Kylie Verzosa guarantees Philippines’ 6th Miss International crown

“We’ll have six.”

That’s a confident-sounding Binibining Pilipinas-International 2016 Kylie Verzosa pretty much assuring the country that she will win in this year’s Miss International beauty pageant.

Even though the prestigious international pageant is not happening until October 27, Kylie is already making her bold declaration this early. If she ultimately succeeds, she will become the sixth Filipina to win the coveted crown after Gemma Cruz-Araneta, Aurora Pijuan, Melanie Marquez, Precious Lara Quigaman and Bea Rose Santiago.

During the recent bloggers’ conference of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas winners at the Gateway Tower Gallery in Araneta Center, the girls were asked how prepared they are for their respective international competitions now on a scale of 1 to 10. Kylie was the only one who answered 10.

The 24-year-old Business Management graduate and former pre-school teacher from Baguio City said that her competitive nature stems from her strong desire to win the Miss Universe Philippines crown that ultimately went to Maxine Medina.

Kylie recalled that when she first joined the Binibining Pilipinas pageant last year, she was still disappointed despite making it to the Top 15 semifinals and winning the Bb. Philippine Airlines special award.

“When I made the Top 15 last year, I had a nice view of the other girls who won the crown but it was still very upsetting,” she shared.

So when she decided to give it another shot, Kylie said she was eyeing the top crown. Indeed, she emerged as one of the pre-pageant favorites and looked poised to win it all after winning three special awards, namely Bb. Photogenic or The Face of Binibining Pilipinas, the Manila Bulletin Readers Choice, and She’s So Jag.

“I wanted Miss Universe and that was my goal. And when you get into something, you should aim for the top,” she pointed out.

During the question and answer portion, Kylie was asked by judge Miss U.S.A. 2015 Olivia Jordan why she deserved to win a Bb. Pilipinas crown.

“The person who deserves to win Binibining Pilipinas crown tonight is the person who has worked hard for it and is willing to do everything to continue the legacy of the Philippines. She is confident with an attitude and has a personality and I believe I am her,” she replied.

As confident as she sounded, Kylie admitted that she had some doubts about her chances during those nerve-wracking moments when the judges were deliberating prior to the winners’ announcement.

“After deliberations, I didn’t come out very sure I was going to win Universe so I was ready for anything. So when my name was called, I was ready. Now that I got a crown for myself, it felt so good. I wanted to cry.”

But as much as she’s very much ready for Miss International, Kylie recognizes that the pageant now on its 53rd year and more often than not, takes place in Tokyo, Japan, is not the same as Miss Universe.

“Miss International is more prim and proper. It’s held in Japan so it’s more formal. You have to know the proper etiquette, you have to have knowledge of the Japanese culture and know what Miss International is looking for,” she noted.

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Diego Loyzaga on Sofia Andres: We're just close friends

MANILA, Philippines – Diego Loyzaga explained the real score between him and Sofia Andres.

The onscreen partners were linked with each other, especially after they posted photos of their recent trip to Bagac, Bataan, together with friends.

“We're really close friends lang talaga,” said Diego on his relationship with Sofia, in an interview aired in “Magandang Buhay” on Wednesday.

“Magka-love team po kami ni Sofia, pero hindi lang talaga namin maiwasan na...we got along with each other,” he added.

Diego’s mom Teresa Loyzaga already met Sofia whom she finds to be “very nice.”

Asked what's her love advice to her two sons, Teresa said she reminded both not to “ever hurt any woman intentionally.”

“Look at your mom. Look at what I went through,” she added. 

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Miss USA visits the beautiful Taal Lake

MANILA, Philippines - Did you know that Miss USA Olivia Jordan had a side trip to Batangas during her visit here in the Philippines?

Olivia arrived in the Philippines on April 17 to sit as one of the judges at the Binibining Pilipinas 2016 coronation night held Sunday, April 18 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

Upon reaching her hotel, Olivia took to Instagram to inform her fans about her arrival and asked them if they could help her decide on what food to eat and which place should she come see.

"Hiiii Philippines!! can't believe I'm actually here! Let me know what I should do, eat and see during my visit!" the caption read.

Just before going back to New York, the beauty queen once again shared a post on Instagram. This time, the photo was taken in what seemed to be the Taal Lake.

"Be filled with wonder. Be touched by peace. Loved exploring this beautiful country today. I'm so grateful for this unbelievable opportunity. Sending (peace) and (love) to all the incredible fans that have welcomed me this week!" the caption read. 

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John Lloyd on having a baby: I'm ready

MANILA, Philippines – John Lloyd Cruz admitted that he is ready to be a father if given the chance.

"I think I'm ready kung anak lang ang pag-uusapan," John Lloyd told members of the press on Saturday during a set visit in his upcoming movie.

John Lloyd stars with Jennylyn Mercado in Star Cinema's "Just the 3 of Us." In the movie, the character of John Lloyd impregnates the character of Jennylyn.

The actor, however, clarified that he is not yet ready to have a family of his own.

"Okay na ako magkaanak, not necessarily magkaasawa, magkapamilya kung may lalapit at sasabihin sa akin 'yon kahit na imposible sa paningin ko or sa pananaw ko... kaya ko na tanggapin," John Lloyd said.

This is the first time that John Lloyd will be working with Jennylyn, a home-grown GMA-7 star. John Lloyd earlier admitted that he had been "dying" to work with the actress.

The romantic-comedy film, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, will be in cinemas on April 27. For more pinoy news from TFC Filipino Channel – Please visit this link to subscribe: PINOY ONLINE TV

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Escudero tops Bilang Pilipino-SWS poll; Marcos least liked VP bet to win

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero topped the latest Bilang Pilipino-SWS Mobile Survey released on Tuesday while Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. turned out as the least liked vice presidential bet to win.

Escudero scored 31 percent in the survey conducted on March 31 among 1,200 validated voters, 300 each in Metro Manila, Balance of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos placed second with 26 percent followed by Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo with 25 percent.

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano scored 13 percent while Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan II obtained 3 percent and 1 percent, respectively.

Escudero led the vice presidential poll in Balance Luzon with a score of 38 percent while Marcos topped Metro Manila with 32 percent. Robredo was the most preferred vice presidential bet in Visayas and Mindanao with 38 percent and 24 percent, respectively.

Meanwhile, Marcos turned out as the least liked vice presidential candidate as 22 percent of the respondents said that they do not want him to win.

The respondents were asked, "Whom among the candidates for vice president of the Philippines you most not like to win?"

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The road to happily ever after

Daniel Matsunaga and Erich Gonzales have just marked their first year as a couple.

During a recent press conference for “Be My Lady,” the couple revealed they simply dined out to mark the special occasion.

“Hindi na (mahalaga) ’yung mga material things… kasi hindi naman natin ’yan nadadala sa heaven, so it’s really like more of spending time with the one that you love po,” she told Pep.

In a joint appearance on “Tonight With Boy Abunda” recently, Daniel expressed his desire to eventually marry Erich, whom he considers “The One.”

“That’s why we’re together… I wouldn’t be in a serious relationship if I wouldn’t want to get married,” he said.

He wants to have a big family someday, a brood of up to 10 kids.

Daniel maintained he is saving up for their future. “You really have to save (money) if you want to be with someone. And I want to be the one to take care of everything in the future,” he said.

When show host Boy Abunda asked when they think is the right time to settle down, the two cooed, “In God’s perfect time.”

Taking it slow

As for Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo, they are taking it slow.

In an interview with “TV Patrol,” Matteo refuted rumors they are already secretly engaged.

“No, (we’re not engaged) but everything’s going smoothly, everything’s going well (in our relationship). We’re both busy with our jobs and we’re enjoying every minute and hour of our relationship,” he said.

‘Sorry for the confusion’

Also refuting talk on engagement matters is actress Angelica Panganiban.

Rumors that she is engaged with boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz emerged over the weekend after she posted on Instagram a photo of herself wearing a ring.

Fans asked the actress if she is set to walk down the aisle soon. She replied, “Ay hindi ako engaged. Infinity ring po (’yung suot ko), hindi solo diamond ring. Sorry naman sa confusion.”

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Oscar dream comes true for boy from Cavite

“I used to daydream as a boy in Cavite City of being here receiving an Oscar and here I am living the dream!” Ronnie del Carmen said backstage at the 88th Academy Awards where “Inside Out,” which he codirected, won the best animated feature prize.

The University of Santo Tomas alumnus has racked up several firsts in his career—including being the first Filipino to codirect a film at Pixar Studios, the animation movie powerhouse, and the first Filipino to earn an Oscar best original screenplay nomination for “Inside Out,” which he shared with Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley.

“This day is incredible!” Del Carmen said. “Inside Out’s” triumph marked the eighth time Pixar has won the best animated feature trophy.

“I am so grateful to be part of this movie, working with Pete Docter and being part of Pixar! This movie would not be made if our champion, John Lasseter (chief creative officer), did not push for it and support it all the way,” he added.

Ronnie and wife Theresa proudly wore creations by Hollywood red carpet designer, Filipino Oliver Tolentino. Ronnie wore a midnight blue tux jacket, made of piña, the Filipino fabric made from pineapple leaves, while Theresa stunned in a green lace gown.

The Cavite City native said that at the Academy’s hot ticket bash after the show, the Governors Ball, and several Oscar after-parties, many admired his tuxedo by Tolentino.

“As an immigrant from the Philippines, I kept my goals modest and stayed realistic,” Del Carmen said about his journey from Cavite to being one of the top animators and storytellers in the United States.

“Because where I come from, we worked so hard for so little back then. So this means so much to our family, for our story,” he added. For more ABS-CBN entertainment news try to check our latest news at pinoy channel tv ABS-CBN. Enjoy!!!

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No More Politics For Aiko?

MANILA, Philippines – After serving as councilor for three terms in the second district of Quezon City, Aiko Melendez is not running for public office in the May elections. This led many to conclude that the comebacking actress has shied away from politics after she lost her bid in the vice mayoralty race in 2010.

“For now, yes, I am shying away from politics because I’d like to focus 101 percent on my career as an actress,” said Aiko after the grand presscon for the ABS-CBN primetime soap The Story of Us. “So with politics, it’s going to temporarily take the back seat.”

Still, curious minds are wondering why Aiko has decided to take a break from doing public service. Aiko gave a sweet smile and revealed that she felt it’s not the right time yet for her to seek a public post anew “because I’m still healing from my last elections and I think the presidential elections now ay medyo magulo so medyo manonood muna ko.”

However, the 40-year-old actress is taking to heart the worthwhile experience of serving her kababayan, not minding at all the negative impression of people towards some public servants.

“At the end of the day, you don’t regret (whatever it has been said or done), you just take all the positive sides and the learnings out of it because it makes you a better person.”

Aiko also wanted to make clear that nothing traumatic happened during her term. “No naman kasi na burn out lang ako; napagod ako and my kids need my full attention now. I have a 17-year-old son, si Andrei who needs a mom na talagang tutok and I also have a daughter si Marthena who is nine years old. When I was in politics, they kept on complaining that they seldom see me at medyo masakit ‘yun para sa nanay so now that I’m here again in showbiz, at least I can request to devote my Sundays for my kids.”Indeed, Aiko is back to drama acting with a significant role in the Kim Chiu and Xian Lim topbiller The Story of Us. She plays Carmy, the stepmom of Kim’s character Tin. And though her role has a negative connotation to viewers, Aiko was quick to say that Carmy is far from the “scheming type” usually seen in a drama show.

“I’m not the typical stepmom na masama ang ugali. Actually, that was my initial concern when I spoke to direk Richard (Somes). I told him that I don’t want to be typecast incontravida roles since I just came from portraying one in Inday Bote. He said my role will not appear as a contravida but will concentrate more on my being a mother.”

True to his words, direk Richard was able to display from the beginning of the soap how Carmy has been working hard for her special son Darwin (played by Bryan Andres) and stepdaughter Tin. The backstory showed how Carmy can easily decide to give up Tin due to their poor living conditions but her love for the latter prevailed. “The love of a mother will be showcased more in the middle of the story. I know every mom can relate to Carmy that’s why you should not miss every episode. The Story of Us is the story of every Filipino and how we handle life’s challenges.”

Like Carmy, Aiko is a loving mom to Andrei and Marthena, her children with Jomari Yllana and Martin Jickain, respectively. Both her marriage with Jomari and Martin had been annulled. But unlike Carmy who has no time for love, Aiko admitted that she’s been dating lately and her children know about it.

“Before I introduce to my kids whoever is courting me, I’ll make sure he is decent and worthy enough to be introduced. Kung alam ko na wala naman patutunguhan, I don’t because I don’t wanna hurt my kids, although I’m very open with them na ito ‘yung names. I don’t take guys in my house or I don’t allow them to court me in my house unless I’m really sure.”

It’s been seven years since her last serious relationship and until now Aiko is not in a hurry to find a new love. “I’ve been dating lang talaga. Si Jom, he knows when date-date lang pero pag pinakilala ko na sa kanya, nag-iiba na mukha n’ya. Lately, wala akong pinapakilala.”

She, too, revealed that she and Jomari agreed that if they are still both single three or four years from now, they will sit down and talk about the possibility of getting back together again.

Asked if Andrei and Marthena know about the agreement, Aiko said that it’s only her son who is aware of it because her daughter does not want her to have another boyfriend. “But she and Jom get along really fine. Marthena calls him ‘Dada.’”

What are Jomari’s endearing qualities that can serve as good reason for their reconciliation?

“I’ve never seen a guy who looked at me the way Jom has looked at me. It sounds cliché pero wala ehhe’s so much respect for me despite and in spite of what happened to us. May kilig? Yes, sometimes,‘yung kilig na ito yung dati kong katabi matulog, ito yung tatay ng anak ko at yung pagmamahal n’ya kayMarthena. ‘Yun yung mga kino-consider ko that’s why I’m very careful with the guy I go on a date with. Can he take me for what I am; who already has two kids? It comes with the package kumbaga so pag hindi wag na lang.”

For those not in the know, Aiko has allowed her son to enter showbiz. In fact, Andrei is now with Star Magic. “He doesn’t want me to be a stage mom so the least that I can do is to be there and make him feel that I and his dad are giving our 101-percent support.”

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HAVE LUIS MANZANO AND ANGEL LOCSIN CALLED IT QUITS TOO?

After the breakup of Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo and the alleged separation of Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz, another showbiz couple reportedly called it quits. According to veteran rumormonger and radio show host Cristy Fermin, a reliable source has told her that Locsin and Manzano have also parted ways.

Fermin broke the news in her radio show, Cristy Ferminute aired on Radio 5 Monday afternoon. She didn't give details as to the cause of the most recent celebrity breakup but vouched for the credibility of her source.

Manzano and Locsin first became an item in 2007 but the relationship ended after two years. After the bad breakup, they didn't speak to each other for three years and had relationships with other personalities which eventually failed too. In early 2014, Locsin and Manzano made headlines after admitting that they were together again after a series of text messages have rekindled their romantic feelings for each other.

Angel and Luis are currently seen on the fifth season of the top-rating talent-reality show Pilipinas Got Talent which premiered over the past weekend and for replay you can watch in any TFC filipino channel. Angel sits as one of the judges alongside Freddie "FMG" Garcia, Robin Padilla and Vice Ganda. Luis, on the other hand, is sharing hosting chores with Billy Crawford.

Locsin also co-stars with Luis' mom and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos in the comedy-drama film, Everything About Her, which is slated to be shown in theaters on January 27, 2016. For more ABS-CBN entertainment news, Visit our wbsite pinoyonlinetv.com.

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