Noynoy Aquino Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco Aquino III passed away in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on June 24, 2021. He was 61. Earlier that day, Aquino was rushed to the Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City. His sister Kristina Bernadette "Kris" Aquino, 50, arrived in the hospital with Manuel "Mar" Roxas II, 64, and … Continue reading Noynoy Aquino rushed to Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City; Cause of death still unknown
Michele Gumabao is Miss Universe Philippines 2020 second runner-up, loses to Rabiya Mateo
Representing Quezon City, Michele Theresa Imperial Gumabao, 28, almost won Miss Universe Philippines 2020 at the Cordillera Convention Hall of Baguio Country Club in Baguio City, Philippines. She was the second runner-up of the inaugural beauty pageant. It was Rabiya Occeña Mateo, 23, of Iloilo City who won the title. The respective first, third and fourth runners-up … Continue reading Michele Gumabao is Miss Universe Philippines 2020 second runner-up, loses to Rabiya Mateo
Willie Asuncion arrested in Quezon City, Metro Manila via Raffy Tulfo, Ivana Alawi’s help
Wilfredo Agupitan Asuncion was arrested following allegations made on Raffy Tulfo's show regarding his unpaid financial support for the child he fathered with Amira Alawi. He faced accusations from German national Helmet Axel Sima for fraud involving land purchases. Asuncion was apprehended by the CIDG in a sting operation on June 10, 2020.
Mondelez Philippines, Robinsons Easymart build recycled play area in Quezon City, Metro Manila
In partnership with Robinsons Supermarket, Balumbato Elementary School in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines welcomed a new play area for its students. This was before the Enhanced Community Quarantine was implemented due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In the latter part of 2019, Mondelez Philippines partnered with Robinsons Easymart for a social marketing campaign. … Continue reading Mondelez Philippines, Robinsons Easymart build recycled play area in Quezon City, Metro Manila
Vicent Llorach crowns Manhunt International 2020 winner Paul Luzineau in Quezon City
Vicent Llorach Gonzalez from Spain won Manhunt International 2018 in Australia, competing against 34 contestants. He later crowned his successor, Paul Luzineau from the Netherlands, on February 22, 2020, in the Philippines, where 36 candidates participated. The 2019 event included special awards for various categories among the finalists.
36 Manhunt International 2020 candidates to compete in Quezon City
Vicent Llorach Gonzalez won the Manhunt International 2018 competition in Gold Coast, Australia, securing his title among 34 contestants. Dale Maher placed as runner-up. The next event, Manhunt International 2020, is set for February 22, 2020, in the Philippines, featuring 36 contestants from various countries.
Belleville, Illinois’s AJ Mitchell serenades fans in Taguig and Quezon City
AJ Mitchell, an 18-year-old American pop singer, held mall tours in the Philippines on January 17-18, 2020, performing fan favorites like "All My Friends" and "Slow Dance." Excited to meet his Filipino fans and explore the culture, he has achieved over 100 million Spotify streams and charted hits in the U.S.
Makati’s Michelle Marquez Dee crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 in Quezon City
Michelle Marquez Dee, 24, won Miss World Philippines 2019 on September 15, representing Makati City. The event featured 39 candidates, with Dee also securing four sponsor awards. She will compete at Miss World 2019 in London against over 100 participants, aiming to become the second Miss World from the Philippines.
Isabelle de Leon: Quezon City is a fun place
Isabelle de Leon, 25, is literally the number 1 candidate of Miss World Philippines 2019. While her family is based in Samar, the actor-singer is representing Quezon City, where she currently lives and works. "My family lives in Samar, my Mom, my grandfather, my great-grandfather lives in Samar, Boronggan, Samar," de Leon said during the … Continue reading Isabelle de Leon: Quezon City is a fun place
South Africa’s Fezile Mkhize crowned Mister World Africa 2019 in Quezon City
Fezile Mkhize, a South African doctor and model, was the first runner-up in Mister World 2019, held on August 23 in the Philippines. He excelled in fast-track events, notably winning a sports challenge, and also earned the title of Mr. World Africa 2019, making him the only African in the Top 12.
