MMFF 2015: Full List of Winners

Manila, Philippines

2015 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Awards Night held on December 27, Sunday at the Kia Theatre in Cubao, Quezon City. Hosted by KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez.

#WalangForever won 6 awards in total, including Best Picture, and Best Actor Jericho Rosales and Best Actress Jennylyn Mercado.

Nilalang and Honor Thy Father win 5 awards each.

During the night, former MMFF chair Francis Tolentino was given recognition. Francis is running for a senatorial position in the 2016 elections.

Honor Thy Father director Erik Matti was a no-show at the awards night despite winning best director. Honor Thy Father was disqualified from the Best Picture category by the MMFF executive committee for non-disclosure of the film's participation in Cinema One Originals Festival 2015.

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS:

Short Film Special Jury Prize: Daisy
New Wave Best Short Film: Mumu
Manila Bulletin Entertainment Best Animation Award: Momento
New Wave Best Animation Film: Buttons
New Wave Special Jury Prize: Little Lights
New Wave Best Actor: JM de Guzman, Tandem (tie with Francisco Quinto, Ari: My Life with a King)


Ari: My Life with a King
New Wave Best Screenplay
Manila Bulletin Best Full Length Film
New Wave Best Full Length Film
New Wave Best Actor: Francisco Quinto (tie with JM de Guzman, Tandem)
New Wave Best Picture

Toto
New Wave Best Supporting Actor: Thou Reyes
New Wave Best Supporting Actress: Bibeth Orteza
Best New Wave Film Director: John Paul Su
New Wave Full Length Jury Prize

Buy Now Die Later
Best Float Award
Best Production Design
2nd Best Picture

Honor Thy Father
Best Festival Child Performer: Krystal Brimner
Best Original Theme Song: Tao
Best Makeup Artist: Ryan Panaligan and Erika Racela
Best Director: Erik Matti
Best Supporting Actor: Tirso Cruz III

Nilalang
Best Festival Sound: Ditoy Aguila
Best Musical Score: Jessie Lasaten
Best Visual Effects
Best Editing
Best Cinematography

#WalangForever
FPJ Memorial Award for Film Excellence
Best Screenplay: Paul Sta Ana
Best Actor: Jericho Rosales
Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado
Best Original Story: Dan Villegas and Antoinette Jadaone
Best Picture

My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Best Supporting Actress: Maine Mendoza
Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award
3rd Best Picture

Other awards
Plaque of Appreciation: Francis Tolentino
Male celebrity of the night: Cesar Montano
Female celebrity of the night: Jennylyn Mercado

All 8 movies hit theaters on December 25, Friday, with All You Need is Pag-ibig, Beauty and the Bestie, Haunted Mansion and My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore leading the box office in terms of earnings.

Miss Universe 2015 is Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines

Miss Universe 2015 was the 64th Miss Universe pageant, held on December 20, 2015 at The AXIS, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Hosted by Steve Harvey and Roselyn Sánchez.

TOP 15
1. BRAZIL
2. AUSTRALIA
3. INDONESIA
4. DOMONICAN REPUBLIC
5. PHILIPPINES
6. FRANCE
7. USA
8. CURACAO
9. BELGIUM
10. JAPAN
11. VENEZUELA
12. SOUTH AFRICA
13. COLOMBIA
14. MEXICO
15. THAILAND
Credits: fb..com/MissUniverse
Top 10
1. USA
2. Colombia
3. Japan 
4. Thailand
5. Australia
6. Dominican Republic
7. France
8. Curacao
9. Philippines
10. Venezuela
Credits: fb..com/MissUniverse
Top 5
1. FRANCE
2. COLOMBIA
3. PHILIPPINES
4. AUSTRALIA
5. USA

TOP 3
1. USA
2. COLOMBIA
3. PHILIPPINES

Final Question: Why should you be the next Miss Universe?
Miss Universe 2015: Philippines – Pia Wurtzbach
1st Runner-up: Colombia – Ariadna Gutiérrez
2nd Runner-up: USA – Olivia Jordan

Credits: fb..com/MissUniverse
Best National Costume: Thailand - Aniporn Chalermburanawong

After 42 years, finally Philippines Pia Wurtzbach crowned as the new Miss Universe and making her the 3rd Filipina to win the title after Gloria Diaz (1969) and Margarita Moran (1973). What an epic win when Harvey mistakenly mentioned Miss Colombia as the winner but corrected the mistake after a minute.

Steve Harvey apologizes the mistake after the show via twitter and also the Miss Universe organization via social media.

This is the fourth international crown for the Philippines this year.
1. Ms Globe 2015 - Ann Lorraine Colis (Oct. 12, 2015)
2. Ms Queen International 2015 - Trixie Maristela (Nov. 7, 2015) - Trans Pageant
3. Ms Earth 2015 - Angela Ong (Dec. 5, 2015) note: Back to Back with Jamie Herrell (2014)
4. Ms Universe 2015 - Pia Wurtzbach (Dec. 20, 2015)

'Your Face Sounds Familiar' season 2 winner is Denise Laurel

December 13, 2015

The second season of 'Your face Sounds Familiar' premiered on September 12, 2015 replacing 'The Voice Kids' season 2. Hosted by Billy Crawford and accompanied by Melai Cantiveros (season 1 winner). The judges were still Sharon Cuneta, Gary Valenciano and Jed Madela.

The concept of the show is to impersonate well-known personalities.

The following are the participating performers in this season:

Denise Laurel – Actress
Sam Concepcion – Actor and singer (Little Big Star, Big Division-Winner)
Michael Pangilinan – Singer
Eric Nicolas – Comedian
Kakai Bautista – Comedienne
Myrtle Sarrosa – Cosplayer and host (Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4-Winner)
Kean Cipriano – Callalily Band frontman and actor
KZ Tandingan – Singer (The X Factor Philippines-Winner)

Top 4
1. Kean - 245 points
2. KZ - 242 points
3. Sam - 239 points
4. Michael and Denise - 216 points (tie)

This season's winner is Denise Laurel. Ironically she never won on weekly basis.
The rest won twice/thrice:
Kean (Weeks 3 as Fernando Poe, Jr., 10 as Richard Poon and 11 as Joey Ayala of Ang Bagong Lumad)
Sam (Weeks 2 as Jason Derulo, 5 as Dong Abay of Yano and 12 as Andrea Bocelli with Jolina Magdangal as Céline Dion)
KZ (Weeks 4 as Jessie J and 8 as Abra)
Michael (Weeks 9 as Bono of U2 and 13 as Sam Smith and John Legend [duet with oneself])

What's ironic most, the top 4/5 rankings became upside down.
Kean Cipriano as Ricky Martin

KZ Tandingan as Lady Gaga

Sam Concepcion as Justin Bieber

Michael Pangilinan as Adam Levine of Maroon 5

Denise Laurel as Beyoncé (picture with partner PBA player Sol Mercado)

All photos from instagram.com/yourfaceph

Miss Earth 2015 is Angelia Ong of the Philippines

Miss Earth 2015 was held on December 5, 2015 at Marx Halle, Vienna, Austria. It was the first pageant to be held outside Asia.

Jamie Herrell of the Philippines, Miss Earth 2014 crowned her successor and compatriot Angelia Ong, marking the first back-to-back win for any country in Miss Earth history and the first time after 6 years when Venezuela won the Miss Universe titles back-to-back (2008 and 2009).
Photo credit: missearth.tv
Miss Earth 2015: Philippines – Angelia Ong
Miss Earth – Air 2015: Australia – Dayanna Grageda
Miss Earth – Water 2015: USA – Brittany Payne
Miss Earth – Fire 2015: Brazil – Thiessa Sickert


Order of Announcements

Top 16
1. Hungary – Dorina Lepp
2. USA – Brittany Payne
3. Ukraine – Viktoria Orel
4. Australia – Dayanna Grageda
5. Czech Republic – Karolína Mališová
6. Brazil – Thiessa Sickert
7. Mongolia – Bayartsetseg Altangerel
8. Philippines – Angelia Ong
9. Mauritius – Katia Moochooram
10. Scotland – Amy Meisak
11. Austria – Sophie Totzauer
12. Chile – Natividad Leiva
13. Colombia – Estefania Muñoz
14. Venezuela – Andrea Rosales
15. France – Alyssa Wurtz
16. Guam – Skye Celine Baker

Top 8
1. USA
2. Australia
3. Brazil
4. Philippines
5. Austria
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Venezuela


Making the Philippines in rank #1 for the past 15 years. Ironically none of the top 3 country holds the 4 titles.

Rank #1. Philippines
3 Miss Earth (2008, 2014, 2015)
2 Miss Air (2009, 2012)
2 Miss Water (2006, 2011)

Rank #2. Brazil
2 Miss Earth (2004, 2009)
3 Miss Air (2001, 2003, 2011)
3 Miss Water (2008, 2012, 2015)

Rank #3. Venezuela
2 Miss Earth (2005, 2013)
4 Miss Water (2007, 2009, 2012, 2014)
2 Miss Fire (2006, 2011)

My First Ever Mercury Drug Suki Day Book 2016

December 01, 2015
1338 CM Recto Ave., Sta. Cruz, Manila

This is my first ever Mercury Drug Suki Day Book. I saw this book last year but wasn't able to get one because I did not earn any points from my purchases. Good thing I got hooked with Mogu Mogu. For every 320ML purchase, you get 1 suki point. To get this book, you need to have at least 30 suki points. If you'll calculate everything to get this you need to spend at least PHP840.00 (PHP28 x 1point x 30pcs).

Mogu Mogu 320ML PHP28.00

If you non-special points, every accumulated purchase worth PHP200.00 is equivalent to 1 point.

By the way, to get suki points, you should have a Suki Card to begin with. Suki Card Online Application here. You need to present a Mercury Drug receipt for a single or cumulative purchase worth PHP1,000.00.

#PrayForParis

November 14, 2015
Manila, Philippines

In CNN updated 1448 GMT (2248 HKT) November 14, 2015: At least 128 killed in gunfire and blasts, French officials say.

I woke up this horrifying news from twitter world. I don't understand why people does this kind of violence.

Let's all be unified in Praying for Paris.
Photo Credits to the owner

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Instagram
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Taking Gifting to the Next Level

Christmas wish list for myself
1. Good health for my whole family, most especially Nanay, and full-recovery of my sister Elvie.
2. Own an iPhone 6s, 64GB/128GB.
3. Travel abroad, either Singapore or Thailand.
4. Own a DSLR Camera with complete set of lenses.
5. Own a 2T external memory for my TV Series and movie collections.

Family is always on top of everything you want in life but you can't deny the fact that material things will give you a little satisfaction specially if you're away your your family and you're longing for them.


Christmas gift ideas for my loved ones this year
1. Gift cheques for them to buy whatever they want.
2. Family outing around Zamboanga Peninsula.
3. Family photo album printed in a glossy paper just like in the magazines.

A little bonding with them is just enough. Talking or just seeing them somehow every year its already blessing. Memories are best keep in print no matter how the digital evolution nowadays. Glossy printed paper is not bad to adopt the said evolution.


Plan to give back to others this Christmas
1. Share the blessings to others specially if I win this contest.
2. Pack groceries to be given to the 'basureros' (I can't call them garbage collector coz they don't collect them, they just get whatever they can sell and arrange the rest so that it wont look messy) in our village.
 3. Donate used-clothes to the recently typhoon Lando victims in North Luzon.

I don't usually give anything, even a coin to the street kids because I feel like I am not helping them in any way but teaching them how to be lazy and just rely on the people passing by in the street. I can see them everyday. They're not getting smaller but they're growing in number. Simply because there's lot of money in the street. Filipino's are so helpful to the needy without knowing, it didn't become a need to them anymore because it become a business. But gift-giving to those who really in need, I can give my little share.


Speaking of gift-giving, check out the SM Cares Bears of Joy campaign and know how you can take part in the season of “gift-ing” (http://smcares.com.ph/newsevents/?p=993)

SM Christmas Bears of Joy. There's joy in giving this Christmas! For just Php200, you get to keep one bear and donate the other to the children from various orphanages and charitable institutions through the SM Cares Program. #SMBearsOfJoy #MerrySMChristmas.

For more updates about this year’s “Merry SM Christmas” campaign, visit SM’s official Christmas microsite (https://www.smsupermalls.com/merrysmchristmas2015) and follow its official social media accounts @smsupermalls in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and get an insider access to all the fun happenings at SM Supermalls nationwide through Viber public chat. Shoppers can actively share their holiday merriments inside the SM Supermalls by posting their photos on social media and adding the hashtag #MerrySMChristmas2015.

The 'Pabebe Wave'!

October 2, 2015

A lot of people following #AlDub showed their support to them by posting their own version of 'pabebe wave' during their declaration of 'National Pabebe Wave Day' on September 26, 2015. Some of them posted even after September 26.

A photo posted by Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) on

Boom-BAE @_samyg #ALDubEBforLOVE

A photo posted by Eat Bulaga (@eatbulaga1979) on

A photo posted by Avery Paraiso (@averyparaiso) on
A photo posted by @djdurano on

#AlDubEBforLOVE Making Wave Internationally

September 29, 2015

We can't deny the fact that AlDub broke twitter history in the Philippines. Over 25 million tweets for AlDubEBforLOVE. Bryan White, grammy award winning artist, the singer of 'God Gave Me You' which now can be recognizable as the theme song of AlDub, post several tweets about them and promised to meet them (AlDub) soon!

Bryan White

Erika Page White (Bryan's wife)



Here's the funny thing, even the twitter customer service of Smart Communications, use the ALDubEBforLOVE hashtag in addressing their customers' concerns. #Kaloka!

I tried myself for this "pabebe wave" but I looked like.. uh.. whatever!

Emmy Awards 2015: Complete List of Winners

Comedy Series
"Louie"
"Modern Family"
"Parks and Recreation"
"Silicon Valley"
"Transparent"
"The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"
"Veep" - Winner

Actress in a Comedy Series
Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"
Lisa Kudrow, "The Comeback"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep" - Winner
Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation"
Amy Schumer, "Inside Amy Schumer"
Lily Tomlin, "Grace and Frankie"

Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson, "Black-ish"
Louis CK, "Louie"
Don Cheadle, "House of Lies"
Will Forte, "Last Man on Earth"
Matt LeBlanc, "Episodes"
William H. Macy, "Shameless"
Jeffrey Tambor, "Transparent" - Winner

Supporting Actor, Comedy Series
Andre Braugher, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Adam Driver, "Girls"
Keegan-Michael Key, "Key & Peele"
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Tituss Burgess, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"
Tony Hale, "Veep" - Winner

Supporting Actress, Comedy Series
Mayim Bialik, "The Big Bang Theory"
Niecy Nash, "Getting On"
Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"
Allison Janney, "Mom" - Winner
Kate McKinnon, "Saturday Night Live"
Gaby Hoffmann, "Transparent"
Jane Krakowski, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"
Anna Chlumsky, "Veep"

Drama Series
"Better Call Saul"
"Downton Abbey"
"Game of Thrones" - Winner
"Homeland"
"House of Cards"
"Mad Men"
"Orange Is the New Black"

Actress in a Drama Series
Claire Danes, "Homeland"
Viola Davis, "How to Get Away with Murder" - Winner
Taraji P. Henson, "Empire"
Tatiana Maslany, "Orphan Black"
Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men"
Robin Wright, "House of Cards"

Actor in a Drama Series
Kyle Chandler, "Bloodline"
Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" - Winner
Bob Odenkirk, "Better Call Saul"
Liev Schreiber, "Ray Donovan"
Kevin Spacey, "House of Cards"

Supporting Actress, Drama Series
Joanne Froggatt, "Downton Abbey"
Lena Headey, "Game of Thrones"
Emilia Clarke, "Game of Thrones"
Christine Baranski, "The Good Wife"
Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men"
Uzo Aduba, "Orange Is the New Black" - Winner

Supporting Actor, Drama Series
Jonathan Banks, "Better Call Saul"
Ben Mendelsohn, "Bloodline"
Jim Carter, "Downton Abbey"
Alan Cumming, "The Good Wife"
Michael Kelly, "House of Cards"
Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones" - Winner

Limited Series or Movie
"American Crime"
"American Horror Story: Freak Show"
"Olive Kitteridge" - Winner
"The Honourable Woman"
"Wolf Hall"

Actress Limited Series or Movie
Maggie Gyllenhaal, "The Honourable Woman"
Felicity Huffman, "American Crime"
Jessica Lange, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Queen Latifah, "Bessie"
Frances McDormand, "Olive Kitteridge" - Winner
Emma Thompson, "Sweeney Todd"

Actor Limited Series or Movie
Adrien Brody, "Houdini"
Ricky Gervais, "Derek"
Timothy Hutton, "American Crime"
Richard Jenkins, "Olive Kitteridge" - Winner
David Oyelowo, "Nightingale"

Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie
Richard Cabral, "American Crime"
Denis O'Hare, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Finn Wittrock, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Michael Kenneth Williams, "Bessie"
Bill Murray, "Olive Kitteridge" - Winner
Damian Lewis, "Wolf Hall"

Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie
Regina King, "American Crime" - Winner
Sarah Paulson, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Angela Bassett, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Kathy Bates, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
Mo'Nique, "Bessie"
Zoe Kazan, "Olive Kitteridge"

Animated Program
"Archer"
"Bob's Burgers"
"Over the Garden Wall" - Winner
"The Simpsons"
"South Park"

Host: Reality-Competition Program
Tom Bergeron, "Dancing with the Stars"
Jane Lynch, "Hollywood Game Night" - Winner
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, "Project Runway"
Cat Deeley, "So You Think You Can Dance"
Anthony Bourdain, "The Taste"

Reality-Competition Program
"The Amazing Race"
"Dancing with the Stars"
"Project Runway"
"So You Think You Can Dance"
"Top Chef"
"The Voice" - Winner

Variety Talk Series
"The Colbert Report"
"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" - Winner
"Jimmy Kimmel Live"
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"
"The Late Show with David Letterman"
"The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon"

Variety Sketch Series
"Drunk History"
"Inside Amy Schumer" - Winner
"Key & Peele"
"Portlandia"
"Saturday Night Live"

TV Movie
"Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Curtain, Poirot’s Last Case"
"Bessie" - Winner
"Grace of Monaco"
"Hello Ladies: The Movie"
"Killing Jesus"
"Nightingale"

Children's Program
"Alan Alda And The Actor Within You: A YoungArts Masterclass" - Winner
"Degrassi"
"Dog with a Blog"
"Girl Meets World"
"Nick News With Linda Ellerbee: Coming Out"

Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Alan Alda, "The Blacklist"
Michael J. Fox, "The Good Wife"
F. Murray Abraham, "Homeland"
Reg E. Carthey, "House of Cards" - Winner
Beau Bridges, "Masters of Sex"
Pablo Schreiber, "Orange Is the New Black"

Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Margo Martindale, "The Americans" - Winner
Diana Rigg, "Game of Thrones"
Rachel Brosnahan, "House of Cards"
Cicely Tyson, "How to Get Away with Murder"
Allison Janney, "Masters of Sex"
Khandi Alexander, "Scandal"

Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Mel Brooks, "The Comedians"
Paul Giamatti, "Inside Amy Schumer"
Bill Harder, "Saturday Night Live"
Louis C.K., "Saturday Night Live"
Bradley Whitford, "Transparent" - Winner
Jon Hamm, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"

Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Christine Baranski, "The Big Bang Theory"
Gaby Hoffmann, "Girls"
Pamela Adlon, "Louie"
Elizabeth Banks, "Modern Family"
Joan Cusack, "Shameless" - Winner
Tina Fey, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"

Writing for a Drama Series
Joshua Brand for "The Americans," “Do Mail Robots Dream Of Electric Sheep?”
Gordon Smith for "Better Call Saul," “Five-O”
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss for "Game Of Thrones," “Mother’s Mercy” - Winner
Semi Chellas and Matthew Weiner for "Mad Men," “Lost Horizon”
Matthew Weiner for "Mad Men," “Person To Person”

Writing for a Comedy Series
David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik for "Episodes," “Episode 409”
Will Forte for "The Last Man On Earth," “Alive In Tucson” (Pilot)
Louis C.K. for "Louie," “Bobby’s House”
Alec Berg for "Silicon Valley," “Two Days Of The Condor”
Jill Soloway for "Transparent," “Pilot”
Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci and Tony Roche for "Veep," “Election Night” - Winner

Directing for a Comedy Series
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller for "The Last Man On Earth," “Alive In Tucson” (Pilot)
Louis C.K. for "Louie," “Sleepover”
Mike Judge for "Silicon Valley," “Sand Hill Shuffle”
Jill Soloway for "Transparent," “Best New Girl” - Winner
Armando Iannucci for "Veep," “Testimony”

Directing for a Drama Series
Tim Van Patten for "Boardwalk Empire," “Eldorado”
David Nutter for "Game Of Thrones," “Mother’s Mercy” - Winner
Jeremy Podeswa for "Game Of Thrones," “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken”
Lesli Linka Glatter for "Homeland," “From A To B And Back Again”
Steven Soderbergh for "The Knick," “Method And Madness”

Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special
Ryan Murphy for “American Horror Story: Freak Show”
Dee Rees for “Bessie”
Hugo Blick for “The Honorable Woman”
Uli Edel for “Houdini”
Tom Shankland for “The Missing”
Lisa Cholodenko for “Olive Kitteridge” - Winner
Peter Kosminsky for “Wolf Hall”

Directing for a Variety Series
James Hoskinson for "The Colbert Report," “Show 11040”
Chuck O’Neil for "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," “Show 20103” - Winner
Amy Schumer and Ryan McFaul for "Inside Amy Schumer," “12 Angry Men Inside Amy Schumer”
Jerry Foley for "Late Show With David Letterman," “Show 4214”
Dave Diomedi for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," “Show 203”

Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special
John Ridley for "American Crime," “Episode One”
Dee Rees, Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois and Horton Foote for “Bessie”
Stephen Merchant, Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg for “Hello Ladies: The Movie”
Hugo Blick for “The Honorable Woman”
Jane Anderson or “Olive Kitteridge” - Winner
Peter Straughan for “Wolf Hall”

Writing for a Variety Series
“The Colbert Report”
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” - Winner
“Inside Amy Schumer”
“Key & Peele”
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”

How to get NBI Clearance in UN Avenue (Main) [2015]

August 4, 2015
NBI Clearance Center, U.N. Avenue (Main) Ermita, Manila

I don't know exactly when this process started but definitely this is the new process now compare to last year and kinda requires you to check their site and register in order you to get clearance. If you are kinda low-tech yet, better ask help from your children, relatives or friends who has at least knowledge how this thing work.

Anyway, you'll be given an assistance how to do it online by NBI Personnel in their online booth.

Step 1. Go to https://www.nbi-clearance.com and sign up.

Take note: You need to have a valid email address for this registration. For those who don't have valid email address yet, go to www.gmail.com or www.yahoomail.com and sign-up.

Just follow the instruction in the website until you get a transaction number. This will be your ticket for the next step, which is payment.

Step 2. Proceed to payment. There are options to choose from in paying your clearance in the website. Just click to the best option that is applicable to you.

Take note: You need to pay additional service fee charges that varies depending on your chosen option from PHP5 to PHP25.

- Banks, over the counter (BDO, BPI and Metrobank + PHP25 service fee)
- Banks, online (BDO Internet Banking, BPI ExpressOnline/Mobile-Fund Transfer, BPI Express Online-Bills Payment, Metrobankdirect, RCBC AccessOne, Unionbank EON, Unionbank Internet Banking and UCPB Connect + PHP25 service fee)
- Mobile payment (via Globe GCash + PHP5 service fee)
- Bayad Center (+ PHP25 service fee)

Take note: Once you have a transaction number, you can also pay them over-the-counter in NBI Cashiers without additional charges. But bare in mind because there's no additional charges, expect a long line.

Step 3. Proceed to encoding. This time, a little bit faster than before (if you applied during their manual transactions, you can relate with me) because they don't have to encode your data one by one. For the new applicants, you only need to smile at the camera, sign and then digital finger printing. If you're not HIT, you may proceed to printing. Hola, you're done! But if otherwise, then you need to go back after 10 days just like my case. Grrrr!

Bb. Pilipinas 2015

March 16, 2015

The Bb. Pilipinas 2015 coronation night held, as always, at Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City, on Sunday, March 15.

Hosted by Toni Gonzaga and Xian Lim.

Complete List of Winners:
Miss Universe Philippines: Bb 10, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach
Bb Pilipinas International: Bb 11, Janicel Lubina
Bb Pilipinas Supranational: Bb 25, Rogelie Catacutan
Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental: Bb 19, Christi Lynn McGarry
Bb Pilipinas Tourism: Bb 24, Ann Lorraine Colis

Runners-up:
1st runner-up: Bb 28, Hannah Ruth Lulu Sison
2nd runner-up: Bb 8, Kimverlyn Suiza
Photo Credit: http://www.bbpilipinas.com/

Special awards:
Bb Friendship: Bb 6, Toni Alyessa Hipolito
Bb Talent: Bb 34, Teresita Ssen Marquez
Miss Photogenic: Bb 5, Cannielle Faith Santos
Best in national costume: Bb 34, Teresita Ssen Marquez
Best in swimsuit: Bb 11, Janicel Lubina
Best in long gown: Bb 11, Janicel Lubina
Bb Phil Airlines: Bb 12, Kylie Verzosa
Manila Bulletin choice award: Bb 5, Cannielle Faith Santos
She's so JAG 2015: Bb 34, Teresita Ssen Marquez
Miss Cream Silk: Bb 10, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

Top 15:
#8 - Kimverlyn Suiza
#9 - Maolin Yalung
#10 - Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach
#11 - Janicel Lubina
#12 - Kylie Verzosa
#14 - Princess Joy Camu
#17 - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa
#19 - Christi Lynn McGarry
#21 - Alaiza Flor Malinao
#22 - Anja Vanessa Peter
#23 - Justine Beatrice Dellosa Felizarta
#24 - Ann Lorraine Colis
#28 - Hannah Ruth Lulu Sison
#25 - Rogelie Catacutan
#34 - Teresita Ssen Marquez

Complete List of Candidates:
No., Candidate, Age, Height, Hometown / Home Province
1, Samantha Barbara Balbin, 26, 5'6", Quezon City, Metro Manila
2, Maria Jenny Feliz Gonzalez, 25, 5'6", Cainta, Rizal
3, Ria Rabajante, 25, 5'6", Pasig City, Metro Manila
4, Renee Soraya Hassani, 23, 5'6", Quezon City, Metro Manila
5, Caneille Faith Santos, 25, 5'7", Marilao, Bulacan
6, Toni Alyessa Hipolito, 25, 5'7", Davao City, Davao del Sur
7, Enrica Roxiel Guieb, 23, 5'7", Angeles City, Pampanga
8, Kimverlyn Suiza, , 26, 5'7", Marikina, Metro Manila
9, Maolin Yalung, 20, 5'7", Mabalacat, Pampanga
10, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, 25, 5'7", Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
11, Janicel Lubina, , 19, 5'8", Narra, Palawan
12, Kylie Verzosa, , 22, 5'8", Baguio City, Benguet
13, Mae Liezel Ramos, 24, 5'8", Naga City, Camarines Sur
14, Princess Joy Camu, 20, 5'8", Tiwi, Albay
15, Paula Rich Bartolome, 24, 5'8", Santa Cruz, Laguna
16, Marvi Ann de Lima, 24, 5'8", Libon, Albay
17, Brenna Cassandra Gamboa, 24, 5'9", Parañaque City, Metro Manila
18, Crissa Marie Mendiola, 19, 5'11.5", Floridablanca, Pampanga
19, Christi Lynn McGarry, 24, 5'11", Nabua, Camarines Sur
20, Tanya Angelina Nicole Hyde, 23, 5'9", Masbate City, Masbate
21, Alaiza Flor Malinao, 21, 5'9", Sulop, Davao del Sur
22, Anja-Vanessa Peter, 26, 5'9", Antipolo City, Rizal
23, Justine Beatrice Felizarta, 20, 5'9", Padada, Davao del Sur
24, Ann Lorraine Colis, 22, 5'9", Mexico, Pampanga
25, Rogelie Catacutan, 23, 5'9", Cebu City, Cebu
26, Anabel Christine Tia, 26, 5'8", Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
27, Ina Dominica Guerrero, 21, 5'8", Capalonga, Camarines Norte
28, Hannah Ruth Sison, 26, 5'8", Oas, Albay
29, Nancy Lee Leonard, 24, 5'7", Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
30, Patricia Lae Ejercitado, 26, 5'6", Cainta, Rizal
31, Mia Allyson Howell, 24, 5'6", Quezon City, Metro Manila
32, Danita Joan Ruazol, 24, 5'6", Cavinti, Laguna
33, Namrata Neesha Murjani, 21, 5'6", Cebu City, Cebu
34, Teresita Ssen Marquez, 22, 5'6", Parañaque City, Metro Manila

Dingdong Dantes-Marian Rivera Wedding


December 30, 2014
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Cubao, Quezon City

GMA 7's Primetime King and Queen finally tie a knot. The couple’s “Royal Wedding” is the much-awaited event for this year for their fans.

The wedding held Tuesday afternoon, December 30 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines at around 2:28pm.

The guests, entourage, and sponsors of the wedding:

His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III

Principal Sponsors:
Ogie L. Alcasid
Mac C. Alejandre
Ben L. Chan
Gilberto R. Duavit Jr.
Atty. Felipe L. Gozon
Perry P. Lansigan
German M. Moreno
Randy E. Ortiz
Marciano A. Reyes
Marvic C. Sotto
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
Joyce A. Bernal
Lolita A. Solis
Sharon C. Cuneta
Wilma V. Galvante
Dra. Victoria G. Belo
Lily Y. Monteverde
Lilybeth G. Rasonable
Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto
Celia O. Rodriguez
Kristina Bernadette C. Aquino

Maids of Honor:
Ana G. Feleo
Ann Roxanne J. Barcelo

Groomsmen:
Paolo Enrico T. Contis
Arthur G. Solinap

Bridesmaids:
Luzia Jannie E. Dy
Lizelle Venelli M. Uy
Rochelle S. Pangilinan
Anna Bettina Christina P. Carlos

Candle: Congresswoman Lucy T. Gomez and Richard Gomez

Veil: Martina Eileen H. delas Alas and Gabriel John C. Eigenmann

Cord: KC Concepcion and Sen. Bam Aquino

Flower Girls:
Katrence Lawrence H. Cadevida
Amanda Lucia Carlos
Ryzza Mae A. Dizon
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