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Sunday Specials: Photo-blogging the Premiere Issue of Presko Magazine

Posted by Norman on May 22, 2016
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Honorary Gentleman Rein Villareal on the cover of Presko wearing Issey Miyake and Yves Saint Laurent

PRESKO. That is the name of the new high-end Fil-Am fashion magazine just recently released in the US with a premiere issue that contains very interesting stories about Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach, the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 winners, Rein Villareal (with a 10-page editorial spread), Gentlemen of the Philippines, Balikbayan Tess Herbst of Teceruma Spa, Best Filipino Restos in the US and many more!

Presko is co-founded by Michael Davantes of Montreal and Velzon Hilzon Velez of New York. Both talented guys have pooled their talents and dreams to come up witb a glossy magazine that can go head-to-head with the other publications in your favorite newsstands or digital hubs.

Your blogger also contributed two (2) articles to this issue – not an easy thing to do considering my non-stop coverages left and rigt. But everything’s good.

Meanwhile, here are sneak photos inside the first issue the formal launching event in New York.

The new Fil-Am high-end fashion magazine whose time has come – Presko

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Michael Cinco in the inside pages

Yvethe Santiago on the back cover for Bragais


A feature on Tess Herbst of Teceruma Spa


During the magazine’s launch in New York


Part of Rein Villareal’s editorial spread

Sunday Super Specials: Gentleman Rein Villareal goes high fashion

Posted by Norman on April 24, 2016
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Gentleman Rein Villareal in Dolce & Gabbana


Gentlemen of the Philippines’ Rein Villareal has come a long way. From his humble beginnings in Pagbilao, Quezon to working as a Flight Coordinator with Saudia Airlines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to becoming an Honorary Gentleman, he can now add a new feather on his cap – high fashion professional model.

Just last week, Rein flew to Singapore for an important project. He was scheduled to have a cover and editorial photoshoot with internationally-renowned Singaporean lawyer/photographer David Tan for the inaugural issue of high-end New York fashion magazine “Presko“.

The designers Rein will wear

Rein’s images in this post are all BTS shots from the 8-page New York editorial where he will be featured wearing the most iconic tops from the Milan and Paris Spring-Summer 2016 collections. And the list of designers include Dolce & Gabbana, Issey Miyake, Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, Prada and Saint-Laurent. Uber impressive line-up, I must say.

Gentleman Rein Villareal in Lanvin


The images are giving me goosebumps, I tell you. Can’t wait for everyone to see the glossy spread once it comes out. This is indeed a major achievement for the very down-to-earth Rein and Gentlemen of the Philippines as a whole.

Excellent job, Gentleman! 🙂

#forevergentlemen

Be a Gentleman. Be the Gentleman. 

Posted by Norman on February 29, 2016
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The Gentlemen of the Philippines (left to right): Arcel Yambing, Willan Pagayon, Rein Villareal, Rick Kristoffer Palencia and (front) Jolo Dayrit (Photo credit: Artem Levy)

 
Following the Grand Launch of Gentlemen of the Philippines last Saturday, February 27, the search is now officially open. Online applications are accepted via the Facebook page of the advocacy-centered male competition where you can sign up.

Alternatively, you may also send a short bio-data together with two (2) clear and recent photos (one close-up and one full body) to: gentlemencharities@gmail.com

Here are the qualifications:
– 18-27 years of age with a minimum height of 5’10”
– At least college level or two-year course graduate
– Strictly with Filipino descent
– Can express himself in both English and/or Filipino
– Good moral character
– With a physically fit body and healthy lifestyle

Deadline for applications has been set for March 30, 2016. Screenings will be conducted starting the first week of April. Pre-pageant activities will reel of by the second week of June, leading to the much-awaited finals on June 25.

Be a Gentleman. Be the Gentleman.

Gentlemen of the Philippines.

Sunday Specials: A Launch of Good Intentions for Gentlemen of the Philippines

Posted by Norman on February 28, 2016
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Left to right: Host & Production Head Willan Pagayon, Media/PR Head Norman Tinio, Committee Head Angelle Nieva, Founder Precious Anne Medina, Advocacy & Marketing Head Hep Benitez and Co-Host Kristina Mamaril (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

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Left to right: Kevin Fichera, Arcel Yambing, Rein Villareal, Willan Pagayon and Rick Kristoffer Palencia

Yesterday afternoon, Gentlemen of the Philippines was successfully launched at 2Go Travel’s The Hub @ Kilometer 0 in Rizal Park, Manila. Present were the six (6) reigning Gentlemen – Rein Villareal, Rick Kristoffer Palencia, Willan Pagayon, Arcel Yambing, Jolo Dayrit and Kevin Fichera – along with officers of Gentlemen Charities Incorporated (GCI) headed by Founder Precious Anne Medina. In attendance were select members of the Press plus sponsors, friends and future pageant partners.

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Left to right: Mister Universal Ambassador 2015 Christian Daniel Ortiz, Mister Indonesia 2015 Damian Ronny and Mister Teen Indonesia 2015 Tandi Islami (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

Special VIP Guests included Edin Muhammad (who founded Indonesian Male Pageants Organization) with Mister Universal Ambassador 2015 Christian Daniel Ortiz, Mister Indonesia 2015 Damian Ronny and Mister Teen Indonesia 2015 Tandi Islami.

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Rick Kristoffer Palencia is now Mister Golden Universe Philippines 2016

During the program, two (2) special announcements were made. First was the formal installation of Kevin Fichera as Gentlemen of the Philippines 1st Runner-Up and the much-awaited reveal of Rick Kristoffer Palencia as the country’s male representative to the 2nd edition of Mr. & Ms. Golden Universe to be held in Manaos, Brazil come late May.

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Online applications for Gentlemen of the Philippines are now open!

Yours truly was also tasked to explain the qualifications for the male competition. Interested applicants may fill up the form on the Gentlemen of the Philippines Facebook page where you can submit applications online and wait for the schedule of actual screening. At the same time, I stressed on the good intentions of GCI to come up with a meaningful male pageant that will seek to find our next reps for Mister Model International 2016 in New Delhi, Mister Tourism International 2017 in Panama City, Mister Universal Ambassador 2016 in Bali, Mister Worldwide 2016 in Orlando, and the inaugural edition of Mister Tourism World in Bali.

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Front row left to right Kevin Fichera, Willan Pagayon and Rick Palencia; Back row left to right: Jolo Dayrit, Rein Villareal and Arcel Yambing

In the end, I was given the opportunity to share my sincerest good intentions in being part of GCI and to help create a very encouraging platform for the competition.

So if you know of someone who is qualified to be part of Gentlemen of the Philippines, encourage him to apply online via their Facebook link.

Sunday Specials: The Gentlemen of the Philippines and their Advocacies

Posted by Norman on February 21, 2016
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Russian photographer Artem Levy captured the Gentlemen of the Philippines in this high-fashion photoshoot at the Ablaza Mansion

 
Next week, February 27 to be exact, Gentlemen of the Philippines will hold its Grand Launch at 2Go Travel’s The Hub @Kilometer 0 in the heart of Rizal Park, City of Manila. This will serve as a coming-out event to members of the media for the male competition that will seek to name the country’s representatives to Mister Model International 2016 in New Delhi, Mister Universal Ambassador 2016 in Bali, Mister Tourism International 2017 in Panama City, Mister Worldwide 2016 in Orlando and the inaugural edition of Mister Tourism World also in Bali.

Now some of you might ask – what makes Gentlemen of the Philippines – made up of Rein Villareal, Arcel Yambing, Willan Pagayon, Jolo Dayrit and Rick Kristoffer Palencia plus Kevin Fichera – different from the other national male pageants out there? Their advocacies.

 

The Gentlemen of the Philippines in Edwin Uy, Adam Balasa and Peggarto Clothing

 
As main thrusts, the focus will zero in on two important causes: 1) Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CCA & DRRM) and 2) Violence Against Women. The organizers – Gentlemen Charities Incorporated (GCI) – did not choose these important issues to grandstand by using big words. On the contrary, such concerns are being given emphasis so as to re-educate people, bring about more dedicated change and set apart their efforts from the usual norm. Besides, wouldn’t it be just right for the Gentlemen to maximize their efforts for the protection of small communities as well as fighting against the abuse of women? It all makes perfect sense.

Of course, there are also other areas that need to be given importance, such as Tourism & Culture, Youth Affairs, Health & Wellness and Fashion & Style. These are sub-par concerns that will be equally distributed among the winners depending on their respective assignments abroad.

After the media launch, GCI – through the pageant’s Facebook page – will start accepting online applications for Gentlemen of the Philippines. The qualifications are as follows:

Aged 18-27 years; with a minimum height of 5’10”; Strictly with Filipino lineage; Preferably but not strictly College graduate or College level; can express himself adequately in English; with a physically fit body; and most importantly, ready and willing to learn and take on the stated advocacies of the organization

Email your letter of interest in joining along with a short bio and two (2) photos – 1 close-up and 1 full body – to: gentlemencharities@gmail.com

Gentlemen of the Philippines – more than good looks. 🙂

Gentlemen of the Philippines and IMP (Indonesia Male Pageants)

Posted by Norman on February 17, 2016
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There is a strong friendship between Gentlemen of the Philippines and IMP (Indonesia Male Pageants)

 
Media Invite for the Launch

Media Invite for the Launch

Come February 27, Gentlemen of the Philippines will have its Media Launch at 2Go Travel’s “The Hub @ Kilometer 0” right in the heart of Rizal Park in Manila. The male pageant will have all the seven (7) Gentlemen – Mister Model International Philippines 2015 Arcel Yambing, Mister Tourism International Philippines 2015 Willan Pagayon, Mister Worldwide Philippines 2015 Jolo Dayrit, Mister Tourism International Philippines 2014 Judah Cohen, Mister Bachelor Philippines Italy 2015 Kevin Fichera plus the Honorary Reniel Villareal & Rick Kristoffer Palencia – welcoming all invited guests.

At the same time, Gentlemen Charities Incorporated (GCI) will have special guests flying in all the way from Jakarta, Indonesia. They are the Founder of Indonesian Male Pageants (IMP) Edin Muhammad and his titleholders – Mister Universal Ambassador 2015 Christian Daniel Ortiz of Puerto Rico, Mister Indonesia 2015 Damian Ronny and Mister Teen Indonesia 2015 Tandi Islami.

The event is going to be memorable for both Gentlemen Charities Incorporated and Indonesian Male Pageants Association because it signals the strong friendship between the two, forged by the close ties of both its founders – Precious Anne Medina and Edin Muhammad. And it will definitely grow even stronger after the said launch.

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Honorary Gentleman Rein Villareal as photographed by Russian lensman Artem Levy

A toast to a beautiful friendship and the long pageant journey ahead for GCI and IMP! 😀

Coming Soon: Gentlemen of the Philippines 

Posted by Norman on February 4, 2016
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The six Gentlemen of the Philippines are coming your way soon!

 
The Gentlemen in the beginning, or 2015 if you will

The Gentlemen in the beginning, or 2015 if you will

Their names and faces are more-or-less familiar. Individually, you have seen them before online, in competition somewhere else or in person. As a group, though, these six men will now be known as Gentlemen of the Philippines. And this will signal the start of a male pageant in the country that will seek to find handsome and advocacy-driven young Filipinos who have more than good looks to offer.

The Gentlemen of the Philippines are:
Arcel Yambing – Mister Model International Philippines 2015
Willan Pagayon – Mister Tourism International Philippines 2015
Jolo Dayrit – Mister Worldwide Philippines 2015
Kevin Fichera – Mister Bachelor Philippines Italy 2015
along with
Judah Cohen – Mister Tourism International Philippines 2014 plus
Honorary Gentlemen
Rick Kristoffer Palencia and Reniel Villareal

Gentlemen of the Philippines will have its official launch before the end of the month. The competition will be a nationwide search for the next representatives to Mister Model International 2016 in New Delhi, India by August, Mister Tourism International 2017 in Panama City next year, Mister Universal Ambassador 2016 in Bali, Indonesia by September, Mister Worldwide Competition 2016 in Orlando, Florida by December and the inaugural edition of Mister Tourism World in Bali, Indonesia in November.

Screening of candidates will take place from March to April, with Pre-Pageant activities scheduled by late May up to the actual competition period of June 19-25, 2016.

Just last week, the high-fashion photoshoot of the reigning Gentlemen was held at the Ablaza Mansion in New Manila under the masterful photography of Cebu-based Russian lensman Artem Levy, Creative Stylist Domz Ramos, HMUA Dennis Santos, Videographer Joman Radaza and the over-all coordination of Montreal-based Michael Davantes. The handsome men wore the designs of Edwin Uy, Adam Balasa & Pegarto Clothing – with accessories by Jun-Jun Ablaza – for the shoot. The final photos will be released soon.

 

The Grand Launch of Gentlemen of the Philippines will happen late this month

 
Welcome the Gentlemen of the Philippines, dear readers! 😀

HEA Watches + Aiza Seguerra 

Posted by Norman on January 13, 2016
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Photos from the contract signing with Aiza Seguerra’s HEA watch on the left (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

 
Last night, all roads led to One Esplanade for the two-in-one important event of UniSilver Time which kicked off with the launch (and contract signing) of the prime celebrity endorser of its HEA line of watches – singer and Film/TV performer Aiza Seguerra – who was visibly pleased with his selection considering the unique niche he holds in the local entertainment industry. And the top brass of UniSilver Time – led by President Alberto Que and VP William Ong Co – couldn’t ageee more.

Expect this latest development to heighten the watch company’s reach, especially now that they have also started tapping into the LGBT market following Aiza’s selection as image model.

Here’s the Press Release:

 

Celebrity Aiza Seguerra (2nd from right) is joined by UniSilver Timebig bosses Sir William (2nd from left) and Sir Albert with her manager (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

 
HEA + AIZA SEGUERRA

HEA is The New Expression. It reflects the lifestyles that each individual expresses as they will it. It gives a new dimension to what we call ‘the norm’ and educate the youth on their right to express who they truly are. HEA simply provides a platform for everyone, especially the LGBT group, to be comfortable in their own skin without hesitation.

This year, Aiza Seguerra will bring this vision to life as he has very well expressed his true self, without pretentions, just pure love and expressing undeniable talent. Aiza will have his own series of signature watches wherein each timepiece will bear a touch of his own design.

The collaboration of HEA BRAND and AIZA SEGUERRA is a first of its kind here in the Philippines, proudly and loudly supporting what we have always believed in…that every INDIVIDUAL has the right to express their true selves, love whomever their hearts chooses, regardless of age, race, or gender.

Together, we are THE NEW EXPRESSION.

Following the contract signing, a night of merry-making followed with the UniSilver Time Thanksgiving Party and Masquerade Ball where all of its employees and partners were treated to performances from its other celebrity endorsers like Karylle, Julie Anne San Jose, The Voice Kids, Spongecola and other Film/TV personalities including Mister UniSilver Time 2015 himself Rein Villareal.

 

Images from the Thanksgiving Party of UniSilver Time

 
Congratulations, UniSilver Time, M.O.A. and HEA Watches for a grand celebration! 😀

This is a sponsored post.

Gentlemen of the Philippines: Big Brothers and Bigger Hearts

Posted by Norman on January 3, 2016
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Gentlemen of the Philippines Willan Pagayon and Rein Villareal celebrate their birthdays with the kids of Tondo, Manila (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

image It was an afternoon well-spent earlier in the day for the Gentlemen of the Philippines after Mister Tourism International Philippines 2015 Willan Pagayon and Reniel Villareal (who represented the country and placed in the Top 10 of Mister International 2015 last November) decided to pool their birthday party resources and threw a happy charity event for the kids of Barangay 51 in PNR Dagupan, Tondo, Manila instead of setting a more private celebration with friends in a bar or restaurant. And together with Mister Model International Philippines 2015 Arcel Yambing, the three guys went all-out in sharing their time and individual fun spirits to bring laughter, games and food to the young ones from as young as 2 to 12, with even some mothers and grandmothers joining in the festive atmosphere.

It was indeed heartwarming to see the smiles in the faces of the kids who enjoyed playing a variety of parlor games and feasting on delicious food sponsored by Mommy Chit Cano Navajas, actress Nadia Montenegro and Mary Ann of 2Go Hub at Kilometer 0. Host Dodj Mallari gamely navigated all the fun activities and even participated in some of them.

But the focus was definitely on the three Gentlemen who filled in the roles of Big Brothers to all attendees and showed even bigger hearts in giving more than their time and money to make the charity-cum-celebratory event more special.

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Smiles and cheers everywhere for all these young ones (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

Belated Happy Birthday to Willan (last January 1) and Advance Birthday greetings to Rein Villareal (this coming January 7)!

More power to Gentlemen of the Philippines! 😀

Thank you for being there #ForThePhilippines!

Posted by Norman on January 2, 2016
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A photo collage of our shining bets in international competitions for 2015

 
The bar is now raised higher than ever before.

Just when everyone thought 2013 was a banner year for Philippine participation in international pageantry, 2015 came stronger and gathered a collection of victories and achievements that eclipsed the tally of two years back. So to recap the string of glorious performances, here is an honor roll of the brightest Filipinas (and Filipinos who made us proud.

Winners:
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015
Angelia Ong, Miss Earth 2015
Ann Lorraine Colis, Miss Globe 2015
Leren Mae Bautista, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015
Trixie Maristela, Miss International Queen 2015
Cindy Madumma, Miss Scuba International 2015

1st Runner-Up (or Top 2):
Christi Lynn McGarry, Miss Intercontinental 2015
Maria Daziella Gange, Miss Heritage 2015
Rose-Lyn Ugay, International Best Female Model World 2015

2nd Runner-Up (or Top 3):
Judah Cohen, Mister Tourism International 2015
Divine Ezrha Canaceli, Global Beauty Queen 201
Paulo Noces, International Best Male Model World 2015

3rd Runner-Up:
Parul Shah, Miss Grand International 2015

4th Runner-Up:
Candice Ramos, Miss Global 2015

Top 6:
Arcel Yambing, Mister Model International 2015

Top 10:
Hillarie Parungao, Miss World 2015
Janicel Lubina, Miss International 2015
Reniel Villareal, Mister International 2015
Anabel Christine Tia, Miss United Continents 2015

Top 20:
Rogelie Catacutan, Miss Supranational 2015


And although the three following individuals are part of 2014, let me add the honors they brought since their competitions took place during 2015:
Neil Perez, Mister International 2014
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Top 10, Miss Universe 2014 and
Joseph Doruelo, Top 13, Mister Global 2015

So will 2016 be an uphill climb for everyone who will wear the Philippine sash in the next 12 months? There is difficulty for sure because the incline will be steeper with the standards of both local and international pageant followers getting raised several notches. The target is now on their backs. But nothing is impossible. Quoting Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong, “we will because we can“.

And with that, let us close the 2015 chapter with gratitude in our hearts. The Philippines is not just Country of the Year, but a certified pageant powerhouse nation. 🙂