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My Favorites From London Menswear Fall Winter 2014 Shows

I’ve been checking out some of the Menswear collection this season and I just can’t help but gasp at some of the pieces from each collection! Man’ If I could just get my ass right there and just be mesmerize and buy ’em all. Okay – I need to stop now. Let me just show you some of my faves from the London shows.

Christopher Shannon

Christopher Shannon

Margaret Howell

Margaret Howell

Pringle Of Scotland by Massimo Nicosia

Pringle Of Scotland by Massimo Nicosia

Richard Nicoll

Richard Nicoll

via style.com

7107 International Music Festival – One For Music With The 7107 Islands Of The Philippines

via 7107IMF FB Page

via 7107IMF FB Page

So you’ve probably been hearing about Red Hot Chili Peppers, Empire of the Sun, Red Jumpsuits Apparatus and more artists gathering in the country this year for an international music festival… It is true folks.  The event will be organized by 7107 aptly called 7107 International Music Festival which will be a two day event taking place on February 22-23, 2014 inside the Clark Freeport Zone where international and local artists will merge to bring entertainment and at the same time  help the survivors of the Super Typhoon Yolanda where proceeds will be donated for their recovery.

How To Buy A Ticket OnlineFor more information, visit 70107’s official website: www.7107imf.com and order your tickets now!

Alyz Henrich Crowned Miss Earth 2013!

L-R: Korea's Catharina Choi, Austria's Katia Wagner, Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich and Punika  Kulsoontornrut of Thailand via OMPB

L-R: Korea’s Catharina Choi, Austria’s Katia Wagner, Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich and Punika Kulsoontornrut of Thailand
via OMPB

Falcon native Alyz Henrich was crowned the new Miss Earth at the Versailles Palace in the Philippines last December 7. Henrich was touted to be the one to beat from the onset of the competition while Katia Wagner of Austria, Punika  Kulsoontornrut, Catharina Choi of Korea were hailed as her elemental queens (Air, Water and Fire repectively.)

Meanwhile, local bet Angelee delos Reyes may have been deprived of a crown but she fought gracefully and I really thought that she’s the biggest threat to Alyz. She was amazing nonetheless and making it into the top 8 is a great feat already with over 88 girls competing.

The win of Venezuela signify a double victory for the pageant powerhouse as Gabriela Isler also won the Miss Universe title this year.

Miss Earth 2013 Swimsuit / Resort Wear Finals Winners

Miss Earth 2013 Resort Wear winners from (L-R) Ukraine (Silver), Thailand (Gold), France (Bronze)

Miss Earth 2013 Resort Wear winners from (L-R) Ukraine (Silver), Thailand (Gold), France (Bronze)

Miss Thailand Punika Kulsoontornrut winning Gold

Miss Thailand Punika Kulsoontornrut winning Gold

I have a good feeling about Punika, I think if an Asian could win this (other than Angelee) – it could very well be Miss Thailand.

Miss Ukraine Anatasia Sukh clinching second.

Miss Ukraine Anatasia Sukh clinching second.

Wow. This blonde reminds me so much of Tereza (Miss Earth 2012.) I won’t mind her winning it all!

Sophie Garenaux of France coming in third

Sophie Garenaux of France coming in third

Another frontrunner, The France delegation for international pageants this year is so strong they are ripping the stage with their mere presence!

The Miss Earth Finals Night will be telecast live on December 7 at 8:00 PM (MNL) time on StarWorld.

photos courtesy of OPMB Worldwide Page

Miss Earth 2013 Evening Gown Competition Winners

Gold - Alyz Henrich of Venezuela

Gold – Alyz Henrich of Venezuela

Deemed as one of the frontrunners this edition, Alyz could very well give Venezuela a back to back Big Four crowning this year after Gabriela Isler clinched the Miss Universe title last month and we’re not even through with Miss International.

Sliver - Shahi Thakuri of Nepal

Sliver – Shahi Thakuri of Nepal

After Nepal’s strong showing during the Miss World in September this year, they are now fielding this beautiful girl with just the right curves and charisma to clinch a title for her country.

Bronze - Angelee Delos Reyes of the Philippines

Bronze – Angelee Delos Reyes of the Philippines

Created by Hanz Coquilla, Angelee carried this gown like a queen! It’s very similar to what she wore during the national pageant and I’m hoping that she’d wear a different one come finals night.

Angelee posing with Stephanie Stefanowitz during the Miss Philippines Earth 2013 Finals

Angelee posing with Stephanie Stefanowitz during the Miss Philippines Earth 2013 Finals

The Miss Earth Finals Night will be telecast live on December 7 at 8:00 PM (MNL) time on StarWorld.

photos courtesy of OPMB Worldwide Page

Miss Earth 2013 Best In National Costumes By Continents

Miss Earth like the Miss World also implements point system in determining the girls who will be advancing to the semis. But unlike Miss World, Miss Earth includes the national costume competition where the main criteria is to use earth friendly materials in creating their costume which I think is pretty commendable. Here are the winners from this event!

Miss Earth 2013 Presenting the best national costumes from Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe

Miss Earth 2013 Presenting the best national costumes from Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe

Africa First - South Africa Second - Nigeria Third - Tanzania

Africa
First – South Africa
Second – Nigeria
Third – Tanzania

Americas First - Bahamas Second - Brazil Third - Bolivia

Americas
First – Bahamas
Second – Brazil
Third – Bolivia

Asia First - Indonesia Second - Philippines Third - Thailand

Asia
First – Indonesia
Second – Philippines
Third – Thailand

Europe First - Russia Second - Spain Third - Norway

Europe
First – Russia
Second – Spain
Third – Norway

The Miss Earth Finals Night will be telecast live on December 7 at 8:00 PM (MNL) time on StarWorld.

photos courtesy of OPMB Worldwide Page

Ali Forbes And Gil Wagas Keeps The Philippines’ Winning Streak In The World Of Pageantry!

They may have not won the crown but they surely showed the world that indeed, the Philippines is a powerhouse when it comes to beauty pageants.

Last Tuesday November 19, Ali Forbes was hailed 4th over all during the first staging of Miss Grand International in Bangkok, Thailand with Puerto Rico winning the crown. Ali was a hot favorite at the duration of the pageant and she didn’t disappoint at all thus continuing the lucky streak of the Philippines this year in the world of international pageants.

Miss Philippines Ali Forbes with the Misses from Dominican Republic Chantel Martinez (1st  r-up), Puerto Rico's Janelee Chaparro (Winner), Slovak Republic's Denisa Paseciakova (2nd r-up) and Australia's Kelly Louise Maguire (4th r-up)

Miss Philippines Ali Forbes with the Misses from Dominican Republic Chantel Martinez (1st r-up), Puerto Rico’s Janelee Chaparro (Winner), Slovak Republic’s Denisa Paseciakova (2nd r-up) and Australia’s Kelly Louise Maguire (4th r-up)

While last night, November 22 our representative Gil Wagas placed 5th behind the winner Mr. Venezuela at the conclusion of the Mister International 2013 in Indonesia. I’m doubly proud of Gil because he used to be a player of my school basketball team 🙂 I’m so damn proud of this guy!

From L-R: Mexico's Hans Briseño (3rd r-up), Indonesia's Albern Sultan (1st r-up), Venezuela's Jose Anmer Paredes (Winner), Brazil's Jhonatan Marko (2nd r-up), Gil Wagas (4th r-up) and Czech Republic's Antonin Beranek (5th r-up) via missosology

From L-R: Mexico’s Hans Briseño (3rd r-up), Indonesia’s Albern Sultan (1st r-up), Venezuela’s Jose Anmer Paredes (Winner), Brazil’s Jhonatan Marko (2nd r-up), Gil Wagas (4th r-up) and Czech Republic’s Antonin Beranek (5th r-up)
via missosology

Congratulations Ali and Gil! We’re very proud of you and Mabuhay!

Miss Philippines Ali Forbes And Her Miss Grand International 2013 Quest!

The first edition of Miss Grand International will be held tonight in Thailand and our very own Ali Forbes will be competing against  74 delegates around the globe to become the pageant’s first winner!

Miss Grand Philippines Ali Forbes

Miss Grand Philippines Ali Forbes

This is just a short post to give my shout out to the beautiful and talented Miss Forbes. I know that you’d do your best so my prayers and best wishes are with you in this endeavor! You go girl! Mabuhay ka!

1470401_643872468969086_338516449_nYou can also watch the grand coronation tonight at 8PM Thailand Time (9PM Manila Time) via the official Youtube Channel of Miss Grand International which I embedded here.

On How You Can Help The Victims Of Typhoon Yolanda!

via Philippine Daily Inquirer

via Philippine Daily Inquirer

via rappler.com

NATIONAL

  • DSWD is accepting donations: NAIA Chapel Road, Pasay City (at the back of CAAP)
    • Roel Montesa – 09263469927, roelmontesa@gmail.com
    • Elma Pille – ecpille@dswd.gov.ph
    • Cash deposits accepted – DSWD Bank Acct. at Landbank of the Philippines Nos. 3122-1011-84 (current) and 3124-0055-81 (savings) Fe Catalina Ea – 09186281897
    • Repacking of relief goods ongoing at DSWD-NROC, Pasay City. Interested volunteers can call 8512681 to schedule.
  • World Vision, an international Christian humanitarian, development and relief organization is accepting donations for Typhoon Yolanda survivors. Donor hotline 372-7777 or visit their website
  • Operation Walang Iwanan – Gawad Kalinga
  • World Food Programme Philippines is accepting donations through their website
  • ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya pledge lines (02) 411-0183, 411-0182, 411-0115
  • The Philippine Red Cross provides many ways to donate. Hotline: 143 Trunkline: 5270000
    • You may also SMS donations by texting RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899(Globe) or 4143(Smart)
  • Cebu Provincial Government, is in need of volunteers to repack relief goods for Northern Cebu, Leyte, and Bohol. Contact Ms. Evelyn Senajon at 254-7198 and 254-8397, PSWDO, Ground Floor Executive Bldg., Cebu Provincial Capitol.
  • The Office of Senator Bam Aquino, Extension Room 23, 5/F Senate of the Philippines, GSIS Financial Complex, Pasay City, is accepting donations Monday to Thursday from 9am – 6pm. Contact Mr. Ares Goyena at (0917)621-6311.

OVERSEAS/ONLINE

  • For the Ayala Foundation’s ‘Laging Handa Fund’, overseas donors can use this online portal for donations.
  • ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that provides emergency shelter and life-saving supplies to families around the world who are affected by disasters. Donations are welcome through its website. Know more about their efforts in the Philippines for victims of typhoon Yolanda (international codename Haiyan) here.
  • De La Salle University’s Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA) is accepting web-based donations from overseas individuals via GlobalGiving.com. Credit and debit card donations accepted. Contact Joseph Rosal, Coordinator for Community Engagement, COSCA at 525-4267 or local 147 for more information.

LUZON

NCR

  • UP Diliman USC Student Council, New CHK gym, UP Diliman, Commonwealth Avenue, Alex Castro, 0917-8725396, Tweet @uscupdiliman
  • Tulong Kabataan: UP System, UP Office of the Student Regent are accepting donations in cash or kind. Dropoff point: Vinzon’s Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Contact Eds (0927)384-1392 or Zie (0916)796-5740) for more information.
  • Phi Yolanda Relief Operations of Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity and Phi Lambda Delta Sorority of UP Manila, Pagkalma Park, UP College of Medecine, Pedro Gil St., Malate, Manila, Contact Miko – 09175129144 or Gela – 09277029488, tweet @PhiLambdaDelta1
  • Tulong Tomasino of the UST Simbahayan Community Development Office in Manila is accepting donations. Tweet @USTCSC.
  • Center for Social Action and Concern (COSCA) De La Salle University Manila, food and non food donations can be droped off at the COSCA Office 2nd Floor, Br Connon Hall. Contact Joseph Rosal at (0922) 899-2558 for inquiries.
  • Ateneo De Manila Disaster Response and Management Team is accepting cash donations. Check this page on how to donate. For inquiries contact the Office of the Vice President for Social Development at (632) 4266001 locals 4051, 4054, 4099.
  • De La Salle College of St Benilde’s Yakap Mo Yakap Ko Benefit Concert was originally a benefit concert for the kids in Smokey Mountain. The Betina and Catalino Yap Foundation was planning to build a library in the area. They will be accepting donations during the event on November 22, 2013, 6pm-10pm. Regular price for the concert is Php 300.00
  • Dakila’s Ride and Rock Relief is calling on artists, cyclicts, donors, and individuals willing to donate their talent, time, and relief goods on November 10, 9am to 4pm at My Little Arts Place, 222 Wilson St., San Juan City, Metro Manila. For inquiries call 435-4309.
  • TindogTacloban, a partnership among private individuals, Victory Christian Fellowship (VFC), and the City Mayor’s Office of Tacloban are accepting donations and volunteers for deployment. Contact Ms. Joey Hernandez at 347-3975 for inquiries. Donations may be dropped off at the following locations:
    • VCF Alabang – 4th Floor Filinvest Wing, Festival Supermall, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
    • VCF Fort – 32nd Street corner University Parkway Bonifacio Global City
  • Operation Blessing Philippines is accepting donations in cash and kind at E. Rodriguez Ave. C5 Road cor. Corporal Cruz Bagong Ilog, Pasig City. Call 477-7802 to 04 or (0917)581-2603 for more details. Operation Blessing is also accepting volunteers for their partners in Cebu and other nearby areas.
  • De La Salle Santiago Zobel through its Social Action Office (SAO) now accepts donations for the affected communities in the recent Typhoon Yolanda. Kindly bring all donations to Gate 2, 3, and 7 of the campus. For inquiries, contact Mr. Jayjay Jacinto at 0917-8597602 or Ms. Evangeline De Peralta at 0917-5638870.
      • Please deposit your cash donations to the school account with the following details:Account Name: De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
        Bank: Union Bank of the Philippines, Ayala Alabang Village
        Peso Account: 0180-3000-6691
        US Dollar Account: 0181-0100-9418

        Send a scanned copy of the deposit slip to lesacasr@dlszobel.edu.ph or jacintojn@dlszobel.edu.ph for proper acknowledgment.

  • Citizen’s Disaster Response Center is calling for donations and volunteer’s at 72-A Times St., West Triangle Homes, Quezon City. Call 929-9820 for inquiries.
  • The Mu Sigma Phi Relief Operations of the UP College of Medicine s now again accepting donations for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Eman (0925-884-3050) or Billy (0927-571-1017/0922-535-6100).
      • Monetary donations may be deposited at the following account:
        Account name: Mu Sigma Phi Relief Operations
        Account number: 504259500015
        Bank: Philippine National Bank (PNB) – PGH Branch
      • Donations from overseas may also be coursed through the following:
        Swift Code: PNBMPHMM
        Routing # 01008-0081
  • St. Michael’s Church at The Fort is accepting donations through Father Arnold. Water and food are badly needed. The church addesss is at 39th Street, North Bonifacio Triangle, Bonifacio Global City.
  • DLSZ through its Social Action Office (SAO) now accepts donations for the affected communities in the recent Typhoon Yolanda. Kindly bring all donations to Gate 2, 3, and 7.
  • AWANA Organization Philippines is accpeting donations starting Monday, 9am-6pm at 35-A Scout Tobias Street, Brgy Laging Handa in Quezon City. For cash donations, you may visit us at our office or deposit your donation to: BPI Family Bank (E. Rodriguez-Broadway Branch) Peso Current Account Number: 6871-0015-86 Dollar Current Account Number: 6874-0059-22 Swift: BOPIPHMM. Contact Jennifer Jansalin at (02) 376-5688 or 0928-8531693
  • ETYSBM Student Council of Mapua Institute of Technology is now accepting relief goods at 333 333 Gil Puyat Ave, Makati City. Contact Angeline Bernardino (0915)446-9715 or Edgar Aquino (0905)149-2319 for more information.
  • Santuario de San Anotio Church at 3117 McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati will be accepting on November 10 at 9am at the Parish Center. The goods will have to be packed in Manila for immediate distribution in Tacloban and other affected areas. Call (632) 843-8830 to 31 for more details.
  • Air21 offers free door-to-door pick-up of relief goods on Sunday (Nov 10) 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Just call their hotline at 8542100 to schedule pick-up.Call 8542100 or tweet @Air21ph
  • Tulong Kabataan Relief Drive is calling out for volunteers, food, medicine and non food donations at the following addresses
    • Kabataan Partylist HQ: #5 Palosapis St., Brgy Amihan, Proj 3, Quezon City
    • CEGP National Office, 37-C Yale St., Cubao, Quezon City
    • LFS HQ, 1650 Sisa St., Sampaloc Karatula Up, Manila
  • Give a Drop of Love, CFC Foundation, Inc. WWP at Apartelle 12, Starmall Complex, EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd., Madaluyong City are accepting food/non-food donations. For cash donations: CFCFI BPI Mandaluyong Branch, Dollar: 0184-0279-84 or Peso: 0181-0504-89. Fax your deposit slip to (+632) 718-2213. Contact Anna Arcaya at 718-2213 or (0923)583-8577 for more details.
  • St. Scholastica’s College is accepting donations (cash or in kind). You may drop off the donations at 2560 Leon Guinto St., Manila, located behind DLS-College of St. Benilde. For cash donation, you may look for Sr. Selene or Dr. Rebecca Cacho. For donations through check or deposit, account name is St. Scholastica’s College Manila, BDO account number 4580-000-210. If the donor is not based in Manila, inform the BDO manager that the deposit is for relief operations and have your fees waived.
    You may then email your transaction receipts to lizaban2@gmail.com for proper acknowledgment.
  • Lingap Gabriella Manila, drop off relief goods, medicines, and cash donations at 35 Scout Delgado St., Brgy. Laging Handa / 25 K-10th Street, West Kamias, Quezon City. Contact 374-3451 for more details or tweet @gabrielaphils.

Bicol

  • Tarabanagan, Tara Bangon of the Bicol University (CU) College of Science Extension Office along with partner-organizations are accepting donations at the G/F BU College of Science Building 2, Legazpi City. Contact the ff for inquiries:
    JONATHAN JAIME G. GUERRERO – 09175928610
    JOHN JERVIE ALCERA – 09179270262
    MELLIE MORCOZO – 09153161527

Batangas

  • Isla Verde in Batangas is also in need of donation. Drop-off point is at Meralco Site, Kumintang, Ilaya. Brgy Captain Arnold E. Briton will bring the goods to the barangay-island through a boat. Contact Briton at 0910-884-3334.

Laguna

  • Operation Walang Iwanan of UP Gawad Kalinga – Los Baños & UPLB USC are accepting donations of relief packages and cash. Contact Cyril (0926)341-9140 or Rohanne (0915)449-0589 for inquiries.
  • Oplan Sagip of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is accepting donations at the UPLB Baker Hall. For cash donations, deposit to: Plantersbank UPLB Branch, Account Name: UPLB University Student Council, Account Number: 017-604-0580. Contact Arthur at 09054155616

VISAYAS

Cebu

  • UP Cebu SC and UP Katilingban Han Leyteño Ngan Samarnon ug Biliranon, contact Darl Santos of KaLeSa-Bi and Ynna Bisnar of UPC SC – 09434116336, 09328637303
  • Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. is accepting donations in cash or kind at 35 Lopez Jaena Street, Cebu City. Contact Edwin Marfil (local 510) or Totits Ocampo (local 204) at (032) 418-7234 for inquiries.
  • YUPPIES Care Ministries of the Grace Baptist Church of Cebu City, Inc. is accepting donations at the 628B Happy Valley Road, Guadalupe. Contact Jaspher Obiña at 09231500219, 09183484294, or 09177149679 for inquiries.

Bohol

  • Lingap Gabriella Bohol, drop off relief goods, medicines, and cash donations at FARDEC Office, Lower Butalid St. Tagbiliran City. Contact (0912)5949170 for more details or tweet @gabrielaphils.

Bacolod

  • Operation Yolanda, University of St. La Salle Bacolod, is accepting donations in cash or kind. Drop off point is 2nd Gate Security Office, Center for External Relations, Institute for Negros Development.

Iloilo

  • Gawad Kalinga- Iloilo, have ongoing operations for badly hit areas of Panay. You can drop off relief goods at the following addresses:
    • Maxximiler Warehouse, Fastcargo Logistics Corp, Lapus Norte, Iloilo
    • The Mango Tree Restaurant, Guzman Street, Mandurriao, Iloilo City
    • For Cash donations
      BPI Lapaz Branch
      Account Name: Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation Inc.
      Account Number 1471000325

MINDANAO

Cagayan De Oro

  • Liceo Ripple of Hope of the Liceo de Cagayan University is accepting cash donations at the R.N. Pelaez Boulevard, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City from November 11 to 15. Cash collected will then be deposited to ABSCBN’s Sagip Kapamilya account. Contact +63 (088) 858 4093 to 95 local 231 or +63 917 716 1613 for more details.

Iligan

  • The Rural Missionaries of the Philippines-Northern Mindanao Sub-Region (RMP-NMR) Inc. is accepting donations at RMP-NMR Inc, Kalinaw Lanao Center for Interfaith Resources, 0016 Bougainvilla Puti, Villaverde, 9200, Iligan City. For inquiries, call +63 (63) 223 5179

Please let’s do what we can do to help…

Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler is the winner of Miss Universe 2013!

Miss Universe 2013 VenezuelaJust three years after the historic win of Stefania Fernandez crowned then by her fellow Venezuelan Dayana Mendoza, the pageant powerhouse yet again proved that they are the leading country when it comes to sending top notch delegates with Gabriela Isler clinching the 7th Miss Universe crown for Venezuela!

Isler

Spain’s Patricia Yurena Rodriguez was adjudged 2nd while Constanza Baez of Ecuador was 3rd over all. Philippines’ bet Ariella Arida was 4th with Brazil’s Jakelyne Oliveira completing the Top 5!

The order of announcement during the pageant:
Top 16
1. Costa Rica
2. Ukraine
3. China
4. Ecuador
5. Great Britain
6. Indonesia
7. Venezuela
8. Dominican Republic
9. Puerto Rico
10. Spain
11. USA
12. Nicaragua
13. Switzerland
14. India
15. Brazil
16. Philippines

Top 10
1. Spain
2. Philippines
3. Great Britain
4. India
5. Brazil
6. USA
7. Ukraine
8. Ecuador
9. Venezuela
10. Dominican Republic

Top 5
1. Ecuador
2. Brazil
3. Spain
4. Philippines
5. Venezuela

For me, tonight’s a reminiscent of Shamcey’s stint in Brazil where she placed 4th behind Brazil, Ukraine and the eventual winner Angola. Everyone but Shamcey used an interpreter. It was still a good run though since Ara was able to continue PH’s top 5 streak!