoya, Prime Event Productions Philippines, Inc. Foundation Director for Legal, in a chat with pageant media. This means that the likes of Gil Wagas, Jamiel Ventosa, Wilfredo Placencia Jr., Reniel Villareal, Joseph Doruelo are set to bring the house down during the finals of Misters of Filipinas 2018 contest at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan City. "Even those who transferred to the other camp have been given invites to attend the reunion," says Montoya. Also expected to appear are the international titleholders from Misters of Filipinas - Mister International Neil Perez, Man of the Year Karan Singhdole, and ...

Former Mister Universe Tourism 2018 Ion Perez says he is done with pageants as he focuses on other things in life. "Hindi na po ako sasali sa ibang pageants," says Perez, in an exclusive interview for Pop News Philippines. (I will not join other male pageants anymore). The hunk from Tarlac made the reaction following rumors that he will join another male contest when he resigned as Mister Universe Tourism. Perez, who is set to crown his successor at the Misters of Filipinas contest on Oct. 3, says that he has moved on from male pageants. "May offer sa akin at iga-grab ko na ang opportunity na ito," Perez says. He refused to give details. (I have an offer and I will grab this opportunity). On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Perez surprised his fans when when he debuted in the Miss Q&A portion of the popular daily noontime program "It's Showtime" on ABS CBN. Perez acts as escort for the contestants of the pageant-inspired portion of the show. ...