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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...

QBO Innovation Hub, the first and only public-private sector partnership aimed at developing the Philippine startup ecosystem, is joining the organizing team along with Original PitchVenture Capital (OPVC), a Philippines-based venture capital firm that invests and supports companies to become leaders in their own categories, to bring "Techtonic Summit 2018: Disrupting Southeast Asia" at the SMX Convention Center Manila on June 22-23. Among those being highlighted in the conference are: Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV  Monchito Ibrahim, Undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology; Nora K. Terrado, Undersecretary of the Department of Trade and Industry; Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, Undersecretary of the Department of Science and Technology; John Rubio, Country Director of Facebook Philippines; Jojo Flores, co-founder, Plug and Play Tech Center and co-founder of Launchgarage; Brian Cu, country manager, Grab Philippines; and Manny Aya...

FISH farmers need to learn the ropes on responsible and sustainable aquaculture to ensure abundant fish production meet rapidly growing fish demand all over the country and address food security, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar said. Villar noted the speedy expansion of the aquaculture industry has compounding environmental problems caused by climate change, callous governance and irresponsible fish farming practices. "Aquaculture, or fish farming, is essential in the government's poverty and food security campaign. It is important that we ensure aquaculture sustainability so we can continuously meet the fish demand of our country's growing population," said Villar, who is the chairperson of two key Senate panels - the committees on agriculture and food security, and the  environment and natural resources. In 2017, aquaculture registered 2.24 million metric tons. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed seaweed harvests accelerated in Sulu and Tawi-T...

Rainy days are always great TV marathon weather. However, it poses a challenge when you’re battling it out with three other ultra-competitive personalities to become the first FOX+ Showdown Champion. Last June 9, at the Bonifacio High Street, self-confessed comedian wannabe Luis Manzano, vlogging superstar Alex Gonzaga, world-traveler Wil Dasovich, and the OG cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao all took to their glass boxes for some extreme streaming of their favorite shows on the FOX+ App. If the contestants came in thinking that this streaming marathon would be a no-brainer, they were in for a surprise. More than the trash talking and the fact that they were enjoying their shows in front of a live audiences, as well as their millions of fans watching them on Facebook Live online, the celebrities were faced with several activities every few minutes. They came in the form of either boosts which will aide them with better viewing experiences or busts filled with challenges to rid them ...

For Filipinos, drinks are meant to be shared and enjoyed with friends. This same feeling of camaraderie, friendship, togetherness and unity is what Ginebra San Miguel aims to cultivate further as it celebrates World Gin Day as One Gin Nation. During this year’s World Gin Day, Ginebra San Miguel gathered some of the country’s top master mixologists, a highly-acclaimed chef, popular celebrity performers, and a nation of gin lovers in one big celebration held at the Axon in Green Sun Hotel Makati. Ginebra San Miguel took guests on a “ginstronomic” and a gastronomic tour of the Philippines. Master mixologists Enzo Lim, Kalel Demetrio and Icy Mariñas created special Ginebra San Miguel cocktails to represent the country’s three island groups. Kalel Demetrio created the “Quatro Katipunero Sour” – a cocktail that incorporates the four dominant Luzon ingredients that he loves to use: kamias, sampaguita, labuyo, and calamansi. For Visayas, Icy Mariñas crafted the Cebu mango-based “I...

They're smart, beautiful, cute, and pageant-ready! Maan Aris, of Gla'More Productions Company, has introduced to the media the kids and teens who will compete in pageants and events here and abroad this year. There will be no boys competing this year as the company re-branded itself as "Prince and Princess of the Philippines." "Naka-ilang attempt na kaming i-launch yung Prince of the Philippines and finally this year, we will have the rebranding of Prince and Princess of the Philippines," says Aris during the press presentation of the candidates at Icon Hotel in Timog, Quezon City recently. Prince and Princess of the World 2018 in Bulgaria (June 18-25): "This year, we will  having Prince and Princess of the Philippines. That's why, we will be having boys next year. Wish us good luck for that one," she says. Aris also thanks the supportive parents of the children and teens. "Gla'More Productions is very lucky...

Inamin ni Tawag ng Tanghalan champion Janine Berdin na may mga ginagaya siya sa singer na si KZ Tandingan pero hindi ito 'yung pang-gagaya na iniisip ng iba. "Marami pong things na ginagaya ko kay Ate KZ Tandingan kasi idol ko po siya pero not in the way na ginagaya ko po ang style niya," ayon kay Janine sa kanyang kauna-unahang interview sa "Tonight With Boy Abunda" sa ABS-CBN matapos itong magwagi sa singing contest ng "It's Showtime" kamakailan lamang. "Pero ang ginagaya ko po 'yung drive niya, yung passion niya na hindi susuko. At yung pag-atake po niya (sa ibang kanta), gusto ko rin 'yung atake niya pero iba yung atake ko," dagdag ni Janine. Nagsabi na rin si KZ na proud siya sa 16-year-old na biritera. "She has her own style. I'm proud of her." Nang tanuning kung ano ang paborito niyang kanta ni KZ, sinabi niya: "Yung OST po ng 'Kita Kita' Two Less Lonely People in the World." ...