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Miss Philippine Youth International 2019 Rikki Mae Dela Peña has paid tribute to her parents for her success both in pageantry and school. "A huge thank you to my MOM & DAD. ❤️ I have successfully graduated university and fulfilled my duties as Miss Philippine Youth International at the same time. Thank you for being my motivation and inspiration," said Rikki Mae on Facebook hours before she crowns her successor on Jan. 12. Rikki Mae also revealed that she applied to Mr. and Ms. Philippine Youth online without her parents knowing. "It was about 1 am when I sent my online application form and I only told my sister about it. The reason for this is because I was so scared to join a pageant knowing that I was a graduating student that time and because I haven’t joined any pageant yet; "I was scared that they might not agree to it. One of the Best things that I have learned in my journey that I would like to share with the candidates is to TRUST you...

It's girl power for the reconstruction of Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City! On Jan. 10, the all-girl members of the UP BS Interior Design Class of 2020 presented their finish work for the major facelift of KDCC through the program dubbed "Project Kalinga: Nurturing Spaces for the Future". The team behind "Project Kalinga" dedicated their services to the state university's own KDCC, under the Center for Women's and Gender Studies. The batch chose KDCC as the beneficiary of this year's special project, seeing that the age group of the students in here marks the significant development in children as they transition to the educative system. The design considered the value of sensory design and the social aspect in the said age group. Aligning with the vision of KDCC, batch 2020 strived to achieve gender-fairness in their vision of the space. The designers, with the help o...

Beauty queen-philanthropist Mrs. Philippines World 2019 Meranie Gadiana Rahman has said she will continue to promote her advocacy against depression, postpartum depression awareness and drug abuse as she has a stronger voice now. "Depression and postpartum depression are serious diseases and often leads to drug abuse and suicide if not diagnosed and treated in time and properly. Feeling isolated, helpless with low self esteem are some of the warning sign of depression and postpartum," said Meranie. Meranie won Mrs. Philippines World 2019 in Paris, France and competed at Mrs World pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada as Mrs Guam World  2019 and She finished in top 8 among the field of 48 contestants. Now based in Hawaii for more than 15 years, her husband Dr. Inam Rahman, an is a medical and emergency room physician. He is also a pageant director, pageant coach and trainer. They have a three-year-old son named Jaleel. Meranie said that she is a survivor of postpartum...

At 18, Filipino-German singer Juan Karlos Labajo, the guy behind the blockbuster OPM song for 2019 "Buwan," may have a different taste for musicians. Forget about Drake, Jay-Z or other rap superstars on the charts. JK would rather listen to the old school music of Sampaguita, Asin, APO Hiking Society or VST and Company. For American music, JK digs Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Ambrosia, and Toto. "I don't know but I really enjoy listening to their music," said JK during an interview at the David's Salon headquarters in Makati City where he was launched as the newest endorser for the popular salon last January 8. It took time before JK finally gave an answer as to foreign musicians he idolizes these days. "I like Harry Styles from One Direction." JK entered the world of showbiz via teleseryes on ABS CBN. But JK wants to focus on music. "Ang hirap pagsabayin ang acting at music. I need to focus on one for quality. Parang walang sen...

SINGAPORE - Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has her image immortalized in Madame Tussauds Singapore. Catriona's wax figure will wear a replica of the iconic lava gown, inspired by Albay's Mayon Volcano, specially designed by Mak Tumang, which she wore when she won the 2018 Miss Universe tile. "I am so excited to see the final figure and be a part of this special event! To unveil the figure in my home country with my fans watching is another dream come true," said Catriona on her Instagram. "The Philippines market continues to be one of our strongest markets and has been very important to our attractions in Asia and we had seen an increase of travellers to Madame Tussauds in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. We believe that by having Catriona's wax figure, it will definitely be a huge draw and create the platform for her fans to get up-close with her in 2020. Her figure will be in Madame Tussauds Singapore for a limited period of time. Thereafter, h...

No visit to the Ayala Mall Manila Bay in Paranaque City is complete without a stop at the popular Suki-ya Restaurant Eat All You Can Sukiyaki and Shabu-Shabu. After feasting those delish holiday food at home, you may want to go out and try a new restaurant. Bonding with family and friends continues at Suki-ya Restaurant, the place that has already attracted food lovers in 19 Suki-ya branches in Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. Bonnie Wong, chief operating officer, CreativEateries, said the concept of Suki-ya is to simply give satisfaction to customers. "We want them to come out of the restaurant happy. It's very affordable. We don't price too high. We serve quality fresh meat and vegetables. Some of our ingredients are imported. The quality of our soup and sauces will be something new for Manila food lovers," Wong said. Suki-ya is proud of its sauces. There are four dipping sauces which diners can choose from - egg, ponzu, spicy peanut, and t...

Lumina Events Management is going global! This was revealed by Bernard Yabut Maybituin, managing and artistic director and stage director of Lumina Events Management, during an exclusive interview as his team prepares for a hectic schedule of events for 2020. "We are now being recognized abroad. We have lined up big projects this year. In January, we will have a big product launch. February and March, Mutya Ti La Union. This is the biggest pageant in the north. In March, it's Ginoo at Bb. Laguna pageant," said Maybituin. He added: "There's a big provincial tourism expo which will be sponsored by a big province in the Visayas. May Australia and US shows din kami." "In February also, we will have the Makati Art Festival and Caracol," Maybituin said. Maybituin said that he just arrived from Australia where his team did the Miss World Australia show. "I started travelling na rin. Everyday is a learning process for me.  I don...