Unity, camaraderie, sportsmanship were just among the things that prevailed in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Now that the biennial sports event has come to an end, we look back at these moments that greatly showcased how athletes successfully embodied the “as one” phrase from the multi-sports event’s official slogan. #WeWinAsOne: SEA Games hero Filipino surfer Roger Casugay has not only earned Philippines’ first gold medal in surfing but also won the hearts of many with his heroic act during the 2019 SEA Games. The Pinoy athlete took the spotlight after he saved his Indonesian foe from getting swept…
Author: Lyka Nicart
Following his heroic and inspiring act, Roger Casugay, who put the life of his troubled competitor first amid their battle for gold, was chosen to be the country’s flag-bearer for Team Philippines at the SEA Games closing ceremony in New Clark City on Wednesday. The gold medalist was also named Fair Play Athlete in the culminating show that declared the Philippines the overall champ after winning a total of 387 medals — 149 gold, 117 silver and 121 bronze medals — in the biennial regional multi-sport event. Casugay made headlines last week after rescuing his Indonesian opponent who was swept away…
“Ikaw na talaga, Bobbie!” Following Heart Evangelista and Jessica Jung’s meeting last September, here comes another Filipina celebrity and Kpop star interaction. Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo and Im Yoona of Kpop girl group Girls Generation were seated beside each other during Variety’s Asian Star Up Next press conference at Macao Cultural Centre on Tuesday. Both were Asian Stars Up Next awardees at the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) closing ceremony which happened tonight. The award puts a spotlight on Asian celebrities who have potential for international stardom. A clip of the presscon also showed the two stars…
The Philippine Youth Commission has recently appointed Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson as its new ambassador. According to a report by Philstar.com, the 30-year-old actor was chosen to be the next ambassador by the Philippine Youth Commission — headed by KASAMA (Kabataang Sama-samang Maglilingkod) resident Gerald Ortiz with ULAP (Union of Local authority of the Philippines) president and Quirino governor Dakila “Dax” Cua, KASAMA National Adviser Nellie King and Senator Imee Marcos. “I’m very honored, very proud and I’m very excited kasi merong panibagong platform para makatulong sa ibang tao,” he said. Speaking before 900 Sangguniang Kabataan leaders all over…
Mark your calendars! Canadian singer-songwriter will be coming back to Manila next year for her Head Above Water Asian Tour. The Manila leg of her concert happens at the Araneta Coliseum on May 20, 2020. Local concert promoter Wilbros Live made the announcement via Twitter on Tuesday. Back in 2014, the pop-punk musician was in Manila for a one-night-only concert to promote her fifth self-titled studio album. Avril, dubbed the Pop Punk Queen, is best known for the hit songs Complicated, Girlfriend and I’m With You. Tickets go sale on December 21.
Guess who’s becoming “one” with EXO? It’s none other than Ryan Reynolds. The Canadian actor recently went to South Korea for the world premiere of his upcoming Netflix film 6 Underground, and met the popular boy band who was invited to the event. The group got the chance to perform its newly-released song Obsession in public for the first time. Following their meet up, Ryan Reynolds jokingly announced on his social media accounts that he is the newest addition to the group. “I’m in the band. No, for serious. The security guard who tasered me was part of a carefully…
Two days to go until the most beautiful night in the Universe, Philippine bet Gazini Ganados is already putting her game face on. The 23-year-old beauty queen just proved she is worthy of the crown as she totally slayed during the Miss Universe preliminary competition and national costume show held at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on Saturday. Gazini introduced herself to the crowd wearing a pink gown by Sherri Hill. Here are her other looks during the prelims night. National Costume The Cebuana beauty reigned supreme with her Philippine Eagle-inspired gown. The hand-stitched silver haute couture by…
Life is more valuable than gold. This can be attested by the heroic act of a Filipino surfer who opted to abandon his race for gold in the men’s longboard open competition for surfing in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games so he could rescue a rival who had figured in an accident. Local surfer Roger Casugay didn’t think twice about saving Indonesia’s Arip Nurhidayat who broke his leash and was swept away by the huge waves at the competition venue at Monaliza Point in San Juan, La Union, according to a Facebook post by a certain Jefferson Ganuelas. “Indonesian…
Self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” Pastor Apollo Quiboloy who claimed to have stopped an earthquake, has revealed the reason why he did not stop Typhoon Tisoy. During the onslaught of Typhoon Tisoy earlier this week, comedian and host Ogie Diaz had asked the pastor to “stop” the natural disaster. Philippine STAR reported that Typhoon Tisoy which brought intense rainfall and violent winds has left at least 12 people dead last Tuesday, as it struck parts of Southern Luzon, with Bicol and Oriental Mindoro as the most-hit regions. In a video posted by Ito ang Buhay, that was also shared…
Let Mimiyuuuh guide you on the road. “Your local jeje girl” was just launched as the newest voice by navigation application Waze on Friday. He becomes the second Filipino to be featured on the navigation app, following Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. In the app, Mimi takes over as he gives passengers advice on road safety and traffic directions featuring his iconic “kulot” vocals and “opo”. Not to mention his “Hi guys, it’s your gurl, Mimi-yuuuh ah yeah” introduction. To use the new feature, app users can go to Settings Voice & Sound. Then tap on Voice Directions and…