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  Do what no one else can do and you will become what no one else can become.   In the start of the 2022 senatorial campaign, then a famous actor, Robin Padilla with so many movies and shows in the Philippine cinema has been doubted to be the leader of this country. The usual, an actor as public servant or an actor as the statesman?   He has been working in film and television as early as the 1980s both as an actor and as a writer with famous leading ladies always as her movie partners with the likes of Sharon Cuneta and Kris Aquino.   I n 2013, Robin Padilla won Best Actor in the Metro Manila Film Festival, as well as Film Actor of the Year in 2014, for the movie 10,000 Hours, an action thriller where he played the role of "Senator Alcaraz." His father, Casimero Bustamante Padilla Sr., popularly known as Roy Padilla, was the governor of Camarines Norte from 1975 until 1988.   Now in his profile—Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla known as Robin ...

For this year, Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores launched the “ Rising Tigers Ball ” highlighting the men and women who are making a difference in the country today with “Men of the Year and Women of Substance” awards.   The list of honourees are as follows;   Senator Miguel Zubiri Capt.   Stanley Ng of Philippine Airlines Gerald “Gerry” J. Santos of Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Ronald Daniel Mascariñas of Chooks2Go Atty. Salvador Panelo Leo Ortiz of Glutalipo Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack Jeffrey Amurao Geronimo of AquaSkin Rico Hizon of CNN Christian Bautista Congresswoman Ruth Mariano Hernandez Jessa Macaraig of The Pretty You Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical Pia Arellano of Transunion Sarah Mateo of SPD Jobs Congresswoman Richelle Singson Michael   The event was held at the Maynila Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel with a welcome address by former Senator and pres...

  Manila, Philippines – Avon, one of the leading beauty brands in the world, has recently revealed in a global report that the pandemic has greatly affected how women—particularly Filipinas—perceive aging.   At an astounding 76%, Filipinas now think ageing is a positive experience and not something to worry about, with about 90% prioritizing products that provide healthy-looking benefits versus simply making their skin look young.   While the ageing experience may vary among different women, being forty can hit a little different. Three lifestyle influencers, Ayn Bernos , Inka Magnaye , and Agoo Bengzon share their own perspective when it comes to this huge milestone.   Ayn Bernos, Agoo Bengzon and Inka Magnaye (Photo credits: Philstar.com) No Such Thing As Peaking Early Being one of the fastest-rising TikTok stars of today, Ayn Bernos seems to make life more exciting and manageable through her content. Now almost in her thirties, she sees getting ol...

The Pretty You CEO Jessa Macaraig is now officially one of Go Negosyo’s mentors!   She guided aspiring entrepreneurs and advised business people trying to make their business plans as one of the elite mentors on board Go Negosyo’s 3M Mentorship, Money, and Market on Wheels Call for Mentors on September 17, 2022, at the Activity Center of the Alabang Town Center.   “Success is not possible alone, so it’s importrant to have mentors that you can trust and people who can guide you along the way,” Jessa said, recognizing the importance of others in every business endeavor.   “That’s the way we can make an impact on our market,” she added.   Thus, from one beauty salon The Pretty You started during the pandemic, Jessa’s beauty empire is now twenty-two branches spring. And there’s no stopping her. In fact, she’s diversifying her portfolio by venturing into AquaSkin, BEXCS, and JC, determined and powerful through and through.   “For me, the esse...

Travel plans? Here's the best place to get the best travel deals!!!  Set your next Asian Adventure destinations at World Travel Expo Philippines 2022.   World Travel Expo Philippines 2022 has found a new home at the Okada Manila. Set your next Asian Adventure destinations, check your bucket list, and head to your next family or friends adventure.   Where great stories begin, Okada is the jewel of the entertainment city. With its 42-hectares of scenic ocean front, you will definitely love this place from sunrise to sunset. Masterly crafted 5-star hotel, Okada Manila brings you the best hotel experience has to offer. The 6th World Travel Expo is happening on October 21 to 23 at Okada Manila from 10am to 7pm  giving longing travelers the comfort of a five star hotel that offers spacious free parking, shuttle rides to and from designated pick-up points, and all in one shopping and restaurant experience that you need not get out in one building, be it a supe...

This month the Negros Season of Culture honors Design deep-down the Negrense DNA. Toto Sicangco has spent half a century in New York City creating costumes and stage sets on Broadway. The Rockettes and Siegfried and Roy’s Vegas performances have showcased his designs. He worked on musicals, like The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, and Brigadoon; on ballets, like the Swan Lake and The Nutcracker; and on operas, like The Barber of Seville and Carmen. Catch Toto Sicangco when he sits down with the NSC team in “I will convince you that it’s beautiful. That’s my job.” “The Legacy of Teng Jacinto” celebrates 70 years of remarkable work of   Architect Teng Jacinto. Especially in Negros, one cannot separate Jacinto from the JUB name, which he started with fellow architects Toto Unson and Nonoy Benedicto. Teng Jacinto looks back to a legacy of homes and buildings he has designed, first with his partnership, and later on his own. The new Riverside Medical Center building in Bacolod, opened on...

  The 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (PhilAAST) celebrated its 71st Annual Convention with the theme“ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 , 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 , 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ( 𝗦𝗧𝗜 )” last 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵 , 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 .  The convention was broadcast virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live! D r. Ida Dalmacio, PhilAAST Director hosted the event. The Highlights  of the convention Announcement of winners in 2022 PHILAAST awarding ceremony The plenary talks of guest speakers and panel reactors Synthesis of sharing of our PHILAAST officers on the webinars Dr. Diana Ignacio , PhilAAST President welcomes everyone to the convention.  “Since it’s inception in 1952, PHILAAST has been an advocate of upholding indisputable value of s...