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#IAmBinibini workshop session to premiere on Aug. 1

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Excited to see the next #IAmBinibini workshop session with Catriona Gray and Nicole Cordoves? Watch out for its premiere on Facebook and Youtube on August 1 at 3 p.m. Last July 11, for the first time, Catriona and Nicole met the 2020 contestants online. The Binibining Pilipinas thanks Cornerstone Entertainment Inc. and Equinox Manila for making the workshop sessions possible. For now, here's a sneak peek of what to expect in the session:

Former Miss Venezuela reminisces 1994 Miss Universe pageant in Manila

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For the first time in 26 years, former Miss Venezuela Minorka Mercado posted photos of her homecoming after her 2nd runner-up finish at the 1994 Miss Universe beauty pageant held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on May 21. Mercado, now a mom, radio host and health coach, shared the photos on Instagram July 31. Her caption read: "My beautiful people, I don't think you have seen these photos and today I wanted to share them with all of you; "These pictures were taken during the reception that Venevision hosted for me on Sabado Sensacional (show viewed internationally throughout Latin America and USA) when I returned from the Miss Universe of 1994 in the Philippines; "I am next to Mr. Gilberto Correa (beloved and respected host of the program), and I was wearing my beautiful, elegant and super comfortable Liki Liki National Costume that I wore at the MU; "It was a very nice tribute, full of many happy memories and unforgettable momen...

Kris Aquino teases fans with new talk show on TV5

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It is happening, finally! Queen of All Media Kris Aquino is making a much-awaited comeback on television. On Thursday, July 30, Aquino posted a teaser of his new show entitled "Love Life With Kris" on TV5. No schedule was released for the new talk show of Aquino. In the promo video, Aquino said that she is starting a new beginning on the Kapatid network. "Maraming nag-sabi this day would never arrive. After hearing that too many times, even I started to believe it. Yet nandito na ako; "I got to know the real me. Hinarap ko ang aking mga pagkakamali. Tinanggap ko na maraming beses din akong nagkulang. Natutunan kong iwanan ang kahapon; "Pinili kong patawarin ang sarili - for being human, for seeing myself as the victim, for allowing myself to almost give up. So I wiped away my tears; "Kinaya kong mag-hintay. Nagkapatatag ako. Naghanda ako. Because this isn't the end of my story. Thanks to all of you. I am starting my new beginning, " said Aquino. -...

Why Pia Wurtzbach accepted the B&W Photo Challenge

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Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is one of female celebrities who accepted the challenge of posting a black-and-white photo of oneself. She accepted, hoping she could help empower and support all innocent beautiful women. "Challenge accepted. Be the woman who fixes others crown without telling the world it was crooked," said Wurtzbach on Instagram. Wurtzbach shared to her fans about the little research she did about the latest trend on social media. "I’ve been told that the real meaning behind this movement is more somber than it may seem; "This challenge originated in Turkey in order to raise awareness about the high rates of femicide in the country; "Turkish people wake up every day to see a b&w photo of a woman who has been murdered on their IG feed, on their newspapers, on their TV; "Then this b&w photo challenge started as a way for women to raise their voice. To stand in solidarity with the women we have lost. To show that one day, it could...

David Licauco launches one-stop shop for holistic lifestyle

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Kapuso actor David Licauco lives a healthy lifestyle, and his toned, chiseled physique reflects the hard work and discipline that define this positive outlook. A cursory look through his Instagram and other social media feeds reveals his passion for sports and his constant commune with the great outdoors, which serve as his welcome respite from his backbreaking showbiz schedule. With such a self-affirming mindset, it’s not surprising that David’s latest business venture reflects his healthy lifestyle and life-changing mindset. The 25-year-old Chinito heartthrob is all smiles as he excitedly launches his very own brand, As Nature Intended (asnatureintended.ph)—an online one-stop shop for everything you need to sustain a holistic lifestyle. The online shop offers a diverse selection of various brands of guilt-free food, skincare products, nutraceuticals/sports supplements, workout/athletic gear, and even wine. David explains: “We established As Nature Intended as a one-stop shop for ever...

Sarah G is latest celebrity endorser of Fern-C

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She is known as the country͛s Popstar Royalty with a very large and loyal fan base. Even if she is busy with her showbiz commitments, Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli makes sure that she closely monitors her health and that she takes her Vitamin C every day. Now that Sarah has settled down and is ready to start her own family, she knows that she has to prioritize her and her family͛s immunity in these unprecedented times͘ Sarah has found a new partner in strengthening her immunity as she is the new celebrity endorser of Fern-C. "͞Inferness, Fern-C is a big help for me because most of the time, I leave the house without eating breakfast," Sarah related͘. "Fern-C is sodium ascorbate, so I can take it even on an empty stomach without having to worry about getting the acidic side effect͘." Fern-C is the number one sodium ascorbate brand that can up our immunity without the acidity caused by other Vitamin C brands. It is an immune system booster, an anti-oxidant and increases r...

Miss World cancels 2020 pageant due to COVID-19

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Sorry guys, no Miss World beauty pageant this year! This was announced by Julia Morley, chairman and CEO of Miss World to all national licence holders, on Facebook July 29. Morley's full announcement: "The 70th Miss World Final will be held in the latter part of 2021. Host Country/Venue will be confirmed very soon; "We have made the decision to delay the 70th Miss World Final. Safety is paramount as we continue the fight against Covid 19 - We look forward to welcoming the Miss World family to our very special celebrations next year." (updated program and schedule will follow soon). The Miss World pageant is the longest-running beauty contest in history. - Robert Requintina