Bb. Pilipinas 2012

Meet the new set of winners who will represent our country during the international pageants.

Janine Tugonon (No. 18) was proclaimed as the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2012. She is a Pharmacy graduate of University Sto. Tomas and works as a clinical specialist. 

Her winning answer reflected her belief as a modern Filipina.

“I believe women have the right to choose between what they want. Just go for what God wants you to do. Between the two, whatever it is, you must do your purpose in this world. Just have faith and mature obedience, and everything will go smooth,” Janine said in the question and answer portion when asked about women foregoing a happy family life for a successful career.

Nicole Schmitz (No. 8) 23 years old won Bb. Pilipinas-International, a pride of Cebu City, was Binibining Pilipinas 2007 Top 13 semifinalist. She was a recipient also of two individual and special awards, namely Best in Swimsuit and Best in National Costume.

"I would rather be someone respected because that means you maintain your integrity, dignity and self-respect and that means that in turn you will be loved by whoever matters and everyone around you."

Katrina Jayne Dimaranan (No. 13) 18 years old won Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism. She also won the Best in Talent award.

Elaine Kay Moll was declared 1st runner-up while Annalie Forbes was 2nd runner-up.
 
The special awards winners are:
Bb. Photogenic: Karen Gallman (No. 1)
Bb. Friendship: Chloe Zanardi (No. 25)
Manila Bulletin's Reader's Choice Award: Roxanne Tadique (No. 20)
People's Binibini: Giselle Munoz (No. 21)
Ms. PAL: Mary Jean Lastimosa (9)
Best in Evening Gown: Angelee delos Reyes (No. 26)

The coronation night was hosted by Xian Lim, Iza Calzado, Venus Raj and Georgina Wilson.

Just a few comments during the pageant:

*Xian Lim needs more practice because I noticed that he had some grammar lapses and he doesn’t know how to ad lib and it is even very obvious that he’s reading the script (what I’m trying to say is, there are a lot of ways in order not to be very obvious that you’re reading a script when hosting).

*Georgina Wilson should speak naturally. She should avoid being too “maarte” in pronouncing words because I could hardly understand some of her words.

*Iza Calzado did a good job.  But she should have worn more glamorous gowns instead.

*Venus Raj had a fair performance.

Source: http://www.google.com.ph

Le Tour de Filipinas 2012

     Around eighty local and international cyclists kicked off Stage One of the 2012 Le Tour de Filipinas in the coastal town of Sta. Ana in Cagayan last Saturday, April 14, 2012.

     The first of four stages started in Sta. Ana to the finish line in front of the Tuguegarao City Hall still in the Province of Cagayan.

     The race began with Cagayan Rep. Jack Enrile who fired the starting gun alongside cycling godfather Bert Lina and wife Sylvia, who represented Le Tour sponsor Air21, and race organizer Gary Cayton of Dynamic      Outsource Solutions, Inc.

     Stage Two started last Sunday, April 15, 2012 from Tuguegarao City to Cauayan City in Isabela. The third stage is 104 kms between Cauayan and Bayombong City in Nueva Vizcaya.

     The final stage will be an exhausting ride over the Cordilleras and will feature two KOM summits as the riders depart for the iconic summer capital Baguio City, the final destination of the Le Tour.

     The 2012 Le Tour consists of 11 foreign teams and five local ones as the riders duke it out for the top stage and overall prizes. Continental teams CCN Cycling Tean (Netherlands), OCBC Singapore, Aisan Racing Team from Japan, Uzbekistan Suren of Uzbekistan, Terengganu Cycling Team from Malaysia and Action Cycling Team from Chinese Taipei will take the stage beside club teams Plan B Racing Team from Australia, PureBlack Racing (New Zealand), Dutch Global Team (Netherlands) and Colossi Miche of Indonesia. The Indonesian National Team is also participating in the race under the Yogyakarta banner.

     The local teams are SMART-PhilCycling National Team, LPGMA-American Vinyl, Go21, Mail & More and KIA, which is represented by members of the Philippine Navy.

Heartstrings (A Review)

Lee Shin is a university student who is majoring in modern music. He is also a band member where he plays the guitar and at the same time he is the vocalist of the band. Shin is a good looking guy and has a strong passion for music. He is not interested to anything which is not related to music. He initially likes Jung Yoon Soo, a dance professor at the university but everything changed when he met Lee Kyu Won.

Lee Kyu Won belongs to a prestigious family and the same time she is a bright student. She is majoring in traditional Korean instruments, especially the gayageum. He grandfather, Lee Dong Gun, is one fo the top 3 traditional musicians of his age and his biggest wish is to see his granddaughter become a traditional music prodigy.

Because she wanted to live up to her grandfather’s expectations, Kyu Won immerses herself in training and becomes a university student who knows nothing outside of her studies. Since her friends are fans of The Stupid, she was forced to go to the band’s concert with them. There she saw Lee Shin performing live, and is immediately captivated by him.

City Hunter (A Review)

Lee Yoon Sung (Lee Min Ho) works at the Blue House's National Communication Network Team and received his Ph.D at M.I.T. While, Kim Na Na (Park Min Young) is a bodyguard at the South Korean president's residence or The Blue House . Na Na lost her parents by car accident and since then she made a living by doing different kinds of part time jobs. When she became a bodyguard at the Blue House, she fell in love with Lee Yoon Sung.

The chemistry of Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young is amazing. I was really attached and drawn to the characters. If you are fond of action and romance at the same time, this drama is the perfect one for you.

I think I fell in love with Lee Min Ho because I really love his character.

City Hunter is really a must-see drama for everyone. I am sure you will all get hooked into it. 

Cagayan Valley Run 2012: Race for Education

The Cagayan Valley Bloggers Society and Philippine Chambers of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Department of Tourism, Department of Education, Cagayan Development Authority, and Municipal of Santa Ana brings the  “Cagayan Valley Run 2012: Race for Education" fun run, to be held March 31, 2012 in Sta. Ana, Cagayan.

The event will benefit the upcoming 1st Year High School Students from various public schools. Proceeds will go for the education of the deserving Grade 6 students from Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino.

No walk-in participants on the day of the event. Register now. Limited race kits for runners. You may register online. Registration is inclusive of arace shirt, race bib and race map.

For more inquiries, you may post in the comments or email us at cvbloggers@gmail.com.  Also visit CV Bloggers Facebook Page.

For more inquiries, you may also contact:

CAGAYAN:
Engr. Aurea Barit [President of PCCI]- 09164525708
Katrina Garcia- 09358323960
Tin Magpantay- 09082392133
Jerc Cinco- 09161910269
Xyve Macababbad- 09277581837

NUEVA VIZCAYA:
Esmi Padilla- 09069375454
Eli Avellanoza- 09174466375

BATANES: King Pangandaman- 09205443844

Hotel Accomodation and Reservations:
Santa Ana Hotel Accommodation resort and Restaurants Association (SAHARRA)
Linda Sapla- 09279912964


source: Cagayan Valley Mastermind Group

Compilation of "Merry Christmas" Pictures

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Have A Great Weekend

Most of us want to spend the weekend with our family because it is a bonding moment after office days. We have different activities on how to enjoy the weekend. Some go to the malls to do shopping, watch a movie, eat in their favorite restaurant or simply stroll and unwind. Some visit their relatives and eat together. Some just simply stay home and spend the day watching a lot of movies or cooking their favorite dishes. But anyway, it doesn't matter how we spend the weekend, what is important is the enjoyment and happiness which are priceless and the additional memories to cherish for a lifetime.