THE withdrawal of a contingent’s participation from the Sinulog Grand Parade will not affect the victory of its festival queen. This was the assurance made by Vince Escario, founding chairman of the Search for the Sinulog Festival Queen, on Friday night, January 13, as Talisay City’s representative, Kiara Liane Wellington, was crowned the Sinulog Festival […]
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Reenactment of first mass, baptism, wedding attracts 6K devotees
AROUND 6,000 devotees watched the reenactment of the the first mass, the first baptism and the wedding ceremony of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño Church on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Fr. John Ion Miranda, media liaison of the basilica, said the activity was one of the highlights of […]
Talisay City beaut crowned Sinulog Festival Queen 2023
By Eiver Ky Villegas, USJ-R Intern TALISAY City representative Kiara Liane Wellington claimed this year’s Miss Sinulog Festival Queen 2023 title during the coronation night at the Cebu City Sports Center on Friday, January 13, 2023. Righ after winning, Wellington shared that she felt “so emotional.” “I just never thought [I would win] I worked […]
10 Cebuana beauties ‘ready’ for Sinulog Festival Queen 2023
THE stage is set for the 10 beautiful Cebuanas vying for the crown and title of Sinulog Festival Queen 2023, happening at the Cebu City Sports Complex (CCSC) on Friday, January 13. Candidates representing the different barangays, cities and towns of Cebu held their images of Santo Niño proudly during the presentation of candidates at […]
Marcos sends sister to queen’s funeral
PRESIDENTIAL sister Maria Irene Celestina Marcos-Araneta was set to represent the Philippines during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. She was accompanied by her spouse, Gregorio María Araneta III, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said in a statement on Monday. “Mrs. Marcos-Araneta and her spouse will be attending the events for the […]
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth dies peacefully at Scottish home aged 96
BALMORAL, Scotland — Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” it said in a statement. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” […]
Elizabeth, the queen who moved with a changing world
LONDON — The crowning achievement of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, who died on Thursday after 70 years on the throne, was to maintain the popularity of the monarchy across decades of seismic political, social and cultural change that threatened to make it an anachronism. A dignified, dependable figure who reigned longer than any other British monarch, […]
Letigio: So long, Queen Elizabeth II
The world mourns the death of the longest reigning monarch the modern world has ever known, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and her other realms.My entire generation and even our parents’ generations lived through Britain’s Elizabethan age.The popularity of the British monarch is manifested in her strong global influence in all forms of […]
Villamor & Fabiosa: Queen of Christmas
In an earlier article, we wrote that Mariah Carey’s song “All I Want for Christmas,” which was released in 1994, is extensively played on streaming services and on the radio during the Christmas season. It has topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart every year since 2019. On March 10, 2021, Mariah Carey filed with the […]
Queen Elizabeth’s jewels on show at Buckingham Palace for Platinum Jubilee
1 of 2 The Diamond Diadem — PHOTO FROM ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST / © HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2022 Vladimir tiara — PHOTO FROM ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST / © HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2022 LONDON — Portrait pictures of a young Queen Elizabeth II taken at the beginning of her reign and the […]
New show focuses on time-limited games
WHAT happens when you put together a weatherman, a beauty queen, and a comedian? You get GMA Network’s new noontime variety show that focuses on time-limited games. The show — TicktoClock — includes buzzer-beater performances, and countdown-monitored interactive games. It is hosted by weather anchor Kim Atienza, beauty queen Rabiya Mateo, and comedian Pokwang (real […]
Queen Elizabeth gets own Barbie for Platinum Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Barbie doll — SHOP.MATTEL.COM LONDON – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is being honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness to mark her Platinum Jubilee this year. Toy maker Mattel said on Thursday it was commemorating the monarch’s 70 years on the throne with a Tribute Collection Barbie doll. Dressed in an ivory gown […]
Utzurrum: Celebrating life and love
THE undisputed Chocolate Queen, Raquel Toquero Choa, has much to thank for her chocolate business and her life’s journey. “So inseparable,” she gushed. She celebrated her mid-40s, red-letter day at her cozy kingdom, Casa de Cacao, at Casals Village recently. Her legion of guests, friends and clientele were intimately entertained at different ”function rooms” of […]