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Met Gala 2015: Sky’s the Fashion Limit

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image In a big event like the recently-held Met Gala 2015, fashion was at its most avant-garde. The more attention-grabbing, the better. All within good taste, of course.

I am not about to do a critique of the gowns I loved and the ones that made me think twice about a celebrity’s fashion sense. Let me just share the creations that really caught my fancy, either in a guilty-pleasure-of-a-design or I-wouldnt-mind-wearing-one-in-my-dreams kind of way.

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Rihanna in yellow follow-my-long-train uber gorg ensemble

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Beyonce in 'see-through-me' drop dead eye-catching garb

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Sarah Jessica Parker as the Fire Queen

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Dr. Lisa Airan in a white number I will wear in a heartbeat

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Anne Hathaway in gold with a hoodie. I'll happily wear this one.

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Helen Mirren in a bloody red attire with tasteful cut-outs all over. Once I turn 60, or retire at 65, you'll see me in this.

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Gong Li in velvet. 'Nuff said.

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Julianne Moore in black. I like it.

I’m on fashion overdrive now.

Time for you, dear readers, to share your personal picks. ;-)

P. S. All images are courtesy of Vogue online.



An Ambush Interview with Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

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Miss Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

Miss Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

Pia with an outtake shot during her Dairy Queen photoshoot

Pia with an outtake shot during her Dairy Queen photoshoot

pulse Below is an “ambush interview” conducted by the local showbiz site ThePulse.ph with Miss Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.

Watch and listen to the preparations she is lining up for Miss Universe 2015 plus an assortment of other topics related to the same, like her relationship with predecessor MJ Lastimosa and the kind of tips she is receiving for the big one.

Click on the video now. ;-)

courtesy of The Emerald


Miss Republic of the Philippines NCR Screening

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To all the beautiful Filipinas in the National Capital Region (NCR), this one's for you!

image Starting May 11, 2015, interested NCR-based applicants (City of Manila, Caloocan, Las Pinas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Pasay, Pasig, Paranaque, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig, Valenzuela – and the municipality of Pateros) can start submitting their complete requirements (please refer to the list above) for Miss Republic of the Philippines Beauty Pageant 2015 to: missrpofficial@gmail.com

You will be personally contacted by a member of the Miss Republic of the Philippines pre-qualification committee (headed by National Director Edu Pillora) if you have passed the initial screening, whereby instructions will be given on what to do next.

We shall be waiting for your submissions, beautiful and brainy ladies of NCR! :-D

P.S. Please visit and like the Facebook page of Miss Republic of the Philippines by clicking HERE.


The Underdogs of Miss Philippines Earth 2015

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There is a good number of pretty faces in Miss Philippines Earth 2015

The ladies from (clockwise from top left) Guinobatan, Albay, Badian,Cebu, Lipa City and Lapu-Lapu City could be four of the spoilers in MPE2015 (Photo credit: Collin Yap and Fabmanilaph)

The ladies from (clockwise from top left) Guinobatan, Albay, Badian,Cebu, Lipa City and Lapu-Lapu City could be four of the spoilers in MPE2015 (Photo credit: Collin Yap and Fabmanilaph)

Miss Villasis, Pangasinan completes the quartet of likely spoilers

Miss Villasis, Pangasinan completes the quartet of likely spoilers

To be honest with you, dear readers, Miss Philippines Earth 2015 has more than a good share of beautiful faces among their candidates. In a way, the environment-themed beauty contest has become a default choice by those whose measured heights do not reach the minimum digits imposed by Bb. Pilipinas and, to some extent, Miss World Philippines. But more than that, a good number of the ladies also use MPE as an excellent training ground for future pageant-related plans.

Now that we already know the running favorites who continue to shine among the forty-one hopefuls, how about checking out the less hyped beauties who may just spring a surprise or two on Finals Night? I am now introducing you to five (5).

There is Jian Cayla Salazar from Guinobatan, Albay who possesses such a refreshing look and presence. And what about Aiko Rachelle Caraan from Badian, Cebu? This lady with the fab cheekbones can project her arresting smile and charming ways if given the equal exposure. You can also add Paris Adele Silva to the mix. She has this way of churning out her winsome qualities to the objective spectator.

Meanwhile, Shanette Delalamon from Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu possesses oriental doll-like features that can corner your eyes once she makes a move. And just to complete the quintet, let’s throw in Alyssa Ashley Calimlim of Villasis, Pangasinan. This lass is easy on the eyes and with a countenance that is both pleasant and attention-worthy.

Could one of the ladies above spoil things for the top favorites of MPE2015?

Could one of the ladies above spoil things for the top favorites of MPE2015?

Now I wouldn’t be surprised to see one or two of them take the place of a couple of the favored ones. While the top crown is already being strongly zeroed in by a few of the front-runners, the elemental court is still open for shuffling. And if they bring about their A-frame during the Preliminaries, count a spoiler to sneak in when everyone else is looking at the other direction. ;-)

Pinay Beauty Queen Academy Season 2 Kick-off Screening

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imageimagePinay Beauty Queen Academy Season 2 will have its kick-off regional/provincial screening come May 17. Interestingly, the event will take place alongside the Fertility Festival of Obando, Bulacan. But I’m not reading much into the coincidence because there is just no relation at all. If at any, the atmosphere should be entirely festive.

Host Ali Forbes will be there with the four (4) new mentors – Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Miss Universe 2012 3rd Runner-Up Smacey Supsup-Lee, Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meirelles and Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2000 Nina Ricci Alagao.

Watch out for the show’s premiere episode on June 21 to be aired over GMA News TV, and every Saturday & Sunday thereafter. ;-)

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Sunday Specials: The Mercator Models’ Night

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A very successful Mercator event at the Palace Pool Club (Photo credit: Jonas Gaffud)

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Jonas Gaffud and one of his top models Sam Ajdani

Mercator Artist and Model Management has much to be thankful for. And one way of showing it is to hold a Models’ Night to gather all the beautiful and handsome talents for a night of fun, food, drinks and swimming!

At Valkyrie’s Palace Pool Club in BGC last Friday, Jonas Gaffud was the most gracious host as he welcomed his guests and made sure that every single one of them is having a good time. The list of attendees is long, but part of it includes Bb. Pilipinas beauties Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Christi Lynn McGarry, Ann Colis, Kim Suiza and Cindy Miranda. The models are in full force with the likes of Sam Ajdani, Kurt Viray, Richard Juan, Vince Ferraren, AJ Winkler, Brodie Nero, Tohi Ajdani, Cassandra Naidas, Alaiza Malinao, Jasmine Maierhofer present.

Of course, the members of the working team behind Mercator are accounted for. The mood was all-out partying with a big splash. And nobody went home without getting a little or totally wet. :-)

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It was a night of fun and bonding for all the Mercator models (Photo credit: Jonas Gaffud)

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Oh, and yes, there was swimming as well.


Happy Mother’s Day!

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To my mom and yours, let me reach out with this heartfelt greeting!

image I actually buy more flowers on this day than Valentine’s. After all, there are more moms on my list of close allies and loved ones. And they all deserve the heartfelt affectations.

Mothers are not unsung heroes in my book. They are pedestaled individuals who effortlessly shine everyday of our lives. And if you’re one of those who has neglected the importance of the person who should be far more honored than anyone else after God, then do something special for her today.

I already did mine yesterday, and plan to do more today. Heck, I do it almost every week!

Happy Mother’s Day!!! :-D


Sunday Specials: Joey Samson for Style Origin

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Designer Joey Samson's Summer/Spring 2015 for Style Origin

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An almost androgynous look for the men of today

Just the other day, Designer Joey Samson presented his Summer/Spring 2015 collection during the Style Origin Men’s Week campaign of the Ayala Malls at Greenbelt.

As photographed by my favorite lensman Bruce Casanova, the designer unveiled a line of new creations that push the envelope in terms of men’s fashion – a cross between rugged and androgynous but still with the strong use of a more masculine color plate that should give the braver fashionistas more reasons to wear one and flaunt their sense of style with confidence.

While I may not belong to those who are fast-forward enough in terms of dressing up, I still believe that the constant evolution of menswear is a must. And Joey is one of those at the forefront of giving the Filipino male a template by which they can express their individuality. :-)

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The look of the Pinoy fashionista from the eyes of Joey Samson

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Joey Samson's evolving looks for the fashionable Filipino male may not be for everyone, but the braver souls will surely bite.

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All photos in this post are courtesy of Bruce Casanova



Sunday Senti Specials: When Miss Aruba went to town

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Miss Aruba Maureen Ava Vieira photographed in swimsuit during the Miss Universe 1974 Press Presentation at the Philippine Village Hotel, the official residence that year (Photo credit: historiademiss.blogspot.com)

Miss Aruba Maureen Ava Vieira photographed in swimsuit during the Miss Universe 1974 Press Presentation at the Philippine Village Hotel, the official residence that year (Photo credit: historiademiss.blogspot.com)

Maureen (leftmost) with (left to right): 1st Runner-Up Helen Morgan of Wales, Miss Universe 1974 Amparo Munoz of Spain, 2nd Runner-Up Johanna Raunio of Finland and 3rd Runner-Up Ella Cecilia Escandon of Colombia (Photo credit: elanecdotario.com)

Maureen (leftmost) with (left to right): 1st Runner-Up Helen Morgan of Wales, Miss Universe 1974 Amparo Munoz of Spain, 2nd Runner-Up Johanna Raunio of Finland and 3rd Runner-Up Ella Cecilia Escandon of Colombia (Photo credit: elanecdotario.com)

Miss Universe 1974 4th Runner-Up Maureen Ava Vieira (Photo credit: raulgatal.blogspot.com)

Miss Universe 1974 4th Runner-Up Maureen Ava Vieira (Photo credit: raulgatal.blogspot.com)

Maureen Ava Vieira of Aruba was not exactly an instant favorite among the candidates of Miss Universe 1974 held in Manila. But as days and weeks passed by, her beauty and elegance gradually grew on the discerning Filipino pageant fans such that she was cheered upon in all their remaining appearances and activities. When morning of the finals came, it was clear that this lady from the small Caribbean island will be a force to reckon with. She managed a spot in the Top 12 and tallied scores good enough to reach the Top 5. She was named 4th Runner-Up in the end.

But Maureen’s romance with the Pinoys did not end there. She was signed up to do two (2) local movies afterwards. The first was a comedy with popular cager Francis Arnaiz and the late Chiquito titled “Miss Aruba Went to Town”, followed by a drama “Sa Pagitan ng Dalawang Langit” (In Between Two Heavens) with Dante Rivero.

Let’s extend the throwback. Here now is a clip from Miss Universe 1974.

4:36 into the video below, watch Maureen’s semifinal interview with host Bob Barker.

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Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens on Mother’s Day

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Four of our five Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens gave Dairy Queen ice cream cakes to their loving moms

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Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2015 Christi Lynn McGarry spent time with relatives in Nabua, Camarines Sur

Since the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens are now the official endorsers of Dairy Queen, what better gift to give their respective mothers than a “World’s No. 1 Mom” ice cream cake compliments of the yummy global brand. And four of our five titleholders made sure that they remembered the special day. Since the family of Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2015 Christi Lynn McGarry is in the US, she couldn’t be with her mom today. Instead, she scheduled a homecoming trip to Nabua, Camarines Sur to be with her relatives on the Landrito side as well as some friends based in the Bicol region.

How about you, dear readers? Have you prepared anything extra special for your mothers today? I hope you did. She deserves it 100%! ;-)

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Our Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens had an early morning Zumba class with a big group of moms. (Photo credit: Lito Caleon)


A Mother’s Day Zumba Class with the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens

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Miss Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

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Bb. Pilipinas International 2015 Janicel Lubina

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Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2015 Christi Lynn McGarry

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Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2015 Rogelie Catacutan

image There’s really nothing like spending Mother’s Day with real mothers. And to have them around in a fit and active class of Zumba with dance guru Regine Tolentino makes it even more heart-pumpingly fun.

Miss Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Bb. Pilipinas International 2015 Janicel Lubina, Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2015 Christi Lynn McGarry and Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2015 Rogelie Catacutan were at the forefront of the class.

And you know what’s even way cooler for Pia? Her mother, Che, even gamely joined in and made sure that she was able to keep up with the fast steps.

All in a good morning of fitness for the moms and our Queens!

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Even Pia's mom, Che (in yellow), joined in the fitness fun!

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Dance guru Regine Tolentino led the class.

All images in this post were taken by my amiga of a photographer (and also a mother herself) Joy Arguil. :-)

The start of early pageant training for 2016

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Jonas Gaffud of Aces & Queens shared this teaser of a pic showing the early training of its girls for 2016.

image Pageant training started early over at the Aces & Queens camp. With Jonas Gaffud sharing a teaser photo showing some of the ladies who will be groomed and polished for the nationals in 2016, it only signals the beginning of tough months ahead for the beauties who will undergo a strict regimen in pageant class and frequent fitness drills in the gym. Of course, Q&A workshops will also follow and this is something that the wannabes will undergo with strict discipline and preparation.

For some, it will commence with painstaking baby steps. The rest should already be in the toddler stages of learning. And one or two might already be approaching pre-pubescent phases of shaping up. All of them will be on equal footing for now, regardless.

I will keep you updated on this. But for now, their identities will be shrouded in secrecy first. Nothing like keeping everyone in suspense more than half a year ahead of the 2016 battle (or perhaps, Miss World Philippines 2015 for one or a few). ;-)


Miss Bikini Philippines 2015 on May 21!

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The twenty-nine Official Candidates of Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines 2015

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Reigning winner Hazel Ortiz

Later in the day at the Diamond Hotel, the Press Presentation of Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines 2015 will be held to formally introduce the twenty-nine (29) shapely comers who will vie for the crown currently on the head of Hazel Ortiz.

The said event will serve as a prelude to the national finals to be staged at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre of Resorts World Manila on May 21.

I shall feature the 2015 candidates in a separate post so that you can get a better picture of the ladies and see who among them deserve to shine and possibly represent us in an international bikini competition abroad. ;-)

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The 2014 winners (left to right): 2nd Runner-Up Roshiel Asingua, Miss Bikini Philippines 2014 Hazel Ortiz and 1st Runner-Up Jessica Arqueza


Michael Catayas, Mister United Continent from Down Under

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Talented as he is, Michael can be a mean dancer and singer.

Talented as he is, Michael can be a mean dancer and singer.

Michael Catayas will represent Australia in Mister United Continent 2015

Michael Catayas will represent Australia in Mister United Continent 2015

He is an artist, actor and print model. And he will represent Australia in the upcoming Mister United Continent 2015 to be held here in Manila towards month’s end. His name is Michael Catayas.

While some people would automatically assume that 24 year-old Michael is Fil-Aussie, he is not. Standing 1.75m, he is proudly Fil-Greek (Greek dad, Filipino mom) born and raised in Melbourne. He plays competitive basketball especially when he moved to Chicago (Illinois) and Santa Maria (California). Back in 2013, he actually appeared in a local teleserye titled “The Good Daughter” (which starred Kylie Padilla) on GMA-7, starred in a commercial and made TV guestings on noontime shows like “Eat Bulaga” and “It’s Showtime”.

So inspite of bannering Australia in the male pageant, Michael has really been in touch with his Filipino roots.

Below is his TVC for C2 Green Tea aired two years ago.

courtesy of catayas21

If you want to show some support for him in Mister United Continent’s internet popularity segment, cast your vote HERE so he can get a semi-final fast-track in the competition. ;-)

Michael in suit and in his Calvin Kleins

Michael in suit and in his Calvin Kleins


Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2015 Sophida Siriwatananukul

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Sophida Siriwatananukul reacts after being named Miss Tiffany's Universe 2015 in Pattaya

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Sophida Siriwatananukul, No. 20

A 22 year-old student of Public Health from Ayutthaya was crowned Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2015 in Pattaya over the weekend. Sophida Siriwatananukul now has the right to represent Thailand in Miss International Queen 2015, also happening in Pattaya towards the end of October.

Sophida was crowned by outgoing titleholder Nissa Katerahong who was a runner-up to Isabella Santiago of Venezuela during the international finals last year.

FYI, Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2015 won 120,000.00 Thai baht, a brand-new car and other prizes amounting to more than 1 million baht.

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Sophida Siriwatananukul (middle) waves to the crowd after being named Miss Tiffany's Universe 2015. She is flanked by her two runners-up.

Watch Sophida Siriwatananukul and her pageant highlights leading to the crowning moment as Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2015 now.

courtesy of KFC Official



The Always Crown-worthy Laura Lehmann

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Snapshots of Laura during her Boracay trip for Smart Communications

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Laura's last shot before leaving Boracay

It’s not very often – seldom, in fact – that we get to see Bb. Pilipinas 2014 1st Runner-Up Laura Victoria Lehmann taking part in promotional activities of big companies. In fact, she gave her studies at Ateneo more priority during much of last year till the early months of 2015, reason why she had to be absent in some Bb. Pilipinas functions.

But since it’s summer and she’s on break, Laura agreed to a well-deserved break in Boracay which coincided with the #SmartSummer event of the telecoms company. It was a fun working vacation where she did hosting duties – something she does so well. It was like a fish-in-the-water engagement for her.

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On the sands of Boracay for Smart, our Laura.

The more important concern, though, is if we shall see the pageant comeback of Laura sooner or later. I would be the first to express joy should the wish finally happen – be it within the 3rd Quarter or next year’s 1st Quarter.

Where do you want Laura to take part in, dear readers? ;-)

P.S. All photos are courtesy of Laura’s Instagram account.


MPE2014 Jamie Herrell and her Elemental court

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Notice anything different in Jamie Herrell's 2014 elemental court above and below?

Notice anything different in Jamie Herrell’s 2014 elemental court above and below?

Miss Philippines Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell and her proclaimed court last year

Miss Philippines Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell and her proclaimed court last year

missphilippinesearthlogo Not a hard thing to differentiate, of course. Miss Philippines Fire 2014 Bianca Paz is no longer in the top pic. In her place, former Top 10 runner-up Bencelle Bianzon has already taken over the title.

Right at the onset, I felt that getting a 3rd Runner-Up spot won’t be a fiery (no pun intended) conclusion for Bianca. And that it was just a matter of time before she would give up on the responsibilities instead of getting tied down by the same.

In a way, I feel bad for Bianca. She gave her everything in all the national pageants she joined, only to end up getting bridesmaid status everytime. She could have already nailed a crown by now. Alas, it was not meant to be. She must have really moved on to greener (again, no pun intended) pastures where pageantry is not the main focus.

I can only wish her the best of luck in the other endeavors she is setting her sights on. :-)


Could Julian Flores be coming back in 2016?

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Julian Aurine Flores posing in front of Bencab's Sabel

image Julian Aurine ‘Ja’ Flores learned her lessons well from Bb. Pilipinas 2014. After making it to the Top 15 more than a year ago, pageant followers were expecting that she would jump straight into 2015 and ride on the wave of familiarity she has already started. But this full-fledged Manileña must have a different game plan in mind. She skipped on the opportunity first after landing a string of commercials on TV that could only spell disqualification should the contract run against a new Bb. Pilipinas candidacy.

My hunch is that after serving those endorsement ties, Ja will propel herself back to the pageant world and perhaps, resume the unfinished business of winning a national crown.

So is the buzz true that she could be joining the queue for Bb. Pilipinas next year? Methinks the prospects are bright for a return. ;-)

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Julian enjoying Baguio City and Benguet


Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines 2015 Press Presentation

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The twenty-nine contestants with reigning Miss Bikini Philippines Hazel Ortiz (center with crown) Photo credit: Edmund Chua for Fabmanilaph

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The ladies during their opening number (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

The country will never run out of beautiful Filipinas. They just keep on coming and, for most, pleasantly surprising us with their participation in the several beauty pageants that get hosted annually.

Take for example the twenty-nine (29) candidates of Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines 2015 who were presented to the media during a well-attended Press Presentation at the Diamond Hotel yesterday noon. While I wouldn’t exactly state that this is their best bumper crop of contenders, there are still more than a handful of easy standouts who can cruise to possible victory come May 21 finals at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila.

The 2015 comers (and their assigned numbers) are: 1) Ariz Encarnacion, 2) Beah Ocampo, 3) Jessah Eclevia, 4) Jhai Cariaga, 5) Julie Basnillo, 6) Zairah Agsaluna, 7) Tim Alsowyed, 8) Marlyn dela Merced, 9) Ayen Mangaring, 10) Divine Canaceli, 11) Nicole Dichoso, 12) Pau Napuli, 13) France Constantino, 14) Kim Alcantara, 15) MJ Lucero, 16) Rayne Tipones, 17) Lyn Agriam, 18) Ina Alcantara, 19) Maricar Sicuana, 20) Karla Alas, 21) Jonna Bravante, 22) Angelu Gonzales, 23) Honey Bravante, 24) Crystal Padilla, 25) Maggie Hizon, 26) Gale Canillo, 27) Ace Morales, 28) Juvi Balili and 29) Angela Yagaya.

Here are the photo grids of the ladies courtesy of Joy Arguil.

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Photo credit : Joy Arguil

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Photo credit : Joy Arguil

Here are my ten (10) early favorites among the twenty-nine (29) eye candies:

Above are my ten (10) early picks for the title

Above are my ten (10) early picks for the title

I will see who among them will really hit the stride and become the strongest front-runners during the homestretch. ;-)

Joseph Doruelo for Voragorn Wannawong

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Mr. Global Philippines 2014 Joseph Doruelo in his first photoshoot with Thai photographer Voragorn Wannawong

Mr. Global Philippines 2014 Joseph Doruelo in his first photoshoot with Thai photographer Voragorn Wannawong

josephdoruelo31 Voragorn Wannawong is an established Thai photographer who specializes in portraits, fashion and big events. Men’s photography is also one niche he has become known for. And this is where our Mr. Global Philippines 2014 Joseph Doruelo enters the picture when he got his first work photoshoot with him.

Check out the results in this post. Doesn’t he look promising, dear readers? ;-)

From a different angle now, our Joseph for Voragorn Wannawong

From a different angle now, our Joseph for Voragorn Wannawong

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Joseph in Black-and-White

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Once more, with feelings for Joseph Doruelo


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