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PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO READY FOR MARRIAGE

October 28, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – The most eligible bachelor of the Philippines, President NoyNoy Aquino, says he is ready for marriage, adding: “If the right one comes along, why not?”

Early this year, the 56-year-old Aquino was rumored to be dating 26-year-old Pia Wurtzbach, the reigning Miss Philippines-Universe, after both were spotted dining in a Quezon City restaurant with a large group of friends and colleagues.

Aquino did not specify the gender of the person he wants to bring to the presidential palace (Malacañang) before his term expires in 2016, but everyone assumes it would be female since same-sex marriage is not legal in the Philippines. (But look at that pinky in photo above)

Is marriage ready for Aquino?

Beauty, International

EARLY FAVORITES TO WIN MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2015

September 29, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles® ) – Twenty-seven candidates of Miss World Philippines 2015 were presented to members of the press at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City on Tuesday.

The winner of this year’s pageant will represent the country in the Miss World 2015 pageant to be held in Sanya, China.

Already, four contestants have emerged as early favorites to win the crown: Ma. Vanessa Wright, Jessica Rose Mc Ewen, Mia Allyson Howell and Janette Roanne Strum.

Notice that their surnames all suggest some mixed ethnicity.

Apparently, contestants gain extra points by having foreign-sounding surnames. After all, last year’s title holder was Valerie Weigmann who was preceded, of course, by the very first Filipina Miss World, Megan Young.

“This batch, they’re ready for the competition,” said Cory Quirino, national director of Miss World Philippines. “This batch is a representative of the Filipina from north to south, literally.”

And might we add, the “four corners of the globe!”

Beauty, Fashion, International

BINIBINING PILIPINAS CHARITIES CAN’T DECIDE ON MISS PHILIPINES PIA WURTZBACH’S NATIONAL COSTUME FOR MISS UNIVERSE

September 4, 2015 Pol Pinoy 2 Comments

Capture — Front and back; left to right: gold, blue, beige

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles®) – Previously, we reported that the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) — the local franchise for the Miss Universe Pageant — has chosen the national costume that reigning Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach will wear at the upcoming international pageant.

Well, it turns out, that wasn’t the final decision.

The Adobo Chronicles® just learned that BPCI has chosen three designs and it can’t decide which one would give Wurtzbach the best crack at the Best in National Costume award, and hopefully the title of Miss Universe.

The three designs — all by Mak Tumang, a young designer from Mexico, Pampanga — are based on the traditional Filipino terno, considered the national dress for women featuring the familiar butterfly sleeves.

So, BPCI has sought the help of The Adobo Chronicles® and its followers to decide on the final gown for Ms. Wurtzbach.

Help BPCI by voting in the poll below. Should it be the gold, blue or beige gown?