Annual Report 2025

                           

Dia Mate - Miss Hispano Americana 2025

The New Year will be here tomorrow... and we can't help but look back at how the Philippines fared in 2025. It was raining titles you could ever imagine, a total of 66 titles to be exact, including subsidiary titles... a new wave of winners both on the male and female side of the spectrum. 

The runner-up spots were nothing to be sneezed at... and those who made the finalist round proved 2025 was a bumper crop, meaning it was a year of golden harvest. 

Here's the breakdown: (18) First Runner Up, (14) Second Runner Up, (9) Third Runner Up, and (3) Fourth Runner Up. 

Those who made it as finalists, we all have (5) Top 6-8 and (10) Top 10-16.

The record is second to none, and there is a big chance that the Philippines will also win Country of the Year.

In 2024, we have a record-breaking 74 titleholders (no country has ever done that ... not until some Johnny come lately has to gall to say the magic of the Philippines is waning ... and they have dislodged the country from its post being the Powerhouse in Asia?

Imagine our winning is diminishing and dwindling with this robust output ... 24 first runner-up spots ...14 second runners-up, 9 third runners-up ... 3 fourth runner-up, 2 fifth runner-up.

Will it be the same milestone winners next year, or will the Philippines duplicate or surpass its own records? This is a 64-dollar question, and I am too excited about what is in store for 2026.

                                  Nikki Buenafe Cheveh - Miss Face of Beauty International 2025

WINNERS

1. Dia Date - Reina Hispano Americana 2025

2. Alexie Mae Brooks - Miss Eco International 2025

3. Jessie Timmons - Mrs. Classic Global 2025

4. Khryss Nicole Go - Miss Chinatown Global 2025

5. Jasper Aron Dimaquibo - Grand Ambassador  I Am Model 2025 International 2025- Adult category

6. Wesmin Pacalso- Miss Independent International 2025

7. Sandro Cordova - Mr. Tourism World Asia Pacific 2025

8. Megan Marie Shinew- Miss Youth International 2025

9. Angelo Hedrix Guevarra - Grand Ambassador I Am Model Search International 2025 - Teen Category

10. Lyja Zhaina Santiago - Miss Pre-Teen Global 2025

11. Louise Aguilar - Miss Youth International Teen 2025

12. Quincy Ross Antonio Pertodo - Mr. Kid Of The World 2025

13. Nazareth Marie-Dolor Enriquez- Mrs. International World Ambassador 2025

14. Elisha Nicole Erana - Junior Miss Kid Of The World 2025

15.  Rein Gonzales- Miss Queen Of The World 2025

16.  Catherine Constantino- Ms. Queen Of The World 2025

17. Krishan Allere - Miss Aura International 2025

18. Patricia Anne Bangug - Miss Orient Tourism Global 2025

19. Francine Tajanlangit - Miss Elite Global 2025

20. CJ Opiaza- Miss Grand International 2024-2025

21. Angel Lovely Melocotones - Miss Charity Teen Global 2025

22.  James Andre Bayot - Mr. Teen Universal 2025

23. Jasmine Omay - Universal Woman 2025

24. Jean Micaell Yabot - Mr. Heritage International Asia-Pacific 2025

25. Krishna Gravidez - Miss World Asia 2025

                                   Ahtisa Manalo - Miss Universe 2025 - 3rd RU

26. Charina Carmen Cabading Josol - Grand Global Ambassador International 2025

27. Ralph Jude Dinolan - Mr. National Universe Earth 2025

28. Jorick Oba - Mister Heritage Ambassador 2025

29. Samantha Loelle Reyes - Mini Ambassador Glam Universal 2025

30. Charina Carmen Cabading Josol - Grand Global Ambassador International 2025

31. Jhan Phoebe Gaurana - Little Miss Glam International 2025

32. Sabella Julianne Ozaeta - Mini Miss Glam Worldwide 2025

33. Joelle Divine Uy - Miss SudaAmerica Global 2025

34. Tristan King Dano - Little Mr. Junior Idol World 2025

35. Nickoea Marie Whittaker - Miss Pre-Teen Junior Idol World 2025

36. Maria Shaiya Oisha Diwa - Miss Teen Junior Idol World 2025

37. Wendelyn Talabis - Elite Mrs. Supranational 2025

38. Hannah Marie Alejandro - Miss Business Global 2025

39. Alira Halid Jones - Miss Pre-Teen Universe 2025

40. Kathryn Agnes Laguyo - Miss Teen Universe 2025

41. Evangeline Mae Castillo Robea - Classic Mrs. International Global 2025

42. Kirk Bondad - Mister International 2025

43. Aries Ronnie Patis - Mister Tourism Ambassador Universe 2025

44. Garett Lyre - Mister Tourism Ambassador World 2025

45. Jamaica Teodoro - Miss Tourism Ambassador  World 2025

46. Allen Joyce Manzano - Miss Tourism Globe International 2025

47. Sugar Mercado - Mrs. Universe Official 2025

48. Emma Tiglao - Miss Grand International 2025

49. Christine Eds Enero - Miss Tourism Queen Of  The Year International 2025

50. Prince Jeffrey Hernandez - Master of The World 2025

                                                 Emma Tiglao - Miss Grand International 2025

51. Angela Bianca Agustin - Miss Asia Global 2025

52. Zharren Kate Colina - Miss Pre-Teen Gorgeous Universe International  2025

53. Jurizze Nicole Santiago - Miss Majestic International 2025

54. Arianna Pantaleon - Miss Environment International 2025

55. Zara Lopez - Miss Noble Queen International 2025

56. Yna Angela Uy -Super Model Universe 2025

57. Han Lamarozza - Mrs. Asia Pacific Global 2025

58, Sylvia Polak - Mrs. National Globe 2025

59. Jerome Valdez - Mr. King Of Pacific Earth 2025

60. Novelyn Natividad - Mrs Asia Pacific Cosmopolitan 2025

61. Ada Elisha Dwayne Lomod - Little Miss Of The Year International 2025

62. Angelica Faye Louisse Busante - Mrs. Charming 2025

63. Marck Marasigan - Mister Celebrity International 2025

64, Joshua Salibongcogon - Mister Majestic International 2025

65. Joshua Trapago - Mister Glocal International 2025

66. Jillian de Guzman - World Tourism Ambassador 2025

T                                             Tarah Valencia 0 Miss Supranational 2025 - Third RU

FIRST RUNNER UP

1. Aragon Jacob Lor - Mr. Chinatown Global 2025

2. Arianne Villareal - I Am Model Search International 2025

3. Jasper Aron Dimaquibo -  I Am Model Search International 2025

4. Shindell Atibula - Supermodel International 2025

5. Princess Juliane Opiaza - Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2025

5. Brent Mendoza - Mister Culture International 2025

6. Penelope Vicente- Miss Teen Culture International 2025

7.  Charyzah Barbara Esparrago -  Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2025

8. Riki Gabriel Pitogo - Miss Teen Star International 2025

9. Princess Abella - Mrs. Grand International 2025

10 Kenneth Marcelino - Mr. Cosmopolitan 2025

11. Fraulin Mata Mostoles - Miss Freedom Of The World 2025

12. Mardy Mabalda - Miss Equality International 2025

13. Anita Rose Gomez - Miss Asia Pacific 2025

14. Lance David Tepora -World Fitness Supermodel 2025 - Vice Champion

15. Chiara Mae Viscaya Gottschalk - Miss Teen Universe 2025

16. Paula Merced Vitug- Miss Eco Teen International 2025

17. Micah Cabahug - Mrs. Friendship International 2025

18. Kurt Michael Aguilar - Mr. Friendship International 2025

19. Yashna Sumir Sharma -Miss Teen Icon International 2025

SECOND RUNNER UP

1. Miko Santos - Mister Teenager Universe 2025

2.  Trisha Irish Marie Rosales - Miss Global Asian 2025

3. Elijah Stark Guevarra- I Am Model Search International 2025- Kids Category

4. Gerlaine Silva - Miss Charity International 2025

5. Denver Argana - Mr. Fitness Supermodel World 2025

6. Alyssa Mildred Villarina - Miss Global Universe 2025

7. Elizabeth Lipkin - Mini Miss Junior Idol World 2025

8. Meridith Bobadilla - Miss Teen Earth 2025

9. Jeslyn Santos - Miss Woman International 2025

10. Hannah Marie Alejandro - Miss Business Global 2025

11. Michael Angelo Toledo - Man Of The Year 2025

12. Scarlet Maidin - Miss Cultural International 2025

13. Matt Gregorio - Man Hot Star 2025

14. Alessandra David - Miss Celebrity International 2025

                                        Miko Santos - Mister Teenager Universe 2025

THIRD RUNNER UP

1. Jordan San Juan- Manhunt International 2025

2. RJ Dinolan - Mister National Universe 2025

3. Tarah Valencia - Miss Supranational 2025

4. Marnny Lampa - Caballero Universal 2025

5. Imee Soyangco - Miss Friendship International 2025

6. Ahtisa Manalo - Miss Universe 2025 

7. Karianne Raab - Miss Glamour Look International 2025

8. David Cuanjuco - Mister Bear International 2025

9. Juliana Panopio - Miss Wellness World 2025

FOURTH RUNNER UP

1. Xena Ramos - Miss Global 2025

2. Kenneth Cabuncal - Mister Supranational 2025

3. Myrna Esguerra - Miss International 2025

                                           Kenneth Cabuncal- Mr. Supranational 2025 4th RU

TOP 6-8

1. Krishnah Gravidez - Miss World 2025

2. Maria Diosa Liquido - Miss Culture International 2025

3. Anne Patricia Lorenzo - Miss International Queen 2025

4. Joy Barcoma - Miss Earth 2025

5. Miguel Germina - Mr. Gay World 2025

TOP 10-16

1. Gianne Boelle Corpuz - Miss Summer World 2025

2. Scarlet de Mesa- Top Model Of The World 2025

3. Raed Al Zghayer - Man Of The World 2025

4. Marcus Parcon- Mister National Universe 2025

5, Jasmine Omay - Universal Woman 2025

6. Jether Palomo- Mister Global 2025

7. Annabel McDonnell - Miss Globe 2025

8. Joahnna Lee Ucol - Miss Scuba International 2025

9. Cyrille Payumo - Miss Charm International 2025

10. Marlon Melgar- Mr. Glam International 2025

                                                                     Kirk Bondad- Mr. International 2025

Annual Report: 2024

Who is Really Who in Pageantry in Asia

Self-proclaimed pundits in pageantry have viral statements and pronouncements stating that they are now the Tower of Power in pageantry in Asia. Every time they gloat and brag (as if what they say is the gospel truth) ... they never fail to include the Philippines (as if what they assert is not complete without trying to malign the productive output of the Pinay Queens. They based that on the results of the contest of major pageants, which is about 5 - 6 in number, and look down at minor pageants as if they really don't matter,

Talking about major pageants ... did the Philippines really fare badly in this area... giving our kapitbahay the audacity to develop an attitude of smugness and malignant pleasure of being delighted at the misfortunes of others (that is if you really consider it misfortune.)

As far as I remember, Chelsea Smith in Miss Universe was Top 20 and was named Miss Universe Asia. Was that a bad enough achievement? As far as I know, other countries took decades before they got noticed, and now that they accidentally placed one notch higher ... they crow? Or do they get more deluded with their new-found successes?

Alethea Ambrosio was in Miss Supranational Top 12 and was named Miss Asia Oceana. Any country would be so happy to get that placement ... but our kapitbahay saw that more as a liability than an achievement.

Irha Mel Alfetche is Top 12 in Miss Earth, CJ Opiaza was first runner-up in Miss Grand, Ahtisa Manalo was Top 10 in Miss Cosmo, and Kayla Jean Carter was Top 20 in Miss Charm.

And what is the big fuss about these last two contests ... they barely started this year. They still have to prove their longevity - hence they are minor pageants. Over all the Philippines' performance was commendable (not as strong as the previous years but they were always there visible in every contest with their never-say-die-attitude ... except maybe for Miss International.

Whatever little successes we had in female pageantry the result of male pageantry cover-up whatever is lacking in its counterpart's near-misses. Daumier Corilla is Mr. Global, Kenneth Stromsnes was second runner-up in Manhunt, Marvin Diamante is second runner-up in Mr. International, Markki Stroem is fourth runner-up in Mr Universe, Justine Ong is Top 6 in Mr. International,, Kirk Bondad is Top 20 in Mr. World and Nathaniel Tiu is Mr. Earth International.

But the Philippines critics' lips are sealed and they never say anything about the Philippines topping almost all major and minor male pageants. Selective amnesia anyone?

Now ... the year has ended ... and so far the Philippines never boasted or bragged about its accomplishments. On the other hand, other countries won one or two titles, and they sound like a broken record with their incessant hyping and praising.

Don't get me wrong guys ... I don't blame anyone for being happy when you won titles. But if they are making a fool of themselves and convincing everyone that they are alone at the top ... and thrashing and taunting other countries that they are on their way out ... is out of line. Can they not celebrate their little successes ... without dragging Pinoy Queens in the mud?

You want the respect of other countries ... produce more achievements and win more ... and prove they are not a fluke or an accident or a stroke of luck. Being consistent is the key. Remember you can't always win but at least you still win runner-up spots or be included in the Top 20. Respect is earned ... and twisting others' arms to believe what you say ... is not the way to do it.

All we want for pageant writers and staunch supporters of their country to make responsible pronouncements - it should be free from bias and fanatic partisanship. Patriotism is not an excuse ... it is not even a license for you to elevate your stock and belittle others in the process.

Here is what the Philippines had achieved in 2024. We may not win the Country of the Year (we already held that title back-to-back for three years). As others claimed, we may not be a powerhouse country... but the Philippine record this year is too hard to ignore. It is second to none ... not even surpassed by countries who claim they are Number 1.

                                                   Russel Jan Comia - I am Model Search International 2024 - Winner    

   Winners:

1. Russel Jan Comia - I Am Model Search International 2024

2. Dyan Shane Mag-abo - Mrs. Global Asian 2024

3. Hershey Hernandez- Miss Mardi Gras International 2024

4. Lloyd Edwardson Figueras- Mr. Teen Universe 2024

5. Matthew Austria - Mister Teen Global 2024

6. Liz Tagimacruz -Classic Mrs. International Global 2024

7. Maria Gigante - Universal Woman 2024

8. Mark Joseph Gadaza - Mister World Ambassador International 2024.

9. Micahelle Joy Dumalaon - Mister Star Continental International 2024

10. John Roy Reyes- Mister Culture World International 2024

11   Vanessa Kang- Miss Teen Universe Asia 2024

12. Felicity Amor Balala - Miss Teen Culture World International 2024

13. Janine Sabino Magan- Miss Pan Continental International 2024

14. Antonio Ibanez - Mr. Humanity Universe 2024

15. JP Riego Guerrero - Mr. Pan Continental International 2024

16. Althea Frhanccine Balala -Miss Kid Culture World 2024

17. Jean Tumang- Miss Elite Global 2024

18. Tristan John Lhander Balala -Mr. Pre-Teen Culture World 2024 

19. Phil Andrei Tungul - Mister Teen Global International 2024

20. Romar Oledan - Mr. Global Man International 2024

21. Donald Lopez - Mr. Bear International; 2024

22. Lana Collantes- MissTeen Petite Universe 2024

23. Mark Uykieng - Mr. Humanity International 2024

24. Yllaiza Rhaine Yancy Maragrag - Miss Teen Glam International 2024

25. Ma. Thea Judinelle Casuncad - Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2024

26. Lara Melisa Gaffud - Miss Petite Global 2024

27. Jupheter Franco- Mister Continental World 2024

28. Yanella Antoni - Miss Charity Teen International 2024

29. Grace Pinon- Mrs. Charity International 2024

30. GJ Carlos Palad - Mister Teen Glam Universe 2024

 31, Joyce Matinez - Miss Charity Teen Global 2024

32. Tisha Casuga - Miss Teen Glam Global 2024

33. Janine Sabino Magan - Miss Pancontinental International 2024

34. Akashe Leyble - Miss Glam Global 2024

35. Keitaro Sean Cruz- Junior Glam Universe 2024

36. William Miranda - Junior Glam Continental 2024

37. Precious Agojo - Mini Glam Earth 2024

38. Alliah Jane Tipono- Mini Glam Planet 2024

39. Ryan Kristoffer Sacopon - Mister Culture International 2024

40. Rhiana Mae Velarde - Miss Grand Global Ambassador International 2024

41. Samantha Gabronino - Miss Freedom Of The World 2024

42, Alethea Ambrosio - Miss Supranational Continental Ambassador Asia 2024

43. Sharon Idone - Miss Summit International 2024 - representing Italy

44. Frank Joshua Guiripon - Mr. Tourism Ambassador Universe 2024

45. Nathaniel Tiu - Mr. Earth International 2024

46. Juvyel Anne Saluta- Miss Elite World 2024

47. Wilma Laude Zamora - Mrs. Global International 2024

48. John Gindap - Mister Tourism Globe Culture Tourism 2024

49. MJ Traya - Mrs. Tourism Globe 2024

50. Emannuel Balba - Mr. Tourism Intercontinental 2024

51. Daumier Corilla - Mr. Global 2024

52. Ali Green - Mr. Supreme Deaf International 2024

53. Marimar Galve -Miss Cultural International 2024

54. Neal Cortez - Miss Supreme Deaf International 2024

55. Chelsea Smith - Miss Universe Asia 2024

56. Maritess Ortega - Mrs. Supranational 2024 - Classic

57. Chymbeelyn Dee Pasion - Miss Polo International Charity 2024

58. Christine Glory Balboa - Miss Asia 2024

59. Ancient Tabora -Miss Teen World 2024

60. Jasmin Ariola - Miss Deaf Universe 2024

61. Liana Barrido - Miss Tourism International 2024

62. Alex Herberich - King of Pacific 2024

63. Alfred Natividad - Mister Asian International 2024

64. John Kevin Oliver Cruz - Mr. Pre-Teen International 2024

65. Patricia Payumo - Miss Star International 2024

66. Alyssa Tuscano Alday - Queen of the Pacific 2024

67. Kirsten Dawn Delerio - Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2024

68. Pia Samantha Roldan - Miss United Nations Earth 2024 (Subsidiary title)

69. Angelie Chanta Perlez - Mini Miss Junior Idol 2024

70. Nia Janelle Incabo - Miss Teen Universe 2024

71. Kristina Cassandra Rosales - Miss Pre-Teen Universe 2024

72. Natasha Ferrer - Miss Multiverse International 2024

73. Hannah Therese Cruz - Miss Global Asian 2024

74. Princess Mina Fukaya - Miss Teen Universe 2024

                                                 Lloyd Figueras - Mister Teenager Universe 2024 - Winner

First Runner Up

1. Khyrie Stephen Alvendia - I Am Model Search International 2024- Teen Category Male

2. Hanna Therese Cruz- Miss Global Asian 2024

3. Arianna Padrid - World Top Model 2024

4. Larz Kent Dawson - Mister Universe Tourism 2024

5. Ma. Juvine Felicity Laguipo- Miss Junior Idol World 2024

6. Samie Al-Ajarmeh - Mister Junior Teen Idol World 2024

7. Chantal Schmidt - Miss Eco International 2024

8. Beatriz Cabanero- Mrs. Summit International 2024

9. Maiko Ibarde - Miss Summit International 2024

10. Kenneth Vincent Cabungcal- Man of the World 2024

11. Bench Ortiz - Mr. Gay World 2024

12. Yuumi Garcia - Miss T- World 2024

13. CJ Opiaza - Miss Grand International 2024

14. Isabelle de los Santos - Miss Aura International 2024

15. Amir Bergado - Man of The Universe 2024

16. Megan Campbell - World Top Model 2024

17. Cayenei Cortez - Miss Heritage International 2024

18. Jaycel Lumaoig - Miss Glamour Look International 2024

19. Arjay Lopez - Mr. Deaf Universe 2024

20. Mark Joseph Macalintal - Man Hot Star 2024

21. Jansen Kenley See- Mr. Friendship International 2024

22. Aidalyn Bustamante Barrido - Mrs. National Universe 2024

23. Jahaziel Ceballos - Man of The Globe International 2024

24. Godfrey Nikolai Murillo - Mr. Fitness Supermodel World 2024

 Maria Gigante -Universal Woman 2024 - Winner

Second Runner Up

1. Michelle Arceo - Reina Hispano Americana 2024

2. Althea Balala - Mini Miss Global 2024

3. Sidney Eshpeter - Pre-Teen Universe 2024`

4. Jhon Lloyd Villagracia - Mr. Culture International 2024

5. Dharelle Alconcel - Miss Teen Model International 2024

6. Brandon Espiritu- Mister Supranational 2024

7. Jean Grai - Miss Summit International 2024

8. Jasmin Bungay - Miss Globe 2024

9. Marvin Diamante - Mister International 2024 (Philippine-based)

10.Alyssa Marie Redondo - Miss Intercontinental 2024

11. Kenneth Stromsnes - Manhunt international 2024

Third Runner Up

1. Katrina Hung- Miss Global 2024

2. Ma. Jarlyn Banares - I Am Model Search International 2024  Teen Category Female

3. Krizzia Chelsea Rodriguez- Miss Teen Icon International 2024

4. Soewoo Noh- Junior Idol World 2024

5. John Lindley- Mister Heritage 2024

6. Chez Mercado- Miss Charity International 2024

7. Rhenzwin Corpuz - World Fitness Supermodel 2024

8. Lemon Joy Dimayuga- Miss Culture International 2024

9. Blessa Ericha Figueroa - Miss Asia Pacific 2024

10. Brent Dalman - Top Model Of The World 2024

11. Raven Doctor - Miss Eco Teen 2024

Fourth Runner Up

1. Jilliane Trisha del Moro- Miss Pre-Teen Global 2024

2. Raven Dave Cerezo - Mr. Glam International 2024

3. Chrystel Mae Correos - Miss Planet International 2024

3. Markki Stroem - Mister Universe 2024

Fifth Runner Up

1. Jesus Guinto - Mister Grand International 2024

2. Mickey Aquino Cai- Miss Teen Global 2024

Michelle Arceo - Reina Hispano Americana 2024 Second  Runner Up

Top 6

1. Sophia Nicole Arkangel - Miss International Queen 2024

2. Justine Ong - Mister International 2024 (Thailand-based)

Top 10

1, Ruslan Kulikov- Mister National Universe 2024

2. Alethea Ambrosio - Miss Supranational 2024

3. Ahtisa Manalo - Miss Cosmo International 2024

4. Emerson Gomez - Mr. Cosmopolitan 2024

5. Leahrly Curitana - Miss Glamour Look International 2024

6. Jane Darren Genobisa - Miss Scuba International 2024

Top 13 to 30

1. Angel Brahms Bernaldez- Miss Teen Universe 2024

2. Derrick Allen Lauchenco - Mr. Celebrity International 2024

3. Chelsea Smith - Miss Universe 2024

4. Anthony Cunningham - Man Of The Year 2024

5. Kayla Jean Carter - Miss Charm International 2024

Men and More Men

Beautiful women are a thing of the past. Look no further because men these days don't like to play second fiddle ... they don't want to take a backseat either. They hate being treated like reserves or second-stringers ... and they frown on being benchwarmers ... or just an understudy.

Men ... men ... beautiful men ... you can find them anywhere. You open blogs and internet sites, and you will see men trying to outdo each other in pageants, television, ramp, campus, and sports. In pageants ... the most loud and visible are Misters of Filipinas,  Mr. Grand Philippines, Mr. International Philippines, Mr. Philippines Worldwide, Century Tuna Superbods, Mr Friendship Philippines, and other bikini open search. In the international stratosphere ... we have Manhunt International, Mr. World, Mr. International, Mr. Grand International, etc.

In showbiz and television, artista search and reality shows are being made: Pinoy Big Brother, and Starstruck among others. Even PPOP boy bands sprouted like mushrooms after SB19 and BGYO took the music industry by storm. Notice that the members need to be good-looking first ... and their singing talent ... second. The Kapamilya and the Kapuso stable are bursting at their seams with an impeccable selection of studs and hunks. 

In the sports scene, (UAAP and NCAA), the hardcourts are being played not by your typical basketball heroes, but by mestizos whose horde of fans come in grooves to break your eardrums. In universities and colleges, the campus is littered with cuties ... and other undiscovered stallions are walking within your breathing distance ... just waiting for their time to come out of their shell. 

Since our subject is about men, we have asked countless women about the men in their lives. And with a little sarcastic humor, they made cynical sometimes funny, and more often sexual parallelism that best describes their experience with them. Come on ... times are hard and the future looks bleak! 

Let us laugh at our mistakes in our relationships with them but learn a lesson from them. Let's joke about our troubles with your man but gather strength from them. Let us have fun with our difficulties and try to find means to overcome them. 

Batobato sa langit ang tamaan huwag magalit. Dyuk at trabaho lang ito ... at walang personalan ... so huwag seryosohin. Ang magalit pala ay ... PIKON! So there ... (PS: To check the entries under the Label: Men Are Like ... click the LABEL: Men are like ... at the bottom of this feature. Or you can go to our archives and click Men Are Like ...)

What Kind of Investment Do You Have?

Correction please: Not all investment is money or money-related. Investment is defined as an asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in value at some point in the future. Real estate is an investment and so is your house. Of course, we can include jewelry, gold and silver, cryptocurrency, art, antiques, paintings, private business, stocks, money markets, certificates of deposits, annuities, money markets, government bonds, and mutual funds.

An investment that is not money related and doesn't need you to buy anything is Time.  Investing time is a good judgment call and that includes defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives that an individual aims to achieve. When you're committed to achieving specific goals, you'll focus your efforts on what's important and avoid wasting your precious time. Investing your time means engaging in activities that are calculated to bring you meaningful rewards. 

If your specific goal is to be with family (quality-wise or quantity-wise) then you are a step in the right direction. Spending time with family allows you to develop valuable life skills such as family fidelity, obedience, commitment, and good communication. Children can build healthy self-esteem and learn communication skills and problem-solving and communication skills from their parents.

Blogging is another big investment time-wise (you don't need any purchase) but it can bring you some good rewards. It can take anywhere from 12 months to 2 years before your blog gets monetized and you clearly see any significant results or earnings.  If you expect to make a blog and you expect to earn monetary rewards right away... you are in for a big disappointment.

Owning a website is another investment that uses time ... and can reap profits. Millions of websites generate revenue every day. The rule of thumb is .... in order for the website to become successful ... is to have it earn some revenue or get monetized ... and the secret to achieving that is TRAFFIC.   

Traffic refers to web users or visitors coming to your website from social networks and social media platforms. For example, a person who clicks on a tweet or a Facebook post and then arrives on your brand's website will be counted in your digital analytics reports as social traffic. The more visitors you have the more income opportunities will be presented to you.

Another investment is Website Flipping (investing in websites that are already making money, then you improve them either by increasing the amount of traffic that visits the website or making more money from the same amount of website visitors (or both), then selling the website for a profit.

Seven Crowns in 1 Week

                                Richard Rey Gomez - Mr. Altitude 2023

                                                   Marvin Salcedo - WFS World Fitness Supermodel 2023

This is too much ... not that I am complaining ... but this title frenzy is getting ridiculous to some. The way things are going ... it is becoming like a habit, the Philippines getting 4 crowns in  one day is a feat no country has ever done before.

First, it was Joshua Azares  winning Mr. World Universe International 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam last May 26, 2023. Hannah Grace Navales completed a double victory outcry when she bagged Miss World Universe International 2023.

Then the crown streak started flowing when Richard Rey Gomez duplicated Joshua's victory when he won Mr. Altitude International 2023 in Bangkok Thailand last May 27, 2023. And not to be outdone is Marvin Salcedo who also pocketed the WFS World Fitness Supermodel 2023 also in Bangkok.

I know the naysayers will once again let the narrative "It is only a minor pageant ... what's a big deal?"  We know it too ... but a record is a record and nobody can fault the Philippines for coming in too strong. 

Other posters before blaming the Philippines for being so omnipresent in all pageants ... as they chorused "The more you join ... chances are you will win.  Is that so? I have seen countries joining pageants left and right but their win is so few and far between.

They even come to the point of singling the one mistake Pageant Crown Ranking has made ... as one capital sin (but their motive is obvious and that is to impune the image of PCR) They made a mistake once alright, when they included a non-participating nation as participating ... ergo their pageantry reports are not reliable? They made that mistake ... but not a mistake in the winners and their finalists.

I can always vouch for the authenticity of their reports. Mistakes can happen (who doesn't) but Pageant Crown Ranking makes it a point to accompany their reports with photos of winners in all their crowning glory. Anybody who can dispute that the Philippines' victory is made up ... is deluding themselves. PCR has all their receipts kept to back their reports.

And what is the issue with minor pageants? The fact of the matter is: "If you can't win minor pageants ... how much more for major pageants? And TRUTH be said: the Philippines has won almost all the titles in town ... be it major or minor ... and that's a fact.

                                                 Joshua Azares - Mr World Universe International 2023

                                              Hannah Grace Navales - Miss World Universe International 2023

News Flash: after one day another twin victory rained like manna in heaven ... Marjorie Aniban was crowned Miss World Universe Teen Int'l 2023 and Shadelle Saguisag was given Miss World Universe Pre-Teen International 2023.

And here's the latest Robert Douglas C. Walcher (son of Patricia Javier brought home the Mr. Teen International 2023. As they say when it rains... it pours!

                                                Robert Douglas C. Walcher IV - Mr. Teen International 2023

Song After Easter Sunday

I was BROKEN when I met you ...  But you ... You made me WHOLE again.

Lyrics of You Made Me Live Again- by Janet Basco

I was down and out and feelin' so low
You took my hand and eased my mind
I was astray, you showed me the way
And now I finally found my home in you

I still recall the times I've been through
Confused, didn't know what to do
I almost gave up but you gave me hope
You've made me strong as the days went on
You made me live again

I was lost in the dark
With my lonely, broken heart
Then you came along
You took me home
And made me your own

You were always there to lend a helping hand
When good friends were hard to find
When things went wrong, you made them right
You've made my days so bright
You made me live again

I was lost in the dark
With my lonely, broken heart
Then you came along
You took me home
And made me your own

Now look at me
Yes, a different me
Back on my feet again
I'm not afraid to face the world again
'Cause you taught me how to be strong
You made me live again
You made me live again

Sun ... Fun ... Tan

 

Summer is here ... and what do you see? Crystal blue skies, warm winds, powdery sands, and the scorching heat reaching a record high. Dedicated summer junkies flock to the beach ... cavorting and frolicking under the mighty sun and for what .... to get that much needed tan!

Beach resorts make a merry tingling of dough-ray-me ... the white sands are lined up with naked bodies, and the vibrant nightlife are filled with pregnant laughters amid ear-splitting music and that pesky alcohol ... everybody looked like they are programmed to have a good time.

In the sea, people enjoyed water sports and there's a plethora of activities to choose from: cliff diving, snorkeling, kayaking, wind surfing, banana boat riding, scuba diving, paddle boarding, jet-skiing, parasailing, island hopping and mermaid swimming.

If you want an idle sport you can try body shopping or just sit beside the baywalk and while your time watching the people pass by. This sport is free and you will be treated to a myriad specimen of body contours you can ever imagine. And if you are a good observer chances are you will arrive to this conclusion: Every body tried to outdo each other wearing the trendest swimwears in town irregardless of size, color and body curves.

And while we are at it, summer is also the time for Bikini Summits- a contest for men and women elbowing each other mano a mano so they will come out the penultimate ... the one with the Best Body. Seeing one is just like watching the latest episode of Flesh Avenue.

If you are feeling a little worn out by the heat and the humidity ... you can have the local masseurs gave you a massage al fresco (my gosh Pinoy beaches looked like a one-resort kneading parlor) Or you can look for the nearest dessert and drinks bar and order your favorite Pinoy coolers. The ultimate Pinoy treat is halohalo and the other one is the tried and tested mais con yelo.

Your annual beach visit ... for sure will not be complete without experiencing the nightlife in the beach. Oh it is so much fun. You can join a bar hopping tour where you enjoy discounts on drinks, free entrances to bars (in resort lingo they termed it as "moving party on the go") This activity will also give you the chance meeting new friends and acquaintances you''ll never know can blossom into a lasting relationships.

Lastly ... you are already in the beach so why not a gastronomic treat! You can always feast on crustaceans ... and we mean king crabs, shrimps, fish, squids and lobsters. And in Pinoy beach there's an abundance of this so grab yourself the opportunity of the lifetime.

So are you ready for an exciting beach trip? Whether you are looking for adrenaline-pumping activities or you are just aiming for a relaxing vacation our beaches have something great waiting for you.