"Sparkle," a musical film directed by Salim Akil, premiered on August 17, 2012. Jordin Sparks stars as Sparkle Anderson, with Whitney Houston as her mother. Concurrently, Gloc-9 released his album "MKNM: Mga Kwento ng Makata," featuring 14 original songs, showcasing various artists, including Billy Crawford.
13 things about Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1964 Myrna Panlilio
Myrna Panlilio Borromeo was a notable Filipino beauty queen, crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1964 and representing the Philippines at Miss Universe that year. She had three children and served as executive director of Nayong Pilipino. She passed away in 2009 at 66, leaving a legacy in Filipino pageantry and governance.
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Dear Filipinos, globalization does not cut your mother tongue
For some patriotic Filipinos, mastering the English language is a betrayal to the love for one's country. For them, speaking the English language the way Americans (or British people) do is patronizing the foreigner's product. On the other side of the coin, some Filipinos support globalization, which for them requires mastering the English language. Moreover, … Continue reading Dear Filipinos, globalization does not cut your mother tongue
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Philippines’ 13 most handsome men alive 2011
The republic of the Philippines became one of the founding members of the United Nations on October 11, 1945. The Southeast Asian country consists of more than 7,600 islands that are geographically categorized under three divisions namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. In honor of Philip II of Spain, Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos named the … Continue reading Philippines’ 13 most handsome men alive 2011
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Rizal’s Gloc-9, Yeng Constantino’s ‘Bugtong’ included in ‘Talumpati’ album
"Talumpati," Gloc-9's fifth studio album, was released on February 23, 2011. Featuring 16 tracks, collaborations include "Bugtong" with Yeng Constantino. Gloc-9, active since 2000, transitioned to Sony Music after earlier work with Star Music. Yeng, a "Pinoy Dream Academy" winner, debuted with "Salamat" in 2007.
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Karla Henry crowns Miss Earth 2009 Larissa Ramos in Boracay, Aklan, Philippines
Karla Henry from the Philippines was crowned Miss Earth 2009 on November 9, 2008. She later crowned Larisa Ramos of Brazil as the new Miss Earth in 2009, who competed against 79 candidates. The event featured various special awards and placements, highlighting contestants from multiple countries.
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80 Miss Earth 2009 candidates candidates competing in Boracay, Aklan
The Miss Earth 2009 coronation ceremony will take place on November 22, 2009, at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort in the Philippines. Eighty contestants from various countries will vie for the title, following Karla Henry's reign as Miss Earth 2008, highlighting the pageant's international scope and commitment to environmental advocacy.
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Gloc-9’s album ‘Matrikula’, Olivia M. Lamasan’s film ‘In My Life’ released
"Matrikula," Gloc-9's fourth studio album, was released on September 13, 2009, by Musiko Records and Sony Music Philippines. The album features 16 tracks, including collaborations with various artists. Meanwhile, the drama film "In My Life," starring Luis Manzano and directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, premiered in theaters on September 16, 2009.
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Ross Katz’s ‘Taking Chance’ film, Karylle’s album ‘Time for Letting Go’ released
"Taking Chance," a historical drama directed by Ross Katz, aired on HBO on February 21, 2009, following U.S. Marine Colonel Michael Strobl's journey transporting Marine Chance Phelps' remains. Meanwhile, Karylle released her third studio album, "Time for Letting Go," on February 23, 2009, featuring 11 tracks, including collaborations with her mother.
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Canada’s Jessica Trisko crowns Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry in Angeles City, Philippines
Jessica Trisko of Canada was crowned Miss Earth 2007 on November 11 at the University of the Philippines. Nearly a year later, she crowned Karla Henry from the Philippines as her successor, the first Miss Earth from Asia. The 2008 pageant featured 85 candidates and took place on November 9 in Angeles City.
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