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A gay couple involved in pageantry is pushing for same-sex unions to be recognized as civil partnership in the country. This after Congress holds an online poll on legalization of same-sex unions as civil partnership. Manix Genabe, Executive Vice President of Miss Teen Tourism beauty pageant, defended the same-sex unions in a post on Facebook. His partner is Dr. Jumel Bornilla, president of the same teen contest. Genabe said: "My partner and I have been together for almost 13 years but we are still limited to being 'friends' in the eyes of the government and other parties. "I cannot make him my beneficiary for my insurance and vice versa. We cannot declare 'married' status in any document.  "We cannot own properties together. I remember one time that a vehicle of ours was carnapped and I cannot report it since it was not under my name and I am in no way 'related' to him. Manix Genabe (left) and partner Dr. Jumel Bor...

SimoneSwimwear is for the young and young at heart. This is how teen queen Simone Nadine Bornilla describes her fashionable line of swimwear which was launched recently. "Since my target is the young age group and the young at heart, playful colors should be observed. The vibe should be vigorous. It’s like when you see my creation, it’s seems like its targeting those people who are young and people aspiring to remain youthful," said Nadine, a former Miss Philippine Youth titlist. Nadine, a Grade 10 student of Colegio San Agustin in Makati City, expounds the design concepts for SimoneSwimwear. For cutouts, it is mainly a version of the killer one-pieces that are coming out for spring and summer 2019. The options are encompassing and it makes me more inventive. "This design gives me the artistic freedom to think out of the box and freedom to deviate from the norm and believe me, it’s enticing!" she said. The prints feature polka dots and floral prints...

Simone Nadine Bornilla may have already passed on the Miss Philippine Youth crown but she continues to make waves through her new line of swimwear. Called Simone Swimwear, Nadine says her line has buoyant colors that will definitely keep you afloat in the scene of the much awaited summer escapade anywhere in the universe. The teen queen posted some of her designs on Facebook. Fresh from her successful stint in Miss Teen International beauty pageant in India, Simone Nadine Bornilla arrived home as she met members of the pageant media in Makati City recently. Asked what she learned in the prestigious teen pageant, Nadine said: "I got nervous! I guess we should always remember, we should never allow nervousness to get in our way." Nadine also gave her advice to the next Filipino teen who will compete in Miss Teen International pageant. "Manage your time. Always think you are competing with yourself not with the other girls," says Nadine, during an excl...

Reigning Miss Philippine Youth Simone Nadine Bornila is in India now to represent the country in the prestigious Miss Teen International 2018 pageant. No doubt Nadine, 15, is enjoying her stint in the pageant as she explores India with the other girls based on the photos sent by her father Dr. Jumel Bornilla. She has also done fun shoots for the contest. “I’m having the time of life with my new found sisters.” The finals will be held on Dec. 19. Help Nadine win in her bid for the first ever crown of Miss Teen International for the Philippines! This year is the pageant’s 25th edition and the Philippines nor any other Asian country has ever won this crown. Here’s how! OFFICIAL VOTING MECHANICS: • For Facebook Voting: Step 1: Go to this link: http://www.facebook.com/Missteenint/posts/1185945661543718 Step 2: Like the official page of Miss Teen International Facebook fanpage. Step 3: Like my photo posted in the link above. Step 4: Please comment on my photo. Step 5: Plea...