Miss New Zealand Ariel Pearse is Miss Tourism International 2016/17

Miss New Zealand Ariel Pearse was crowned Miss Tourism International 2016/17 held at the coronation night at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel in Sepang Utara, Malaysia  (south of Kuala Lumpur) on December 31, 2016. Pearse won over 59 other contestants from around the world. The duration of the competition was from December 12, 2016 to January 1, 2017.

There was no competition for the year 2015-16. Miss Tourism International 2014/15 Faddya Ysabel Halabi Troisi of Venezuela crowned the new queen.

Artist Hayden Sison to hold Duterte-inspired exhibit at SM Art Center | January 3-14, 2017

Avante-garde artist Hayden Sison will unveil his latest collection of masterpieces inspired by the leading political figures in the country today at an exhibit dubbed as, “Adventures in Digongland (More High Fructose Corn Syrup)" to be held at the SM Art Center in Megamall from January 3 to 14, 2017. 

PagmamahaRun 2017 at CCP Complex | February 12, 2017

On its second year, PagmamahaRun 2017, is holding a running event with love on February 12, 2017 at CCP Complex in Manila.  

Proceeds of PagmamahaRun 2016 will go to the projects of its main beneficiary: Piso Para Sa Kolehiyo (PPK). This event is organized by JVD Running Events, various running groups and running enthusiasts who support different foundations.

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42nd Metro Manila Film Festival Winners (MMFF 2016 Winners)

The 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2016) winners were announced during the Gabi ng Parangal (awards night) held at Kia Theatre in Cubao, Quezon City on December 29, 2016. The awarding ceremony was hosted by Mark Bautista, Yassi Presman and Roxanne Barcelo.

Complete List of Awards received by each film:

 MAIN Category 

Seklusyon (8 awards)

Best Director – Erik Matti

Best Supporting Actress – Phoebe Walker

Best Screenplay 

Best Cinematography

Best Production Design

Best Sound Design

Best Original Theme song – "Dominus Miserere"

Special Jury Prize for Acting – Rhed Bustamante

New World Hotels and Resorts holds "Run & Raise 2017" at CCP Complex | February 5, 2017

New World Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with ABS-CBN's Bantay Bata 163, is holding the Run & Raise 2017 to be held at Ipil-Ipil Grounds in at CCP Complex, Manila (near the Manila Film Center) on February 5, 2017. Proceeds of this project will benefit the scholars Bantay Edukasyon and projects of Bantay Bata 163.

Petron launches Blaze 100 Euro 5 fuel

The country’s leading oil company Petron Corporation marked another breakthrough in fuels technology with the introduction of the Blaze 100 Euro 5 – the first Euro 5 standard fuel in the Philippines. This is an upgrade after the successful launch of a full range of locally-produced Euro 4 fuels almost a year ago.

DIE BEAUTIFUL directed by Jun Robles Lana (MMFF 2016 entry)

Actor Paolo Ballesteros leads the cast for the first time in Die Beautiful, an official Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 entry directed by Jun Robles Lana. The film is a story about a transgender woman’s corpse which is stolen by her friends to honor her wish to be presented as a different celebrity on each night of her wake.  A poignant character study celebrating individuality.

PayMaya partners with foodpanda for an exclusive promo

PayMaya Philippines, the country's pioneer in mobile money and payments, has partnered with leading online food ordering platform, foodpanda, to treat  its users with an exclusive promo that will make ordering food online, a whole lot more convenient and affordable.

Until December 31, 2016, foodies all over Metro Manila and Cebu will be given a 20% discount for a minimum purchase of Php 500.00 when they order meals at the foodpanda website or app and use PayMaya as their payment option. They will also get a 10% discount on every succeeding orders made until the end of the promo.

Soleus Running Dance Fest 2017 at SM MOA By The Bay | February 4, 2017

Soleus Running Dance Fest will be held at SM Mall of Asia By The Bay on February 4, 2017. This event is organized by RG Events. Dance session with Peruvian International Fitness Presenter William Flores will begin at 6:30am.

Hop Inn Hotel from Thailand opens its first branch in the Philippines

Thailand-based Hop Inn Hotel was officially launched in the Philippines through its pioneering branch along Ermita, Manila on December 1, 2016. The media launch was held on December 13. the hotel offers high quality accommodation for both the business and leisure markets on a tight budget.

First Branch in the Philippines

According to The Erawan Group PLC President, Ms. Kamonwan Wipulakorn, this island nation serves as their first market abroad since they ventured into the economy category, in addition to the premium global hospitality names they have been building and operating over the last three decades.

Miss Puerto Rico Stephanie Del Valle is Miss World 2016; Philippines in Top 5

Miss Puerto Rico Stephanie Del Valle was hailed Miss World 2016 at the coronation night held at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill in Maryland, United States of America on December 18, 2016 (3:45am of December 19 in the Philippines). Del Valle won against the other 116 candidates from all over the world. The candidates' competition journey started on November 26.

Miss Dominican Republic Yaritza Reyes won as 1st runner-up, while Miss Indonesia Natasha Mannuela clinched the 2nd runner-up spot.

Miss World 2016 Finals: Full Show

Image courtesy of The Pageant Queens

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Start watching the video at 5:50. That's the beginning of the Miss World 2016 show. Enjoy watching!

BEKO gives fans a chance to win all-expense paid trips to Barcelona, Spain and watch football games live

BEKO, one of the largest home appliance brands in Europe, is finally in the Philippines! Entering the Philippine market in July of 2015 and exclusively available in select SM Appliance Center Stores, BEKO provides an innovative and reliable range of kitchen and home appliances which make consumers daily lives easier.

Beauty Queens Maggie & Parul win The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 (2016)

Pinoy power reigned supreme last December 15 as AXN crowned Filipino beauty queens Maggie Wilson-Consunji and Parul Shah winners of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 (2016). 

In the gripping finale episode, Maggie and Parul arrived first at the pit stop in Bali with just minutes to spare having survived challenges in 6 countries, 12 cities and over 12,000 kilometres, beating 10 other teams to claim the ultimate USD100,000 cash prize. 

MMFF 2016 entry, SAVING SALLY, gets A rating from Cinema Evaluation Board

The Metro Manila Film Festival Screening Committee describes one of the eight entries in this year’s December film festival, Saving Sally, as “an atypical youthful love story replete with child-like elements as applied through 2D animation.”

The Cinema Evaluation Board gave an A rating to the directorial debut of Avid Liongoren, a motion picture that weaves a young romantic story set in wonderful 2D animation hues.

Call for Applications: KRITIKA 2017 Fellowships

The Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center (BNSCWC) of De La Salle University-Manila is inviting young critics and scholars to apply for fellowship to KRITIKA 2017: National Workshop on Art and Cultural Criticism. It will be held on 3-6 May 2017 at the University of San Agustin (USA), Iloilo, West Visayas. Dr. Rolando B. Tolentino, esteemed cultural studies scholar and BNSCWC Associate for Criticism, is workshop director.

Mister Myanmar Okkar Min Maung is Mister Tourism World 2016

Mister Myanmar Okkar Min Maung was hailed Mister Tourism World 2016 at the coronation night held on December 10, 2016 at Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. As the first edition of the pageant, it was organized by Gentlemen Charities Incorporated (GCI), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur and the City of Vigan.

Gold's Gym Philippines awards BodyCon 2016 Winners

Gold's Gym awarded its new fitness ambassadors at the finals night of BodyCon 2016 held at Novotel Hotel Manila at Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on November 30, 2016. Joaquin Pedro Valdes is Mr. Gold's Gym Philippines 2016, while Hilary Isaac is Ms. Gold's Gym Philippines 2016.

Hosted by Bobby Yan and Angelee delos Reyes, this is the 2nd edition of Gold's Gym Body Convention competition.

ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon Vera defeats Hideki Sekine

ONE Championship™ (ONE), once again electrified the capacity crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila on December 2, 2016. ONE: AGE OF DOMINATION showcased the Philippines’ top mixed martial arts (MMA) talent along with the world’s best fighters. In the main event, Brandon Vera retained his ONE Heavyweight World Championship with a dominant victory over Japanese challenger Hideki Sekine.

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Mister Mexico Diego Garcy is Mister Supranational 2016

Mister Mexico Diego Garcy was declared the grand winner in the first edition of Mister Supranational 2016 at the coronation night held at Krynica Zdrój, Poland on December 3, 2016. An international model from Zapopan, Jalisco, Garcy also won the Mr. Supranational Americas and Mr. Elegance titles. 

Diego is 26 years old, 1.89 m-tall and has a BA in Business Administration. He won a US$ 10.000 cash prize, a contract with Nowa Scena modeling agency, a trip to Egypt as a VIP guest at Miss Eco 2017, among other prizes.

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Art Exhibit: "The Awakening" by Juan Miguel Bermudez at 20:20

Visual artist extraordinaire Juan Miguel Bermudez holds his 1st solo exhibition dubbed as "The Awakening: The Creative Potential of the Unconscious Mind" at 20:20 on December 7, 2016. The venue is located at 20A, La Fuerza Plaza, 2241 Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City.

Mister Tourism World 2016: 13 Official Candidates

Gentlemen Charities Incorporated (GCI), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur and the City of Vigan, presents the 1st edition of Mister Tourism World on December 3-10, 2016. Coronation night will be held on December 10, 2016 at the Vigan Convention Center in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.

The 13 candidates were presented to the media held at Icon Hotel in Timog, Quezon City on December 4, 2016. All the rest of the activities (photoshoots, forum, trade show, gala night, grand finale) will be held in Vigan City.

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Color Manila Run - Year 5 at SM Mall of Asia Grounds | January 8, 2017

Color Manila celebrates its fifth year with a running event slated on January 8, 2017 at the SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds.

Race Category  |  Assembly Time |  Gun Start

3K  | 4:00 AM | 6:30AM

5K | 4:00 AM | 6:20AM

10K | 4:00 AM | 6:00AM

21K | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM