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The candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2023 participated in a bloodletting activity organized by the Philippine Red Cross - Quezon City Chapter at the Farmers Plaza Bazaar in Araneta City on February 18. All candidates took part in the said activity, which aims to help replenish the supply in the country’s blood bank. According to Janice Melody Alfonso, RN, PRC Quezon City Chapter Administrator, the cancellation of blood donations due to the pandemic has caused blood supply to reach “insufficient and critical level”. Binibinis who passed the blood screening were allowed to donate blood, while the rest were oriented by Red Cross personnel on the importance of donating blood. For 2023, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. partners with more charitable organizations and institutions to engage candidates in different advocacy work.

BY TIMMY BASIL  LAST Saturday, I had a chance to meet the 3 Filipino delegates for Mister Pancontinental International 2023 to be held on April 3-8 at Dalat, Vietnam namely MARK RUBIN AGAS who will compete for Mister Pancontinental International 2023, MELODY ZINGAPAN for Miss Pancontinental International 2023 and GJ CARLOS for Mister Teen Continental International when they guested at Whattawhatta  show at Eurotv hosted by Kuya Boying.   The 3 were handpicked by Mister & Miss Pancontinental-Philippines headed by Sir Arnold Baculi.        I want to interview them but our program in Eurotv (Sikat Noon, Sikat Ngayon) with Lito de Guzman is next .        I knew GJ Carlos because I interviewed him  in 2019 when he launched his first single Crush Back. Yes, GJ is a singer and you will be surprised later.      Luckily enough, Mr. Baculi send me a message to interview the 3 and our meeting place was in Starbucks in front of GMA 7 held last Sunday.        And here are the facts I ga...

"I am here to support the movie industry and all the organizations and stakeholders that are involved in this industry. May it be in general or specifically in TV or films, I am here to help. I will help in as much as I can as long as I'm here," said Quezon City District 1 Representative Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. Atayde, the inducting officer of the oathtaking ceremony for the 2023 officers of the The Philippine Movie Press Club, Inc. (PMPC). The intimate event was held at the district office of the actor-turned-politician in Quezon City. Inducted into office were Fernan de Guzman as president together with Mell Navarro (Vice President), Jimi Escala (Secretary), Mildred Bacud (Assistant Secretary), Boy Romero (Treasurer), Lourdes Fabian (Assistant Treasurer), Eric Borromeo (Auditor), Leony Garcia and Glen Sibonga (Public Relations Officers), and Board Members: Joe Barrameda, Roldan Castro, Rodel Fernando, John Fontanilla, Rommel Placente, and Francis Si...

BY TIMMY BASIL IT'S nice to see and meet once again former Philippine sexy actressMarinella Moran in flesh after several years  when she guested in our Eurotv show, "Sikat Noon, Sikat Ngayon"  with Lito de Guzman and Irene Solevilla last Saturday.        She gained weight but it's normal for a mother of 3 but she's still very beautiful. Marinella is based now in Singapore but from now on, she will be frequent in the Philippines because she is staging a comeback in Philippine showbusiness not just an actress but a movie producer as well.   She is reunited with her former manager Lito de Guzman where the duo will be working hand in hand in a movie to be shoot very very soon as producers.       During the course of the live interview, Marinella cried as a gesture of her gratitude to his manager for guiding her during her younger days as a sexy star.        Lito is very proud of her talents (mostly sexy stars) because all of them have a good life and nobody liv...

Manila, Philippines - The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. has selected the ­40 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2023 during the final closed-door screening at the New Frontier Theater on February 6. This new season of Binibining Pilipinas presents an exciting roster of girls that has a mix of fresh faces, celebrities, and pageant veterans, all bringing with them their unique stories, backgrounds, and advocacies. The official Binibining Pilipinas 2023 candidates are: 1. Elaiza Dee Alzona 2. Sofia Lopez Galve 3. Anna Valencia Lakrini 4. Paulina Labayo 5. Mirjan Hipolito 6. Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano 7. Angelica Lopez 8. Rheema Adakkoden 9. Kiaragiel Gregorio 10. Zeah Nestle Pala 11. Lyra Punsalan 12. Ma. Gianna Margarita Llanes 13. Trisha Martinez 14. Katrina Mae Sese 15. Alasha Reign Parani 16. Samantha Dana Bug-os 17. Vientree Zoe Santiago 18. Anje Mae Manipol 19. Andrea Marie Sulangi 20. April Angelu Barro 21....

TIMMY BASIL/PR It's all systems go as the Philippine Movie Press Club, Inc. (PMPC) gears up for the 38th Star Awards for Movies to be held in early 2023. Founded in the late 1960s, PMPC is considered to be the pioneering group of entertainment media in the country. It is a professional group of active entertainment columnists, editors, writers, and bloggers/vloggers. The PMPC Star Awards is known for its sophistication and artistry. The 38th Star Awards for Movies is expected to be a rebirth -- of a grand tribute to the local movie industry, the filmmakers, workers, and performers -- as well as for the PMPC for keeping the industry alive and well during those bleak times who championed both mainstream and independently-produced films shown and streamed in 2021. Truly a milestone year at 38, PMPC PMPC intends to bring back the glamour and glitz of the showbiz celebration. A special presentation is devoted to honoring two industry icons: Ms. Helen Gamboa for t...

BY TIMMY BASIL A grand press conference for the movie "My Father, Myself" starring Jake Cuenca, Dimples Romana, Sean de Guzman and newcomer, Tiffany Grey was held at the posh Versailles tent at the 6th floor of Novotel (near the pool area) and it was attended by known movie writers and vloggers that includes Chad Kinis, Francine Garcia , among others . It was hosted by Kaladkaren and Leo Bukas as moderator.  Unfortunately "My Father, Myself" was rated R-18 by the MTRCB so it will not be show on SM Cinemas on December 25 and beyond but according to one of the producers, Sir Brian Diamante opf Mentorque, the inclusion of My Father, Myself  in the Metro Manila Film Festival may be a blessing of disguise and it will give matured or adult audience a chance to choice the film they want to watch this festival and added that we're still under pandemic and some parents won't allow their children to go to the movies house for fears of the corona virus.  ...