Free admission to the Great HP Sale

Ang pinaka aabangan ko! Tada! Ilang tulog na lang yipee!

What: The biggest HP Great Computer Sale 

When:  June 28 to July 1, 2012 

Where: World Trade Center 

Time:  11AM to 9PM on June 28-29, 2012

            10AM to 10PM on June 30-July 1, 2012

The sale where you can get the best computer deals ever. 

 

HP offers up to 75% off on selected items and a chance to get freebies like BEATs SOLO headphones, HP printers, cameras, camcorders, thumb drives, shirts and jackets for every purchase of HP computer. Guests may also participate in the auction of latest HP laptop or desktops for as low as Php5,000.

Queenierich Rehman is Miss World Philippines 2012

God is great! I was one of the lucky bloggers who was invited by TV5 Kapatid network, Agoda.com and Miss World Philippines to watch the beautiful pageant night held at Manila Hotel, Sunday, June 24, 2012, LIVE!

Yes, it's live, my dear readers! You could imagine my happiness. I was so happy and thankful at the same time. Imagine, all you can see are beautiful beings all night long! I was so kilig when I saw the dashing James Younghusband. It so happened that he is one of the judges of the Miss World Philippines 2012.

Candidate No. 22, Queenierich Rehman won the most coveted Miss World Philippines 2012 crown at the recently-concluded coronation night.

Miss World Philippines 2012  Queenierich Rehman

Queenierich Rehman bested 24 other Filipina beauties from across the country. She will be representing the Philippines in the Miss World 2012 pageant in Ordos, China on August 18, 2012.

This beauty from Las Piñas City also won the following awards:

•  Best in Swimwear
•  Miss Talent
•  Miss Pantene
•  Miss Philippines Prudential
•  Miss World Traveler
•  and Miss Photogenic.

Queenierich Rehman's court are:

 

Ist Princess: Candidate No. 13   Mary Anne Ross Misa of Parañaque City 

 

2nd Princess:  Candidate No. 2  Vanessa Claudine Amman of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

3rd Princess: Candidate No.17  April Love Jordan from Tondo, Manila

4th Princess: Candidate No.16  Brenna Cassandra Gamboa from Laurel,Batangas

Queenierich Rehman is a Psychology major from Assumption University. She won Best in Talent for her singing/beat-boxing skills, a very unique talent for a lady, and for a beauty queen, which would definitely work to her favor in the coming Miss World competition.

She is a very familiar face in beauty pageants. In fact, she won Best in Swimsuit in Binibining Pilipinas 2011 where she also was one of the 15 finalists with the crown won by Miss Universe 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup.

Miss World Philippines 2012 Winners: Miss World Philippines 2012 Queenierich Rehman with first princess Mary Ann Ross Misa, second princess Vanessa Claudine Amman, third Princess April Love Jordan, and fourth princess: Brenna Cassandra Gamboa.

Miss World Philippines 2012 Top 12 Semi-finalists:

    Candidate # 14 Mariver Ocampo (Paombong, Bulacan)
    Candidate # 22 Queneerich Rehman (Las Piñas City)
    Candidate # 18 Rufaida Babudin (Palawan)
    Candidate # 5 Carla Lizardo (Pasig City)
    Candidate # 19 Marie Loraine de Guzman (Sta. Mesa, Manila)
    Candidate # 1 Kaye Wigand (Puerto Galera, Mindoro)
    Candidate # 13 Mary Anne Ross Misa (Parañaque City)
    Candidate # 17 April Love Jordan (Tondo, Manila)
    Candidate #11 Vania Valiry Vispo (Pasig City)
    Candidate # 16 Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (Laurel, Batangas)
    Candidate # 12 Paulina Eliseef (Quezon City)
    Candidate # 2 Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu)

Special Awardees:

Best in Long Gown - April Love Jordan (Tondo, Manila)
Best in Swimwear - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City)
Miss Photogenic - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City)
Miss Talent - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City) and Marie Loraine De Guzman (Sta. Mesa, Manila) - Tie
Miss Friendship - Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City)
Best in Fashion Runway - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (Laurel, Batangas)
Miss Philippines Prudential - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City)
Miss World Traveler - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City)
Miss Laguna World - Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City)
Miss Manny O’ Wine - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (Las Piñas City)
Smart People's Choice - Vania Valeri Vispo (Pasig City)
Miss Olay - Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City)
Miss Pantene - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City)

Miss World Philippines 2012, the second year under the leadership of Cory Quirino was aired live over TV5 Kapatid Network.

Last year's Miss World Philippines winner Gwendolyn Ruais won Miss World 2011 first runner-up. I hope Rehman can surpass Ruais' success. 

Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes' Family

My brother and I traveled to Manila Hotel to interview Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes' family.   I was able to talk to her mom earlier over the cellular phone but we decided to go and meet her in person at the Manila Hotel's lobby.  Tita Angie Duran Agnes smiled and waved at us when she saw us looking around the lobby. It was our first time to meet Kaye Agnes' family in person.

Kaye's mom said that Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes is the third among six siblings. She belong to a very closely knit family in Sorsogon.

When Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes went to Spain to work, she really missed her family in Sorsogon.

According to Mrs. Agnes Kaye's real height is 5'7 1/2". Kaye became a print ad model when she made it to the ten finalist of Ford Supermodel of The Philippines way back in 2006.

 Kaye was a table tennis player at the Bicol Meet during her high school years. Kaye loves Jogging, playing badminton, lawn tennis and table tennis.

Yes, Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes worked for two years in Barcelona, Spain as a Bartender/ Receptionist/ Model.

Her mom, Angelita Duran Agnes, stands at  5'3" and her husband, Kaye's dad, Manuel Peralta Agnes is 5'10". No wonder Kaye's real height is 5'7 1/2" They're a very happy family. Her mom work as a hotel manager at Fernando's Hotel in Sorsogon City. She is the daughter of Former Mayor Fernando Duran of Sorsogon City. She also used to own Fernando 168 Bistro in Sorsogon City.

Her mom learned about the Miss World Philippines contest from her Facebook friend from Naga City - Mrs. Eleanor Zuniga Montemayor. So it was only a few days before the final selection that Kaye learned about the Miss World Philippines contest. According to Kaye's mom, Kaye got convinced and decided to try her luck at the Miss World Philippines contest when she saw the different advocacies and charity works of Miss World Philippines at their website.

I also learned from her mom that Kaye is the co-founder of an advocacy group that feeds children in Sorsogon together with her aunt Vicky Duran. The foundation's name is Andelana.

Kaye just arrived back in the Philippines last January, 2012. She was away from her family for two long years because she was working in Spain to help finance their foundation in Sorsogon.

Here are the messages for Kaye Michelle Agnes from her family:

From her father Manuel Peralta Agnes and her mother Angelita Duran Agnes:

            "We are very proud of you, to face this new challenge you have chosen, Kaye, you will be always be Ms. World , win or lose"- Dad and Mom

            " Do your best. Think Good. Hope you don't make a mistake"- Mom

Kristen Agnes-Fulay is Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes sister base in Australia has this to say:     

             "Congrats Sister! Halfway there!"

Kat Aplet (Sister): 

             "Bedazzling smiles, immaculate poise, great speech and never ever ever forget, world peace! Go Kaye for Miss World Philippines."

Karl Agnes is Kaye's only brother:

             "Goodluck Kaye! Go for the CROWN!!"

Brigitte Hentschel (Aunt):

    
             "We are all very proud of you Kaye! Crown or no crown -- you rock! Goodluck from Singapore."

Susan Duran-Lising (Aunt):

 
             "We are so proud of you!!!!! Go Kaye!"

Kate Angelie (Aunt):

    "GO FOR IT!!! Babes *Kaye Michelle Agnes* YOU CAN DO IT!!! ~ [♥] ~ Love,Tita kate [♥] ~ [♥] ~"

Philip Duran (Uncle):

     "I pray that u keep on celebrating the imense wonders of our world.God always bless u."

Julia Patricia Agnes Mogol (Cousin):

      "GO ate Kaye! [:)] Goodluck [:)]"

Celine Duran (Cousin):

      "So proud of my Supermodel/ Future beauty queen cousin ate Kaye Michelle Agnes! Hope you bring home the crown!"

Richard ForeverLambs Carey (Cousin):

          
                "Congratulations Ate Kaye! Good luck! I wish you well [:D]"

Agatha Astrid Paras Duran (Cousin):

   
                 "Congratulations Ate Kaye! Good luck from Cebu [♥]"

Nikka Flores (Cousin):

        "Yay! Go Ate Kaye! :)) Sobra kong natuwa dito. :))

Don't forget to watch Miss World Philippines at TV5 Kapatid Network on June 24, 2012.
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Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes is Sorsogon's Pride to the Miss World Philippines

Miss World Philippines Candidate Number 20, Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes, was born and raised in Sorsogon.

Sorsogon is world famous for its Butanding.

Sorsogon is a province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region. 

Sorsogon is located in the southernmost province in Luzon and is subdivided into fourteen (14) towns and one (1) city. Its capital is Sorsogon City and borders the province of Albay to the north. Sorsogon is at the tip of the Bicol Peninsula and faces the island of Samar to the southeast across the San Bernardino Strait and Ticao Island to the southwest. "Sorsogueños" is how the people of Sorsogon call themselves.

One of the festivals in Sorsogon City is Pili Festival which honors the Pili nut and tree which is indigenous to the province. The festival coincides with the town fiesta of Sorsogon City. Celebrations include street dancing by locals donning pili nut costumes, cooking competitions, fireworks displays, and even a nutcracking session along the road by the locals.

Mae Liezel Ramos was then a young 20-year old when she represented Region 5 Camarines Sur, Bicol, in Miss World Philippines 2011,who like Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes stands 5’7” tall. 

Miss Universe 2010 4th runner up, Venus Raj is also from Bicol.

YVETTE Marie Santiago, a 17-year-old BS Accountancy student of Bicol University, represented the Philippines to the World Miss University 2010 held in Seoul, South Korea last August 8, 2010.

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Good Luck Messages to Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes Candidate No. 20 2012 Miss World Philippines

Messages from Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes' Friends, schoolmates in College, Teachers in Bicol, Friends in Spain, Supporters and Fans.

Ryan Salcedo Tañada (College Schoolmate):

"Hey Kaye heard you're in Ms.World. goodluck! dapat dati pa e. will vote for you!"

Nahida Haidar (Schoolmate College):

"Good luck Kaye, You look stunning. I hope you'll gonna make it to the top. Take care. muah [:-*]"

Jayvee Advincula (Schoolmate College):

 "You have our full support Kaye!"

Ella De Guzman Agir (Schoolmate College):

  "Go Kaye! I'm cheering for you. [:)] ikaw na Ms. World!"

Don Paolo Afante Tiburcio (Schoolmate College):

  "GOOD LUCK MS. WORLD! Ill be cheering for you! [:)]  FTW!"

John Kendy Smile Sajuela (Schoolmate College):

  "Kaye Michelle Agnes hahaha,The other day I was just like telling you to join Ms.Earth then, when I look at your wall you are already a contestant of Miss World Philippines na pala... Now that's what time talking about!!! GoodLuck! GB ^^"

Jelo Carrillo (Schoolmate College):

  "Wow kaye!!! More power! Miss World Philippines!!!:-)"

Warren Jay Bathan (Schoolmate College)

  "ei.... congrats Kaye... bring home the crown... wanna watch.... [:-)] Kaye Michelle Agnes Good Luck sa Ms. World Philippines"

Fatima Angelica Herrera (Schoolmate College):

  "yeahh! God bless, kaye! winner na [:)]"

Ana Teresa Lim-Funtaniel (Teacher):

 "hi kaye! nakapag vote na ako sau, sinabihan ko na din mga kakilala ko. goodluck ha! God bless u!"

Tess Limena De Ramon (Teacher from HS):

           "Watch for our very own Kaye Michelle Agnes ( a sorsoganon and my former DOST/ESEP student in SNHS)in Ms. World Philippines pageant's coronation night on June 24,TV5. She's gorgeous and talented with equally talented sorsoganons Monique Rimpola as her make up artist and Edmund Estocado Galias for her Couture gown. We salute you guys! Keep up:)"

Thalal Ibrahim Gasea Ruiz (Friend from Spain):

 " I propose to Kaye as a Princes of the Universe ¡¡¡"

Benjamin Holt-Hughes (Friend from Spain):

 "Go Kaye ! I'm with you, and I'm sure you'll gonna win !Bisous !!!"

Verna Villa (Friend Spain):

  "Looking forward to see you wearing a crown! Good luck Ate Kaye. [♥]"

Edmund Estocado Galias (Friend from Sorsogon):

   "Break a leg..last minute check with the beautiful Kaye Michelle Agnes."

Gee Plamenco Jr (Friend):

    "Soooooooo Miss World na...goodluck sis!!! Perfect fit"

Sa-Sa Ravanilla (Friend):

             "Go Kaye Michelle Agnes for Miss World Philippines! [:)]"

Eleanor Zuniga Montemayor (Family Friend):

   "I'm so proud of you Kaye....the whole Bicolandia are celebrating with joy...congratulations for being one of the official candidate of Miss World-Philippines... I told you.. you will win! Just keep grounded!!! love, love, love!"

Rosie Villamor Wee (Family Friend):

   "Congratulations Kaye!"

Eleanor Montemayor (Family Friend):

    "Congratulations, Kaye! You make us so proud of you! Friends, Loved ones, HS Batch 76 of Colegio de la Milagrosa and mga Kababayan sa Sorsogon and the whole Bicolandia.......let's Celebrate!!!!!Ms Kaye Michelle Agnes is officially the candidate for Ms. Worldl-Philippines 2012...Congratulations Kaye Michelle Agnes, Angie and Maning Agnes.....we are so proud!!!!!! Truly, GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!"

 Evelou Hermo Hitosis (Supporter Sorsogon):

    "WOW !!!! CONGRATS to the Duran and Agnes family....to Kaye: Good luck and God bless to the pride of Sorsogon."

Maganda Ako (Supporter from Sorsogon):

     "Wow!! So proud of her!!! keep it up!"

Carmen Rimpola Aban (Supporter from Sorsogon):

             "Great ! Post more of Kaye, a true blooded Sorsoguena!"

Nilda Boland (Supporter from Sorsogon):

   "Pretty and so nice. Galing naman!"

Cesar Jeresano Balmaceda (Supporter from Sorsogon):

   "Go KAYE. u"ll be a sure winner! go KAYE! go Sorsogon!"

Max Becca Escarcha (Supporter Sorsogon):

        
              " Greetings Everyone! Please do SUPPORT My Fellow BICOLANA Kaye Michelle Agnes for Miss World Philippines ---& GO KAYE MICHELLE AGNES! Sorsogon's Pride!

Diane Malazarte Bulalacao (Supporter Bicol):

     "Good luck, Kaye! [:)] Bring home the glory!"

Jakechris Sicad (Supporter Sorsogon):

              
             "Go Kaye Michelle Agnes! Good thing you joined. Bring home the bacon [:)]"

Inna Lanuza (Supporter Sorsogon):

  
             " Kaye,goodluck..bring home the crown. [=)] cheers!"

Evan Fucal (Schoolmate HS):

   
             " Wow!! Galing! Proud to have been schoolmates with her [:)]"

Alan Varon (Supporter):

   
             "Wow!! Congratz for making it!! Wish you all the best Kaye!! God Bless!! [:-)]"

Jamschat Bonos Hagos (Supporter Sorsogon):

   
             "GOOD LUCK Kaye! I'm sure it will be another learning experience for you."

David Esquiros (Supporter Sorsogon):

  
             "Gudluck! 100% support from Sorsoguenos! Bring home the crown!"

Febverly Ayo Egama (Supporter Sorsogon):

   
              "Wow! Proud to be bicolana tlaga! wil support u. [:)]"

Ruby M. Bulalacao (Supporter):

              "Kaye, if im not mistaken.... congratulations! so happy for you... suportado ka! [:)] goodluck! mwah miss yu"

Antonette Jarilla (Supporter Sorsogon):

              "My positive thoughts go out to Kaye Michelle Agnes..I am wishing you the best and hope for a winning crown to Miss World Philippines 2012".

Bonner C. Lasquite (Fan):

    "One of my sentimental favorite..."

Mike Herrera (Fan):

   "She reminds me of actress Angel Aquino. Kaye is in my top ten."

Kris Tina:

    "Good Luck Kaye, good job! xxx"

Jeane Louise Flores:

        

              "So its true Ms. Kaye Agnes?!! Goodluck Kaye!!! You are a complete package!"

Don't forget to watch Miss World Philippines on June 24, 2012 at our Kapatid Network, TV5 Philippines.

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Let us Pray for Dolphy

Let us pray for the fast recovery and complete healing of Dolphy. 

Dolphy, the Comedy King, father, loving partner of Zsa Zsa Padilla is in the hospital  right now, fighting for his life. I hope we could say a little prayer for his recovery. 

Dolphy, who will mark his 84th birthday on July 25, 2012 was rushed to the hospital 13 days ago due to a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), described as a “progressive illness.”

Eric Quizon said that his father had been in and out of consciousness, but he is still fighting and he hopes that we will still have him with them.

In an earlier interview with a newspaper, Eric Quizon said the family had not made big plans for his coming birthday because it all depends on his health.

My dad and I together with my uncle, aunt, cousins used to go to Hongkong during holy week. One summer, we fortunately bumped into Dolphy, Zsa Zsa, Vandolph and his two daughters with Zsa Zsa Padilla.

Yes, I met Dolphy personally in Hongkong. He is very kind and won't show any signs of pagkayamot or inis when a lot of Filipina Fans asked to be photograph alongside him, unlike his son Vandolph na isang bakol na ang mukha and even yelled at me when I took his picture with my dad. " Bilisan mo".

Like my Papa, Dolphy has gray eyes, both of them are kind and  they always have a ready  smile to everyone.

Dolphy made us laugh all these years. And I hope he will get well soon.

Miss World Philippines Candidate Kaye Michelle Agnes' X Factor

Kaye Michelle Agnes' X Factor. She definitely has "it". If you look at her pictures, one will never doubt that she is very beautiful and sexy. Miss World Philippines Candidate Number 20, Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes is a Bicolana. She hails from Sorsogon.

This 24-year old lass exudes an aura of confidence. Kaye Michelle Agnes is very talented. She is an artist and musically inclined. She is also very observant and cautious. She is a fast learner. She stands at 5 foot 7 inches tall with vital statistics of 32-26-34. Dress size is Small to Medium. Shoe size is 8. Her swimsuit size is small.

Her father is Manuel Peralta Agnes and her mother is Angelita Duran Agnes.

 She is a half-scholar and a consistent Dean's Lister at Mapua Institute of Technology (Makati City) where she finished BS Nursing.

Kaye Michelle Duran Agnes has worked as a waitress at Restaurant Balthazar (Barcelona, Spain) and as a Receptionist/ Bartender/ Ramp-model at FPW and Editorials in Barcelona, Spain.

 Kaye Michelle Agnes has traveled extensively to Spain, Belgium, France and Tunisia.

She has a modelling contract with 5th Avenue Artist that will expire this year.

Kaye Michelle Agnes loves reading romance fiction books. Her favorite authors are Nicholas Sparks, Tim Harford, Thaler's and Sunstein.

Kaye Michelle Agnes loves Drama, Comedy,Chick-flick, Thriller, Action and Animation movies. Yes, she loves the likes of Transformers, The Avengers, Pride and Prejudice, Amelie and Finding Nemo. Her favorite stars are Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Jim Carey and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Kaye Michelle Agnes loves sports. She is into tennis, badminton and table tennis. She adores sports hero Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Sharapova and Serena Williams.

Kaye Michelle Agnes favorite artists are the following: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Adele, Michael Jackson.

Kaye Michelle Agnes is multi-talented. Aside from modelling she also sings. She absolutely loves dancing, doodling, abstract drawing, photography, editing, creative writing and she also writes poems.

Kaye Michelle Agnes' life ambition is to create an impact to the world through traveling and knowing different cultures so that she can be a great mentor someday. At such a young age, she already knows what she wants to do.

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Kaye Michelle Agnes believes that beauty in giving can be in many forms: through material things or through knowledge and wisdom for the improvement of an individual or groups of individuals. Generosity is by sharing your wise thoughts and teaching skills to others so that others can create and impact a change, too.

I am wishing you, Kabayan, all the luck in the world as you represent our beloved region to the Miss World Philippines on June 24, 2012. Pray. We know you will shine and make it to the top. Never say never.

Friends, don't forget to like her on Facebook! Please Click Here!

Also, please vote for her by sending text:

MWP 20 Send to 5353 for Smart Subscribers.

Voting ends on June 24 (Sunday) at 5pm.

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Krispy Kreme Opening Tomorrow in NUVALI, Solenad 2

Good News to all Sweet Addicts like me! Krispy Kreme Paves the Way of Sweet Success as it takes a Trip to the South! Be there as Krispy Kreme opens its door in Nuvali,Solenad2 tomorrow, June 23, 2012, Sabado! Enjoy!

 

As Krispy Kreme turns a bright 75 years this 2012, the brand continues to win the taste buds and heartstrings of more and more people as it celebrates its blissful journey.

With more than 690 shops in more than 21 countries, Krispy Kreme has been making mouths water not only with its spectrum of one-of-a-kind doughnuts, but also with its display cases that tell the story of our its offerings, as well as its Doughnut Theaters, where customers can watch the production of these sweet treats. Plus, enjoy other signature features like Chillers, Baked Creations & Signature Coffee today, the brand grows and strengthens its sweet success by continuing to give everyone more reasons to smile. As the only doughnut brand in the world that’s purely about sharing this gift of joy, Krispy Kreme is set to unwrap another store in the South—right in the heart of NUVALI, Solenad 2 this Saturday, June 23, 2012! How’s that for another reason to smile?

Krispy Kreme is constantly on the move to make it easier for everyone to indulge in melt-in-your-mouth goodness. With this in mind, it carries on to expand its reach to satisfy the tastes of doughnut and coffee enthusiasts across the country one store at a time.

Sharing smiles has never been so enjoyable and delicious, especially with Krispy Kreme’s lengthened store operating hours—7 AM to 11 PM—set to begin on June 24. Stop by this Saturday for a dozen fresh doughnuts, and brighten your day as you take that extra bite of joy.

Serving world-class doughnuts and coffees since 1937, Krispy Kreme made its way to the hearts of Filipinos when it opened its first branch in the country back in 2006. Today, Krispy Kreme has outlets on 27 different locations nationwide, with hotlight stores in SM Mall of Asia, Greenhills Shopping Center, Festival Supermall Alabang, Bonifacio High Street and Cebu IT Park. Dubbed as the doughnut theater, Krispy Kreme’s hotlight stores serve everyone hot, freshly-made doughnuts straight from the fryer. To get more information and updates about the brand and its products, you may become a friend of Krispy Kreme by visiting www.krispykreme.com.ph or by liking Chloe at www.facebook.com/ChloeKrispyKremePH.