Pageant Result: Ginoong Nueva Ecija 2024

The winners of Ginoong Nueva Ecija 2024 from left to right: Jericho de los Santos - Fourth Ambassador, Michael Dennis Gorospe - Second Ambassador, John Mico Calilung - Ginoong Nueva Ecija 2024 - Winner, Jose Mariano Jorge - First Ambassador, and Marc Ian Repancol - Third Ambassador. The pageant was held in San Jose City last December 1, 2024. The winners will represent Nueva Ecija in national pageants in 2025.

Pageant Result: Mister Glam International 2024

 The winners of Mister Glam International 2024 from left to right: Reven Dave Cerezo - Philippines - Fourth Runner Up, Viraj Babbar - India - First Runner Up, Asse Ashraf - Thailand - Mister Glam International 2024 - Winner, Josh Blottus - Australia - Second Runner Up, and Nguyen Thien Kha - Vietnam - Third Runner Up.  The pageant was held at Winford Resort and Hotel last November 29, 2024. 

Pageant Result: Miss Glamour Look International 2024

The winners of Miss Glamour Look International 2024 from left to right: Alisha Sakura - Australia - Third Runner Up, Jaycel Lumaoig - Philippines - First Runner Up, Anna Hrbkova - Italy - Miss Glamour Look International 2024 - Winner, Tharita Smyth -Thailand - Second Runner Up and Caillyn Regalado - Canada - Fourth Runner Up.  The Pageant was held at Winford Resort last November 29,2024.

*INSPIRATIONAL HOMILY* PAANO SULITIN ANG BUHAY? | Fr. Joseph Fidel Roura

More Placements

We can't get enough of titles and placements. Just a week ago we responded to some pretenders to the throne that they are the emerging force to reckon with in South Asia as far as pageants are concerned.

It is actually nothing to us ... they can claim anything they want ... but their rabid fan antics are bordering on being a nuisance ... let alone annoying. It sounds so juvenile and "no need to reply" may be a better option.

Our point was if you win one pageant ... that is not enough. In November alone where pageants were mushrooming like there was a pageant epidemic ... a powerhouse country doesn't need to sell itself and make inappropriate pronouncements. What happens if internet users instead of agreeing or acknowledging their statements ... challenge them ... and make fun of them. See what I mean?

A powerhouse country doesn't brag ... they just keep quiet in one corner and let success do the math. Sales pitches, packaging stunts, and promotional materials or speeches that aim to persuade others (especially people of other countries) of one's pageantry status are ill-advised ... and lacking propriety.

Self-proclaimed experts and gurus (and Fans) who have nothing to offer at all except for overflowing confidence and delusions of grandeur ... such blatant assertions bereft of proof or evidence can bring you to a no man's land (imagine the shame and the humiliation - when somebody disagrees with you.)

If you asked me a "powerhouse" country needs to be consistent with winning ... whether a major or minor pageant they figured prominently. One doesn't need to be selective about what pageant counts ... it should include all pageants. No ifs and no buts.

If a country is a permanent appendage or a structural part of any award-giving pageant like habitual Venezuela, Philippines USA, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Brazil, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Thailand, and Peru ... pageant aficionados consider these near-misses minor and insignificant because of their consistency.

The Philippines as of press time had already amassed 56 wins and titles this year and still counting ... and they also have 17 first runner-up spots,  Did you ask yourself ... had it been a better night ... 17 is a big number to add to 56 ... making their total an alarming 73 titles.

If there's a Country Of The Year Award ... look no further!

Political Shorts 3

Political Shorts

What was the last time we were talking in our Political Shorts column? Oh, we were talking about the vice presidential meltdown ... where she gave that monologue that shamed any self-confessed admission ever recorded in history... it was as though it was of nuclear proportion. It has gone beyond VIRAL.

Now we know the VP is a chip off the old block ... especially her temperament which is a replica and split image of PRRD.

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Political pundits had the entertainment of their lives fine-tuning their crystal ball's functionality and reducing any wireless interference ... some even replaced their router's antennae to come up with the best analysis of the vice president's meltdown.

It all depends on whose side they are on, While pro-BBM expects an apocalyptic, and portentous backlash ... pro-Inday supporters are optimistic that she will pass the challenge with flying colors.

However neutral onlookers have their eyes open covering all angles ... wanting to know whose spin doctor did an awesome job (a spin doctor's job by the way is somebody who reframe or modify the perception of an issue or event to reduce any negative impact it might have on public opinion.)

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Pro-admin supporters think this is the kiss of death to the VP's dream of making it big in the 2028 election. It seems that some ... are charred and scorched by the VP's brand of temperament in full display in 3-D and in Panavision on national TV.

We mention about two police officers being scolded two days ago ..."Huwag kayong bakla!" sabi ni Vice. Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng linyang yon ni VP? Na sila ay sunod-sunoran lang .... did she think they are weak ... walang panindigan ... ? Mga Ganoong stereotypes?

This drew condemnation from the LGBTQ+ community which called it a derogatory remark. From the police officer's end (the police is a doctor himself) ... they also filed charges for direct assault ... disobedience to authority and grave coercion ... and this is punishable under the Revised Penal Code.

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Adding more salt to the wound ... the National Security Council (NSC) concerning the VP's meltdown last Sunday had considered all threats thrown at Marcos "serious and a matter of national security."

Vice President was quick to reply and said that her murder threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was “maliciously taken out of logical context.”

Madam ... di ba ginamit na itong pakulo ng tatay mo? Di ba sinabi mo this is not a joke ... tapos sasabihin ng mga alipores mo ngayon "parang hindi nyo kilala si madam. Nagbibiro lang siya and she has the penchant for hyperbole (using exagerration to make an impact) like her father.
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May bago pang ugali si Madam ngayon. Kapag may hingin ka sa kanya ... okey kaagad. Kung meron kang itatanong sa kanya ... walang problema.

Pero kuwidaw ... meron palang kapalit. Meron din siya palang nakahandang itatanong sa iyo. May mahirap pa.

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Parang si PRRD din. Hihingi ka ng signature niya para ma-access ang bank account niya. Okey lang basta kapalit ng pirma niya ang sampalin muna niya si Senator Trillanes.

Okay lang naman kay Trillanes. Magpasampal siya ... pero signature muna.

Nagbago tuloy ang isip ni Sir.

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Now hear this. The National Bureau Of Investigation has meddled in this political drama ... little did we know it had been doing its homework fast and has already scheduled its hearing today to investigate the VP about the alleged grave threats and possible violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act following her infamous remarks last Sunday.

Madam VP's quick retort was that she could not attend because today she was scheduled to attend the hearing from the Committee on Good Governance and Public Accountability ... the very same hearing she refused to take the oath with ... or attend.

Lucky for Madame ... the Committee was so generous and decided to postpone the hearing ... so she could attend to her matters in NBI with all her heart ... and all her attention.

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An innocent bystander was heard commenting: "Ano ba itong mga nangyayari ... it looked like it is written in the stars na ito ang kahihinatnan ng lahat sa mga ginagawa ng VP?"

The picture and the caption anove answered her question. "Her situation right now ... she knows it is coming ... it is her DOING."

She did it to herself.

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Dumb Questions

For those who want to lighten the mood, these funny stupid questions to ask are perfect for you. These questions will help you start a fun.

Question: Ano kayang sabon ang ginagamit ng mga taong nagmamalinis ... (the sanctimonious ... the smug ... the holier than thou and the moralizing sector of our family and society?)

Answer: I really don't know but my friends can try.  Some say ... a soap with bleaching power.  Another answer ... a soap that scalds. One answered Mr. Clean for a good shampoo ... and still another volunteered Belo ...para mahal naman,

Bakit nagiging self-righteous ka ba kung may Kojic or Glutathione content ang sabon?