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Janjep Carlos sendoff for Mr Gay World 2019

Posted by Norman on April 23, 2019
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John Jeffrey Janjep Carlos is the man of the hour who will travel to Cape Town, South Africa to represent the Philippines in Mr Gay World 2019 from April 28-May 4. He was given a fitting sendoff by his National Director, Wilbert Tolentino.

Janjep is a successful businessman and realtor who also happens to be a great dancer. A former volleyball athlete and varsity player of the Cavite State University, he loves spending most of his free time at the gym and workout with his friends.

Joining the national search is something that Janjep decided on a snap. In fact, he joined twice before finally bagging the title of Mr. Fahrenheit 2019 which automatically made him Mr. Gay World Philippines 2019. “That’s how motivated I am to get this title.” he added.

This hunky 41 year old Caviteño will have “Mental Health Awareness” as his main advocacy for the international competition. He even came up with his own hashtag for his campaign – #IllnessToWellness.

“I think it’s very timely and relevant. We’ve heard so much about mental health issues and it’s getting worse. In my own little way, I want to spread awareness about depression so people will know what to do in case they feel some of the symptoms of this psychiatric illness is affecting us and our loved ones.”

His final message to the Filipinos?

“My vision is not just to live but to exist. I promise that I will give my best so that I can represent my country well and they can be proud of me. Thank you guys for following my journey. I’ll be needing your much love and support in the upcoming Mr Gay World 2019.”

Let us all support Janjep by liking and sharing his video:

#RoadToMrGayWorld2019
#MGW2019
#MrGayWorldPhilippines2019
#MGWP2019

And what is part of his game plan to win the title in Cape Town?

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Reyna Ng Aliwan 2019 Press Presentation

Posted by Norman on April 22, 2019
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Manila Broadcasting Company, Star City and the Cultural Center of the Philippines – in cooperation with the cities of Manila and Pasay – once again celebrate the country’s biggest and most popular festivals the way we Filipinos love it – as a series of visual spectacles now known as the Aliwan Fiesta, which opens to the public on April 25-27 at the CCP Complex.

Part of the festivities is the search for this year’s Festival Queen who will be selected on pageant night this coming Friday, April 26, with her coronation scheduled after the Grand Parade and Street Showdown on Saturday, April 27 during the Awarding Ceremonies at 9pm.

There are 23 ladies in the hunt for #ReynaNgAliwan2019, and they represent different festivals throughout the Philippines.


1. Honey Be Parreñas – Kalimudan Festival of Sultan Kudarat
2. Angelie Olmedo – Pintados de Passi Festival of Passi City, Iloilo
3. Milca Romares – Salapan Festival of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
4. Aubrhie Cindyrelle Carpio – Singkaban Festival of Bulacan
5. Kizia Jermaine Maligalig – Tagultol Fishing Festival of Atimonan, Quezon
6. Gezza Avila – Niyogyugan Festival of Quezon Province
7. Angelin Summer Fernandez – Kalivungan Festival of North Cotabato
8. Frenzie Dionne Escalada – MunaTo Festival of Sarangani

9. Erginia Vera Bautista – Banatu Festival of Cabanatuan City
10. Lyka Veleña – Boling Boling Festival of Catanauan, Quezon
11. Kim Naz – Antipolo Maytime Festival
12. Leandrea Batingan – Tanglawan Festival of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
13. Deborah Belen Villaflores – Buglasan Festival of Dumaguete, Negros Oriental (delayed flight; will check-in tonight)
14. Princess Serdenia – Zamboanga Hermosa Festival
15. Nicole Borromeo – Sinulog Festival of Cebu
16. Alayzza Izzabelle Tolimao – Agten Tufi Festival of Tupi, South Cotabato
17. Merhyl Kit Angeline Paraluman – Tuna Festival of General Santos City

18. Roi Neeve Comanda – Panagbenga Festival of Baguio City
19. Charlotte Arcena – Pasaka Festival of Tanauan, Leyte
20. Cassandra Marie Cassey Lee – Sangyaw Festival of Tacloban City
21. Ma. Kristina Ramos – Cocowayan Festival of Isabela, Basilan
22. Jhan Nicole Ambata – Paru-Paro Festival of Dasmariñas, Cavite
23. Cinderella Salilican – Pangisdaan Festival of Navotas

Early favorites are Gezza Avila, Leandrea Batingan, Nicole Borromeo, Roi Neeve Comanda and Cassandra Lee.

Let’s see who will succeed last year’s Chelsea Fernandez.

How some of your Binibinis spent their Holy Week

Posted by Norman on April 21, 2019
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Happy Easter everyone!

Ever wondered how some of your Binibinis spent their week-long break from the daily grind of Bb. Pilipinas 2019?

Below are some of the highlights for twelve (12) of them:

A relaxing vacation in Bali for #Binibini27 Samantha Bernardo

A long overdue pictorial and video shoot for your #Binibini19 Ilene de Vera in Busay Heights, Cebu City

A community outreach program for your #Binibini39 Dia Magno to the Manobo tribe in Agusan del Sur

A dinner-fundraising activity for your #Binibini36 Francia Layderos in Libon, Albay

An organized talk with the youth for your #Binibini4 Malka Shaver. The event was held at Parkmall in Cebu City

A courtesy call with Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo for your #Binibini8 Joahnna Saad

Meet-up with Sen Chiz Escudero of Sorsogon and wife Heart Evangelista for your #Binibini15 Maria Isabela Galeria in their province

No out-of-town vacation for your #Binibini37 Samantha Poblete. Just pictorials and reflective moments in her hometown of Silang, Cavite

A well-deserved holiday for your #Binibini3 Martina Turner Diaz at Mövenpick Resort in Mactan Island

A courtesy call with the Office of the City Mayor of Puerto Princesa for your #Binibini33 Jessarie Dumaguing

A shoot for your #Binibini24 Nicole Guerrero right in the middle of Baluarte in Vigan, Ilocos Sur

A courtesy call with Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia for your #Binibini29 Cassandra Chan

Easter Sunday Senti Specials: The Golden Anniversary Year of Gloria Diaz as Binibining Pilipinas Universe

Posted by Norman on April 21, 2019
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This is a Super #Throwback for Easter Sunday:

While the actual Coronation Night of Binibining Pilipinas 1969 was held June 13 of that year, 2019 marks the Golden Anniversary of Gloria Diaz – both as Binibining Pilipinas Universe and (our country’s first) Miss Universe. Let us focus on her conquest of the national pageant.

FYI, the Bb. Pilipinas 1969 Honor Roll is as follows:
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe – Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz
Binibining Pilipinas-International – Margaret Rose “Binky” Orbe Montinola
1st Runner-Up – Nelia delos Reyes Sancho (who later became Queen of the Pacific ’71)
2nd Runner-Up – Cynthia Commans Quirino
3rd Runner-Up – Maricar Azaola
4th Runner-Up – Carmina Cuervo Gutierrez (she happens to be the aunt of Bb. Pilipinas World 1993 Sharmaine Ruffa Gutierrez)

Let us now look back at nostalgic photos which the great pageant collector Townee F Paat graciously shared with your blogger for this intent – from her graduation photo in the St. Scholastica College Yearbook at age 17 to her participation in Bb. Pilipinas 1969 at age 18 and eventually winning the right to represent the country in Miss Universe 1969.

What’s your take on #Binibini30 Resham Ramirez Saeed?

Posted by Norman on April 19, 2019
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Taking good care of her body can make it easier to recharge her mind.

This week, your #Binibini30 Resham Ramirez Saeed went to Boracay for a well-deserved holiday break to do just that.

In the meantime, watch her official Bb. Pilipinas 2019 introductory video and tell me what you think her chances are in the competition.

#ReshamSaeed #BbPilipinas2019 #beyondbeauty