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Meet Filipino-Yemeni Abdullah "Ab" Sharif Cheng, the first Filipino candidate to compete in an international competition next year. He will vie for the title of Mister Tourism World 2020 which will be held in Monte Kristo State, Malta from Jan. 3-12, 2020. "I feel honored to be the representative of the Philippines. I am quite pressure but excited at the same time. I want to show the Filipino culture to the world and let people know more about the tourism in the Philippines," the hunk said. Despite the hectic holidays, this 22-year-old aspiring pilot is busy tuning up for the pageant by eating healthy, exercising, and practising his speech. Welcome Ab! 1) Birthdate/place of Birth: Yemen 2) Profession/school: Student at FEU TECH 3) Celebrity crush: Liza Soberano 4) What would you do if you had one millions dollars? - "Portion of the money I will give it to my family to express my gratitude for everything they have done to me. portion of the mo...

The Asian International Film Festival (AIFF) has been successfully launched at the Pollack Tempe Cinemas in Arizona, USA. With the efforts of director-actor Ihman Basas Esturco, festival founder, and Valley real estate entrepreneur-philanthropist Michael Pollack, the festival was attended by Asian communities and celebrities, including Filipino star Bembo Rocco who represented the opening film "Dark is the Night" which was directed by Adolf Alix. Representatives from 10 participating films from Asia also participated in the US film festival. These movies were shown at the AIFF launch were: "Jhalki" (India); "Memories of My Body," (Indonesia); "This Little Land of Mines (Laos); "The Tailor," (Vietnam); Ramen Teh," (Singapore); "The Third Wife," (Vietnam); "Deep Well," (Kazakhstan); "Hava, Maryam, Ayesa," (Afghanistan); "Kokdu: A Story of Guardian Angels," (South Korea); and "So Long...

Have you heard of a cream blush that stays on your cheeks for longer period of time? It's called Maggie Magic Cream Blush! Even if you wake up the next day, the cream blush is still on your cheeks. “Hanggang pagkagising ko kanina meron pa siya! You will always look fab kapag gamit mo na ang Maggie Magic Cream Blush!" according to Chit Luna, a satisfied user of Maggie Magic Cream Blush. Chit added: "Sulit na sulit ang ₱ 150.00 mo dahil with just a dab of Maggie Magic Cream Blush mari-reveal na ang blushing magic sa’yo! At kahit gaano pa ka-haggard ang araw mo for sure the magic will stay with you!" The Maggie Magic Cream Blush was introduced at the Candy Dollz 2019 Christmas Party recently. Candy Dollz thanked those who attended the successful Christmas party at Pink Bird in Timog, Quezon City recently. "We are very grateful to everyone who spent time with us and made this party successful! I hope all of you had a great time with fun game...

Miss Philippine Youth 2019 Rikki Mae dela Pena has been chosen as the first ambassadress of a foundation that helps kids and out-of-school youth in their education. Known as Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) Foundation, Inc., the group helps poor Filipino children have access to education since 1974. "I’ve known ERDA Foundation way back then because of their educational assistance for the out-of- school youth, leadership programs, French volunteers and their heroic sacrifices. Thank you for choosing the Philippines and choosing me as your very first Ambassadress. I will forever be grateful for giving me the opportunity to help inspire kids in Manila," said Rikki Mae when she visited the children to spread holiday blessings recently. During her visit to the foundation, Rikki Mae jammed with the kids with their song and dance numbers as she gave them inspiring words. "I want to reiterate what I have said earlier that there will be mi...

Newly crowned Mrs. Tourism Universe 2019 Giselle Barrion will launch her own radio show that will tackle the human resources industry on January 5, 2020. Dubbed “HR PILIPINAS,” Giselle will team-up with her husband Ryan Barrion in the weekly radio program that will be aired beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, over DwDD 1134 khz AM from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. or Facebook live Katropa DwDD-CRS Virtual RTV. "This is the first program on media for human resource professionals to be hosted by actual HR practitioners.  In this program, they are going to talk about talent management, organization development, rewards and recognition, labor relations, employee engagement and human resources," said Giselle. This not the first time that Giselle will venture into the airwaves. Previously, the beauty queen hosted “Oh My GAD!” a segment of the Gawad TANGLAW Jury Awardee weekly radio show “Voice of the Teachers Multimedia” in DwDD 1134 kHz AM Katropa Radio.  Giselle has also appeared...

Newly crowned Noble Queen of the Universe Maffi Papin Carrion has said that growing up with her mom OPM legend now VIce Governor of Camarines Sur Imelda Papin is like "a bed of roses" as she imparts the many lessons she learned from her. "Being with my mom has been like a bed of roses or all bed with no roses. She could be my most devoted fan, admirer, or mentor while being the strict disciplinarian when the need arises," said Carrion in an exclusive online interview. Carrion also said that her mom is her ultimate idol when it comes to integrity, dynamism, and passion. "I cannot help but feel enamoured with my mom's experience when she was still earning her stripes towards stardom. It was her upbringing which I used as a model for my way of living characterized by integrity, dynamism, and passion. This has made all the difference in who I am today as a responsible person of society," the beauty queen said. Asked about the important lessons ...

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 ...