BIGGEST OKOY PINAKBET

 BIGGEST OKOY PINAKBET

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind celebration of La Union’s local flavors and culinary heritage on October 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at SM City La Union, Biday, City of San Fernando, La Union!

Presented by SM & ATINLU, in partnership with Halo-Halo de Iloko, Petron GASUL - AQN Marketing, Uncle Tom Sukang Iloko, Aureo La Union, eLyU Food Park, MaVic's Egg Center and the City Government of San Fernando, La Union.

Join us as we celebrate local food, support our homegrown businesses, and showcase the rich flavors and culture of La Union. See you there!

#BiggestOkoyPinakbet #ATINLU #SMCityLaUnion #LaUnion

LU Wines

 LU Wines 

Join us on October 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at SM City La Union, Biday, City of San Fernando, La Union, for a celebration of local wines, flavors, and the rich culture of La Union!

Presented by SM & ATINLU, in partnership with Halo-Halo de Iloko, Petron GASUL - AQN Marketing, Uncle Tom Sukang Iloko, Aureo La Union, eLyU Food Park, MaVic's Egg Center and the City Government of San Fernando, La Union.

Let’s celebrate our local products, support our tourism and food industries, and showcase the best of La Union together. See you there! 🍷✨

#LUWines #ATINLU #SMCityLaUnion #LaUnion #SupportLocal

BAGANI: THE GOLDEN WARRIOR Mister Continental World Philippines 2026 Glendon Gonzales Jr.

 BAGANI: THE GOLDEN WARRIOR

Mister Continental World Philippines 2026  Glendon Gonzales Jr.

Inspired by the Bagani, the revered warrior tradition of Mindanao, this costume celebrates the spirit of courage, strength, honor, and ancestral pride. The rich gold and brown palette symbolizes the warrior’s bravery, connection to the earth, and the richness of Indigenous heritage.

The design transforms traditional warrior elements into a powerful, regal, and contemporary silhouette, featuring bold sculptural details and intricate patterns.Every golden accent represents valor and leadership, while the deep brown tones evoke the land, ancestry, and roots from which the Bagani spirit rises.

Bagani: The Golden Warrior is a tribute to the enduring strength of the Filipino warrior—fearless in battle, noble in spirit, and proud of his heritage.

Designer: Simeon Cayetano

Photo : Gianne Paolo Anciano

MUA: Leo Sanchez , Xyred Tonianne , Anne Balagas , Josh Vasques Villamor, Kevin Klint Osik , Joshua Binondo

Hair : Dexter Bucog , Kyle Francisco , Rian Rivero

Locale : GPA Studio

Stylist : Edward James Castro

Personality Dev: Archie Yunson

Q&A Trainer : Roger Ramos

Media Partner & Mentor: Fritzgerald Alcaraz

Media Branding : Dr.Xavier Solis

Skin Care by Skin Global Empire

Dental Care by IDC Dental Clinic

Grooming Clinic : IDC Studio

National Director: Gilbs Espiritu

Publicist & Media Consultant : Airwind Bautista

Pageant Director: Raymund Seranillo

GLENDON GONZALES JR. — MISTER CONTINENTAL WORLD PHILIPPINES 2026

 

GLENDON GONZALES JR. — MISTER CONTINENTAL WORLD PHILIPPINES 2026 

Man of the Philippines proudly announces the appointment of Glendon Gonzales Jr. as the official representative of the Philippines to Mister Continental World 2026!

Glendon, from Cebu and a model of GPA Models and Talent Management Philippines, is ready to carry the Philippine flag to Thailand and represent our country in this year’s international competition.

Get ready to know more about Glendon in the coming days—his story, personality, preparations, and everything you need to know as he gets ready to compete internationally.

The Mister Continental World 2026 activities will be held from October 4–10, 2026, in Thailand, with the Grand Finale happening on October 10.

Follow the Man of the Philippines social media pages for more updates and get to know our representative!

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/manofthephilippines

IG: @manofthephilippines

#MisterContinentalWorld #ManOfThePhilippines #GPAModels #Glendon

HISTORY IS MADE IN BALI — THE PHILIPPINES CLAIMS THE INAUGURAL LIVE MISS INTERGLOBAL CROWN!

 

HISTORY IS MADE IN BALI — THE PHILIPPINES CLAIMS THE INAUGURAL LIVE MISS INTERGLOBAL CROWN! 

Congratulations, Miss Philippines Margarette Siat Briton, for making history as the first-ever Miss Interglobal Queen of the LIVE edition, capturing the coveted Miss Interglobal 2026 crown in Bali, Indonesia!

A truly remarkable international victory for the Philippines. With her grace, confidence, beauty, intelligence, and determination, Margarette has brought immense pride to the Philippine pageantry community and written a new chapter in the country’s continuing legacy on the global stage.

Congratulations to ALV Pageant Circle and Sir Arnold Vegafria for bringing home another prestigious international crown for the Philippines. Your unwavering dedication, vision, and commitment to Philippine pageantry continue to produce queens who proudly carry the Philippine flag on the world stage.

And congratulations to the Miss Interglobal Organization for the successful inaugural staging of the Miss Interglobal 2026 Finals in Bali, Indonesia — a significant milestone in the evolution of the competition into a live international pageant.

 A NEW ERA FOR MISS INTERGLOBAL

The Miss Interglobal journey began as a virtual pageant in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2021, with Thailand’s Nachita Jantana initially crowned the first titleholder. The title was subsequently assumed by Filipina Miriam Damoah, marking the pageant’s early chapter in its virtual format.

With the organization’s transition to a physical international grand final in Bali, Indonesia, Miss Interglobal has entered an exciting new era — transforming from its virtual beginnings into a live global celebration of beauty, culture, and international sisterhood.

And now, Margarette Siat Briton stands at the forefront of that new era.

She is not simply another titleholder.

She is the FIRST QUEEN of the LIVE Miss Interglobal era.

MARGARETTE SIAT BRITON
MISS INTERGLOBAL 2026
The first queen of a new global chapter.

From the Philippines to Bali, history has been made.

 

 

 

#MissInterglobal2026 #MargaretteSiatBriton #MissPhilippines #Philippines #ALVPageantCircle

SALI: Culture, Arts and Heritage Research Forum

 I still remember this meaningful seminar last year—SALI: Culture, Arts and Heritage Research Forum, organized by the Provincial Tourism Office of the Provincial Government of La Union on August 27–28, 2025

The two-day forum brought together individuals who shared a common passion for preserving, understanding, and celebrating the rich culture, arts, heritage, and history of La Union. It was more than just a seminar—it was a space for research, dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and a renewed appreciation of who we are and where we came from.

That is why it is truly sad that this kind of meaningful forum did not happen this year.

I strongly believe that if we want to build a great present and a better future, we must first learn to give value to our past. Our heritage and culture are not simply stories of yesterday—they are part of our identity. They remind us of where we came from, the struggles and achievements of our ancestors, and the foundations they built for us to enjoy the present we have today.

We cannot move forward without understanding the journey that brought us here.

To give value to our heritage is to give value to our identity. To preserve our culture is to honor those who came before us. And to learn from our past is to help build a stronger future for the generations yet to come.

I hope that forums like SALI: Culture, Arts and Heritage Research Forum will continue and be sustained in the coming years. We need more spaces where our researchers, cultural workers, artists, students, historians, tourism stakeholders, and communities can come together to rediscover, document, protect, and celebrate the priceless heritage of La Union.

Because our past is not something we should leave behind.

It is something we should remember, preserve, and carry with us as we build the future.

The Cory Quirino Era: Six Years, Six Placements in Miss World

 The Cory Quirino Era: Six Years, Six Placements in Miss World

Did you know that when the Miss World Philippines franchise was under Cory Quirino, every single one of her queens successfully placed at the international Miss World competition?

Cory Quirino took over the Miss World Philippines franchise in 2011, marking the beginning of a remarkable six-year journey from 2011 to 2016.

And what a record it was:

👑 2011 – Gwendoline Ruais

🥈 1st Runner-Up – Miss World 2011

👑 2012 – Queenierich Rehman

🏅 Top 15 – Miss World 2012

👑 2013 – Megan Young

👑 MISS WORLD 2013 – The Philippines' first Miss World crown

👑 2014 – Valerie Weigmann

🏅 Top 25 – Miss World 2014

👑 2015 – Hillarie Parungao

🏅 Top 10 – Miss World 2015

👑 2016 – Catriona Gray

🏅 Top 5 – Miss World 2016

From Gwendoline's 1st Runner-Up finish in her very first year, to Megan Young winning the country's first Miss World crown, followed by consistent placements from Queenierich, Valerie, Hillarie and Catriona, the Cory Quirino era certainly left a significant mark in Philippine pageantry.

Six years. Six queens. Six Miss World placements.

That is a legacy worth remembering. 👑🇵🇭

Photo Credits to the Miss World Philippines for the photographs