Beauty, queens, and everything in between
by Voltaire E. Tayag For years, the Mutia Ti La Union has been one of those much anticipated provincial pageants. From its star-studded judging panel, guest performers/hosts, grand productions and excellent line of winners, the provincial government and its sponsors go all out in promoting their beloved home. Just when others thought it couldn’t get […]
by Voltaire Tayag It’s truly been a long time coming. The entire country had been waiting two months to welcome their queen. And seeing Catriona beaming with so much joy and pride, you’d think she won just yesterday. In a way, her deferred celebratory return was good because she has experienced being Miss Universe 2018 […]
MANILA, Philippines – Pageant season kicks into high gear during the last quarter of the year. The fitting finale are the major titles that beauty contestants dream of. Last November 12, 2018, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. hosted the send-off party for Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray and Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2018 Jehza Huelar. […]
STYLISH LADY. Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray is one of the awoardees of this year’s ‘People Asia ‘s’ Women of Style and Substance. All photos by Voltaire Tayag/Rappler MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is touted as a pageant loving country. Our love affair with pageants dates back to the carnival queens of the early […]
Thankfully, my US trip for the launch of ‘The People’s Queen” was moved. Last year, I accompanied Rachel Peters and Mariel de Leon for this awards night. This year, I was able to attend and support Catriona Gray, Miss Universe Philippines 2018. I love this event because I see alot of familiar faces and catch […]
One of the biggest nights in Philippine entertainment dominated social media in its debut – the first ever ABS-CBN Ball held on Saturday, September 29 at the Shangri-La Makati. All the stars of the network graced the highly-anticipated red carpet event, which is the country’s equivalent to the Oscar’s. For many people, it’s seemingly a […]
Not only have we witnessed the crowning of the queens who will be representing the Philippines in international pageants this year, we also saw the masterpieces of Filipino fashion designers during the Long Gown competition If there’s a shortage of crystals and sequins in your local fabric shop, this might be the reason why: The […]
LUCKY 6? Will one of them go home with the crown on March 18? All photos from Facebook/Bb Pilipinas The Superbowl of Philippine pageantry is days away. After months of hard work, the 40 official candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas Pageant will finally reap the rewards of their hard work and determination. It isn’t just […]