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REVIVING a hit song sung by topnotch singer Angeline Quinto is hands down a tall order. Yet, under the cfare of a distinctively superb belter, and coupled with firm guidance by the track's composer himself, the challenge could be overcome with flying colors.  Alisah Bonaobra's version of "Hanggang Kailan" deserves to be released for good reasons, including the fact that it is essentially the "composer's cut" which to the song's creator Joel Mendoza means you have to listen to it to find out why it should be label that way and discover for yourself that it's a rendition worthy of everybody's attention.  It is the latest single from one of the country's vocally gifted recording artists, released  on digital stores last April 21.  "We recorded the track for six hours, with Joel Mendoza as my vocal coach. Sir Joel's intense body language while we were in the studio all pointed to achieving what's best for our version,,&quo

EARLIER today (April 14, 2023) a press conference was held at the Luxent Hotel in connection with the launching of Mrs. Philippines Pageant 2023 spearheaded by Nanay Gareth Blanco Jr., President; Maria Gigi Cabatu, Director and Maria Fe Garchitorena, Board of Director and Direk Peter Serano. Mrs. Philippines is an annual event that celebrates married women through a national competition. Organized by Mrs Philippines Pageant Foundation, it aims to gather the most beautiful, talented and honorable married women, including divorced, separated and widowed. The winners will represent the Philippines in various international pageants abroad-which will be announced soon. The competition is open to Filipino women (born female) who have been married at one point in their lives, between 25-55 years old, of good moral character, talented with pleasing personality and has good communications skills. There is no height requirement in this pageant. Just like in any other pageants, candida