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HOTNESS OVERLOAD: Emma Mary Tiglao

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Could Binibini Emma Mary F. Tiglao be the next Filipina to capture the Miss Intercontinental crown? Pop News Philippines caught up with Emma at Midori Clark Casino and Hotel in Pampanga where this stunning beauty queen was given a rousing send away party by her family, friends, and supporters. Emma, who just turned 25 last Dec. 8, promises Filipino pageant fans to give a good fight in the Miss Intercontinental pageant in Egypt on Dec. 20. "Ten years in the making. Mas mahirap mag-antay ng 10 years kaya ibibigay ko po ang aking lahat sa Miss Intercontinental. Walang minor pageants. Lahat iyan may purpose. I'm gonna give you a good fight. I am gonna stand there tall and proud and shout Philippines!" Good luck, Emma! Favorite thing about being a beauty queen - "I meet a lot of people. If you meet many people, you will hear different stories and learn from their experiences." If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it ...

Int'l beauty pageant rejects 'Mutya' winner

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Mutya Pilipinas Tourism International 2019 Tyra Rae Goldman of Nevada will no longer represent the Philippines in the Miss Tourism International 2019 pageant after she was rejected by foreign organizers for having dual citizenship. This was confirmed by Mutya President Cory Quirino in a telephone conversation on Sept. 27. "They want a natural-born Filipina. The organizers of Miss Tourism International pageant have already apologized to us for the late notice," said Quirino. Mutya Pilipinas first runner-up Cyrille Payumo of Pampanga will replace Goldman in the Malaysia-based pageant in November. The full statement: "Mutya Pilipinas recently announced that due to the new policy of the Miss Tourism International Pageant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and in compliance with their latest rule, being “naturally-born in the country the candidate represents and no-dual citizenship”, Miss Cyrille Payumo, First Runner Up will replace Miss Tyra Goldman in the November ...

The perfect flavors of Pampanga at Mangan Restaurant

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When was the last time you enjoyed Kapampangan dishes? If flavors from Pampanga top your list, then Mangan Restaurant is the perfect place for you to experience them at its finest. Established in 2001, Mangan Restaurant aims to deliver  total customer satisfaction to its guests by serving high-quality food that celebrates the uniqueness of native dishes, excellent service and best value for money.  The word "Mangan" is derived from the kapampangan word for “let’s eat”,  a tagline used in enticing guests with the unique and mouthwatering Kapampangan cuisine. From then on, traditional meets contemporary, a feel that Mangan Restaurant wants you to experience. From its modern ambience and traditional Filipino - Kapampangan comfort food, it continuously touches the heart of every customer every time they step inside the store. Mangan Restaurant is the perfect place to experience Filipino - Kapampangan flavours at its best. Chec...

Midori Clark Hotel & Casino grants wishes of 800 Aeta kids

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CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga --- Beauty queens and other groups spread holiday cheers when they gave gifts to 800 Aeta children here as part of the Christmas project dubbed "Angels' Dream". "From 300 and 600,  we are granting the 800 wishes of Little Angels. Thank you to all those who helped for making this annual project a success.  We can all be a heaven-sent and we can be a blessing by giving," says Midori Clark Hotel and Casino General Manager Vic Chan, during the gift-giving event held in the establishment last Dec. 18. In response, Jumong Ragondo, an elementary pupil from Sapang-Bato Elementary School, read a thank you letter written in Pilipino in behalf of the Aeta children. Ragondo promised the group that he and the children will study hard. During the first year of the holiday project in 2016, some 300 wishes from Aeta kids were granted. Then the number of wishes granted doubled in 2017, adds Chan. Among those who took part in ...

Candid Shot: Raven Renz Lansangan

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Raven Renz Lansangan is this year's Misters of Filipinas Mister International Philippines. It's hard to believe that this charming Misters from Mabalacat, Pampanga was able to fulfill his studies as he joined the prestigious male competition few weeks ago. With determination and effort, he passed the first semester at the Holy Angel University where he is a graduating student taking up business management. "Sobrang hirap po, pero talagang binigay ko po efforts ko po. Tulad po nung Sept 16-30 'Misters,' then kapag rest day, pasok sa school. Then nung Oct 2-7, finals po namin sa school. Then sobrang saya ko po wala namang failing grades 🙂" said Lansangan during an exclusive interview. These days, Lansangan is slowly but surely adjusting to the lifestyle of being a pageant winner. Asked about the changes in his life now, Lansangan said: "Para po sa akin wala naman po, yung normal pa rin naman po yung mga ginagawa ko. Pero dumami lang po '...