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Swimmingly yours, Miss Mermaid International 2015

Posted by Norman on May 30, 2015
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Miss Mermaid International is the only competition of its kind where contestants are selected based on beauty, figure and swimming skills.

Miss Mermaid International is the only competition of its kind where contestants are selected based on beauty, figure and swimming skills.

Click above to check its Facebook Page

Click above to check its Facebook Page

If you’re beautiful, shapely and a good swimmer, this unique pageant could be what you’re waiting for. The local franchise holder of Miss Mermaid International is looking for that girl who will be named Miss Mermaid International Philippines 2015 and represent the country in the world finals scheduled this coming September 26-October 5 in Sheraton Soma Bay, Egypt.

What is this competition all about?

Miss Mermaid International is the only competition of its kind where contestants are selected based on beauty, figure and swimming skills.

If you check the website, here is additional info about the competition.

How does one judge a Miss Mermaid International contest?

Judging a Miss Mermaid Contest
There are 6 sections of judging a mermaid

– THE FACE
– THE FIGURE
– THE INTERVIEW
– CREATIVITY (decoration of mermaid costume)
– LONG-DISTANCE DIVING max 30m
– MERMAID POSING UNDER WATER

Each jury member can give 0 – 10 – 20 – 30 – 40 – 50 – or 60 points in each of the 6 sections. 360 points are the most a mermaid can get by one jury member

I guess the ladies who do the mermaid show at Manila Ocean Park would come to mind first. And I’m not even kidding. Otherwise, good-looking Filipinas who can swim well (and not just the very basics) might be interested to give it a try. PM Ovette Ricalde on Facebook for more details. 😉

P.S. Below is a video of what happened during the first Miss Mermaid held in Germany last year.

courtesy of TVNetworld

John Reyes wins Mr. Philippines-Earth 2010 title

Posted by Norman on April 28, 2010
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This is a belated post. Just days before the finals of Miss Philippines-Earth 2010, the selection of Mr. Philippines-Earth 2010 was held to coincide with the pre-pageant activities of the former. John Reyes, a 5’11” 20 year-old fashion model and student of University of Santo Tomas, was proclaimed winner at the Concourse Plaza of Manila Ocean Park last April 22. I’m not definite yet if he will be fielded as the country’s bet to an international Mr. Earth competition, but will give updates in this blog.

John Reyes wins the first-ever Mr. Philippines-Earth title. (Photo credit: Mabuhay Beauties)

John was awarded by reigning Miss Earth 2009 Larissa Ramos and Miss Philippines-Earth 2009 Sandra Seifert during the event.

Congratulations, John! 😉

Hotel H2O: a unique brand-new Hotel in the heart of Manila

Posted by Norman on April 27, 2010
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There’s a newly-opened hotel in the heart of Manila and very near the historic points of this bustling city. Hotel H2O is unique in the sense that it is a water-themed accomodation neighboring the Manila Ocean Park. Rooms and suites offer either seaview or aquarium-designed ambience that can really make you feel all relaxed and cozied up.

According to its official website, Hotel H2O has different room varieties, namely: Bayview (Redefine the unparrallel, under-one-roof relaxation facing Manila Bay that will surely pronounced your passion for pleasure. Experience the creative and stylish harmonies of our amenities and services. This room welcomes you to a 26-29 sq metre room including queen or twin bed,marble bath, generous work area with high-speed Internet access, plush bathrobes and daily newspaper.) They also have the Aquarium Rooms (Take a plunge in tranquility! Be mesmerized by the aquarium walls that houses different colours,shapes, sizes and beauty of our marine life. Capture this marvelous experience while easing out and taking time for leasure. Aquarium room includes 37-inch LCD television set, queen size bed with cotton linens, marble bath and plush amenities.) Then there is the Aqua Bay Room (Floor-to-ceiling windows frame a stunning panoramic view of Manila Bay. Contemporary decor includes rich wood paneling and natural colors. Relax in a spacious 34-sq.-metre room featuring a workstation, wireless high-speed Internet, marble bath, robes, slippers and king bed with cozy duvet and feather pillows.)

Hotel H2O's Aqua Room

Hotel H2O's Seaview Room

They have other room options to offer like Suites (ranging from Deluxe to Premiere) and Aqua Club units.

What’s more perfect for a family weekend or a short break for couples is that Hotel H2O is just a stone’s throw from the Manila Ocean Park which you can visit. Don’t miss the Aquatica!

Here is the location map of Hotel H2O:

This property is offering discounted rates for the month of May, 2010 so try to book early so you can secure one of your preferred rooms.

Hotel H2O is owned and operated by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a joint undertaking of Singaporean and Malaysian investors. It is a subsidiary of the Singaporean company, China Oceanis Pte ltd of the China Oceanis Group of Companies.

Kris Psyche Resus wins Miss Philippines-Earth 2010!

Posted by Norman on April 25, 2010
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As I have correctly predicted, the petites did shine bright in last night’s finals of Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 at the Manila Ocean Park. Kris Psyche Resus representing Mun. of Infanta won the title and will now wear the Philippine sash in the Miss Earth 2010 scheduled in Nha Trang, Vietnam later this year. The 5’5″ stunner also won Best in Swimsuit in pre-pageant activities. Her elemental court includes Miss Philippines-Air is Rene McHugh of Fil. USA East Coast with Miss Philippines-Water (1st Runner-Up for this year’s edition) going to Emerie Dale Cunanan (another petite) of Pandan. The 6’2″ Gwennaelle Ruais of Fil. France was named Miss Philippines-Fire with Angela Fernando of Lubao completing the Top 5 as Miss Philippines-Eco Tourism.

(L-R) Rene McHugh, Miss Philippines-Air; Emerie Dale Cunanan, Miss Philippines-Water; Kris Psyche Resus, Miss Philippines-Earth 2010; Gwennaelle Ruais, Miss Philippines-Fire; Angela Fernando, Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism. (Photo credit: Mabuhay Beauties)

Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 Kris Psyche Resus beams after winning the title. (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova of OPMB Worldwide)

Congratulations to the winners! 😉

My final 15 picks for Miss Philippines-Earth 2010; the petites will shine bright!

Posted by Norman on April 24, 2010
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Since the finals of Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 will culiminate in a grand pageant tonight at the Manila Ocean Park, I will now be sharing my Top 15 picks for the crown., I’m pretty sure one of these ladies will take it all the way and become the country’s official representative to the Miss Earth 2010 in Vietnam later this year. All the images below are courtesy of my good friend, Boyet Blas, of Mabuhay Beauties.

In no particular order, my personal choices are:

Miss Olongapo City Rosemary Joan Turner

Miss Mun. of Pandan Emerie Dale Cunanan

Miss Taguig City Nicole (Kaufmann) Ortega

Miss Meycauayan City Christine Hermoso

Miss Fil. Community of USA East Coast Rene McHugh

Miss Municipality of Lubao Angela Fernando

Miss Municipality of Infanta Kris Psyche Resus

Miss Fil. Community of France Gwennaelle Ruais

Miss Makati City Angelica Pasumbal

Miss Municipality of Kabacan Lady Lou Garidan

Miss Vigan City Marie Lorraine de Guzman

Miss Tagaytay City Nadine Karla de Roxas

Miss Municipality of Bongabong Abbygale Rey

Miss Cebu City Sian Elizabeth Maynard

Miss Tarlac City Aura Donna Garon

By international beauty pageant standards, a lady is considered petite if she stands 5’5″ and below. And since the more outstanding candidates this year belong to the 5’4″-5’5″ height category, I sub-titled this blog emphasizing that the petites will shine bright tonight. In fact – save for the amazonic Gwennaelle Ruais who is at least 6′ tall – majority of the ladies are taller than the average Filipina but shorter than the generally pronounced statistic when fielded abroad. Nonetheless, what more than makes up for this is the fact that a good number of the 49 contenders have very beautiful and charming faces as can be seen in my 15 selections above.

Anyways, if I had to whittle down the 15 to just my Top 5, at least 3 petites will enter the group and they are Pandan’s Emerie Dale Cunanan (gorgeous!), Infanta’s Kris Psyche Resus (beautiful face and sensuous aura), and Meycauayan City’s Christine Hermoso (sweet face and visibly toned – albeit less shapely – body). This trio can possibly be joined by Lubao’s Angela Fernando and Taguig City’s Nicole (Kaufmann) Ortega. Conversely, if the judges would favor statuesque – in keeping up with previous winners who stand a minimum of 5’7″ – then there’s a high probability that the Top 5 would include Fil-France’s Gwennaelle Ruais or Fil USA East-Coast’s Rene McHugh and even make either win in the process.

Unless one of the five really fails in the all-important environmental Q&A, Emerie, Nicole, Angela, Kris and Christine will likely come out on top.

Watch out for the delayed TV Telecast of Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 on April 25, Sunday night over ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best. Reigning Miss Earth 2009 Larissa Ramos of Brazil will grace the finals. 😉

Cast your vote for 2010 Miss Philippines-Earth Most Photogenic

Posted by Norman on April 13, 2010
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As we all know by now, pre-pageant activities are in full swing for Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 with the coronation night scheduled on April 24, 2010 at Manila Ocean Park with the TV Telecast scheduled the following night over ABS-CBN. One of the special awards to be handed out is Miss Philippines-Earth Most Photogenic as organized by OPMB Worldwide and Carousel Productions. The online voting winner will be announced during the finals.

Here is the LINK to where you can cast your vote or you can also click the image above.

Now is the time to show your full support to your favorite Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 candidate! Start moving those mouse now and click the link! 😉

Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 Press Presentation

Posted by Norman on April 8, 2010
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The Official Candidates of Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 were presented to the media last Tuesday at the Manila Ocean Park. The environment-focused beauty pageant – presented by Carousel Productions – will have its finals on April 25 where the winner will represent the country in Miss Earth 2010 to be held in Vietnam later this year.

Here are some of the individual photos of the candidates. You will find a couple of familiar faces in the roster such as Bb. Pilipinas 2010 alumni Nicole Kaufmann (Miss Taguig City) and Gwenaelle Ruais (Miss Fil. Community of France) who is the sister of Bb. Pilipinas 2010 finalist Gwendoline Ruais. Photo credits go to Melvin Sia of OPMB Worldwide.

More pictures to follow!!!