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Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas    Photos by Prince Vio II  COURTESY CALL Newly-crowned Mrs. Tourism World 2021  CATHERINE MACASINAG-YOGI  received a Plaque of Recognition from Bustos, Bulacan Honorable Mayor  Francis Albert 'Iskul' Juan  during her courtesy call in his Municipal Office on Monday, September 20.  Honorable Mayor Iskul said,  " SA BUSTOS, ‘DI LANG PASYALAN ANG MAGANDA, KUN’DI MAGING ANG MGA BUSTOSENYA! Binigyan po natin ng pagkilala si Catherine Macasinag-Yogi, isang Bustosenya ng Brgy. Liciada, Bustos, Bulacan sa kanyang pagkakakamit ng titulong MRS. TOURISM WORLD noong Ikatlo ng Agosto 2021.  Ipinamalas nya ang kariktan, kahusayan, at katalinuhan ng isang Bustosenyo. Saludo kami sa iyo!   #OneBustos "     PHOTOSHOOT AT MUNICIPAL GROUNDS After meeting with Mayor Iskul, Catherine had photoshoots under the lens of Prince Vio II outside the Municipal Building with Letras y Figuras de Bustos and a...

Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas Photos : CTTOs " In this time of pandemic, our deep faith is measured. Despite such storm, everyone must remain strong, optimistic and determined ."   Joanna Marie is willing to sacrifice her time, effort and money to help, not just by giving somebody, but teaching the community how to generate income for a living. Having a place to belong, a home with someone to love, a family and people to care, and a community to live in, Joanna Marie learns and seeks to be a blessing to others.  ' I was born to live, to inspire and to motivate ," Joanna Marie confidently said. Representing Muntinlupa City, the Emerald City of the Philippines, Joanna Marie is candidate no. 3 of the ongoing Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 Pageant. Muntinlupa City is dubbed as "the Most Competitive and Improved City in the South." AN EMPOWERED WOMAN Joanna Marie is a proud mother of two beautiful ladies.  She's an entrepreneur, freelance model, event ...

Reported by Celso De Guzman Ca paras  Photos :  CTTOs The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the lives of every Filipino as they struggle with socio-economic fallout and mental health issues.  Amidst these challenging times, children are silently dealing with life-altering changes that are beyond their comprehension.  For the fortunate ones, they  attend online classes from the safety and comfort of their own homes.  However, there are those children who aren’t as lucky where even the most basic needs are not met.  According to Save the Children Philippines, hunger among our children was already a huge problem as the numbers reveal. Lia Andrea Ramos, Miss Universe Philippines Head of Women Empowerment & Charity, shared, “ This year, we decided to partner with Save The Children Philippines, an independent international children’s organization in the world. We recognize that health and nutrition as well as access to education are areas that n...

Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas   Photos : CTTOs Multi-awarded film director Brillante Ma. Mendoza 's ' Gensan Punch '   is one of the seven nominees for the Kim Jiseok Award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.    Written by Honee Alipio, "the film is based on the true story of Nao Tsuyama, a disabled athlete who refuses to let his artificial leg hinder his dream to become a professional boxer.  His remarkable journey takes him from Japan to the Philippines, specifically the Gensan quarter which has spawned worldwide stars such as boxing legend Manny Pacquiao." It stars Shogen Itkz, an Okinawan actor (as Nao Tsuyama) with Ronnie Lazaro, Beauty Gonzales, and Kaho Minami.  Shogen was ecstatic in his Facebook post when he learned the good news.  " I’m thrilled to announce that “Gensan Punch” will have it’s World Premier at 부산국제영화제 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)! Actually Busan is the memorable place to have me...