Arthur "Toto" Rivera Defensor Jr. is a prominent political figure in Iloilo, Philippines. Born in Mina, he held several positions including provincial board member, congressman, and governor, winning elections in 2019, 2022, and 2025. In the 2025 elections, he secured significant votes alongside other local representatives, showcasing Iloilo's political landscape.
Karen Laurrie Mendoza biography: 13 things about Miss Iloilo Binibining Pilipinas 2020
Karen Laurrie Bano Mendoza is a Filipino flight attendant, model and beauty queen from Iloilo, Philippines who is also a mental health advocate. She was once in a toxic relationship, which led her to depression. Mendoza is 5'9" tall. She loves cooking and baking. While Mendoza was born in Iloilo City, Philippines, she was raised … Continue reading Karen Laurrie Mendoza biography: 13 things about Miss Iloilo Binibining Pilipinas 2020
Miss Iloilo 2024 results: Leon’s Alexie Brooks crowned in La Paz
beauty pageant: Miss Iloiloedition: 4thdate: January 13, 2024venue: West Visayas State University Cultural Center, La Paz, Iloilo City, Philippinesnational memberships: Miss Universe Philippines, The Miss Philippines, Miss Philippines Earth, Binibining Pilipinas, Reyna ng Aliwancandidates: 15hosts: Rabiya Mateo, Nicole Cordovesperformer: JM Balesjudges: Jenny Ramp, Gerry Diaz, Nicole Borromeo, Rodgil Flores, Ian Mendajar FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAME, AGE, HOMETOWNTop … Continue reading Miss Iloilo 2024 results: Leon’s Alexie Brooks crowned in La Paz
2022 Iloililo congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Iloilo, a province in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, has its own independent city, Iloilo City. In the May 2022 elections, notable results included Toto Defensor as governor and Tingting Garin as vice governor. Various candidates represented Iloilo in national beauty pageants, achieving commendable placements.
Rabiya Mateo biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2020
Rabiya Occeña Mateo is a Filipino television host, actor and beauty queen of Indian and American descent. She won the inaugural Miss Universe Philippines amid the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hailing from Balasan, Iloilo, Philippines, Mateo is the second Ilongga to represent the Philippines in Miss Universe following Louise Aurelio Vail of Jaro, Iloilo, who … Continue reading Rabiya Mateo biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2020
Rabiya Mateo’s Miss Universe 2020 journey in Hollywood, Florida ends
Rabiya Occeña Mateo, 24, from Iloilo, Philippines, aimed to secure the fifth Miss Universe title for the nation but placed in the Top 21 during the Miss Universe 2020 competition held on May 16, 2021. Despite expert expectations, she did not advance to the Top 10, while Vietnam’s Nguyen Tran Khanh Van won the highest votes.
2019 Iloilo congressmen, governors, vice governors, board members elected
Iloilo, a province in the Western Visayas of the Philippines, features 42 municipalities and Iloilo City as its independent capital. The province held elections on May 13, 2019, resulting in the election of new congressmen, a governor, and various board members, with Arthur Defensor Jr. and Tingting Garin leading in their positions.
