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Maricar Reyes comes home to Mindanao

Model, television and movie actress Maricar Reyes lets out her thoughts and reveals her Mindanao roots in the latest issue of M (Life & Living in Mindanao) Magazine, Mindanao’s first-ever glossy travel and lifestyle publication.

In its first issue for 2010, M takes its readers to a rediscovery of Mindanao’s plethora of captivating tales of people, places, flavors and colors, a celebration of the island’s splendor and diversity.

Reyes, a Cagay’anon, shares the pages of M along with other notable Mindanaoans such as successful flower grower Sally Leuenberger, artist Ben Banez, cancer survivor Mina Carriedo Sebastian, and a roster of young, up-and-coming Mindanawon couples who have made significant marks in their respective fields of interest.

M also uncovers the island’s best kept secrets, destinations previously unknown and revealed perhaps for the first time in this issue, including the hidden coves of Canibad, the deep seas of Surigao, and the unexplored terrains of Bansalan, plus images of Mindanao as you have never seen before by top photojournalists Jojie Alcantara and Rhonson Ng.

This edition also lets out the secret recipes of Tiny Kitchen, Cafe el Gato and Bon Appetit’s culinary successes, and the entrepreneurial triumphs of North Cotabato’s civet coffee, Davao City’s Porky Best cracklings, General Santos City’s corn-husk dolls, and Southern Mindanao luxurious condo living. More »

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Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Winners – Miss Philippines

After delayed telecast of GMA 7, the winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Winners was finally announced last Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Quezon City.

Maria Venus Raj, a 21-year-old Bicolana beauty who stands 5′9 was chosen as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe while the crowned Bb. Pilipinas World was Candidate No. 21, Czarina Catherine Gatbonton – an HRM grad and 5′10 and a half inches tall.

Krista Mae Kleiner – the early crowd favorite was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas International. Krista is a 20-year-old former Miss USA-Philippines winner and a taekwondo blackbelter who stands 5′10 1/2 inches tall. More »

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Irina Antonenko is Miss Russia 2010

Irina Antonenko from the Urals city of Yekaterinburg was crowned Miss Russia 2010, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Sunday.

Along with the title and the crown, Antonenko received a cash prize of $ 100,000.

The title of first vice-miss went to Irina Sharipova, representing Russia’s Volga Republic of Tatarstan. Olga Kononenko of another Urals city, Chelyabinsk, was named second vice-miss.

Miss World 2008 Kseniya Sukhinova, Miss Russia 2009 Sofya Rudneva and Miss World 2009 Stefania Fernandez attended the pageant as honored guests.

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“Write Derek & Win” Promo by Century Corned Tuna

Derek Ramsey up for grabs!

I was clicking around one day, and I stumbled upon this really hot promo. Get this: the man of your dreams is just a letter away!

Get a chance to meet Derek Ramsay plus win other hot prizes by joining the Write Derek and Win promo!

Here’s how it works: just write a short letter to Derek telling him about your Century Corned Tuna experience and you get a chance to win really hot prizes.

All you have to do is log on to www.centurycornedtuna.ph and join the Write Derek and Win promo.

It’s easy! So why pass up the chance? Send in your letters until Feb 14, 2010!

10 of the best letters will be chosen, the top 5 will get a 32 gig iPod Touch and all ten will win 1 month’s supply of yummy Century Corned tuna and my personal favorite—the chance to meet and have my picture taken with Derek Ramsay at the Century Tuna Superbods Run on Feb 21 2010!

Now that’s hot.

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Fil-Am beauty and cue player Shanelle Loraine endorses shampoo

Billiards beauty star Shanelle Loraine is now product endorser of Cream Silk, one of the leading hair care brand in the Philippines.

The lovely Fil-American’s persona is now all over in several print ads and TV commercials as a result of her popularity in the booming sport of billiards in the Philippines where she traces her roots.

Since her debut at the Women’s World 10-Ball Championship last June and her recent third place finish with partner Lee Van Corteza at the World Mixed Doubles Classic events both produced by Dragon Promotions, the straight and long-haired Loraine has impressed commercial and print ad makers.

“Shanelle’s charming personality and marketability is opening many doors for her. She also works hard on her game behind the scenes. We are getting so many requests for her to go to so many places. Shanelle is great for the sport and a fantastic role model for players,” said Cindy Lee, CEO of Dragon Promotions.

“I was very excited when asked to endorse Cream Silk. It’s the most popular hair product brand in the Philippines and it’s nice to be associated with such a trusted and long-standing company. All my relatives in the Philippines and Guam love the commercial!” gushed the beautiful Dragon Promotions talent.

Born in Guam but now based in Florida, US mainland where she works, Loraine says she will continue travelling around the world by playing billiards which has made her famous and rich with opportunities and friends. More »

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APO Hiking Society holds series of farewell concerts on February to May

Philippine music icons The APO Hiking Society is holding a series of farewell concerts on February to May after four decades of great music and timeless hits that melted the heart of many music lovers and fans.

The ageless trio of Danny Javier, Jim Paredes and Buboy Garovillo, who comprise the APO Hiking Society sang the hit songs “Blue Jeans” and “Pumapatak na naman ang ulan” (The rain is falling again) and “Awit ng Barkada” (Song of the Gang).

They worked under the labels of Vicor Music, JEM Recording and Universal Records Philippines.

Paredes, Garrovillo and Javier, the ageless triumvirate of the ‘70s and ‘80s pop music, announced during a recent press conference they are bidding farewell to the music scene with their series of shows from February until the end of May as their final curtain call.

“This last stretch, we will really like to see as many as you. The best shows we’ve ever done in our career will happen right now in our last stretch. We are coming to an end,” Paredes told reporters. More »

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