Miss Philippines Leren Mae Bautista is Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015

Miss Philippines Leren Mae Bautista was crowned Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015 at the coronation night held on December 31, 2015 at Putrajaya Marriot Hotel & Spa Grand Ballroom at 101 Resort City in Malaysia. Baustista bested other 56 candidates from across the globe. 

As the 21st edition of the pageant, this is the Philippines' third (3rd) Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International (MTQTYI) crown. The country first won the title by Santarin Sherylle in 1996; second was won by Racquel Uy in 1999. 

SM Bears of Joy advocacy project

SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime, gives a chance those less fortunate to receive their own special gifts with their “Bears of Joy” project.

Not everyone is lucky enough to have the resources to purchase extra luxuries like little gifts. But with just a simple purchase of a stuffed bear worth Php 200 at any SM branch, SM Cares will give one also to the children of their chosen beneficiary, giving them a chance to feel that warmth of the season with just a small gesture.

#MerrySMChristmas2015

41st Metro Manila Film Festival Winners (MMFF 2015)

The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2015) winners were announced during the Gabi ng Parangal (awards night) held at Kia Theatre in Cubao, Quezon City on December 27, 2015. The event was hosted by KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez.

Walang Forever won big with six (6) awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Jericho Rosales) and Best Actress (Jennylyn Mercado). Nilalang and Honor Thy Father won 5 awards each.

Christmas message of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach posted this message and photo via Miss Universe Facebook Page on December 25, 2015 (December 24 in New York, USA) and she wants to reach out to all fans from the Philippines, Colombia and the rest of the world to stop the hate:

Read: Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is Miss Universe 2015

Titus Pens iDoodle Ballpen Art Contest 2015 Winners

Ely James Gumba of Cebu was hailed the grand champion of the Titus Pens iDoodle Battle of the Champions Ballpen Art Contest, a grand on-the-spot ballpen art competition held on December 18, 2015 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Doodle enthusiasts and artists from the different parts of the Philippines have gathered together for a battle of the hands in drawing using only Titus ballpens. How cool is that?

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS screening at the new Gateway Cineplex Dolby Atmos Cinema

The biggest Dolby Atmos Cinema in the country was launched on December 16, 2015 at Gateway Mall Cineplex at Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City with a special screeening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Featuring a revolutionary audio platform that creates powerful, moving audio using audio objects and overhead speakers, Gateway Mall’s Dolby Atmos Cinema boasts of sounds that come from all directions, the dialogue and music of the onscreen story move all around the audience in three-dimensional space, transporting them into the scenes and putting them in the middle of the action. Definitely the most suitable venue for the much-awaited movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  

Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is Miss Universe 2015

Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was gloriously crowned Miss Universe 2015 in the coronation night held at The AXIS in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Sunday, December 20, 2015 (December 21 8:00 am in the Philippines). Wurtzbach bested other 79 contestants from across the globe.

Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez  won as 1st runner-up, while Miss USA Olivia Jordan clinched the 2nd runner-up spot.

FDCP offices move to downtown Manila on T.M. Kalaw Street

The offices of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) have moved to a new location (the former premises of Instituto Cervantes de Manila) on TM Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. The National Film Archives of the Philippines (NFAP) will also have offices in the new building.

Miss Spain Mireia Lalaguna is Miss World 2015; Miss Philippines in Top 11

Miss Spain Mireia Lalaguna was crowned Miss World 2015 in the coronation night held at the Beauty Crown Grand Theatre in Sanya, China on December 19, 2015 (Saturday). Lalaguna bested other 113 contestants from across the globe.

Miss Russia Sofia Nikitchuk won as 1st runner-up, while Miss Indonesia Maria Harfanti clinched the 2nd runner-up spot.

Miss Russia Valentina Rasulova is Miss Intercontinental 2015; Miss Philippines as 1st runner-up

Miss Russia Valentina Rasulova was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2015 at the coronation night held at the Grand Ballroom in the Maritim Congress Hotel in Magdeburg, Germany on December 18, 2015 (December 19, 2015 3am in the Philippines). Miss Intercontinental 2014 Patraporn Wang from Thailand crowned her new successor.

Miss Philippines Christi Lynn McGarry (Miss Asia & Oceana) won as 1st runner-up while Miss USA Brianne Bailey (Miss North America) clinched the 2nd runner-up spot.

Titus Pens iDoodle Battle of the Champions at SM Mall of Asia | December 18, 2015

Young creative minds to assemble at Titus Pens iDoodle Battle of the Champions, Titus Pens set to host doodling workshops on fashion, comics, travel and food

Doodle  enthusiasts  across  the  country  are  all  set  to  stretch  their  creative  muscles  for Titus Pens  iDoodle  Battle  of  the  Champions,  a  grand  on-the  spot  ballpen  art competition on December 18, 2015 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Miss Universe 2015: Submit your Facebook Final Question

IMG Universe, LLC invites you to submit a final question to be asked live in the 2015 MISS UNIVERSE® Competition via Facebook post and your Facebook account name and Facebook profile picture may be displayed on-air.

In memory of Chinese fighter Yang Jian Bing (1994-2015)

The ONE Championship (ONE) family suffered a tragic loss when Chinese flyweight Yang Jian Bing passed away on December 11, 2015 (Friday) at 12.06 PM due to cardiopulmonary failure. The formal hospital medical reports and procedures are still being carried out. He was 21 years old.

Yang, a native of China was hospitalized at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pasay City, Philippines, after a sudden collapse on the morning of December 10, 2015 while he was jogging trying to cut his weight in time of the weigh-in that evening which was held at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" advance screening by Golden Ticket Events

The biggest movie event of the year has arrived! Golden Ticket Events will be holding a special advance screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 16, 2015 10pm at SM Megamall Cinema 3.

Join Princess Leia, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, R2-D2, C3-PO, plust an all-new cast of heroes, bots, and villains in the newest Star Wars chapter to hit the silver screen!

Mister Worldwide 2015 candidates | Glamshots

Featured here are the glamshots of Mister Worldwide 2015 candidates. The pageant holds its first edition held in Orlando, Florida on December 3-13, 2015.

The finals night will be held on December 13, 2015 (Sunday) at 6:00 PM at the Señor Frogs Restaurant and Theater Lounge. Who do you think will win Mister Worldwide 2015?

Mister Worldwide 2015 finals night on December 13, 2015

Mister Worldwide 2015 holds its first edition being held in Orlando, Florida on December 3-13, 2015. The finals night will be held on December 13, 2015 (Sunday) at 6:00 PM at the Señor Frogs Restaurant and Theater Lounge.

Who do you think will win Mister Worldwide 2015?

Celebrating gentlemen's masculinity, intelligence and beauty, here are the nine (9) official candidates to the 1st Mister Worldwide in their Swimwear:

ONE Championship: Spirit of Champions fight card in Manila | December 11, 2015

Asia's premier mixed martial arts organization is back at the state-of-the-art, 20,000-seater Mall of Asia Arena this Friday, December 11, in an event dubbed as ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS. 

The fight card highlights the return of former women's boxing world champion Ana "Hurricane" Julaton as well as a bout featuring bantamweight stalwart, Mark "Mugen" Striegl. In the main event, Paul "Typhoon" Cheng steps in as a last minute replacement for original participant Chi Lewis-Parry, as he takes on Filipino-American Brandon "The Truth" Vera for the ONE Heavyweight World Championship.

Paul Cheng replaces Chi Lewis-Parry in ONE Championship fight night in Manila

Manila, Philippines - After multiple requests made by ONE directly to Chi Lewis-Parry and his manager over the last few weeks, Parry has failed to submit his medical results and his drug tests for the fight this Friday. Additionally, he decided not to board the plane departing from London to Manila.  He will not be fighting this Friday.

The next top HW contender, Paul Cheng will be stepping in for the World Championship fight against Brandon Vera.  Can China claim its first ever Heavyweight World Champion or will the hometown hero make it a storybook win for Filipinos?

Miss Philippines Angelia Ong is Miss Earth 2015

Miss Philippines Angelia Gabrena Ong was crowned Miss Earth 2015 at the coronation night held at Marx Halle in Vienna, Austria on December 5, 2015 at 8:15 pm (which was 3:15 am, December 6 in Manila, Philippines). Ong bested other 85 beautiful candidates from all over the world.

Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell from the Philippines crowned her successor who is also from the Philippines. Philippines became the first country to win back-to-back in Miss Earth pageant. Angelia Ong is the 3rd Filipina to win the title. The first crown was won by Miss Philippines Karla Henry in 2008.

Miss Earth 2015 Live Streaming | Live in Vienna, Austria

Miss Earth 2015 Coronation Night will be held at Vienna Austria on December 5, 2015 at 8:15 pm (which is at 3:15 am, December 6 in Manila, Philippines).

Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell from the Philippines will be crowning her successor in a few hours.

Angelia Ong is representing the Philippines at the 15th edition of Miss Earth.

Miss Paraguay Stephania Stegman is Miss Supranational 2015; Miss Philippines in Top 20

Miss Paraguay Stephania Stegman was crowned Miss Supranational 2015 in the coronation night held at Krynica Zdrój, Poland on December 4, 2015. Stegman is a professional model who currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she works and studies.

Miss Canada Sierra Bearchell won as 1st runner-up, while Miss Colombia Monica Castano clinched the 2nd runner-up spot.

Mister Switzerland Pedro Mendes is Mister International 2015; Mister Philippines in Top 10

Mister Switzerland Pedro Mendes won Mister International 2015 in the finals night held at Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila Hotel in Pasay City (Manila, Philippines) on November 30, 2015.  Mendes bested other 35 gorgeous candidates from across the globe.

Mister Brazil Anderson Tomazini won as first runner-up, while Mister Korea Sang-Jin Lee clinched the second runner-up spot. Mister Panama Julian Torres won as third runner-up while Mister Czech Republic Jakub Kraus made it as fourth runner-up.