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In Japan, Winners Say ‘Sorry’ But Not In The Philippines

July 23, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In Japan, winners say “sumimasen” even in victory, as if apologizing for their opponent’s inconvenience.

This cultural nuance was on full display when Japanese boxer Keita Kurihara, triumphing over Filipino contender Renan Portes by split decision, bowed with humility, and cried. He wouldn’t accept his victory.

It’s the exact opposite in the Philippines — in sports, beauty pageants, and in political elections — where losers protest and make a lot of noise.

In a land where the resilience of fans is rivaled only by their vocal discontent, any decision against a Filipino contender is met with passionate outcry.

The uproar is a national pastime. They’re not just fans—they’re crusaders for what they believe should be an undeniable victory. Whether it’s in sports or on the beauty stage, the Filipino spirit refuses to accept anything less than a crown.

You’ve got to #LoveThePhilippines for their unwavering fight and never-say-die attitude!

Philippine Beauty Pageant Coronation Nights Deserve Guinness World Record!

July 19, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

It’s high time Guinness World Records acknowledges the monumental endurance test that is the Philippine beauty pageant coronation night.

The 2024 Miss World Philippines final night clocked in at a staggering six hours, making it less a pageant and more an ultramarathon. With only 33 contestants, one shudders to imagine the event’s duration if the number of participants doubled.

Pageant aficionados should be lauded for their extraordinary stamina, as they sit through endless rounds of swimsuit, evening gown, and Q&A segments, with intermissions so long they might as well be vacations.

Let’s face it, the dedication required to stay awake through an entire coronation night is nothing short of heroic. If the Academy Awards can be criticized for running long, Philippine beauty pageants should come with a survival kit. Guinness, take note: the Philippines has redefined the concept of “marathon event” in the most glamorous way possible.

Kitty Duterte The Odd Ball Of The Duterte Dynasty?

June 25, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In the fantastical realm of Philippine politics, the Duterte dynasty has reached new heights of familial nepotism. With Sara Duterte as president, and her father Rodrigo and siblings Paolo and Baste comfortably nestled in Senate seats, one might wonder if there’s room for anyone else.

Enter Kitty Duterte, the 19-year-old black sheep of the family. While her kin are busy crafting laws and steering the nation, Kitty has chosen a different path: the glitzy world of entertainment. Known more for her rhinoplasty, jawtox, and lip fillers than for any legislative ambition, Kitty eschews the political circus for the glamour of the runway.

Perhaps she dreams of joining the ranks of Vice Ganda, Heart Evangelista, and Pia Wurtzbach, leaving the heavy lifting of governance to her more politically-inclined relatives.

Cheers to Kitty, who proves that not every Duterte has to wield a gavel; some are content with a perfectly contoured face.