UP Streetdance Club win bronze medal at World Hip Hop International Mega Crew Division

The University of the Philippines Street Dance Club once again took home the bronze at the Megacrew Division at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship held August 11 (August 12 MNL) held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, USA.

A total of 43 participating countries showcased their incredible dance moves, choreography, and impressive acrobats in this year’s 12 Annual Street Dance Competition also known as the Olympics of hip hop dance.

Canada was this year’s over-all champion as they bagged three gold medals in three different divisions. The group tails behind Praise Team from Canada, which won silver, and Royal Family from New Zealand, which took the gold.

Although the La Salle Dance Company and the Philippine All Stars didn’t place in any of the finals, they are proud that the Philippines is well represented in the world’s largest and prestigious hip-hop dance competition.

A total of 9 teams representing the Philippines competed during the 6-day competition.

Here is the complete list of winners announced on Hip Hop International’s Facebook page:

MegaCrew Division

Gold: Royal Family (New Zealand)

Silver: Praise Team (Canada)

Bronze: UP Street Dance (Philippines)

Adult Division

Gold: Rockwell (Canada)

Silver: Identity (New Zealand)

Bronze: Elecoldxhot (Malaysia)

Junior Division

Gold: Flip (Canada)

Silver: Bubblegum (New Zealand)

Bronze: Shiny-T (Japan)

Varsity Division

Gold: Brotherhood (Canada)

Silver: Sol-T-Shine (Japan)

Bronze: Sorority (New Zealand)

Meet the candidates of Miss World Ph 2013

Whoever gets the title shall represent the Philippines and compete with 119 other women for the Miss World crown. The reigning Miss World Philippines, Queenierich Rehman, finished 8th in last year's competition in China. Meanwhile, the first Miss World Philippines (outside the Binibining Pilipinas pageant) Gwendolyn Ruais won first runner-up in London in 2011. The coronation night will be held on August 18. (Venue TBA) On July 31 at 1pm, Solaire Resort and Casino's Eclipse Bar came alive with the press presentation of the 26 official candidates of Miss World Philippines (MWP) 2013. MWP is organized by CQ Global Quest, Inc, helmed by beauty and fitness icon Cory Quirino. The program opened with a short dance number from the candidates followed by their introduction. Early standouts include actress Megan Young and candidates Mercegrace Raquel, Ria Rabajante, Zandra Flores and Henna Kaizzelle Nicole Cajandig, who also joined this year's Binibining Pilipinas pageant. 

Zandra Flores, 24, Pasig City

Ria Rabajante, 23, Albay

Princesslyn Dignadice,  24, Negros Occidental

Vina Openiano, 21, Laguna

Patricia Lae Ejercitado, 24, Rizal

Maria Paula Estenzo, 21, Caloocan City

Karla Patricia Alas, 21, Las Piñas City

Zahra Bianca Saldua, 21, Las Piñas City

Melanie Barret, 23, Pampanga

Mercegrace Raquel, 20, Laguna

Frances Claire Vintola, 19, Dumaguete City, 
Negros Orienta

Henna Kaizzelle Cajandig, 21, General Santos City

Khadija Nasser, 24, Rizal

Angelica Lopez, 17, Pasay City

Maria Paula Bianca Paz, 24, Nueva Ecija

Aikah Dindah, 18, Zamboanga City

Samantha Mae Bernardo, 20, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Omarie Linn Osuna, 20, Olongapo City

Pia Kamil Ochengco, 20, Caloocan City

Roselle Marie Ferrer,  22, Valenzuela City

  Jennyline Carla Malpaya , 22, Ilocos Sur

Maria Lily Teresa Salazar, 21, Isabela

Megan Lynn Young, 23, Olongapo City

Jennifer Hammond, 22, Laguna

Janicel Lubina, 18, Palawan

Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari : Filipino singer, actress, TV host, athlete, and writer/blogger.

Karylle was born on March 22, 1981 in Manila to Zsa Zsa Padilla, a singer-actress and Dr. Modesto Tatlonghari, a dentist. She has two other siblings from her mother's remarriage to actor and comedian Rodolfo Vera Quizon; a younger sister, Zia Quizon and a step sister Nicole Quizon. She completed her elementary and secondary education, notably in O.B. Montessori Center - Greenhills during grade school (where she was class valedictorian) and Poveda, where she finished high school with a Service Medal for extra-curricular and volunteer works, before embarking on a showbiz career. She began taking formal ballet lessons at the age of three and continued until she was fifteen. While she was preparing for her debut album, Karylle had started rehearsals for her first stage musical Little Mermaid where she played Princess Sapphire and started taking B.S. Management major in Communications Technology Management at the Ateneo de Manila University, where she made the Dean’s list. Karylle is also an entrepreneur; part owner of the family KTV and resto-bar Centerstage and the Mey Lin Restaurant in Tomas Morato and Makati City.

After being busy in the concert scene for a while, she returned on the small screen as she was introduced as the new character in the daily afternoon drama Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?. After months of absence in the local scene due to her international Asian TV series The Kitchen Musical which was aired in 19 territories via AXN. Her role as Maddie in the series, earned her a nomination for Best Actress for in the 52nd Monte Carlo TV Festival. The singer-actress is back. Karylle continues to host Showtime but due to her schedule she just appears semi regularly on ASAP. She also said that there are offers for her to do local TV series but due to her schedule she decided to turn down the roles. As for her international career she landed another role in the Singaporean action-drama series "Point of Entry".

Other than acting and singing, Karylle is also known to be a writer. Karylle had her poem published for the first time in the 2009 February issue of S Magazine where she was also the cover. The magazine was a hot seller. After it, she now dabbles in writing as contributor for S Magazine but before that she was already a contributor writer for Philippine Star’s Entertainment section where she shares tidbits from her travels and the events in her life.

The best CEBU LETCHON : roasted pork

The best part of the roasted pork to indulge in is the belly part. It has the most ideal proportion of meat and fat, and is the most tender and juicy portion. For an authentic Cebu Lechon, this is also the most flavorful as the spices used in roasting are usually inserted in the belly part. 

Aside from being tasty, authentic Cebu Lechon is also a delight for your sense of smell as well. Due to the infusion of spices used in roasting, Cebu Lechon is mouth-wateringly aromatic, so take time to enjoy its smell before finally digging in.

Lechon may be eaten with any sauce you
prefer. For Cebu Lechon, it is usually eaten with spiced vinegar and soy sauce. But, it is advisable not to use any sauce since Cebu Lechon is already very tasty and hardly needs any sauce at all.

So, if you want to treat your guests with extra special lechon, make sure you serve them with tasty Cebu Lechon, the star in every special occasion.

Corazon Aquino : The Mother of Philippine Democracy

María Corazon Sumulong "Cory" Cojuangco-Aquino (January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) On February 25, 1986, as a result of the "People Power Revolution," Corazon Aquino became the 11th president of the Philippines, and first female president of the Philippines and Asia . She restored democracy to the country, promulgating a new constitution, and serving until 1992. Regarded as "The Mother of Philippine Democracy," Aquino was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled the 21-year authoritarian rule of President Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy to the Philippines. She was named Time magazine's "Woman of the Year" in 1986.

A self-proclaimed "plain housewife,"

she was married to Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr., the staunchest critic of President Marcos. She emerged as leader of the opposition after her husband was assassinated on August 21, 1983 upon returning to the Philippines from exile in the United States. In late 1985, Marcos called for snap elections, and Aquino ran for president with former senator Salvador Laurel as her Vice-President. After the elections were held on February 7, 1986, the Batasang Pambansa proclaimed Marcos and his running mate, Arturo Tolentino, as the winners amidst allegations of electoral fraud, with Aquino calling for massive civil disobedience actions. Defections from the Armed Forces and the support of the local Catholic Church led to the People Power Revolution that ousted Marcos and secured Aquino's accession on February 25, 1986.

As President, Aquino oversaw the promulgation of the 1987 Constitution, which limited the powers of the Presidency and re-established the bicameral Congress. Her administration gave strong emphasis and concern for civil liberties and human rights, and on peace talks to resolve the ongoing Communist insurgency and Islamist secession movements. Her economic policies centred on restoring economic health and confidence and focused on creating a market-oriented and socially responsible economy.

Aquino faced several coup attempts against her government and various natural calamities until the end of her term in 1992. She was succeeded as President by Fidel V. Ramos, and returned to civilian life while remaining public about her opinions on political issues. 

In retirement, former President Aquino frequently spoke out on political and social issues. She was particularly vocal in opposing later presidents' attempts to amend the constitution to allow themselves extra terms in office. She also worked to reduce violence and homelessness in the Philippines.

In 2007, Corazon Aquino publicly campaigned for her son Noynoy when he ran for the Senate. In March of 2008, Aquino announced that she had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Despite aggressive treatment, she passed away on August 1, 2009, at the age of 76. She did not get to see her son Noynoy elected president; he took power on June 30, 2010.

The Aquino administration joins the Filipino people in congratulating Gilas Pilipinas

Statement of Secretary Edwin Lacierda on Gilas Pilipinas’ silver medal finish in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championships:

The Aquino administration joins the Filipino people in congratulating Gilas Pilipinas for winning the silver medal in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championships—and with it, a ticket to the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.

This victory is the culmination of years of hard work, belief, and perseverance from our players and their families, from our coaching staff, from the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas led by Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, and, most of all, from the entire Filipino nation, who has always stood behind the national team through their struggles and triumphs.

In unison, the nation urged our team forward, and with consummate “puso,” they laid everything on the line for flag and country. Gilas Pilipinas has shown the world that no one can outsize the heart of the Filipino. May their performance inspire every Filipino to relentlessly pursue excellence, no matter what field they find themselves in, so that, together, we may fulfill our shared aspiration of a Philippine nation greater than ever before.

Mabuhay Gilas Pilipinas!

Yesterday it was a hard earned victory yesterday, when Marcus Douthit got an injury in the second quarter vs South Korea. Marcus is one of the main man in Gilas, the team draw strength from him. And it is surprising that they have won over South Korea. Now that they will advance to FIBA World cup 2014 to be held in Spain.

Today, they will have to battle the two-time world champion, Iran. Again, the odds are bigger, considering that Marcus can't play against Iran. And it is known that Iran has a great defense and dishes out more physicality to the game.

It was a heart stopping event for the19,989 attendees in the stadium as well as those who eagerly watch the game in their home. Little by little, Iran taking the lead. The huge gap of scores was shown in the third quarter, ending with a 9 points lead of Iran.

It’s a sad loss for the Philippines, defeated

by the Giants (Iran). But the battle ain’t over yet. May this be a fruitful experience for Gilas, as they compete with FIBA World Championship 2014, in Spain. "No Pain, No Spain! Mabuhay Gilas Pilipinas!"

Philippines Vs. Iran game scores:

1st Quarter 15 Ph 17 Iran

2nd Quarter 34 Ph 35 Iran

3rd Quarter 53 Ph 62 Iran

4th Quarter 71Ph 85 Iran

Congratulations Iran!

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