13 Mister Tourism World 2016 candidates competing in Vigan, Ilocos Sur

Mister Tourism World is a new international beauty pageant for men, founded by Czarina de Britannia. The inaugural event took place on December 10, 2016, in Vigan, Philippines, featuring 13 contestants from various countries. Vigan is noted for its rich history and was recognized by UNESCO for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture.

Mark Striegl, Brandon Vera (©ONE Championship)

Baguio City’s Mark Striegl decisions Bulgaria’s Sotir Kichukov at ‘ONE: Age of Domination’ in Pasay City

“Mugen” Mark Striegl, 28, of Baguio City, Philippines was one of the winners at “ONE: Age of Domination“. It marked the American-Filipino mixed martial artist’s second ONE Championship victory. Featuring 11 MMA matches, “ONE: Age of Dominations” was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on December 2, 2016. In the … Continue reading Baguio City’s Mark Striegl decisions Bulgaria’s Sotir Kichukov at ‘ONE: Age of Domination’ in Pasay City

Mark Striegl, Conan Altatis

Asian MMA superstar Mark Striegl can cook pizza from scratch

Mark "Mugen" Striegl loves to eat and cook pizza. We talked about his passion for cooking in a one-on-one interview with the Asian mixed martial arts superstar earlier today in a newly opened restaurant in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, where I am currently based. "After I'm done fighting, I'd like to have my own … Continue reading Asian MMA superstar Mark Striegl can cook pizza from scratch

Mark Striegl, Conan Altatis

Mark Striegl would be honored to be in a Brillante Mendoza film

Mark "Mugen" Striegl and Brillante Mendoza are two of the Filipinos who have been bringing honor to the Philippines. The former is one of the hottest prospects in Asian mixed martial arts while the latter is the only Filipino filmmaker to win Best Director at Cannes Film Festival, the Olympics of filmmaking. As a fighter … Continue reading Mark Striegl would be honored to be in a Brillante Mendoza film

Kamel Raad crowns Mister United Continents 2016 Mohit Singh in Pasig

Kamel Raad represented Lebanon and won the Mister United Continents title in 2015. He returned in 2016 to crown his successor, Mohit Singh from India, who also competed at Rubaru Mister India 2016. The 2016 pageant featured 12 participants, with Singh ultimately taking home the title.

12 Mister United Continents 2016 candidates competing in Pasig

Kamel Raad from Lebanon participated in the Mister United Continents 2015 pageant, securing first runner-up. He was 27 during the event and previously competed as Mister Lebanon 2014 third runner-up. The 2016 edition features 12 contestants from various countries, alongside the Master United Continents competition for older participants.

2016 Navotas congressman, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected

Navotas, a city in Metro Manila, features Asia's third-largest fish port. Congressman Tobias Tiangco has served since 2010. In the 2016 elections, John Tiangco was elected mayor, with various councilors from both districts. Navotas has also produced notable representatives in beauty pageants and competitions like Wendy Valdez and Mark Baron.

2016 Las Piñas congressman, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected

Las Piñas, a city in Metro Manila, has been represented by Congressman Mark Aguilar Villar since 2010. The 2016 local elections resulted in significant victories for Villar and Mayor Imelda Aguilar. The city features 20 barangays and is home to several educational institutions. Notable Miss Philippines Earth participants from Las Piñas were unplaced.

(standing) Conviron Altatis, Adrianne Mendoza, Dexter Macaraeg, Martin Andanar, Amen Clavio, Daniel Palacio (kneeling) Vanju Alvaira, Gabriel Oblefias, Nimrod Sarmiento, Noel Perez

Cannes Film Festival winner Brillante Mendoza’s protégés exhibit short films

Seven short films by the Brillante Mendoza Film Workshop III students were screened at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 28, 2016. The facilitators of the workshop were Cannes Film Festival winner Brillante Mendoza for the directing class and Ruby Ruiz and Jojo Atienza for the acting … Continue reading Cannes Film Festival winner Brillante Mendoza’s protégés exhibit short films

Bb. Pilipinas 2016 results: Pia Wurtzbach crowns Maxine Medina in Quezon City

The Philippines currently has three Miss Universe crowns. These were won by Gloria Diaz in 1969, Margarita Moran in 1973 and Pia Wurtzbach in 2015. beauty pageant:Binibining Pilipinas (Bb. Pilipinas) international memberships: Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Supranational, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Grand International, The Miss Globenational director: Stella Marquez de Aranetaedition: 53rddate: April 17, 2016venue: … Continue reading Bb. Pilipinas 2016 results: Pia Wurtzbach crowns Maxine Medina in Quezon City