September 22 - October 7 , 2018 Jan . 22-Feb . 7 , 2015 Philippine Showbiz Today 13
September 22 - October 7 , 2018 Jan . 22-Feb . 7 , 2015 Philippine Showbiz Today 13
Gabay Guro Grand Gathering
Seasoned actor-singer Gabby Concepcion has reiterated that he doesn ’ t have a problem working with his former wife , Sharon Cuneta .
In fact , he admitted at a press conference a few days ago that he looks forward to sharing the stage with her this Sunday at the Gabay Guro event at Mall of Asia Arena where both are billed as headliners .
“ I hope it pushes through ,” he said on the possibility of crossing paths .
Asked if he ’ s willing to do a duet with her , Gabby smiled and said that should it come to that , they have several “ standard songs ” from when they were the love team to beat in the 1980s .
Recently , the duo worked together on a commercial for a famous fast food restaurant but the fans waited for ages before that happened .
The Gabay Guro event on Sept . 23 coincides with National Teacher ’ s Month . PLDT-Smart Foundation ’ s education advocacy and flagship program Gabay Guro
An Elementary Education graduate of Notre Dame of Salaman College , Sharifa bested the bevy of 50 contestants to be crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas- Asia Pacific International 2018 by predecessor Ilene de Vera and earned the right to be the country ’ s representative in the now ongoing Miss Asia Pacific Pageant
Sharifa immediately checkedin at Hotel 101 Manila yesterday to join the 50 other delegates of Miss Asia Pacific who started arriving in Manila last weekend for the international pageant that will be held on October 3 .
During the question-and-answer round , Sharifa answered the seemingly tailor-made question from one of the judges , “ Pageants are now promoting beauty and diversity which is a great step towards inter-sectionality . How do you think about pageants that include more plus-size women and women from different religions ?”
Sharifa replied : “ I will set myself as an example of it . Because Mutya ng Pilipinas openly accepts me for who I am despite of my religion . It only means that it promotes beauty in diversity . And as a Mutya , I will continue the legacy of the past queens and then promote it to the whole world that we have our unique beauty , despite our individual differences .
“… If there is one thing I learned from this pageant , it is that ( a ) beauty queen is not only
Gabby-Sharon duet this weekend ?
( L-R ): Sharon Cuneta , Martin Nievera , Randy Santiago , Jaya , Christian Bautista & Gabby is celebrating its 11th anniversary feel good when I see the teachers . by bringing together thousands of I mean , when I do performances teachers from all over the country . and all that – and that for me is
and shows I see their happy faces
Aside from Gabby and Sharon , the other performers are Asked why Gabby never tried
enough ,” he related . Regine Velasquez-Alcasid , Ogie to follow in the footsteps of his
Alcasid , Martin Nievera , Jaya , mom , the actor revealed he actually thought about it . Randy Santiago , and Christian Bautista .
“ I wanted to be a Montessori teacher in America but then
Teachers
“ My mom is a teacher ,” Gabby things changed when I joined the reminded the press at one point real state industry ,” he said .
during the interview . “ I believe in In terms of his favorite subject and teacher , Gabby said it is the power of education in nationbuilding .” science and his science professor ,
He cleared he ’ s not joining respectively . the event because he might run “ Anything about science I ’ m for a public post come election okay with that , as long as it ’ s not next year . math ,” he added in jest . “ I ’ m just doing this because I Gabay Guro ’ s annual Grand
Sultan Kudarat teacher leads 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas winners
looking for physical perfection but ( for ) what ’ s inside you … your thoughts and your grace and the way you handle yourself , regardless of race and religion .”
Selected as Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism International 2018 was Juliane “ Aya ” Medina Fernandez , 23 , from Taguig City . The younger sister of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2006 first runner-up and Bb .
Pilipinas-International 2008 Patricia Fernandez-Garcia , Aya was crowned by reigning Miss Tourism International Jannie Alipo-on .
A former Mutya ng Taguig and Miss Teen Earth Philippines winner and recent Go Negosyo 2018 awardee for her Lily Project for the benefit of PWDs , Aya hopes to score a back-to-back win in Miss Tourism International
Gathering is exclusive to teachers , and admission is free . Also as a grand treat to teachers , they are raffling off exciting prizes , including gift certificates , smartphones and gadgets , home appliances , livelihood packages , vehicles , and a brand new house and lot .
Established in 2007 , Gabay Guro aims to honor and empower teachers across the country through seven pillars : Housing and educational facilities ; scholarships ; trainings ; livelihood programs ; broadbanding and computerization ; innovations ; and the Teachers ’ Tribute . ● -Stephanie Marie Bernardino , MB
in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia in December .
The Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism Queen of the Year International 2018 crown went to Filipino- Malaysian teener Keshapornam Ramachandran from Iloilo . One of the youngest contestants at 18 , Kesha was crowned by Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015 Leren Mae Bautista .
The Mutya ng Pilipinas-World Beauty Queen 2018 crown went to Filipino-Belgian beauty Pailine Cuchara Amelinckx from Bohol . She was crowned by Miss Asia Pacific 2001 4th runner-up Darlene Carbungco-Isip , who sat in the panel of judges that also included Mutya ng Pilipinas 1968 first runner-up Consul Fortune Aleta Ledesma , socialite-philanthropist Tessa Prieto- Valdes , and LGBTQI icon and former Mr . Gay World Philippines Wilbert Tolentino .
Gemologist Mary Justine Teng of Muntinlupa City was named as first runner-up while Kristine Micah Palileo Malicsi of Navotas was second runner-up .
The special title of Mutya ng Pilipinas-Overseas Communities 2018 was awarded to Jade Skye Roberts from Australia .
Hosted by Marc Nelson and Iza Calzado and anchored by Mutya ng Pilipinas titlists Ganiel Krishnan and Kristine Caballero- Aplal , the pageant aired on ABS- CBN . ● - J . D . Patao , Jr ., Malaya