My Simple Life

Metro Underwear Fashion Show with Celebrity Guest Joem Bascon

2011-09-29T07:12:00.002+08:00

Metro Ayala hosted a fashion show to highlight their Underwear Sale last September 17, 2011. They invited Guitar model Mr. Joem Bascon!

CESAFI 2011 Opening

2011-08-08T08:04:00.001+08:00

It's time once again for the most prestigious athletic meet in Cebu: CESAFI. Welcome to its opening ceremony!!!

Bonsai: Million Flowers

2011-08-07T19:27:00.002+08:00

I recently bought a bonsai plant. It is called Million Flowers. Come with me and watch this plant grow...

Empress Schuck Visits Metro Stores in Cebu

2011-02-24T12:59:00.004+08:00

The very beautiful Empress Schuck, who just celebrated her 18th birthday recently, visited Metro Cebu Stores last year. Her visit is in time for Metro's Denim Rocks Fashion Event from May 14 to June 6, 2010...

Our hosr for this event: Mr. Bryan Cabase

Our guest, Miss Empress Schuck arrives!

bantering with Bryan...

Autograph signing and posing for the fans of Empress!

A very special photographer: Mr. Bong Miagan of Metro!

Empress giving out signed fans to the fans!

She is inviting everyone to watch her telenovela at ABS-CBN.

Bye Bye Empress! See you next time...

Sinulog 2011

2011-01-16T19:44:00.003+08:00

Every third Sunday of January the Sinulog Festival is celebrated here in Cebu! From the start of the year, preparations are made for this specacular event...

Popstar Singing Challenge

2010-07-26T21:55:00.001+08:00

The Pink House

2010-06-15T22:45:00.003+08:00

From October 20 to 27, 2009 Ayala Center Cebu had a breast cancer awareness campaign called The Pink House. These homes are decorated in pink is for the awareness of breast cancer. The design spaces are rendered by the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers - Cebu Chapter and the University of San Carlos, Department of Fine Arts, Interior Design Division.

Island Souvenirs At The Grand Launch Of CBM 2010

2010-06-06T21:14:00.004+08:00

Island Souvenirs recently launched an I ♥ Cebu Shirts... The company hired image models that truly loves Cebu for different reasons... Do you love Cebu? The different models showcased their love for Cebu through a fashion show at the Grand Launch of Cebu Business Month at the Terraces of Ayala Center Cebu last June 01, 2010.

Miss Cebu 2010 Winners

Philip Rodriguez with models

Papa Joe

Meanie Solomon

Bobit Avila

Carcel Siblings

Katsky Borromeo

Jude Bacalso

Arcy Gayatin with Sharon Angel

Arnold Ang

Cathay Pacific

Ian

Nikki Taylor

Joseph Siblings

Van of PDA2

Marco Protacio

Lani Osmeña

Cebu Business Month

"Ang Ginoo Uban Nato" Painting Exhibit

2010-06-01T23:13:00.009+08:00

I believe the Lord reveals himself in many ways - sometimes simple, sometimes mysterious.

My desire is to create a context in which people can reflect how God is always with us and is also revealed through us.

I am very grateful that by some means I am able to provide a medium for getting to individuals and institutions urgent messages from voices that often go unheard - the cries of the poor, the weak, the neglected.

With this, I endorse the work for the formation of Youth Ministers as they prepare themselves in the work of inspiring, engaging and empowering young people to be catalysts of change in the society and the church.

I hope you could support this cause.

- Joey Velasco

Paleta de Sangre, 2008. Oil on canvas, 48 X 64
As a social realist painter, I was swiftly ushered to the dramatic use of the contrast of light and shadow (chiarascurro) which was influenced by the old masters like Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and our own Luna and Hidalgo. There is a subtle play of the darkest dark and the brightest bright. I guide myself with questions like "Where is the light coming from?" "Is it a warm light or a cool light?" It is in identifying the light source that the figures are illumined and the artist achieves 'realism'. I want to give the feeling that if you cut the canvas with a blade, it would bleed.

I view my obras as 'real', not because of the technique but because of the reality happening in our society. "Where is my own light coming from?" "What gives me direction in spite of darkness?" "What makes me paint?" It struck me that Jesus had been painting my own portrait on the canvas of my soul, not using paint but the palette of His blood. Through the field of art, he was introducing Himself to me. It was as if he was trying to tell me who He really is. "Saan nagmula ang sinag?"

Thy Will be done, 2007. Oil on canvas, 48 X 64
Suddenly, I found myself looking at a painting which looked at me through windowsprovided by a mere canvas. It observed me anywhere I go. The subject reaches out to me in a profound way. It is Christ wanting me to see myself the way He sees me, inviting me to look at my life the way He looks at it. Sometimes it takes just closing my eyes and taking a deep breath amidst all that surround me... not thinking anymore... not even feeling... but simply being aware of His presence in my canvas in my brush and palette and everywhere. Thy will be done. Everything feels alright. The paintbrush just moves by itself... flowing with the flow in total surrender. The Divine Master does the strokes and the Spirit leads.

Now I understand why God has gifted me with the passion for painting. At this moment in my life, when I need it most, my painting has become my prayer.

That we may be One, 2008. Oil on canvas, 48 X 64
Since birth, my Indian friend Shiran was already nailed on the cross, deprived of love and despised by his own father. In spite of that, he loved his father. When he turned 47, Shiran had laryngeal cancer and had difficulty in speaking. A big lump obstructed his throat causing some strange and howling sounds as he breathes. We thought he was being possessed by legions of demons in a dark world. To feel relief, he borrows the spirit filled world of his 8-year-old daughter who wrote him one day:

"Did you know that last Wednesday at school, I saw a slimy, icky bicky snail beside a plant? One by one, other students in our school came to look at the snail. Then a girl who was also looking suddenly lifted it. Then surprisingly, when she put it back, I found myself lifting it by the shell!! And I felt it was a brave time for me. When was a brave time for you Dad? You should answer me, because I told you about a brave time of mine..."

Shiran finally allowed the doctors to bore a hole in his neck and put a tube down his throat for him to breath so he can live some more for his child. Sometimes, fear can cripple us but we can draw strength from children. Brave moments.

Hilumin mo, 2007. Oil on canvas, 48 X 62
Just three days before he was due for college graduation, my friend Raymund was detained for seven years in an overcrowded and disease-ridden prison cell - accused of murder he never committed. Instead of being depressed, he taught his inmates math, grammar, reading and writing. He even wrote a book regarding national criminal justice system. He found himself and his God.

I can identify myself with him when I was confined in a small room due to sickness. The gamut of emotions and the sorrow of every human heart. These raw feelings came as I learned to let go of my old notion that God would take it against me or punish me for being so questioning. Simply painting Him led me to believe that He is with me despite His seeming absence. As I painted the youth in jail, as if I was looking on a mirror. I saw my brokenness and how God continues to love me unconditionally. As i lightly dabbed the brush on the face of Jesus behind bars, I remember how he gave His life for me.

Come take up your Cross and Follow Me, 2007. Oil on canvas, 48 X 64
We usually feel Jesus present in the dry, barren and empty periods of our life - our moments in the desert. Jesus, who is our life, nourishment and hope, is there to pick us up and lift us out of darkness and desolation.

Jesus lifts up the tattered flag of a country ripped apart for 400 years of exploitation, poverty and strife. Though it remains a cradle of life and abundance, its people suffer of deprivation and are continuously being raped of their identity, pride and culture. What remains of the race is abandoned and left for dead in the deset.

The pain and suffering of His people are etched in the countenance of Jesus.But His stance is upright and His grip is firm. We are in His love and mercy that unites us, strengthens us from the shackles of fear, helplessness and hopelessness.

In Thy Wounds, 2008. Oil on canvas, 48 X 64
This painting is a remake of Caravaggio's Incredulity of Saint Thomas. In this modern retake, Thomas touches the Hapag and scrutinizes it.

This reminds me of a 2nd-year college studentwho visited my exhibit a year ago in the UST Fine Arts Department. She approached me and said in a soft voice, "Sir, I am an atheist." Not sure of what I heard, I asked her to repeat. Again she went "Sir, I am an atheist." Pointing at the Hapag painting, she followed through: "but sir, if that is what God is all about, it has awakened a part of me." I just smiled.

Six months later, I mounted another exhibit at the UST Museum. My heart stopped when I read a message in the guest book. i will never forget those words: "I am the atheist student who approached you the other time. I have been visiting your new exhibit five times already hoping that I would meet you. Sir, I have been baptized already."

Let there be Peace on Earth, 2007. Oil on canvas, 36 X 48
This painting was inspired by Manoling Francisco's "One More Gift," a hymn for peace, which I always listen to every time I paint. He wrote this piece as a young boy when he was struggling with family problems. he once said, "Growing up in a broken family has been a very important ground to nurture my faith. it has allowed me to find God even in the darkest moments of my life or in the history of our people."

I see myslef falling down like toy soldiers in those moments when I was trying to prove myself right and others wrong. The hard stance; the fixedness; the stubbornness and hardness. Every time I seemed to be impenetrable... because of pride. In painting, I always encounter the struggle and the forces of hard strokes, the bravura, and the soft glazing of fine smudges. In our hard stance... there's always a corresponding tenderness. it takes listening to the children's laughter all around, all around.

Hapag ng Pagasa, 2005. Oil on canvas, 48 X 92
Ten-year old Emong is the boy drinking juice and sitting next to Jesus. I showed him a Hapag reproduction. Excitedly, he pointed at the man breaking bread and said, "Uy, si Jesus. Nakita namin sa kalsada yan. pagod at gutom kaya niyaya namin kumain... Minasahe at pinatulog." [We saw Jesus in the street. He was tired and hungry, so we invited him to eat... and [we even] massaged him and made him rest.] Such a cunningly powerful message from a boy. This is a banquet of poor kids who invited Jesus to dine with them.

That we may live, 2007. Oil on canvas, 48 X 64
I couldn't walk. Bembem, Dodoy, Dexter, Aling Dora and Mang Joven had to carry my heavy body down the GK site where we built their homes.

Instead of the artist's paint brush, i was holding a roller which I dipped in a bucket of Boysen permatex paint and rolled a peach color on the wall. Mang Joven spoke like a sage as he took a deep breath: "Sa bawat hagod mo, ay isang hininga na para sa amin."

It hit me to the core. it dawned on me how a single minute gesturecan affect a fellow man. I pray I could do billions of strokes while I live. Til the last drop of paint.. til the last drop of blood. It is with this memory that I painted these kids carrying the body of Jesus down His tomb. No tears, so much pain yes, but gazing heavenwards with gentle gratitude in their eyes: "Salamat bosing Diyos nakapiling namin siya--- kaibigang tunay na nagbuwis para sa amin." A friend and a brother who cared and died... that we may live.

Mga Munting Simon Sireneo, 2008. Oil on canvas, 48 X 64
The little weary hands of poor children are not just after the coins in our pockets. They reach out to us and they bless us too.

God builds up colors on our monochromatic notion of charity. He puts the true color of his enduring love and compassion by dwelling in us. It is not a bending toward the underprivileged from a privileged position; it is not a reaching out from on high to those who are less fortunate below; it is not a gesture of sympathy or pity for those who fail to make it in the upward pull. On the contrary, compassion means going directly to those people and places where suffering is most acute and building a home there.

God merges His colors in us and inextricably intertwines us to Him. Like the canvas of a glazed oil paint, we stand the tests of time. These impoverish children are empowered to help us too and we can learn from them. With their tiny hands they can even lighten the heavy load off our shoulders.

Hele, 2008. Oil on canvas, 48 X 64
Something within tells me not to receive communion in that 3:00pm Sunday mass. i felt gripped by a sense of shame and turmoil deep inside me. The pain and reality of my life would creep back up. I was filled with worries, fears, doubts and inadequacies.

While sitting on my bench I got distracted to people. I saw three young men, all with down syndrome stood up from different pews and fell in line to receive Eucharist.

I whispered to my wife, "Buti pa sila nangumunyon." She smiled and just looked at me, "Anu, i-pepaint mo nanaman sila?" More than the visual interest, i colsed my eyes and wanted at that moment to enter into their world.

With the distinct line across their palm which is called Syndey palmar line, they receive the host. They have small hands and short fingers but their touch can move the unmovable, and thaw the coldest hearts. I noticed that they have different shades of almond eyes that can cross and have clogged tear ducts. Those beautiful eyes only seek the goodness in people; they are not cynical nor judgmental. When they love it is unconditional, and forever and it is with all of their mended little hearts. all these years, I just thought that they just have extra chromosomes, only to discover the gracious reality that they are also extra ordinary children loved by God.

When I entered their little world, i was definitely in communion, because I saw Jesus dwelling in them.

Kalakbay, 2007. oil on canvas, 50 X 102
Just as I was completing the last strokes of this painting this morning, two of my subjects in this latest obra were being riddled with bullets while cultivating their own land somewhere in Central Philippines: Mang Alejandro (fourth from right) and Mang Eli (second from left). They are with us no more. Last March, we attended mass under their tent. I felt their sighs: "Ginoo, thanks you for journeying with us through the valley of darkness... kalakbay."

The ghosts of Mang Alejandro and Mang Eli still haunt me. They still stare at me, telling me that we haven't liberated ourselves yet as a people from the hundreds of years of feudalism and landlessness. The chains are still intact and the rust has penetrated into the marrows of our souls, yes, bereft of human dignity.

Poster of the paintings are also available for purchase at the exhibit area in the Ayala Center Cebu Activity...

12 Wishes Of Christmas Final Draw

2010-05-10T09:44:00.003+08:00

For the 11th and 12th Draw of the 12 Wishes of Christmas Promo of the Metro Stores here in Cebu, they have invited Miss Cristine Reyes to do the honors. So on January 30 this year, Miss Eva Fonda came to town...

The CBG gals did the opening act...

Another intermission number from the multi-awarded singer, Samantha Abadilla of USJ-R!

Miss Cristine Reyes is here!

Host Mr. Bryan Cabase interviewing Cristine, at the back is Mr. Bong Miagan of Metro Stores.

Miss Cristine Reyes hands the winning stub to a DTI representative, who will verify the entries of the stub...

You are very pretty, Cristine!

Intermission dance contest!

The draw of the 12th Wish...

Autograph signing time! Wilwil, the bodegero of Win Construction where I work is very lucky! I let him accompany me in this event. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine talking to the star of ABS-CBN's Eva Fonda...

See you next time, Cristine!

Labangon Elementary School Nutrition Month

2010-03-05T22:59:00.003+08:00

Last September 3, 2009, the Labangon Elementary School celebrated its Nutrition Month. This is where the Three-Storey Fifteen-Classroom School Building, that I constructed, is located. They had a parade in the morning and a costume party... Look at these very cute Pre-School kids studying (or playing) at the school. With them is Teacher Ann!!!

Vote For Cebu's Only Diva!

2010-02-07T13:28:00.004+08:00

I have met Diva a lot of times here in Cebu coz is very visible. Hyacienth Diva Mantalaba in real life, Diva is the crowning glory in Minglanilla, Cebu, where she hails. She has the beauty, brains and talent and has used it to the fullest by joining pageants. She is also a speaker and is often asked to host events in her hometown.

Here are shots of Diva...
Diva was the First Runnerup of the Miss Teen Fatima 2007 @Sitio Fatima in Bulacao. She also bagged the Miss Olive-C Skin award.

Mr. and Ms. Labangon 2007 Pageant. She answers the judges' questions @Elizabeth Mall. At the poolside pictorial of the pageant @Pool Aquarius, Waterfront Hotel Lahug.

ABS Company Tour @Salvador St., Labangon Cebu City of the pageant. At the plant, handmade export quality products are made.

With Sir June Hector Sy of Metro Colon after the Fashion Look part of Mr. and Ms. Labangon pageant.

Mr. and Ms. Labangon 2007 coronation night @Labangon Sports Complex last October 2007. Diva bagged the 2nd Runnerup and a lot of minor awards.

Designers' Outline 2008 is a venue for young Cebu designers to showcase their talents with their Sinulog inspired outfits. One of the designer's model is Diva.

Junrex Phones promotion @SM City Cebu.

Miss Bulacao 2008 Poolside Pictorials @Bulacao Hillside Resort.

With Diva is Joe Marie, another contestant of the Miss Bulacao pageant. This is the Talent competition and Fashion Show segment. Diva's talent in singing and dancing really shone to pave the way for her becoming the very first ever Miss Bulacao titlist!

Miss Labangon 2008 Final Screening where Diva was a judge. With her is Miss Labangon 2006 winner Malou Joyce.

Diva handing down the crown to Miss Stephanie Cummins as the next Miss Labangon @Elizabeth Mall.

Promotional Model of Samsung Mobile Nation @SM City Cebu

Diva is promoting e-games.com.ph, makers of Ran Online and Granado Espada to name a few, at the Sinulog Grand Parade last year.

Fashion in Full Bloom is a fashion show of the summer collection of Cebu's top designers. Diva is stunning in the runway wearing a yellow Elmer de Venancio gown.

You can help make Diva the ultimate survivor by texting STARSTRUCK (space) DIVA to 2344 for Globe, TM and Sun subscribers or to 367 for Smart and Talk N' Text subscribers.

Know a little more about starstruck by logging on to www.starstruck.tv or know Diva a lot better through http://www.igma.tv/profile/diva-montelaba

Pit Señor

2010-02-01T18:49:00.003+08:00

January is the feast of Señor Sto. Niño here in Cebu City and to celebrate this occassion, here are pics of the Child Jesus placed at the SM Art Center...

STO. NIÑO: BAHANDI SA SIMBAHANG SUGBUANON

Miss Labangon 2009

2009-07-27T23:09:00.007+08:00

Two days ago, July 25, 2009 was the screening of the most prestigious beauty contest this side of Cebu. The Miss Labangon 2009 is in search for the most talented, most beautiful faces and girls 16 to 24 years of age with the most wit. Thus the screening for the official candidates of said pageant! Only sixteen young and beautiful women will be chosen to represent Labangon this year!

Here are the hopefuls...

Miss Christy Gail Andan, Miss Labangon 2006 3rd Runnerup, one of the judges.

Hon. Renato Alburo giving final instructions to the winners...

Miss labangon 2009 official candidates with Barangay Labangon officials

With one of the sponsors of the event: Ever Bilena. Visit them at www.everbilena.com.ph

Last September 8, 2009 at Studio 125 in Colon Street, the Miss Photogenic pictorials of the pageant took place... Who is the fairest of them all?

Swimsuit Pose...

With Mr. Renato Alburo of Barangay Labangon, the organizer of this event for more than ten years!

Miss Labangon Got Talent
On September 19, 2009 the talented Miss Labangon 2009 candidates showed what they got at the Elizabeth Mall...

Pageant Night @Elizabeth Mall
Candidate #01 is Miss Jen Hecell Rodriguez of UC-Main taking up AB-PolSci. She represents Paseo San Ramon of Labangon.

Candidate #02 is Miss Queenny Rose Yao of USJ-R taking up AB-MassComm. She represents Tres de Abril Street of Labangon.

Candidate #03 is Miss Samantha dela Peña of UC-Banilad taking up BSBA. She represents Katipunan Street of Labangon.

Candidate #04 is Miss Joceth Rollon of UV taking up AB-MassComm. She represents Salvador Street of Labangon.

Candidate #05 is Miss Marie Frances Guzman of STC, fourth year High School. She represents Shangri-la Subdivision of Labangon.

Candidate #06 is Miss Lydwina Denson of USJ-R taking up BSC-Fin. She represents La Paloma Subdivision of Labangon.

Candidate #07 is Miss Eunice Enero of UC-main taking up BSHRM. She represents Rosalina Village of Labangon.

Candidate #08 is Miss Pacheca Golipardo of Velez College taking up BSPT. She represents Osmeña Drive of Labangon.

Candidate #09 is Miss Kristal Fiel of UC-Main taking up BSHRM. She represents Pablo Abella Street of Labangon.

Candidate #11 is Miss Valiree Janne Vidal of UC-Banilad taking up BSHRM. She represents A. Lopez Street of Labangon.

Candidate #14 is Miss Rochelle Agnes Lebosada of USC-South Campus, third year High School. She represents Happy Valley Subdivision of Labangon.

Candidate #16 is Miss Ruth Larino of IAU taking up BSTTM. She represents N. Bacalso Avenue of Labangon.

The production number of the candidates...

Miss Stephanie Cummins, Miss Labangon 2008 ready to relinquish her crown to the next Big Winner!

Awardees...
Miss Photogenic is Miss Rochelle Agnes Lebosada!

Best in Costume is Candidate #01

Best in Production Number is Candidate #06

Best in Gown is Candidate #04

Best in Swimwear is Candidate #02

Miss Ever Bilena 2009 is Candidate #02

Miss Infinity 2009 is Candidate #11

Miss Colt45 2009 is Candidate #05

Miss Model Discovery 2009 is Candidate #14

Miss Sunny Personality is Candidate #05

Miss New Placenta is Candidate #06

Miss Olive-C Skin is Candidate #02

Giving of Plaques of Appreciation by Mr. Renato Alburo

The five finalists to be awarded Miss Labangon 2009 to the 4th Runnerup...

The Big Question: If elections were held today, who would you choose as President?

Awaiting the verdict.....

Who would be Miss Labangon? Is it Candidate#02 or Candidate#05?

It's Miss Queenny Rose!!! With Stephanie Cummins, last year's winner...

Miss Labangon and her court...

L-R: Miss Jen Hecell Rodriguez, 3rd Runnerup; Miss Marie Frances de Guzman, 1st Runnerup; Miss Queenny Rose Yao, Miss Labangon 2009; Miss Lydwina Denson, 2nd Runnerup; and Miss Valiree Janne Vidal, 4th Runnerup

With the Labangon officials!!! Thank you for a very successful event!!! See you next year...

Fashion In Full Bloom: A Summer Fashion Show

2009-06-20T21:11:00.002+08:00

A sizzling hot summer fashion show took place at Robinsons Place Cebu last March 15, 2009. Cebu's top models went up the ramp and dazzled everyone with Cebu's top designers summer creation.

Vis-Min Travel And Lifestyle Show 2009

2009-05-20T22:53:00.002+08:00

All traffic from the Visayas and Mindanao comes to a halt at the Vis-Min Travel and Lifestyle Show 2009 set at the spacious SM City Cebu Trade Hall last March.

Postura: Portraits, Prestige, Posterity

2009-05-18T08:28:00.005+08:00

In both East and West, the first portraits were meant to capture the likeness of those whose lives and deeds were deemed worthy of emulation and remembrance.

As in all cultures of the world, the earliest Philippine protraits were in remembrance of those who had passed on. The native term of portrait, larawan, is related to "larao," or elegy.

In the colonial times, Kings and Churchmen came to be known to their subjects through portraits. Portrayed while still alive, these personalities possessed power and influence even over those who were yet to come to life.

By the 19th and throughout the 20th century, portraits had become primarily images from the present, for the future. Men and women dressed in their best, as they posed for a portrait, for posterity.

In our country, Patis Tesoro defines attire to be remembered by. In our time, Romulo Galicano captures best not only appearance, but what is within.

Sinulog Grand Parade 2009

2009-05-15T19:10:00.004+08:00

As for my first post for the year, I dedicate this to Sr. Sto. Niño, the Child Jesus. This event is the highlight of Cebu's most awaited fiesta celebration: The Sinulog 2009...

THE PARTICIPANTS

THE FESTIVAL QUEENS

FLOATS

PUPPETS

ARTISTA

Anne Curtis

Will Devaugn and Marian Rivera

Richard Gutierez and KC Concepcion

SIDELIGHTS

Grandma joins Sinulog 2009!

Keep the Faith

A lot of people in Fuente Osmeña

Thirsty? How about a bottle of mineral water?

Big Brother of Jollibee!

Going Bananas?

Mayor of Dulag, Leyte...

Samson?

Focus lights' boxing power

Curacha

It's sunny out here, even if it is raining!

"Sisira ang bulaklak, Bubuka ang bulaklak"

Sisters

Santo Niños of the parade...

Blind Sto. Niño

A Real, Live Sto. Niño!

CORNY

CORNIER

CORNIEST!

SPOTTED

Jennika Wannemacher

Margie Entera

Unveil 3 By Joyful Weddings

2008-12-31T12:58:00.001+08:00

Joyful Weddings of SM City Cebu presented the 3rd Unveil Fashion Show at the SM Rotunda Area last September 17, 2009.

Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes opened the affair with his usual flair...

Ma'am Esmeralda Yap was interviewed by the MagTV crew of ABS-CBN.

And now, the fashion show...

Ma'am Esme of Joyful Weddings with husband Sir Jun Yap of Junrex Phones posing with Cebu's top models...

PICTURE PICTURE

Puppy of WMC with models Elizabeth and Kirstie

FitFlops By Res-Toe-Run

2008-12-21T22:02:00.000+08:00

Sony Expo 2008

2008-12-17T11:43:00.001+08:00

Crafting Memories

2008-12-05T20:29:00.001+08:00

Crafting Fanatics are at it once again with the Crafting Memories held at Ayala Center Cebu last October 1 to 3, 2008! A lot of crafts are displayed at the venue as it is time once again to display their talents in needlecraft, handicraft and everything crafty!

Here are samples you can make out of colored paper...

Needlecraft anyone?

Here are some award winning entries in last years competition...

Recognized me? Some photo stitching works of local and international celebrities...

John LLoyd Cruz In Metro Colon

2008-11-30T14:42:00.001+08:00

Metro Gaisano celebrates its birthday every October and as thanks to the millions of Metro shoppers, they invited one of the Philippines most sought after talents: Mr. John Lloyd Cruz!

Hosting the show is Cebu's very own Mr. Alvin Cloyd Dakis and Miss Hazel Brillantes!

Some entertainment guys before John Lloyd arrives...

Shake...

...that...

...booty!!!!

A dance number by the Cool Dancers

Smart Ta U...

Another part of the show was the finals of Mr. Gaisano Metro Colon Body Building! Here are the judges of the show...

Another dance number by the Cool Dancers to let the judges decide on the contestants.

The judges are really finding it hard (hard?) to choose a winner!

All contestants please...

Here are the top three Mr. Muscle!

And, the star of the afternoon arrives... Presenting Mr. John Lloyd Cruz!

On Stage: John Lloyd Cruz

The audience goes wild!

Interviewed by our hosts...

John Lloyd greets the fans...

Bye John Lloyd!!!

There he goes... See you next time!

After the show with our dynamic hosts, Hazel Brillantes and Alvin Cloyd Dakis

Miss Labangon 2008 Pageant

2008-11-27T08:22:00.001+08:00

Pics Of Miss Earth 2008 Karla Paula Henry

2008-11-11T20:12:00.001+08:00

Congratulations to the newly crowned Miss Earth 2008, Miss Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry! I scanned my pics archive and found a lot of her pictures! Here are a few of the events she has taken part of...

Unveil: Bridal and Lifestyle Fair Grand Fashion Show at SM City Cebu Rotunda last August 13, 2006.

Miss Cebu 2007 Presentation of Candidates at Fuente Osmeña Circle last January 15, 2007. She placed second runner up at the 2006 Miss Cebu competition.

Samsung Mobile Nation at SM City Cebu last January 17, 2007. She models a Samsung phone.

Capture Reality by Colours at Ayala Center Cebu last June 15, 2007. She represented Miss Colours that gives life to the world we live in.

Essence of a Woman Fashion Show at the 2nd Floor of Metro Ayala last July 28, 2007. Lactacyd sponsored a fashion show promoting their latest product: Woman by Lactacyd.

Unveil 2 Bridal Fashion Show at SM City Cebu Rotunda last September 23, 2007. Hey, the lovely bride has two grooms?

Fun and Fashion with Miss Earth 2008 - Philippines at the 2nd Level of Metro Ayala last May 30, 2008. This was after the fashion show with Mr. Bong Miagan of Gaisano Metro at the Metro Cafe. Karla was the newly crowned representative for the Philippines to the Miss Earth 2008 Pageant.

Iza Calzado Promotes Pink Soda

2008-10-30T23:03:00.001+08:00

Welcome to Gaisano Metro Colon where stars shine down! Pink Soda's image model, Miss Iza Calzado visited the Metro Stores here in Cebu last September 28, 2008.

Opening the show are the very talented dancers, the Cool Boys!

Samantha Abadilla turned up the heat with her song number.

And our host for the show... Alvin!

Presenting the very pretty Iza Calzado...

The crowd at Metro Colon goes wild!!!

Autograph signing to those with Pink Soda proofs of purchase.

Picture picture pa!

Miss Iza greeted by her fans...

Ain't she pretty?

The people behind her coming to Cebu...

Bye Iza... Until next time!

Alvin after the show.

Master Villa Booth

2008-10-26T00:55:00.000+08:00

Last August, I chanced upon a Villa where all men's fantasies lingered... It is a booth by Master wherein they promoted their products through a role playing Villa of men's wildest dreams in real life! Welcome to the Master's Villa.

This was all happening at the Paseo Ciudad of Ayala Center Cebu.

Meet Maxi the Mechanic and Rizza the Rockstar

The Mistresses: Scarlet and Belle

Alexa the Adventurer and Stacy the Stylist

We also have to entertain you, Tanya the Trainer and Ella the Engineer

The products of Master...

The whole gang from Master Villa

Miss Labangon 2008

2008-10-18T11:34:00.001+08:00

It is time once again for the most prestigious pageant this side of Cebu... The Miss Labangon 2008 Pageant!

After the final screening, here are the very beautiful candidates of the Miss Labangon 2008 Pageant wearing their official shirts...

Talent is a component in which a Miss Labangon representative should have. Here are the very talented candidates that showed their talents last September 20, 2008 at the Activity Center of the Elizabeth Mall...

Candidate #01 is Miss Ina Dawn Zhiene Declaro who performed a dance interpretation.

Candidate #02 is Miss Jennibeth Delfin who performed a belly dancing routine.
Candidate #03 is Miss Noraisah Tan who painted and declaimed.

Candidate #04 is Miss Kristine Joyce Alilin who danced to the tune of "Feedback".
Candidate #05 is Miss Armejoice Bael who danced to a Hawaiian beat.

Candidate #06 is Miss Gladys Villacarlos who did a song interpretation.
Candidate #07 is Miss Maroul Gines who performed a "Bao Dance".

Candidate #08 is Miss Michelle Mahilum who declaimed as the Little Mermaid.

Candidate #09 is Miss Kathleen Ann Regis who excited the crowd with an interpretative dance about patriotism.
Candidate #10 is Miss Pearlyn Hortelano who imitated a Hawaiian wedding complete with groom.

Candidate #11 is Miss Cherry May Mercader who performed a song and dance number.
Candidate #12 is Miss Mikka Abenoja who performed an ethnic dance number.

Candidate #13 is Miss Althea Jane Gurdiel who impersonated Shakira with a very lively dance number.
Candidate #14 is Miss Geobell Cabije who electrified the crowd with a song number via an electric guitar entitled "Hawak Kamay".

Candidate #15 is Miss Grethel Mary Ponce who sang and played the guitar.

Candidate #16 is Miss Stephanie Cummins who performed belly dancing.

CLEAR Men Formula 2.0

2008-09-28T07:56:00.001+08:00

Clear Men Formula 2.0 had its booth set up at Ayala Center Cebu last August.

They're promoting the CLEAR Shampoo for men and women!

A lot of people are lining up for their scalp to be tested...

I'm one of them...

This is what my scalp looks like! I got no dandruff, normal hair but susceptible to hairfall...

I was advised to use CLEAR hairfall control for my hair.

You can also use the this driving arcade if you purchase CLEAR!

CESAFI 2008 Opening

2008-08-31T17:40:00.000+08:00

NGenius Promo

2008-08-29T05:34:00.001+08:00

PLDT MyDSL Blowout

2008-08-29T05:33:00.001+08:00

Cebu Food Expo 2008

2008-08-29T05:32:00.000+08:00

Smart 3G Demo

2008-08-06T18:26:00.001+08:00

COMDDAP 2008

2008-07-24T22:23:00.000+08:00

PBB Teen Edition Big Four

2008-07-10T23:42:00.000+08:00

Kapitan Boom's Jon Avila

2008-07-01T10:20:00.001+08:00

Back To School Fashion Show

2008-06-25T17:34:00.001+08:00

The Metro Stores in Cebu celebrated its Back To School Sale over the weekend and as part of their entertainment to the shoppers, they are showcasing a Back 2 School Fashion Show with models from Ozar Modeling Agency. The show was directed by no other than Ozar top brass himself, Mr. Danny Booc.

The models were wearing these brands...

Panaghugpong 2008

2008-06-20T23:47:00.001+08:00

Panaghugpong 2008 started last June 11, 2008 at the SM Art Center.

LOW TIDE AT SUNSET @Php18,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

SETTING SUN @Php18,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

LOW TIDE MOONLIGHT @Php16,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

SUDLON @Php24,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

RAINBOW @Php18,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

ROCKS II @Php24,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

PUNG-OL @Php24,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

ROCKY SHORE @Php24,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

EXTRACTING COCO MEAT @Php38,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

SUNRISE @Php18,000.00
by Pronie de la Cerna (0926-691-4607)

CORN HUSKERS @Php25,000.00
by Pronie de la Cerna (0926-691-4607)

COUNTRY MUSICIANS @Php24,000.00
by Boy Briones (0916-531-2175)

PREPARING FOR WORK @Php24,000.00
by Boy Briones (0916-531-2175)

BEFORE RAIN @Php15,000.00
by Cesar Castillo (0915-587-2898)

GLOWING RED @Php20,000.00
by Cesar Castillo (0915-587-2898)

SUMMER SUN @Php140,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

DARANAK @Php30,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

SARAH Not For Sale
by Carly Florido

CHURCH INTERIOR @Php40,000.00
by Pronie de la Cerna (0926-691-4607)

LOW TIDE @Php35,000.00
by Pronie de la Cerna (0926-691-4607)

MARKET SCENE @Php30,000.00
by Carly Florido

FAMILY GATHERING @DARANAK FALLS @Php120,000.00
by Jun Impas

ENTRANCE TO STO. NIÑO @Php65,000.00
by Mar Vidal

COCHERO'S WIFE @Php24,000.00
by Carly Florido

FAMILY FUN @Php20,000.00
by Doodz Iligan

PEPPER @Php16,000.00
by Doodz Iligan

BATHING @Php27,000.00
by Doodz Iligan

BUKO @Php8,000.00
by Cesar Castillo (0915-587-2898)

REFLECTION @Php10,000.00
by Cesar Castillo (0915-587-2898)

AFTERNOON @DARANAK FALLS @Php35,000.00
by Jun Impas

OLD FASHION BREWING @Php15,000.00
by Jose Mari Picornell

CALM-LOW TIDE @Php16,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

TUBIG SA PANGINABUHI @Php15,000.00
by Jess Najarro

TUBIG @Php15,000.00
by Jess Najarro

SMILING FACE @Php15,000.00
by Jess Najarro

SUMMER LIGHT @Php14,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

SUMMER EFFECT @Php32,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

UPPER DARANAK FALLS (SOUTH OF MANILA) @Php35,000.00
by RV de Dios (0922-294-2370)

PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN STN
by Jose "Kimsoy" Yap, Jr.

MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS @Php14,000.00
by J. Villadolid (0916-965-0180)

Zanjoe Marudo At Metro Colon

2008-06-16T23:22:00.001+08:00

It is Back 2 School Sale in all Metro Stores and they have invited Zanjoe Marud to guest in all their stores in Metro Cebu.

Hosting the show is Miss D

Opening up the act is Miss Kristine Raiza Santousidad

The Misfitz Dancers heats up the dance floor!

Mr. Leo Gighe performed to the astonished crowd...

A.S.A.P. Cover Boy Zanjoe Marudo arrives...

Birthday wish of FLoflo granted! Take note of Floflo's tiara.

A light moment with Zanjoe!

Zanjoe sang to the crowd...

Bye Zanjoe, until next time...

Energizer Longest Lasting Weekend

2008-06-10T22:05:00.003+08:00

Energizer is promoting their latest products via the Longest Lasting Weekend at Ayala Center Cebu. They are giving discounts and prizes to Ayala shoppers at their booth.

Here are the latest gadgets and products of Energizer...

They are also giving away premium items if you purchase at their booth...

The energetic Energizer models modeling hot stuff!

Too bad, the Energizer bunny was not around! =)

Fun And Fashion With Miss Earth 2008

2008-06-01T22:00:00.001+08:00

Recently crowned Miss Earth-Philippines 2008, Miss Karla Paula Henry was the main attraction for Gaisano Metro Ayala's Fun and Fashion held last May 30, 2008 at the 2nd Level of Metro Ayala.

With Cebu's top models from ADModels of Dexter Alazas, the fashion show commenced...

Karla sashayed down the ramp of the Women's Deparetment in Metro Ayala...

Miss Earth with the top honchos of Metro Gaisano...

One of the leading brands in clothing that was showcased in the fashion show: Matching Coordinates

After the show, Miss Henry was interviewed by the local press at the Metro Cafe.

Picture Picture
With cousin, Jennika, Miss D, who hosted the show and Ariel Allera.

With Sir Bong Miagan of Gaisano Metro

With staff from The Metro...

Good Luck, Karla for your bid in the Miss Earth 2008 Pageant this coming November to be held in Manila!

Miss Bulacao 2008 Talent Competition

2008-05-25T23:33:00.003+08:00

May 20, 2008 was a night to remember... It was a three in one show brought to us by the SK of Bulacao, Cebu City. It is the presentation of the candidates, talent showdown and fashion show!

The event was held a the very spacious Bulacao Community School Gym...

Presenting the sash to the candidates were the SK Bulacao and congratulating them wew the elected officials of Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City!

And now the candidates!
Contestant No.01 is Miss Joanne Loren Ocampo from UC.

Her talent is a Muslim Dance.

Contestant No.02 is Miss Hyacinth Diva Mantalaba from USJ-R.

Her talent is a Song and Dance Number.

Contestant No.03 is Miss Joceth Rollon from DVRMNHS.

Her talent is Song Number with Guitar entitled "Sway".

Contestant No.04 is Miss Armejoice Bael from USJ-R.

Her talent is a Hawaiian Dance Number.

Contestant No.05 is Miss Areen Mae Pepino from USJ-R.

Her talent is a Song Number entitled "There You'll Be".

Contestant No.06 is Miss Joe Marie Barino from USPF.

Her talent is an Ifugao Dance Number.

Contestant No.07 is Miss Claire Roselyn Pelen from USC.

Her talent is an Interpretative Dance Number.

Contestant No.08 is Miss Jody Michelle Uy from AMA.

Her talent is a Song Number with Guitar entitled "Tell Me Who You Are Now".

Contestant No.09 is Miss Diane Montes from USC.

Her talent is a Song Interpretation entitled "Reflection".

Contestant No.10 is Miss Denzyl Mae Demetillo from IHMA.

Her talent is a Monologue.

Contestant No.11 is Miss Yuko Sato from CIT.

Her talent is a Song Interpretation.

Contestant No.12 is Miss Erdelyn Saladaga from CATS.

Her talent is a Sinulog Dance Number.

Who do you think has the most talent? Who do you think is the princess of the runway? Watch Miss Bulacao 2008 Coronation Night at the Bulacao Community School Gym on May 24, 2008, 8PM to find out!!!

WMC Wave 12 & 13 Culminating

2008-05-21T22:10:00.001+08:00

Wafer Models and Concepts recently had a culmination of their 12th and 13th batches at the SM Entertainment Plaza last May 16, 2008!

Let's start with a prayer...

The a dance number by the 13th batch of participants!

A welcome address by theman himself: Mr. Marlon Garcia Wafer!

And as for the host of the show... Miss Mandaue 2008 Runner Up Miss Darling Ongluico and renowned host Mr. Orly Cajegas.

And now we welcome the 12th and 13th batch of graduates in sizzling hot summer outfits mixed with the 11th batch!

TV giant GMA7 was also there to cover the event...

Mr. Wafer asked about the WMC Modeling program.

Next up is batch 12 dance red hot number!

The posing contest for the graduates... Who do you think bagged the award?

Cebu's very own Miss Angel Bardos belted out a performance!

The models once again...

The littel Beyonce of Cebu performed once again.

The hosts of the show...

The graduates were then awarded!

"We have graduated! We are now certified models!!!"

Chloe Bacolod, on eof the graduates with the mentor, Mr. Marlon Wafer!

SPOTTED: Miss Kymberly Bejec

Thanks to Puppy for the invite!

Miss Bulacao 2008 Swimsuit Pictorial

2008-05-17T22:22:00.001+08:00

Welcome to the first ever Miss Bualcao 2008. This is an SK Project spearheaded by SK Chairman Vince Sasuman of Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City! Last March 11, 2006 the candidates went to the Bulacao Barangay Hall...

Makeup time!

The candidates meeting the elected officials of Barangay Bulacao.

With Hon. R. Alit, the Barangay Captain of Bualcao

They also met with the Sangguniang Kabataan...

Picture picture with everybody!

One of the sponsors... AA BBQ in Bulacao

Cap wishing the candidates luck for the upcoming pageant.

The venue of the photoshoot... Bulacao Hillside Resort

Candidate #01 is Miss Joanne Loren Ocampo of UC.

Candidate #02 is Miss Hyacienth Diva Mantalaba of USJ-R.

Candidate #03 is Miss Joceth Rollon of DVRMNHS.

Candidate #05 is Miss Areen Mae Pepino of USJ-R.

Candidate #06 is Miss Joe Marie Barino of USPF.

Candidate #07 is Miss Claire Roselyn Pelen of USC.

Candidate #08 is Miss Jody Michelle Uy of AMA.

Candidate #09 is Miss Diane Montes of USC.

Candidate #10 is Miss Denzyl Mae Demetillo of IHMA.

Candidate #11 is Miss Yuko Sato of CIT.

Candidate #12 is Miss Reah Teo of CNU.

The lovely candidates in their swimwear by one of Cebu's top designers: Bernardo Flores!

A video production will also be featured in the grand pageant night.

The ladies with the Sangguniang Kabataan of Bualcao.

The candidates waving to you saying "Come watch us this coming May 24, 2008 at the Bulacao Cummunity School Gym at 8:00PM!"

Weddings At The Marco Polo Plaza

2008-05-14T13:59:00.001+08:00

All systems go for the grandest wedding event in Cebu as all roads lead to the Marco Polo Plaza in Lahug last April 26 and 27, 2008!

Weddings at Marco Polo Plaza features all wedding essentials like cakes...

...and at the Cebu Grand Ballroom of the hotel, exhibitors from all over placed their wares for the public to see!

First off is Presents and Such

Postrio

Scented Petals

Memory Lane

Poh Lim Photography

Wedding Prelude

Heavenly Weddings

Jessie Glova Make-up and Style Studio

Perfect Moments with Chai

Haydenn Artcakes

Style Assembly

Marco Polo Plaza

Yummy Cakes

Bouquets and Baskets

Papicture Studio

Chedz

CDI Designs

La Mode Fashion Gallery

Dahlia Flower Shop

Pyroworks

Dragon Fireworks Incorporated

The Travel Club

Ralph's

And what is a wedding without the bridal gown?

And now for the fashion show featuring the creations from the Fashion Council of Cebu!

The Fashion Council of Cebu looks on at the models wearing their collection!

The Fashion Council takes its bow...

Make-up by Jessie Glova!

After the show...

Palmolive Circle Of 10 With Chesca Garcia

2008-05-12T00:01:00.001+08:00

The search is on for the Palmolive Circle of 10 Batch 2008! Send your picture or visit them at malls for a chance to be a STAR!!!

Promoting the event is none other than Miss Chesca Garcia!

Ain't she a beauty?

Mr. And Ms. Campus Face 2008 Talent Competition

2008-05-07T00:50:00.003+08:00

Last March 8, 2008 the Talents Night of Mr. and Ms. Campus Face 2008 was held at the MCWD Auditorium!

The candidates...

Contestant #01 is Miss Donna Marie Dayola. She will dance ala Marimar!

Contestant #02 is Miss Jenina Rose Vaño. She will sing and do a flare dancing!

Contestant #03 is Miss Kimberly de Guzman. She will do a Hawaiian dance number!

Contestant #04 is Miss Emily Joy Larino. She will do an oration piece entitled Silence!

Contestant #05 is Miss Ronna Jenn Lofranco. She will sing Listen!

Contestant #06 is Miss Marie Kathleen Najarro. She will do a monologue with a song and dance number!

Contestant #07 is Miss Darlanne Sino Cruz. She will sing the Broken Vow!

Contestant #08 is Miss Hazel Montero. She will do a Broadway Musical!

Contestant #09 is Miss Jennete Ruelo. She will play the guitar to the tune of Your Love!

Contestant #11 is Miss Elizabeth Montero. She will do a dirty dancing!

Contestant #12 is Mr. Jeth Garriod. He will sing Reaching Out!

Contestant #13 is Mr. Charles Bryan Larino. He will do a hiphop dance number!

Contestant #14 is Mr. Wyclif Duran. He will do a Disc Jockey routine with song number!

Contestant #15 is Mr. Jovannie Joseph Casas. He will sing Fixing a Broken Heart!

Contestant #16 is Mr. Norton Hao Cuenco. He will do a song and dance number!

Contestant #17 is Mr. Cyril Apilat. He will play the guitar and sing High!

Contestant #18 is Mr. Cris Adrian Trani. He will sing Sway!

Contestant #19 is Mr. Marc Kelvin de Asis. He will sing I'll Never Go!

Contestant #20 is Mr. Abegail Sacro. He will do an interpretative dance!

Contestant #21 is Mr. Ariel Barlisan. He will do a fire dancing routine!

Contestant #22 is Mr. Caesar Ian Campos. He will sing and dance RNB style!

Contestant #23 is Mr. Daniel Villanueva. He will dance ala Michael Jackson!

Livening things up is Miss Chari Carmona!

The judges of the event... Shalimar "Ash" Gabuya, TJ Jocson and Donald Corpin, very busy tallying the scores!

The 6 very talented candidates:

Thanks to Miss Areen of KreativEVENTS & More for inviting me!

Lactacyd Prom Confidence Fashion Show

2008-04-26T21:59:00.001+08:00

Girls, looking for confidence for the upcoming prom night? Find it in the new Lactacyd Confidence!

Hair and makeup by Jessie Glova!

Hosted by Miss Nikki Taylor!

The show with confidence...

The models with the people behind the success of the show:Lactacyd and Metro Gaisano!

Lactacyd products...

Wish Upon A Car Grand Draw With Mr. Dingdong Dantes

2008-04-24T13:19:00.001+08:00

Last February 2, 2008 Mr. Dingdong Dantes graced the Metro Chain of stores here in Cebu starting with Metro Colon. He was here to pick out 3 grand draw winners of Hyundai Tucson, one from each Metro Store here in Cebu!

Opening up the show...

The ever dynamic, Miss Rudynah Entera as host!

With Dingdong!

Dingdong wows the crowd with a song number!

A very lucky fan gets to be with Dingdong...

Getting ready for the Grand prize winner.

Here we have the winner of 1 brand new Hyundai Tucson!

Autograph signing with Marimar's leading man!

Bye Dingdong!

With Miss D are the very good people of Metro who brought us Mr. Dingdong Dantes!

Smart SWEEP Intensity 4

2008-04-18T18:11:00.002+08:00

Smart Communications held the Smart SWEEP Intensity 4 at SM Trade Hall to let the world prepare for calamities and disasters.

They held an exhibit of all their services:

From DSL internet from PLDT...

...to their Smart Buddy SIM...

...and all other services they have to offer!

There are games like Ragnarok Veins and 3G

MyTV and the latest school SIM of Smart.

Sony Ericson also had their models both phone and promo girls do their stuff!

Sto. Niño Exhibit

2008-04-13T07:51:00.001+08:00

Sto. Niño exhibit at the SM Art Center

Sinulog In The Mall

2008-04-09T13:26:00.001+08:00

Sinulog fever hits a record high in the malls this Sinulog season in Cebu!

Malls all over the city features Sinulog dancers to attract more shoppers...

The dancers here are volunteers from the different departments of Gaisano Fiesta Mall.

They dance to the beat of Sinulog to amuse shoppers as they go around the mall dancing.

Some malls hire professional dancers to dance the Sinulog steps!

Viva! Pit Señor!

Desiner's Outline 2008

2008-03-27T08:15:00.002+08:00

Last January 17, 2008 Home Radio sponsored the Designer's Outline 2008 at the SM Entertainment Plaza. The show featured a design competition for the Sinulog celebration!

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Backstage preparing for the show...

Presenting the designers!

The judges of the event...

Who will be the best designer and take home the glory?

Featuring a live musical extravaganza performed by Kadangyan! Visit their site at Kadangyan.com

Let us meet them:
Designer 01 is Mars Anthony Aragon with model Honeyville Sanchez

Designer 02 is Allan Barbera with model Hyacienth Diva Mantalaba

Designer 03 is Gherald Collamar with model Shermaine Sabardo

Designer 04 is Herbert Sugar Sevarillos with model Blendy Mae Dacua

Designer 05 is Edwin Arellano with model Jen Rodriguez

Designer 06 is Guelly Herasmio with model Jody Michelle Yu

Designer 07 is Bhal Mendoza with model Terry May Vasquez

Designer 08 is Sonny Facunla with model Areen Mae Pepino

Designer 09 is Mardy Ortiza with model Malou Joyce Leopoldo

The winners:
2nd runner up is Designer Number 7, Bhal Mendoza!

1st runner up is Designer Number 6, Guelly Herasmio!

And taking home the grand prize is Designer Number 8, Sonny Facunla!

Event Director and Choreographer is the Best Designer of 2005 Music and Fashion - Lulubelle Billones

Pop Fiesta Meet And Greet

2008-03-26T18:18:00.001+08:00

Pop Fiesta is a Sinulog concert on the Abellana grounds on January 16, 2008. They are featuring Spongecola, Jolina Magdangal, Jennylyn Mercado and Christian Bautista. The participants went on a mall tour before the concert to selected supermarkets and groceries all over Cebu. One place they visited was Gaisano Grand Fiesta Mall in Tabunok, Talisay City...

This event was brought to you by Clear, Cream Silk, Knorr Wow Paksiw! Mix and Close Up.

The guests have arrived at the grocery expansion of Gaisano Grand Fiesta Mall...

A little question and answer portion!

Then fans were there for autographs and picture taking!

Fans were very ecstatic!

The very beautiful Jennylyn Mercado.

What a great experience brought to you by Gaisano Grand Fiesta Mall...

Abellana National School And Asian College Of Technology Cultural Show

2008-03-25T00:03:00.001+08:00

As part of the Sinulog festivities, Fuente Osmeña is a place to hang out and enjoy great cultural dances from all over Cebu... On January 16, 2008 the Abellana National School Dance Troupe and the Asian College of Technology Artist Guild performed back-to-back cultural performances!

SPOTTED: Miss Lor Aireen Unabia and Miss Rotahmae Joy Verano

Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan

2008-03-24T11:25:00.001+08:00

Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan is a contest of contingents from the province of Cebu for a spot in the Sinulog Grand Mardi Gras. They are divided into the elelementary and high school levels.

Elementary contingents...
Pajo Elementary School

Maguikay Elementary School

Alcoy Siloy Festival

Tribu Marigondon

Pundok Sarokanon

Bunakan Elementary School

Cordova Central Elementary School

Apo sa Magbabaol sa mga Talisaynon

High School Contingents...
Lumad Mandawehanon

Carmen National High School

Saint Peter Academy of Alegria

Silaw Culture and Arts

Tabunok National High School

Municipality of Oslob

Liloan National High School

Awarding the winners...

Elementary Division
First Place goes to Alcoy Siloy Festival, Municipality of Alcoy
Second Place goes to Pundok Sarokanon, Tugbongan Elementary School
Third Place goes to Apo sa Magbabaol sa mga Talisaynon, Tabunok, Talisay City
Fourth Place goes to Kabulakan sa Mandaue, Maguikay Elementary School
Fifth Place goes to Pajo Elementary School, Lapulapu City

Best in Costume: Pajo Elementary School, Lapulapu City

High School Division
First Place goes to Carmen National High School, Cogon West, Carmen, Cebu
Second Place goes to Lumad Mandawehanon, Mantawi Integrated Dance Co.
Third Place goes to Saint Peter Academy of Alegria, Alegria, Cebu
Fourth Place goes to Silaw Culture and Arts
Fifth Place goes to Municipality of Oslob, Cebu

Best in Costume: Carmen National High School, Cogon West, Carmen, Cebu

Niños

SPOTTED: Miss Areen Pepino

Miss Cebu 2008 Presentation

2008-03-08T16:42:00.001+08:00

At the Fuente Osmeña Circle last January 12, 2008, the candidates of the most prestigious pageant in Cebu were presented to the public!

Candidate Number 01 is Miss Tiffany Michelle Cabrera.

Candidate Number 02 is Miss Carolyn Flores.

Candidate Number 03 is Miss Kathy Lyn Atuel.

Candidate Number 04 is Miss Priscilla Cassandra Gonzales.

Candidate Number 05 is Miss Angela Marie Alfeche.

Candidate Number 06 is Miss Kirstie Joan Babor.

Candidate Number 07 is Miss Priscilla Mae Honorio.

Candidate Number 08 is Miss Karen Nacario.

Candidate Number 09 is Miss Maryjane Tan.

Candidate Number 10 is Miss Sian Elizabeth Maynard.

Candidate Number 11 is Miss Girley Gabriel.

Candidate Number 12 is Miss Jam Charish Libatog.

Miss Cebu 2007 Loise Angelique Tan with her court: Maria Ruby Guinto...

...Ma. Theresa Gorgonio, Carlisle Santos and Katrina Isabelle Ros.

Entertainment by Knapsack Dancers...

SPOTTED: Miss Tryszha Espina

Sinulog 2008 Launching Parade

2008-03-07T09:54:00.001+08:00

Leading the Opening Parade is the University of San Carlos Dance Troupe!

Australia by Abellana National School

Brazil by University of Cebu

Cambodia by Constancio Go Memorial Learning Center

Guam by University of Cebu

Hawaii, USA by Cebu Institute of Technology

India by Cebu Doctors' University

Indonesia by University of Southern Philippines Foundation

Korea by Asian College of Technology

Northern Philippines by University of San Jose-Recoletos

Southern Philippines by University of the Visayas

Russia by Salazar Institute of Technology

Saudi Arabia by Velez College

Scotland by CCSAT

Texas, USA by Cebu Normal University

CIE Trade Fair

2008-03-06T15:12:00.001+08:00

The young high school entrepreneurs of CIE had a trade fair in Ayala Center Cebu.

They were divided into 12 groups...

A college entry of the fair also participated.

The entrepreneurs were even asked to submit a DTI application!

The Fair...

Wish Upon A Car Launch With Rica Peralejo

2008-02-07T22:41:00.000+08:00

WMC 10th Wave Culminating

2008-02-06T08:33:00.000+08:00

Wafer Models and Concepts had its 10th Wave Culminating of their graduates at the Robinsons Place Cebu Activity Area. Here are some of the highlights of the event...

PLDT MyDSL QIKit!

2008-02-05T07:52:00.000+08:00

PLDT MyDSL had a booth in the Rotunda of SM City Cebu. They are calling people to subscribe to PLDT MyDSL.

They boast of a 3 day DSL connection... Whoa! So Fast!

Models of the event...

And who is this in the sports car?

Why, it's Miss Nancy Castiglione!

The very sexy Nancy...

...promoting the event!

BDO Deals On Wheels

2008-02-04T12:26:00.000+08:00

The Cars...

The models...

Kawasaki Dominate

2008-01-22T19:26:00.000+08:00

Kawasaki had a nationwide tour to promote their motorcyles entitle Kawasaki Dominate! They displayed their top of the line motorcycles in SM City Cebu for about a week capping it with a celebrity guest in the person of PBB Ex-Housemate Bruce Quebral!

The Motorcycles!

The models of Kawasaki Dominate

They are also having a free henna tattoo at the booth...

Miss Labangon 2007 Pageant Night

2008-01-14T18:13:00.000+08:00

Miss Labangon 2007 was held last year at the Labangon Sports Complex. It was a very festive night for all as the candidates strut their stuff onstage!

Candidate #02 is Ms. Joan Suerte

Candidate #03 is Ms. Pacheca Golipardo

Candidate #04 is Ms. Sarah Artes

Candidate #05 is Ms. Joceth Rollon

Candidate #06 is Ms. Apple May Morales

Candidate #07 is Ms. Hyacienth Diva Mantalaba

Candidate #08 is Ms. Rosemary Gore

Candidate #09 is Ms. Emily Joy Larino

Candidate #10 is Ms. Therese Marie Montero

Candidate #11 is Mr. Lariel Marvin Baguio

Candidate #12 is Mr. Lord Christer Tan

Candidate #13 is Mr. Raymund Mondejar

Candidate #14 is Mr. Winsher Geofrey Vito

Candidate #15 is Mr. Wyclif Duran

Candidate #16 is Mr. Jon Ryan Macalos

Candidate #17 is Mr. Sammy Amandoron

Candidate #18 is Mr. Louie Jay Plando

Candidate #19 is Mr. Roderick Sarmiento

Candidate #20 is Mr. Marck Calderon

Swimwear Competition

Jen and Jan were the hosts of the pageant...

The Production Number!

Charmaine Berondo wowed the crowd with dance numbers

The Evening Gown competition

The swimwear competition

Giving of awards...

The 6 finalists...

Miss Labangon 2006 Miss Malou Joyce Leopoldo ready to turn over her crown.

The winners of the pageant with Barangay Labangon Officials and SK Members

Mr. and Ms Labangon 2007 with the chairman of the pageant Mr. Renato Alburo

Posing with family and friends!

After the pageant...

SPOTTED: Miss Reena Angelique Española, Miss Mandaue 2007 Runner up