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Miss Earth Philippines is one of the major beauty pageants that everyone from around the country is looking forward to. This annual competition of beauty for a cause which started in 2001 (known as Miss Philippines until 2003 and Miss Philippines Earth from 2004 - 2017) is a bit different from the other beauty pageants because it searches for the most beautiful and environmentally-conscious and aware Pinay. its candidates and winners actively promote and get involved in the preservation of the environment and the protection of Mother Earth. Together with the Miss Earth Foundation, Inc., MISS PHILIPPINES-EARTH aims to give a strong emphasis on environmental awareness programs. The five titleholders will serve as the Ambassador to environmental protection campaigns in the country. MISS PHILIPPINES-EARTH represent the Philippines to one of the biggest international beauty competitions - the MISS EARTH Pageant. This year, a total of 40 gorgeous women are vying for the crown. ...

As the first Filipino pop literature imprint focused on championing LGBTQ+ narratives, Pride Lit stands proud as a great source of entertainment and inspiration to readers of all kinds. But more than teaching us the value of appreciation and acceptance, the brand has been very consistent in creating a safe space for underrepresented voices to flourish and share their stories, whether it’s about finding love in many forms and shapes or discovering one’s sexual awakening with fleeting moments of kilig. Now celebrating its third year in the publishing industry, Pride Lit is taking a huge leap by releasing five unique titles from its roster of seasoned and respected writers and contributors. From Alex Rosas’ gender-swap romance Gay’s Anatomy to Soju’s campy fantasy Ang Asul Na Buntot Ni Aquano, the new releases represent diverse genres that speak of uniquely queer experiences and imaginative premises. Other upcoming titles that will be released this month include John Jack G. Wigle...

By: Dana Ryan PhD, M.A. – Director, Sport Performance and Education The LA Galaxy, several triathletes from around the world, and a rugby player from the Philippines – these are just a few of the athletes I work with as part of my job at Herbalife Nutrition, which is to help these elite athletes improve their performance through good nutrition. As exciting as working with professional athletes may be, working with college athletes – such as those competing at the annual football scouting Combine – is special in a different way. I witness the immense effort and joy of these young men who are very close to achieving their long-life dream of playing professional football in the U.S. And I get to play a part in that journey by providing them personalized sports nutrition education . All Proteins, No Carbs: A Common Mistake To date, I have worked with more than 100 male athletes training for the Combine, with the vast majority of them joining the top professional football tea...

Athletics, revealed that the team is working hard to up their game now that the stakes in the fastest-growing league in the Philippines are getting high. This is after the latest announcement of Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) commissioner Kenneth Duremdes that the Batangas City-Tanduay Athletics will play against Datu Cup South Division Champions Davao Occidental Tigers on September 27 and then against the Gerald Andersen-led Imus Bandera on September 28. Coach Goldwin Monteverde, newly appointed coach of Batangas City-Tanduay  The games in Dubai are part of the regular Lakandula Cup schedule, which will be held either at the 17,000-capacity Coca-Cola Arena or the 10,000-seat Trade Centre Arena. Batangas City-Tanduay Athletics’ current lineup includes Jeff Viernes, Lester Alvarez, Val Acuña, Jason Melano, Dennice Villamor, Jaymo Eguilos, Prince Rivero, Genmar Bragais, Moncrief Rogado, Mark Olayon, Arvin Tolentino, Adrian Santos, Jayson Grimaldo, Ralph Olivares, E...

The Philippines’ favorite breakfast staple, the sweet, soft and fluffy pandesal, makes its way to Tim Hortons as it celebrates the country’s Independence Day on June 12. 

Calling it TIMDESAL, the limited edition breakfast sandwich will be available in all Tim Hortons branches from June 11 until end of August 2019. Guests will surely enjoy the Smokey Bacon with cheese and garlic aioli served with chipotle sauce in panini-pressed pandesal. “As our way of recognizing the significance of Independence Day, we at Tim Hortons wish to offer this breakfast favorite, reminiscent of its Filipino homey taste,” said Stephanie Guerrero marketing director for Tim Hortons Philippines. The warm Timdesal, with an SRP of P75, is best paired with the signature Tim Hortons Iced Coffee. Trivia (Did You Know?) - The Declaration of Philippine Independence from Spanish rule was declared by General Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898 at Kawit, Cavite. Pandesal, or “bread of salt,” which was introdu...

Hotel Sogo has been every Filipino and every traveller's go to place for a convenient and low-cost lodging since 1992. Through the years, it has proven its track record when it comes to affordability, cleanliness and quality service. In their commitment to serve the public better and to give more satisfying hotel experience to their growing customers, they opened their 37th branch in Alabang South Gate Muntinlupa City. Hotel Sogo Alabang South Gate branch grand opening and blessing They are now ready to capture the south of the metro to give everyone a fun vacation on a budget hotel that extends the fantasy of a getaway to mythic proportion. Their themed rooms break the monotony of the traditional lodging and service that other hotels offer. These rooms which feature a fantasy-like getaway further entice the senses of the guests and keep them coming back to Hotel Sogo. Some of the themes include Oceanarium, masquerade, Pirate, Roman, Butterfly, Gym and Abstract Time and Sp...

Adding to the country's colorful tradition would be the first ever Rum Festival of Bacolod City and Tanduay being the World's No. 1 Rum in the World is the title sponsor. “Tanduay has always taken pride in the hard work and craftsmanship of the Filipino. Through the Tanduay Rum Festival, we join the city of Bacolod in giving a toast to the men and women who have made its sugarcane industry what it is today. They are a huge part in Tanduay’s success,” said Paul Lim, chief marketing officer, Tanduay Distillers, Inc. A week-long celebration that seeks to highlight the sugarcane industry to be held from Aug. 17 to 24, 2019, the Tanduay Rum Festival was being mounted in partnership with the city government of Bacolod, the city where the finest sugarcane come from. “We are honored to have the world’s number one rum as our partner in staging the first Rum Festival in the Philippines. This festival is being done to celebrate the humble sugarcane. The celebration highlights Fi...

The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority which is located in the northeast of Luzon and was formed in February, 1995 has granted an Offshore Virtual Currency Exchange (OVCE) Provisional Regular License to World Token Issuing Alliance (WTIA) paving the way for WTIA to launch its exchange service on the WTIA Platform.  With the help of the regulatory and business framework in CEZA, the (WTIA) will help companies and countries from around the world adopt emerging blockchain technology and embrace a new tokenized economy. WTIA works with some of the world’s largest blockchain and asset tokenization projects and is responsible for bringing together such projects as Monopoly Hotels & Resorts (MHR); Smart City Company (SCC); and many more. “WTIA is all about supporting Real Projects that have a positive impact on the community and country. Projects that deliver economic growth, create high value jobs, and can benefit from blockchain technology’s transparency, trust and securit...

It was indeed another great milestone for the Filipinos worldwide as Tanduay maintains the top spot. When it comes to rum, Tanduay - the 165-year-old Filipino brand - remains the world’s industry. For the second straight year,  it has stayed in the No.1 seat and outperformed other foreign rum brands in the latest report released by Drinks International. “This is a milestone not just for Tanduay, but for the Philippines as well. This shows that that Filipino craftsmanship is truly world-class,” said Lucio “Bong” Tan, Jr., president and chief operating officer, Tanduay Distillers, Inc. Drinks International, a global spirits market think tank, released this month its Ranking of the World’s Million-Case Spirits Brands for 2019. Annually, it releases industry updates and rankings of brands that record volumes of a million 9-litre cases or above the previous year. There were 153 brands surveyed from last year. “The two horse-race between Bacardi and Tanduay seems to be...

Dads are everything rolled into one - a personal cook, driver, family comedian, DIY specialist, motivator, and a lot more. This June, let's show our love and appreciation for your one-in-a-million dads by thorwing him a feast fir for a king with the whole family at your favorite SM mall! Last June 14, 2019, we were treated by SM City Fairview to a preview of what they have in store for Dad's Day. "This Dad's Day, SM puts the spotlight on our idol Dads who have brought nothing but laughter and love to our homes. We celebrate them through exciting deals, events, and fun feasts made especially for them," invites SM Supermalls SVP for Marketing, Jonjon San Agustin. Here are six ways to spoil the king of the family on Father's Day : 1. D-day for your main man. Reminisce about the good old days over beers and barbeque until June 16 from participating restaurants because let's be honest, dads invented BBQ Sundays. 2. Makeover and wellness time. Dad always p...

Allianz Philippines recently received a presidential citation from the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) for staunchly supporting its advocacy projects geared toward creating awareness and lay education about cardiovascular health. This is the second year that the company received the award. It is the only non-pharmaceutical company to have done so. “The numbers are alarming when it comes to the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. Angina, for one, has caused 17.3 million deaths each year. As a company that advocates health protection, we consider it our duty to do our share in promoting awareness about heart health,” said Gae Martinez, Allianz Philippines chief marketing officer, who received the award on behalf of the company during the 50th PHA Annual Convention at the Conrad Hotel in Manila. Allianz Philippines was the Official Life Insurance Partner of the PHA in its celebration of Heart Month last February. For two years running, the company has also been the PHA’s par...