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The Philippines’ Finest in Miss Universe

Posted by Norman on February 25, 2019
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Eight of the Philippines’ finest in Miss Universe during last night’s Tribute Concert. No wonder the country is the envy of every pageant-loving country in the Universe:

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach

Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner-Up Ara Arida

Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup-Lee

Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-Up Venus Raj

Miss Universe 2016 Top 6 Maxine Medina

Miss Universe 2017 Top 10 Rachel Peters and

Miss Universe 2014 Top 10 MJ Lastimosa

How I wish Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner-Up Janine Tugonon flew in from the US to join the eight others. :-/

Pia, Maxine, Ara and Catriona for the ABS-CBN Ball 2018

Posted by Norman on September 29, 2018
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Here are photos of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and boyfriend Marlon Stockinger during the ABS-CBN Ball 2018 tonight at Makati Shangri-La, Manila. What can you say about her look and styling in that Martin Bautista gown?

And below, Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray, Miss Universe Philippines 2016 (& 65th Miss Universe Top 6 Finisher) Maxine Medina and Miss Universe Philippines 2013 (& Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner-Up) Ara Arida are shown during their respective red-carpet walks during the same event.

#ABSCBNBall2018

Maxine, Catriona & Kelly

Posted by Norman on July 9, 2018
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Here now are Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina, Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray and commercial model Kelly Misa in their shoot for the Imprint book of Creations by Lourd Ramos.

Creative Director: Raymund Seranillo, Photographer: Louie Faundo, Stylist: Nio Manzano, HMUA Lourd Ramos Creations Team

Below are their individual layouts:

Maxine Medina for Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

Posted by Norman on June 12, 2018
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One more 120th Philippine Independence Day-inspired post: Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina wearing a Hap Dende | Geronie Labora Mascota de Zamboanga garb for Team Basilan Steel in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup Opening Day at the Araneta Coliseum.

How does the Maria Clara-inspired creation strike you?

Super Sireyna on Eat Bulaga

Posted by Norman on April 3, 2018
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Check out today’s Super Sireyna of Eat Bulaga on the noontime show of GMA Network where I will be briefly introduced as one of the judges for the post-program #PreJudging of one of the more anticipated beauty contests on nationwide TV.

I will join Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina, actor Benjamin Alves and celebrity/car racer Marlon Stockinger in the panel for the Live Stream of the Pre-Judging in FB and the show’s YouTube channel.

This is going to be exciting because I have reviewed the 46 Official Candidates and they look gorgeous!

Sunday Specials: 26 Hours in Iloilo

Posted by Norman on January 21, 2018
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It was a whirlwind but satisfying 26 hours in Iloilo when I flew to the City of Love yesterday morning and returned just a few hours back today. As part of the judging panel for the Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Finals 2018 last night, I helped in selecting Demi Patria R. Jainga as the golden girl of the pageant which celebrated its 50th Edition at the University of San Agustin Gym.

I was in the company of beauty queens Bea Rose Santiago, Shamcey Supsup, Maxine Media and Rachel Peters and we were all pleasantly surprised at the level of articulation that most of the candidates displayed in both casual and Top 5 Q&A. Former Binibini Ruffa Nava clinched the 3rd highest title of Miss Iloilo Dinagyang IDFI 2018.

And earlier just after breakfast, I was picked up at Hotel del Rio and brought to Bombo Radyo Iloilo for a personal radio guesting in the program “Good Morning Philippines” with Bombo Ian Gajate to discuss about the said pageant plus the ladies of Bb. Pilipinas 2018.

All in all, I am so happy with this quick trip. Now I can fully agree why Iloilo is one of the world’s most livable cities – from the refreshingly modern airport to the uber clean streets and all.

Kudos to Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Executive Director Alex G. Soncio for making his farewell involvement with the competition the grandest in all of the seven years that he spearheaded the annual project.

I will be back!

Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2018

Posted by Norman on January 20, 2018
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This is it, Iloilo!

Today, I will be flying to Asia’s City of Love to serve as one of the judges in tonight’s finals of Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2018 at the University of San Agustin Gym. Along with Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup, 65th Miss Universe Top 6 Finalist Maxine Medina, Miss Universe 2017 Top 10 placer Rachel Peters, Asia’s Next Top Model winner Maureen Wroblewitz, Mister Universal Ambassador 2016 2nd Runner-Up Andrea Biondo and Catwalk King Sinon Loresca, we will select the best and the brightest among the thirteen (13) ladies vying for the crown.

The Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2018 Candidates posing in front of the Official Residence, Richmond Hotel Iloilo

And tomorrow morning, I will be guesting on Bombo Radyo Iloilo to do a wrap-up of the results of the finals above as well as discuss about Bb. Pilipinas 2018.

Watch out for my report on the results of Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2018. Viva Señor Sto. Niño!