JOIN NOW: Mr. & Ms. Posture Philippines 2022

  

The pageant that is basically almost open to all has been formally launch today, February 9, during the press conference held at Antel 2000 Corporate Center in Makati City.

Mr. & Ms. Posture Philippines 2022 pageant is organized by Mabuhay Health, the home of the first ever Chiropractic services in the Philippines. It aims to create awareness about alternative health care and natural lifestyle.

Present at the press conference are some of the key executives of Mabuhay Health namely: Belle Abrasaldo (Chief Operating Officer), Michel Tetrault (CEO and Director of Clinics) and Mary Grace Jedaver Opingo (Public Relations Manager).

Mary Grace Jedaver Opingo (Public Relations Manager)

"This is not just a conventional pageant. What we need is someone who can represent us. One of the winner's responsibilities is to disseminate information about natural health care," said Jeedaver Opingo during the press launch.

Exciting prizes awaits for the winners. Mabuhay Health is giving away scholarship package from the University of Makati, Php100,000 cash, Php100,000 worth of Chiropractic services and more.

"Since this pageant is unconventional, we are going to make it to the point that everyone of different age demographics can participate and can have that opportunity to access to natural health information," said Jeedaver Opingo.

The pageant is open to whatever status you are in, single, married, widow, separated or even single parents, ages 19-35 years old.

Qualifications of Mr. and Miss Posture Philippines 2022.

The winners are also expected to reach out to the community by teaching and engaging people, to think, eat and move right.

"The eyes are the mirror to your soul and posture is a mirror to your health. Posture is a mirror and reflection of your health. Our lives are interconnected, our posture and overall health," revealed by CEO and Director of Clinics Michel Tetrault during the press conference.

Michel Tetrault (CEO and Director of Clinics) and Mary Grace Jedaver Opingo (Public Relations Manager)

"For our candidates to come, come proud. Come with certainty that you are example of health. From there, we're gonna have hard time selecting the top (winner)," he added.

Why are you organizing this kind of pageant?

"The Filipino love for pageant is a natural way to segue as a public relation to bring the awareness of spinal health, spinal hygiene. Our goal is to see that Filipinos can train Chiropractic," answered Michel Tetrault.

"The purpose of the pageant is to create awareness that Chiropractic education is finally here in the Philippines. We're not just looking for beauty, we are also looking for brain. Part of the process is we want the candidate to write an essay on natural health. We want everything, the whole package," he added.

You may register here.

Screenings and auditions is until February 28, 2022 only. It is held at Room 25 2F San Antonio Plaza Mckinley Road Forbes Park, Makati City every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Visit www.mabuhayhealth.com.ph for more details or contact Mabuhay Health at (02) 8812-6903 and 09512050370.

This event is brought to you by Chiropractic Diplomatic Corps. Foundation, Mabuhay Health and Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinics.

Sip & Chow Food Express Celebrates their 3rd Branch Opening

Third and latest branch of of Sip & Chow located at 8 National Highway Purok 5 New Cabalan, Olongapo City. Contact them at 09691367006.

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On January 8, 2022, the 3rd branch of Sip & Chow finally opened in New Cabalan, Olongapo. It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of our newest branch in Olongapo City. This is another step in our continuous effort to expand our reach and make Sip & Chow's food and beverages accessible to everyone. 

The opening of the 3rd branch, the largest branch of Sip & Chow to date, was a success. Many friends and influencers attended the blessing and opening day. Being the largest branch, the menu was also updated and several new dishes were available on the very first day. Burgers and pasta were added to the menu to the delight of customers. 

Sip & Chow Food Express is owned by Alexandra Faith Garcia, the reigning Ms. Aura International 2021, who established the business in March 2019 in her hometown Olongapo City. The first branch is one of her houses that was renovated and converted into a food and beverage store.  

Sip & Chow Cabalan

Sip & Chow offers a wide variety of food and beverages at affordable prices. For food, we serve rice dishes, snacks, takoyaki, burgers and noodles. For drinks, we offer different types of milk and fruit teas, as well as our all-time favorite Ice Cooler, the Ice Scramble. As for rice dishes, our absolute best seller is the Sisig, but the others are also very popular with our loyal customers. 

The second branch opened in November 2019 in Sampaloc Manila, the same year the first branch opened. Although Sip & Chow was a new business in the area at the time, it quickly established itself as one of the top delivery service businesses in the area. In January of this year, the store reopened to a new location, but still in Sampaloc Manila. 

Despite the pandemic and the fact that the food industry has already been affected by this crisis for 2 years, Sip & Chow has continued to strive to expand its reach and find alternative ways to reach its customers. We remain innovative by targeting different online delivery platforms to sell our menu. "We want to continue to offer our customers the option to order their favorite Sip & Chow dishes through different delivery services such as FoodPanda and Grabfood, even if they stay at home," said owner Alexandra Faith Garcia.

Check out the other branches below with the corresponding address and contact number:

• Sip & Chow Olongapo (1st branch) located at 64 1st Street New Banicain Olongapo City | 09563949302
• Sip & Chow Sampaloc (2nd branch) located at Eldorzen Bldg 748 Jaime Dela Rosa street Sampaloc Manila | 09060844791

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Sky’s the langit: Orocan’s new campaign for the Orocan Timba is out-of-this-world!

 

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Orocan is known for their hilariously ‘real’ ads, like their viral ‘TotoO Shopping’ Koolit Cantina film and billboard in 2019, and their 2021 Icebox Campaign with ‘Ms. Hurt’. It’s no surprise that the plastic manufacturing brand dubs itself as the ‘Plastik na Totoo,’ and why netizens love it for being just that. Now, Orocan is back with yet another campaign with creative agency GIGIL. 

They are taking the brand to bigger heights (literally) with their new film for the iconic timba or Utility Pail! 

Their new ad presents a typical Pinoy scenario. A guy takes a bath with his timba and tabo by the barrio’s water pump. After he completely covers himself in soap, he discovers that his non-Orocan timba actually has a crack in it. 

And how does Orocan come to his rescue? It comes crashing down from the heavens…literally. Watch the ‘Poso’  film on Orocan’s Facebook page: 

This hilarious scene seems to be a witty callback to their first ad with GIGIL, the ‘TotoO Shopping’ film with Victor Anastacio, where they dropped their Koolit Cantina from the 30th floor.

Orocan and GIGIL have really levelled it up this time, because they actually put the Orocan Timba in the sky, as a constellation alongside the Big Dipper and the LIttle Dipper. Just like our humble tabo and timba sa banyo combo. 

And if that wasn’t clear yet: the Orocan Timba Constellation is a real thing! The brand has purchased stars to register the first-ever constellation by a Filipino brand. They even shared with us their official star registry certificate, pictured below:

So when you look up at the sky at night, you can wish upon a star among the Timba Constellation. Now we can say that Orocan truly is the ‘Star ng Kaplastikan.’

Use the Orocan Timba Constellation Filter on Facebook or Instagram to see the stars up close! Those who find the Timba Constellation will see the hidden promo code for a 15% discount (with a minimum purchase of P500) in the Orocan Official Store on Shopee and Lazada. https://bit.ly/TimbaConstellationFilter.

Visit the Orocan official store on Shopee and Lazada. 

Win a Silka gift pack when you shop Binibining Pilipinas style

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This season, complete your beauty fashion with amazing surprises from Silka (the official skincare partner of Binibining Pilipinas 2021) on your next Binibini merchandise purchase!

Binibining Pilipinas is giving away exclusive Silka gift packs FOR FREE to the first 25 online shoppers of any official BBP apparel or hygiene kit.

Each gift pack consists of special Silka products like soap bars, facial cleansers, and deodorants.

To join:

• Shop your style and buy via https://bbpilipinas.ticketnet.com.ph/.
• Upon completing the purchase, send your proof of purchase to bbppageant@gmail.com via a screenshot of the check-out.

Promo will run until January 10, 2022, or until supplies last. So make sure to include a Binibining Pilipinas merchandise in your Christmas shopping list now for your own Silka treat!

FULL LIST: Miss Universe 2021 National Directors

Miss Universe 2019 Andrea Meza of Mexico. Screengrab from 70th Anniversary Digital Program Book.

Behind the glamorous pageants and contestants, national director's role is essential to the success of each candidate in an international pageant. They are responsible of sending a candidate and make sure that the needs of their representative is fully taken care of: from dress, evening gowns, makeup and even plane tickets.

Being a national director has corresponding cost as well. In an article by Sashes and Scripts, it is said that the Miss Universe pageant franchise varies from country to country. Smaller countries who have little competition in their hometown for a rival pageant could pay around US$ 10,000 for the annual fee. And if a country wins the MU title, they are exempt from paying the franchise fee the subsequent year.

Here is the complete list of the Miss Universe national directors* for the 70th edition of Miss Universe pageant in Israel.

1. Albania: Eduart Dedaj
2. Argentina: Producciones Venzar MU C.A.
3. Armenia: Gohar Harutyunyan
4. Aruba: Star Promotion
5. Australia: Pink Tank Events Pty. Ltd.
6. Bahamas: Anthony Smith
7. Belgium: Darline Devos-Comite MB
8. Bolivia: Promociones Gloria
9. Brazil: Wintech Ventures Limited
10. British Virgin Islands: Alesia Hamm
11. Bulgaria: Bok Star Models
12. Cambodia: C.I.M.R Cambodia International Models
13. Cameroon: Comite D'Organisation Miss Cameroun
14. Canada: Denis M. Davila
15. Cayman Islands: Ministry of Tourism & Transport
16. Chile: Eugenio Manzur Galeb
17. China: Shenzen Pudun Media
18. Colombia: Miss Universe Colombia SAS
19. Costa Rica: Televisora De Costa Rica S.A.
20. Croatia: Vladimir Kraljevic
21. Curacao: Curacao Tourist Board
22. Czech Republic: Miss Management A.S.
23. Denmark: Lisa Lents
24. Dominican Republic: Magali Febles
25. Ecuador: Maria Del Carmen Sanchez De Aguayo
26. El Salvador: Reinado De El Salvador, Inc.
27. Equatorial Guinea: Agencia Mogue
28. Finland: Finnartist Oy
29. France: Miss France Organisation
30. Germany:  Natalie Ackermann
31. Ghana: Malz Promotions
32. Great Britain: Paula Abbandonato/Vibe
33. Greece: GS Media Model Management DBA Organization GS Hellas
34. Guatemala: Oscar H. Flores Ruano-Presencia
35. Haiti: Sabine Desir
36. Honduras: Producciones Carimaxx
37. Hungary: Plaza Handling
38. Iceland: Pageant Smart, LLC
39. India: Bennett, Coleman & Co, Ltd.
40. Ireland: Moxie Media Productions Limited
41. Israel: Laisha Women's Magazine
42. Italy: A.S.C. Mediaseven
43. Jamaica: Uzuri International, Ltd.
44. Japan: MY Group CO., Ltd.
45. Kazakhstan: PF National Beauty Contest "Miss Kazakhstan"
46. Kenya: Mwanzo Media Limited
47. Korea: PJP Co., Ltd.
48. Kosovo: Eduart Dedaj
49. Laos: Dr. Hongkham Souvannavong
50. Malta: Glow Promotions
51. Mauritius: Nevin Rupear
52. Mexico: Instituto Casa Lamat, S.A. DE C.V.
53. Morocco: SB Global Sourcing
54. Namibia: Miss Namibia Pageant C.C
55. Nepal: Umanga Creations PVT. LTD
56. Netherlands: Hannah Sirc 
57. New Zealand: Filipianz Limited
58. Nicaragua: Silhuetas, S.A.
59. Nigeria: Silverbird Productions Ltd.
60. Norway: Motivaction A/S
61. Panama: Organizacion Senorita Panama S.A.
62. Paraguay: Promociones Gloria
    
63. Peru: Grupo D'Elite
64. Philippines: EmpirePH Holding, Inc.
65. Poland: Nowa Scena SP. Z O.O.
66. Portugal: MMRP Beleza Por Uma Causa
67. Puerto Rico: Televicentro of Puerto Rico, LLC.
68. Romania: Daniel Popa
69. Russia: Miss Russia National Beauty Contest
70. Singapore: The EmpirePH Artist Management, Inc.
71. Slovak Republic: Silvia Lakatosova
72. South Africa: Weil Entertainment (PTY) Ltd.
73. Spain: Crescencio Gomez Olmo
74. Sweden: Joakim Granberg
75. Thailand: TPN Global Co., Ltd.
76. Turkey: CIK Productions LTD.
77. Ukraine: Anna Filimonova
78. USA: Crystle Stewart
79. Venezuela: Coneventos Publishing C.A.
80. Vietnam: SG Unicorp - Sai Gon Universe Corporation

READ: 69th Miss Universe National Directors

*Source: 70th Anniversary Digital Program Book

Where to watch Miss Universe 2021 preliminaries from home

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray during the national costume show and preliminary competition in Bangkok, Thailand.

After the personality interview few days ago, the 80 official candidates of Miss Universe 2021 pageant will be competing in swimsuit and evening gown this weekend.

Scores from the interview and the the preliminary will determine the Top 15 and one from the fan vote, making it to Top 16 semifinalists.

The candidates will also showcase colorful outfits and costumes during the national costume show.

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As a Miss Universe fan, don't forget to cheer on your favorite by watching the preliminaries and the spectacular national costume show. 

Viewers from the Philippines can watch the live national costume show and preliminary competition on December 11, Saturday at 1AM PH time. You can watch live through Lazada (app, Facebook and Twitter). If you are living outside the Philippines, Miss Universe will live stream the event through their official Facebook and Youtube accounts.

Finals show will be on December 13, 7am live at A2Z Channel.

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Meet the members of Miss Universe 2021 Selection Committee

 

Preview of Miss Universe 2021 stage in Eilat, Israel

We are just five days away from the most awaited Miss Universe 2021 pageant which is currently held in Eilat, Israel. The fate of the 79 official candidates depends on these esteemed judges aka members of selection committee. By the way, they are all women.

1. Iris Mittenaere, Miss Universe 2016 from France

Iris Mittenaere

2. Lori Harvey, model, entrepreneur and stepdaughter of Steve Harvey

Lori Harvey

3. Adamari Lopez, Puerto Rican actress and Telemundo morning show host

Adamari Lopez

4. Rina Mor-Goder, Israel's first and only Miss Universe (1976), writer and lawyer

Rina Mor-Goder

5. Marian Rivera, Philippine actress and entertainer

Marian Rivera

6. Urvashi Rautela, Miss Universe India 2015 and Bollywood actress

Urvashi Rautela

7. Adriana Lima, Brazilian model, actress, Victoria's Secret Angel

Adriana Lima

8. Rena Sofer, Emmy-award winning actress

Rena Sofer

8. Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019 and entertainment reporter

Cheslie Kryst

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Catch the coronation night on Monday, December 13 at 8AM Manila time. For the other schedule of the pageant, you may refer here:

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LIST: Miss Universe 2021 Roommates

Miss Universe Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez and Miss Universe Thailand Anchilee Scott-Kemmis

Miss Universe fever is on. The pageant will push through in Israel amid new COVID-19 variant called "Omicron". This was confirmed through the email sent by Miss Universe Organization to the delegates. 

Here is the partial list of Miss Universe 2021 roomies:

• Brazil and Portugal
• Paraguay and Peru
• Bulgaria and Germany
• Belgium and Netherlands
• France and South Africa
• Dominican Republic and Honduras
• Argentina and Mexico
• Ecuador and El Salvador
• Colombia and Costa Rica
• Panama and Venezuela
• Bolivia and Chile
• Spain and Morocco
• Guatemala and Nicaragua
• Albania and Kosovo
• Italy and Malta
• India and Nepal
• Philippines and Singapore
• Ghana and Namibia
• Croatia and Greece
• Australia and Vietnam
• Laos and Thailand
• China and Japan
• Cambodia and Korea
• Puerto Rico and Cayman Islands

The Miss Universe Organization, the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and the city of Eilat today announced that the 70th MISS UNIVERSE® competition will air live from Eilat, Israel on December 12, 2021 at 7 p.m. EST. Israeli singer and international star, Noa Kirel, will perform at the competition.

Binibining Pilipinas bids well-wishes to Miss Grand International Philippines Samantha Panlilio

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Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) gives a warm send-off for Samantha Panlilio as she suits up for the Miss Grand International pageant in Thailand on December 4, 2021. 

Held on Friday, November 12, at The 6th Manila in Novotel Manila Araneta City, BPCI ushered in the first onsite send-off party for a Binibini queen since the pandemic. The event was filled with well-wishes and support from Panlilio's queen sisters, select members of the press, and her family.  

Samantha Panlilio with her family.

With the recent back-to-back achievements of Binibining Pilipinas queens in their respective international pageants, BPCI Chairman Mrs. Stella Marquez-Araneta shares her warm message for Panlilio. 

“My dearest Samantha, I wish you the best of luck as you embark on your journey towards the country’s first golden crown. Always remember that you are unique and you possess the remarkable traits of a Filipina. Enjoy the competition,” she said. 

Simultaneously, the send-off program was aired live via the official Facebook page and YouTube channel of Binibining Pilipinas. 

Cavite’s pride, Panlilio is set to continue the lucky streak of Binibining Pilipinas queens this year on the international stage as she aims to become the first Filipina winner of Miss Grand International. The Philippines is yet to win the Grand International title, with its highest placement made by Samantha Bernardo and Nicole Cordoves who both placed first runner-up in their respective years. 

For more news on Binibining Pilipinas, visit www.bbpilipinas.com. Like the Binibining Pilipinas official Facebook page www.facebook.com/realbbpilipinas, follow @bbpilipinasofficial on Instagram and @RealBBPilipinas on Twitter, subscribe to @BBPilipinasOfficial YouTube channel.   

Beatrice Gomez reveals the skill she needs to improve for the Miss Universe pageant

Beatrice Luigi Gomez is set to represent the country in the Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Israel on December 12. 

She has less than two months to prepare for the pageant and she has been very busy with the trainings and some photoshoots.

During her recent TV guesting, she revealed in the interview what part of the competition she is working to help her win the 5th Miss Universe crown for the Philippines.

 

"I know I'm confident po sa question and answer and communication skills ko and my pasarela, but as an introverted person po who force myself into facing the crowd, I want to work more on interacting with other people kasi dun po ako medyo dapat mag improve," she said.

Together with the Miss Universe Philippines Organization, Beatrice had an intimate lunch with the Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Ilan Fluss, yesterday at Noor Manila.

The Ambassador was joined by Mr. Nir Balzam, Charge d’affaires (Deputy Chief of Mission) in introducing Bea on what to expect in Israel including some of the tasty food that was served.

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Hannah Arnold, Catriona Gray recognized as 2021 outstanding Fil-Aussies

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Binibining Pilipinas International 2021 Hannah Arnold and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray are among the recipients of the 2021 Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA) National Awards.

The two Binibining Pilipinas queens were recognized in a virtual event held on October 20 in line with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Philippine-Australian diplomatic relations.

The awards were given annually by FILCCA, the national umbrella organization of Filipino community councils in various states in Australia, to outstanding Filipino-Australian citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the overseas community.

“We are shining a spotlight on some amazing individuals and organizations who have excelled in sports, music, health, education and training, the sciences, entrepreneurship and absolutely in our communities,” Philippine Ambassador to Australia her Excellency Helen De La Vega said.

Arnold has been awarded the 2021 Youth Achievement Award for her efforts to advocate education and the importance of science and technology. Her recent engagement with the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology and her drive to motivate more Filipino scientists were also recognized by the award-giving body.

Meanwhile, Gray received the 2021 Philippine-Australian of the Year Award for her achievements in pageantry, her advocacy on women’s rights, her passion to help impoverished children, and her outstanding representation of Philippine culture. FILCCA also recognized Gray's efforts as Philippines' National Commission for Culture and the Arts Ambassador for the Arts, and as an ambassador for indigenous handicrafts of the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry.

The 2021 FILCCA National Awards virtual ceremony was led by De La Vega, select Australian politicians, FILCCA officers, and Filipino community leaders.