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#missuniverse2013 fails to answer the question…and wins!

November 10, 2013 ·

Congratulations are in order for the Philippines' very own Ariella Arida for winning 3rd runner-up in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant. It's quite a feat to be the only Asian in the Top 5, and fourth year in a row that we've done it. Ariella placed first in the swimsuit competition but unfortunately it seems her tacky evening gown did her in. Ara did her best to carry it, but the color and the material was far from queenly. We would have thought it came straight out of the bargain racks of Divisoria. (Photo courtesy of ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: People Tagged: ariella arida, ariella arida bio, ariella arida biography, ariella arida photos, miss universe 2013, miss universe 2013 q&a, miss universe 2013 question and an, swer

Miss Universe 2013: PHL in beauty grand slam?

November 9, 2013 ·

And the answer is: we can hope! :) After the coronation of Mutya Johanna Datul as Miss Supranational 2013 in Belarus, Megan Young as Miss World 2013 in Bali, the pressure is high on the chemist-beauty queen from the province of Laguna, Ariella Arida to bag the Miss Universe crown, something which has eluded the Philippines since 1973. Reports state that Ariella is a top favorite in a field of 86 equally beautiful candidates from all over the world, and we wish her luck! The live telecast of Miss Universe 2013 from Crocus City Hall in Moscow happens in a few ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: People Tagged: ara arida, ariella arida, ariella arida biography, ariella arida miss universe 2013, miss universe 2013

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 on sale Nov.8

November 7, 2013 ·

Samsung's GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) will be available globally starting tomorrow, Nov. 8. It is a WiFi Only device, available in 16 GB + Micro SD up to 64 GB. There are two color options to choose from - Jet Black and Classic White. Price is around P25,000. We were able to have a preview of this tablet during a dinner at M Cafe recently where Rafael Gutierrez and Ivan Pua of Samsung Philippines' Mobility & Convergence Products unit revealed that Galaxy Note 10.1 is one of their first products to be equipped with the Knox mobile security solution.This ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Life & Living Tagged: galaxy note 10. 1, galaxy note 10.1 specifications, knox android download, samsung galaxy note 10.1, samsung knox, Samsung Philippines

Miss Universe 2013: our Top 5

November 5, 2013 ·

Avid beauty watchers can't wait for the wee hours of Sunday, November 9 (about 2am) when Miss Universe 2013 will be telecast live from Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia. I won't be up so early to watch the pageant so I will probably just wake up to announcements in my social media feeds about who the winner is :) The good news is that the Philippines' very own Ariella Arida is emerging to be a heavy favorite in the world's most prestigious beauty tilt, even winning the title Ice Princess in a pre-pageant contest. The pressure is up because Venus Raj in 2010, ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: People Tagged: ara arida, ariella arida, ariella arida biography, ariella arida miss universe 2013, erin brady, miss universe 2013 live telecast, miss universe 2013 top 5, Miss Universe Top 10, miss universe top 5, olivia culpo

A lechon belly recipe for Christmas

November 2, 2013 ·

Excuse me. I simply had to drool when I saw the roasted pork belly display at this new resto called Bellychon in Greenbelt 1. The skin looked so crispy, the meat so tender and it just reminds of the coming holiday season when the family tables will be festive and overladen with food. There's just something about lechon which reminds one of a joyous Christmas in the Philippines! The taste test didn't disappoint. A rice meal with a generous serving of lechon for P120? bring it on! I think this roasted pork belly originated among the South-based purveyors ... Continue Reading...

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Nami Art Gallery’s ‘BLOOM’ exhibit at Opus Mall until May 24

Nami Art Gallery opened its group exhibition “BLOOM” at the ground floor activity center of OPUS on May 13, bringing together works by respected Filipino artists and more than 40 contemporary artists. The exhibition features works by Raul Lebajo, ... Continue Reading...

Tried and tested: Poppy Blush by Sugar Dolls

I’ve always been a sucker for blush. So when Sugar Dolls PH sent over a few swatches of their Poppy Blush line for me to try, I was immediately curious. Is this just another pretty product, or something that would actually earn a ... Continue Reading...

Kim Myung Soo, Choi Bo Min named newest PH tourism ambassadors

The Philippines is betting big on K-star power. As part of a longer-term push to lure more Korean travelers ahead of 2026, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has tapped South Korean celebrities Kim Myung Soo and Choi Bo Min as its ... Continue Reading...

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