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A 20-year-old student who vows to campaign against bullying and depression has been crowned Miss Philippine Youth International 2019. Rikki Mae Abuel dela Pena, who studies at the University of Asia and the Pacific in Pasig City, said that she wants to bridge the experts and fellow millennials who have been victimized by bullying, depression and body-shaming. "I want to build this community where I can bridge the experts and the victims of bullying, depression and body-shaming," said Dela Pena during a victory press conference held at a hotel in Quezon City recently. Dela Pena said that she is also passionate about building relationships with other people through charity works. Just recently, she created her fund-raising page for World Vision Organization which aims to support the educational programs in the country. The beauty queen said that her other advocacy aims to support educational projects nationwide. "I think Filipino students are suited for i...

Senator Risa Hontiveros and former Miss International Kylie Verzosa led the campaign to boost mental health awareness as they call on health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to provide wider coverage on benefits dealing with mental health. "There is an encouragement in the mental health law that calls for HMOs to include and expand specific mental health conditions," says Hontiveros, who was guest of honor, during the Mental Health Matters Fair held at Crown Spaces, a co-working and event space, in Makati City August 18. Hontiveros adds: "There are human resources directors who tell me that they are really hesitant to hire people with mental condition not just in the schools, not just in our families, not just in government but also in the workplace and private sector. There is a stigma or discrimination to be broken." "People with mental condition have the right to education, right of work and live optimally so we need to end that attitude," ...

Miriam Quiambao and husband Eduardo 'Ardy' Roberto Jr. (Instagram) Inamin ni 1999 Miss Universe 1st runner-up Miriam Quiambao na minsan na siyang nagtangkang magpakamatay pero ito ay napigilan lamang nang magbalik loob siya sa Panginoon. "When I was depressed and suicidal myself, what truly healed me was the love of God," ayon kay Miriam sa isang exclusive interview sa grand launch ng OM-X plus Collagen Drink sa Muntinlupa City nitong Miyerkules. Ang nasabing supplement drink ay distributed ng Pro Bio Medcare Incorporated. Nagsimula ang depression ni Miriam nang maghiwalay sila ng kaniyang unang asawa na Italian businessman noong 2006. Ikinasal sila noong 2004 at nanirahan sa Hong Kong ng dalawang taon. Pero completely healed na siya ngayon mula sa madilim na kabanata ng buhay niyang ito. Miriam with son Joshy Roberto. "Someone shared me the love of God. That God loves us. He promised that He will never leave us. Ever since I accepted Jesus Christ...

OPM singer Jed Madela has admitted that there was a point in his career that he wanted to give up because he thought he felt "irrelevant." "There was a point I kinda felt irrelevant. I kinda felt insignificant. Ang daming naglalabasang bago, ang daming naglalabasan na mas magaling, mas nakakagat ng audience," said Madela, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "There was a point na talagang sinabi ko na pagod na ako. No matter how hard I tried, no mater how hard I pushed myself, I tried to conform kung ano'ng uso, sige sundan natin. Sumasakay ako pero wala; "(That was) roughly five or six years ago. 'Yun lang I'm so blessed that I am surrounded by the right people. It really helps when people talk to you," said Madela. When asked if depression has something to do with it, Madela said: "That started everything. I started questioning myself....parang am I really fit for this industry? Gusto...

Movie and television personality Kris Aquino has admitted that she got depressed when opportunities in show business started to get fewer. "There was a period of time when I was depressed & scared that all doors were closing," said Aquino on Instagram post. "My sisters were worried because i wasn’t me, i shut down, kept to myself because i didn’t want to burden them w/ my insecurities. "My sons & I were financially secure BUT it was painful to not have a venue to continue doing what i love most- connecting w/ you & entertaining you," said Aquino. "But God blessed me w/ a new team that restored my confidence. We chose to just keep going & not give up.And my sisters, sons, & I kept PRAYING. "Today was a victory, because we signed a new endorsement & it is a perfect match for the new online platform we envisioned & continue to build. Tomorrow I’m shooting a branded partnership w/ a new multinational pharma com...

Kapamilya star Nadine Lustre has called on the people to stop posting photos or images of her at the wake of her brother who reportedly committed suicide. "Hi. May I request to please refrain from posting/and reposting photos and videos of me from the funeral. "Let's give respect. This is for everyone. Thank you," said Lustre on her Facebook. Earlier, Lustre posted a cryptic message on FB following the death of his teenage brother Isaiah Lustre last Oct. 7. Isaiah was rushed to the Pacific Global Medical Center but he was pronounced dead on arrival. "But the changing of winds, and the way waters flow, life as short as the falling of snow, and now I'm gonna miss you I know," the post read. Nona Clemente, aunt of Nadine, has confirmed that the brother of the actress has passed away. “Please lift a prayer for my nephew, Isaiah Lustre. Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. #keepgoi...