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Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo, newly appointed president of Mutya ng Pilipinas, has said that the pageant will design new crowns for next year's edition of the prestigious competition. "For now, we will revise the crowns. But next year, which is our golden year, we will work on new crowns," said Tamayo during an exclusive interview. Tamayo also said that the Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant will keep its original theme song. The 49th Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant is nearing its homestretch as it stages the Regional Competition at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City tonight, July 26, at 7 p.m. On Friday, July 28, the candidates will compete in the Evening Gown competition at Alta D' Tagaytay at 7 p.m. Thirty candidates are competing in this year's pageant which advocates "beauty tourism." Titles at stake are Mutya ng Pilipinas-Asia Pacfiic International, Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism International 2017 and Mutya ng Pilipinas-Overseas Commun...

Award-winning actor John Lloyd Cruz has said that he does not have any dream roles as he celebrates his 20th anniversary in show business this year. "I really value spontaneity. Doon ako na excite. I don't like to plan. This year I'm gonna make this film about whatever or I'm gonna be this character. Hindi nag wo work 'yung ganun sa akin eh. If I encounter a role, yan, sige tara. Pagtripan natin yan. Or may project. 'Uy sama mo naman ako sa project mo, sige na. Trip-trip lang.' Doon s'ya nangyayari eh," said Cruz, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "I think my best choices in life is galing sa trip-trip lang," Cruz said. The Kapamilya hearthrob appeared on the late-night talk show to promote his latest film "Finally Found Someone" with Sarah Geronimo. Cruz also faced the golden mirror on the program as he talked to the 14-year-old John Lloyd Cruz. "I think you made the righ...

The Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 pre-pageant activities shifted to high gear as it presented more special awards during a special presentation held at the Hannah's Beach Resort and Convention Center in Ilocos Norte last Saturday, July 22. Louise Lian Enumerable (Negros Island Region) was named Miss Photogenic. Jannie Loudette Alipo-on (Navotas) was awarded Best In Resort Wear and Mutya ng Hannah's. Savannah Mari Gankiewicz (Hawaii) won 1st runner-up for Mutya ng Hannah's while Suzanne Perez (Mutya ng California) was 2nd runner-up for Mutya ng Hannah's. Savannah Mari Gankiewicz (Hawaii) won Best In Swimsuit. Arianne Deseree Viardo (Mutya ng Pampanga) was 2nd runnerup. The other semi-finalists in the pre-pageant activity were Chella Grace Falconer (Mutya ng Northern Mindanao), Crtelle Ann Tolentino (Mutya ng Manila), Jesas Wada (Mutya ng Japan), Sofia Marie Sibug (Mutya ng Albay), Angela Carla Sandigan (Mutya ng Pateros), Bertmari Bergmannsdottir (Mutya ng Icela...

Another pageant for married women dubbed Mrs. Tourism was launched at West Avenue Suites on West Avenue in Quezon City recently. Pageant organizer Ovette Ricalde said that the winner will be the face and voice of the pageant's advocacy to stop racial discrimination and promote her own social platform. Mrs. Tourism pageant will crown three queens: Mrs. Tourism Earth, Mrs. Tourism International and Mrs. Tourism Universe. "The winners will be known as 'Mothers Who Care for the World.' The contestants will take part in various preliminary competitions such as cooking and even changing diapers," said Ricalde. Some 35 delegates are expected to arrive in the Philippines for the inaugural pageant which will be held from October 17-27, 2017. Ricalde has held the franchise for Mrs. World, Mrs. Globe, Mrs. Universe, Mrs. Earth, Mrs. Asia International and Mrs. International Global, etc. He has been handling and discovering any national beauty queens f...

Thirty gorgeous women from here and abroad are competing in this year's Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant, one of the most enduring beauty contests in the countty. This year's official candidates are: Darlene May Reyes, Chella Grace Falconer, Cristelle Ann Tolentino, Kristine Eiriel Nolasco, Crystal Rosehelly Alday, Pamela Bianca Villacorte, Jaila Eunice Ragindin, Jesas Wada, Arianne Deseree Viardo, Sofia Marie Sibug, Shaina Micaella Bello, Alyssa Joreen Reyes, Charlene Fontanilla, Hannah Khayle Iglesia, Abagail Jane Grigsby, Nicole Kristel Losloso, Ilene Astrid de Vera, Sandrianne Esquilona, Claire Yvonne Aznar, Savannah Mari Gankiewicz, Angela Carla Sandigan, Maxine Xanti Manalus, Louise Lian Enumerable, Stephanie Joy Pendon, Bertmari Bergmannsdottir, Colleen Chan, Jannie Loudette Alipo-on, Suzanne Perez, Rica Sey and Nicole Marie Deguilmo. The Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 pageant also kicked off with the special award for "Darling of the Press." Ilene Astri...

Actress Erich Gonzales has said that she rejected the coffee invitation of the "billboard guy" because she was uncomfortable with it. After two weeks of silence, Gonzales has finally revealed her thoughts on the controversial coffee invite from a certain Xian Gaza. "To be honest, regarding that issue, nuong una, just like you guys, na surprise ako. natuwa naman ako sa effort. Pero lumabas yung mga expose about him," said Gonzales, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "Kasi ako naman, like personally lahat naman ng supporters ko, na-appreciate ko. Lahat ng malaking bagay or maliit man yan. "And then nung una okay naman. And then nagsimula syang mag post ng mga long messages sa social media. "So parang naging uncomfortable ako. And after talking to my family and closes friends, I decided not to meet him na lang," said Gonzalez. It would be recalled that Gaza rented a billboard on Morayta in Ma...

The search is on for Miss Scuba Philippines 2017! If you are a determined Filipina who is passionate for the preservation and protection of our marine diversity and resources, empowered to take a stand on ocean justice, then you could be the next Miss Scuba Philippines 2017. "Miss Scuba Philippines is a pageant which has a deep-rooted advocacy that is devoted to protect, preserve and help save our oceans and its d=biodiversity," said Cindy Madduma, the first Filipina to win the title of Miss Scuba International in 2015, during the press launch of the pageant held at Belmont Hotel, Newport Boulevard, Newport City in Pasay City last July. "It is distinctive from other beauty pageants because it focuses on the importance of the preservation and protection of the Philippine marine resources," said Madduma. "Saving Ocean Through Beauty" is the core principle of the organization, she said. "It upholds not only showcasing physical beauty an...