Taylor Lautner, the newest Bench Global Endorser!



August 20, 2013

Manila, Philippines - Last Friday, August 16, Taylor Lautner arrived the country to meet his fans as a global endorser of Bench clothing.
What do I care about this? None actually coz I was not paid by Bench to promote their products not until Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) tweeted about Taylor's visit to Manila wore an Ellen's undergarment that made me curious or should I say laugh. Why? Simply because people (specially me) will expect him to wear all Beach products. Awkward! But then again, we don't know that maybe Taylor's contract with Beach does not include underwear. 

Miss World-Philippines 2013



The Miss World Philippines 2013 pageant held at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort and Casino on August 18, 7pm. This was hosted by Carla Abellana, KC Montero, Victor Basa with Divine Lee, and Miss World PH 2011 Gwendolyn Ruais.

Complete List of Winners:

Miss World-Philippines 2013: #20 Megan Young
1st Princess: #10 Janicel Lubina
2nd Princess: #5 Zahra Bianca Saldua
3rd Princess: #19 Maria Paula Bianca Paz
4rt Princess: #18 Omarie Linn Osuna

Special and Sponsored Award Winners:
Best in Talent: Samantha Mae Bernardo
Best in Fashion Runway: Megan Lynne Young
Miss Friendship: Zahra Bianca Saldua
Miss Sports by FILA: Megan Lynne Young
Miss Novu Hair: Patricia Lae Ejercitado
Miss Reducin: Megan Lynne Young
Miss Redux Fat: Maria Paula Bianca Paz
Miss Pantene: Zahra Bianca Saldua
Miss Olay: Megan Lynne Young
Best in Swimwear: Janicel Lubina
Miss Laguna: Megan Lynne Young
Miss Bold and Glamorous by Revlon: Megan Lynne Young
Miss Figlia: Megan Lynne Young
Miss Photogenic: Janicel Lubina
Miss Bench Body: Megan Lynne Young
Best in Gown: Maria Paula Bianca Paz

TOP 13:
#6 Karla Patricia Alas
#12 Angelica Lopez
#19 Maria Paula Bianca Paz
#13 Maria Paula Estenzo
#7 Samantha Mae Bernardo
#18 Omarie Linn Osuna
#24 Zandra Flores
#20 Megan Lynne Young
#11 Mercegrace Raquel
#5 Zahra Bianca Saldua
#22 Patricia Lae Ejercitado
#10 Janicel Lubina

TOP 5:
#18 Omarie Linn Osuna
#5 Zahra Bianca Saldua
#19 Maria Paula Bianca Paz
#20 Megan Lynne Young
#10 Janicel Lubina

No./Contestant/Age/Height/Hometown
1     Henna Kaizzelle Nicole Cajandig/21/5'6.5"/General Santos City
2     Roselle Marie Ferrer/22/5'6"/Valenzuela City
3     Princesslyn Dignadice/24/5'6"/Negros Occidental
4     Khadija Nasser/23/5'6"/Rizal
5     Zahra Bianca Saldua/21/5'7"/Las Piñas City
6     Karla Patricia Alas/21/5'7"/Las Piñas City
7     Samantha Mae Bernardo/20/5'7.5"/Puerto Princesa City
8     Frances Claire Vintola/19/5'8"/Dumaguete City
9     Pia Kamil Ochengco/20/5'7.5"/Caloocan City
10     Janicel Lubina/18/5'8.5"/Rizal
11     Mercegrace Raquel/20/5'8.5"/Laguna
12     Angelica Lopez/18/5'8"/Pasay City
13     Maria Paula Estenzo/21/5'11"/Caloocan City
14     Vina Openiano/21/5'9"/Laguna
15     Maria Lily Teresa Salazar/21/5'9"/Isabela
16     Aikah Dindah/18/5'8"/Zamboanga City
17     Jennifer Hammond/22/5'8"/Laguna
18     Omarie Linn Osuna/20/5'7.5"/Olongapo City
19     Maria Paula Bianca Paz/24/5'7.5"/Nueva Ecija
20     Megan Lynne Young/23/5'7.5"/Olongapo City
21     Jennyline Carla Malpaya/22/5'7"/Ilocos Sur
22     Patricia Lae Ejercitado/24/5'7"/Rizal
23     Ria Rabajante/23/5'6"/Albay
24     Zandra Flores/24/5'6"/Pasig City
25     Melanie Barret/23/5'6"/Pampanga

Withdraws:
The original Candidate #1 Nicole Marable withdrew from the competition due to atypical pneumonia. She previously competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2012 where she was unplaced. So Candidate #26 Henna Kaizzelle Nicole Cajandig was moved to #1.

Crossovers:
Candidate #10 Janicel Lubina was Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines 2013
Candidate #11 Mercegrace Raquel was Binibining Pilipinas 2013 candidate
Candidate #14 Vina Openiano was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 Top 10 semifinalist
Candidate #19 Maria Paula Bianca Paz was Binibining Pilipinas 2009 candidate and Miss World Philippines 2011 3rd Princess
Candidate #22 Patricia Lae Ejercitado was Binibining Pilipinas 2010 candidate and Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Top 12 semifinalist
Candidate #23 Ria Rabajante was Binibining Pilipinas 2013 candidate
Candidate #24 Zandra Flores was Miss Philippines Earth 2012 candidate, Binibining Pilipinas 2013 candidate, and Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 Top 10 semifinalist
Candidate #01 Henna Kaizzelle Cajandig was Binibining Pilipinas 2013 candidate


Video Question from Miss World 2012 Wenxia Yu (China):  
Why do you want to be Miss World Philippines? 

#5 Zahra Bianca Saldua: When I was 10 years old, I told my parents that I wanted to become part of the United Nations. Why? Because I want to be an ambassadress of goodwill. Even before this competition I have done many charities and I intend to continue them even after, whether I win or loss. So being part of Miss World Philippines and winning as Miss World Philippines will allow me to help even more children and hopefully you'll give me that privilege and that honor and that responsibility and I am willing to accept it wholeheartedly. Thank you very much and have a good evening. 

#10 Janicel Lubina: I would like to be Miss World Philippines because I will be an effective Miss World Philippines. Because I would like to unite physical beauty. In that beauty has a charitable heart. I'd like to be a credible pilgrim bringing the message of hope, perseverance and determination to the world. Knowing that people can relate with my humble beginnings, that poverty is not a hindrance to reach one dreams, encouraging everyone that beauty is just the physical, but also the kind that give oneself to others. That's the essence of Miss World. Beauty with a purpose, beauty and giving. Thank you. 

#18 Omarie Linn Osuna: Well, I wanna be Miss World Philippines because I think that I am ready and I have what it takes, a beautiful face, a beautiful body, and a strong heart that is willing to give and serve others. And I am also believe that I am ready to represent our country in, in Indonesia and finally take home the crown of Miss World Philippines, of Miss World 2013. That is all, thank you. 

#19 Maria Paula Bianca Paz: Well, I have been through many things in the last few years, I have been faced lot of different challenges and through all this I've realized how blessed I truly am and I just realize, I decided that it's about time that I give back and I just couldn't think of a better place of an organization to do it with, Miss World Philippines. Thank you. 

#20 Megan Lynne Young: A Miss World Philippines, selfless. And to be selfless you need a heart. If I become a Miss World Philippines, I will pull my heart and my soul into helping others, which is what Miss World is, beauty and giving. Thank you.

Chito Miranda and Neri Naig sex video scandal leaked!



August 3, 2013

Chito Miranda, Parokya ni Edgar vocalist and Neri Naig, Star Circle Quest-Season 1 alumna were talk-of-the-town or should I say social media today because of the their private moment (photo screenshots and video) leaked and now being scattered in the worldwide web.

Chito Miranda (@chitomirandajr) posted his disappointment in his instagram account.

"We are truly saddened by the fact na my nag-leak na private video of me and my girlfriend Neri Naig. Humihingi po ako ng paumanhin sa mga pamilya namin for this unfortunate incident." he said.

Screenshots from Chito's instagram account:

Then later he posted their picture together, with a caption, "Di nyo kami matitinag".
In his twitter account he said, "Thanks for all your prayers and encouraging messages. Our hard drive was stolen from our room in our house along with several other stuff..."
Ayon sa Fashion PULIS blog na may isang batang nagsasabi sa facebook, claiming to be Alfonso Yanga Miranda na sya daw ang anak ni Chito Miranda at sya ang nagpakalat sa nasabing video scandal.

Forbes' The Philippines' 50 Richest (July 2013)


Henry Sy is the Philippines' Richest!

According to Forbes list of  "The Philippines' 50 Richest" 2013 are the following:

Rank# / Name / Worth / Age / Source of Wealth
1     Henry Sy & family / $12 B / 88 / SM, BDO (#68 Billionaires)
2     Lucio Tan & family / $7.5 B / 79 / LT Group, including Asia Brewery (#248 Billionaires)
3     Andrew Tan / $4.6 B / 60 / Alliance Global, Resorts World Manila (#345 Billionaires)
4     Enrique Razon, Jr. / $4.5 B / 53 / Solaire Resorts & Casino (#258 Billionaires)
5     John Gokongwei, Jr. / $3.4 B / 85 / Robinsons Retail Group, Toys R Us franchise
6     Jaime Zobel de Ayala & family / $3,1 B / 79 / Ayala Corp.
7     Family Aboitiz / $3 B / - / Aboitiz Equity Ventures
8     David Consunji / $2.7 B / 91 / DMCI
9     George Ty & family / $2.6 B / 80 / Metropolitan Bank, Toyota Motor Philippines (#554 Billionaires)
10     Lucio and Susan Co / $1.9 B / 58 / Puregold (#736 Billionaires)
11     Tony Tan Caktiong & family / $1,7 B / 60 / Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich Pizza (#1031 Billionaires)
12     Robert Coyiuto, Jr. / $1,500 M / 60 / National Grid Corporation (#931 Billionaires)
13     Emilio Yap / $1,35 B / 87 / Manila Bulletin, Philtrust Bank
14     Roberto Ongpin / $1,3 B / 76 / Atok Big-Wedge
15     Inigo & Mercedes Zobel / $1,2 B / 57 / Ayala Corp., Top Frontier
16     Manuel Villar / $1.05 B / 63 / Starmalls, Vista Land & Landscapes
17     Andrew Gotianun / $1 B / 85 / Filinvest Development (#1175 Billionaires)
18     Beatrice Campos & family / $900 M / - / Unilab
19     Vivian Que Azcona & family / $840 M / - / Mercury Drug
20     Eduardo Cojuangco / $825 M / 78 / San Miguel
21     Alfonso Yuchengco & family / $705 M / 90 / Rizal Commercial Banking Corp
22     Oscar Lopez & family / $675 M / 83 / ABS-CBN Corporation
23     Betty Ang / $600 M / - / Monde Nissin
24     Jorge Araneta / $505 M / - / Araneta Group
25     Carlos Chan / $500 M / 72 / Oishi
26     Michael Romero / $490 M / 40 / Harbour Center Port Terminal
27     Eric Recto / $485 M / 50 / Philippine Bank of Communications
28     Mariano Tan, Jr. / $435 M / 51 / Unilab, Greenfield Development
29     Frederick Dy / $290 M / 58 / Security Bank
30     Walter Brown / $270 M / 74 / Atok-Big Wedge
31     Ramon Ang / $260 M / 59 / San Miguel, Philippine Airlines
32     Jose Antonio / $255 M / 66 / Century Properties
33     Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, Jr. & family / $250 M / 51 / Alaska Milk
34     Manuel Zamora / $240 M / 73 / Nickel Asia
35     Jacinto Ng / $230 M / - / Asia United Bank
36     Alfredo Ramos & family / $225 M / 69 / National Book Store
37     Gilberto Duavit & family / $224 M / 78 / GMA Network
38     Menardo Jimenez / $223 M / 81 / GMA Network
39     Edgar Sia / $210 M / 36 / Mang Inasal
40     Bienvenido Tantoco, Sr. & family / $205 M / 92 / Rustan's, Franchisee for Marks & Spencer, Starbucks, Prada, Payless Shoes
41     Felipe Gozon & family / $200 M / 73 / GMA Network
42     Alfredo Yao / $180 M / 69 / Zest-O, Zest Airways
43     Michael Cosiquien / $175 M / 39 / Megawide Construction
44     Edgar Saavedra / $170 M / - / Megawide Construction
45     Juliette Romualdez / $165 M / - / Benguet
46     Tomas Alcantara & family / $160 M / 67 / Alsons Consolidated Resources
47     Lourdes Montinola & family / $155 M / 84 / Far Eastern University
48     Luis Virata / $120 M / 59 / Nickel Asia
49     Philip Ang / $115 M / 72 / Nickel Asia, Security Bank
50     Manuel V. Pangilinan / $105 M / 67 / Philippine Long Distance Telephone, TV 5 and Meralco