Nobody knows how far one could go winning on a TV contest.
Businessman John Fernandez Raspado garnered huge notice winning “It’s Showtime’s” “I Am Pogay” in 2014. He would go on to reach new heights, bagging the right to represent the country at the Mr. Gay World Philippines 2017 tilt ongoing until May 10 in Madrid and Maspalomas, Spain.
The prestigious global competition aims to inspire and empower gay men giving hopefuls a venue to give importance to inner beauty and appearance as well as leadership and confidence.
Raspado is bent on going all the way believing he has what it takes to bring home the crown.
“When you’re representing the country, you have to represent it the best possible way,” shared Raspado, who believes winning as Mr. Pogay made him more confident with a purpose.
“I have given my heart to all those who have inspired me to continue the fight for the LGBT community. Without them who will I fight for? I already fought for myself and I have conquered all my fears. And without this purpose having a crown doesn’t mean anything,” he expressed.
Behind Raspado is the Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization (MGWPO) headed by National Director Wilbert Tolentino.
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Coping with the flu season
TV host Lyn Ching-Pascual is a career-driven person and one can see her passion for work via GMA Network’s “Unang Hirit” which she hosts in tandem with Suzi Entrata.
Lyn is also a hands-on wife and mother.
“I am first and foremost a wife, and second a mom,” Lyn stressed during the launch of the TrangkaSeason campaign of the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control of the Department of Health, which she endorses. Needless to say, the TV host takes good care of her and her family’s health.
“I love my work so I take care of my heath. I love waking up early in the morning and go to work, even if I don’t feel well.”
She added that she doesn’t want to disappoint the viewers who expect to see her in “Unang Hirit” and listen to what she has to say. “I have to serve that need; it is what I’m supposed to do, it’s my commitment to the public.”
She and Jap Pascual have two children. Lyn said she sees to it that they are healthy, that they get their annual flu vaccinations on time.
The TrangkaSeason Campaign aims to generate greater awareness about flu (or influenza) and provide the public with the needed information on how to prepare and protect themselves and their families from this deadly disease.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 6, go to Rey Lanada, Maymay Entrata, Beny dela Luna of Philkraft Marketing, Reynard Mancao, Gerald Tabios, Nicolai Custodio, Ms. Tessie Mariano, Dra. Lupe Lazaro, former OWWA deputy administrator Jijil Jimenez, Miwako Kato of Japan, Richard Nelson, Dr. Buddy Valerio, Meg Quisias, Engr. Benjamin Jonsona and Bobby F. Rodolfo… Happy wedding anniversary to Ed and Marissa Cepe…May 7: Ms. Helen Gamboa-Sotto, Nena Jacinto of D’Swan Bakeshop, Sen. Bam Aquino, Doring Quirino, Corazon Gonzales, Helen B. Martinez, Lily “Mae” Mendoza, Baby Valencia, Noli Yamsuan, Joey Salang of Tagum City, Maricar Agliam, Carlo Tadiar, Princess del Rosario Bata, Eufrosina Arbollente Velasco of DOLE’s International Labor Affairs Bureau, Liza Michaela Castillo, Glenda Esguerra, Sarita Amora, Chisa G. Romaguera, Jovelon Oracoy, Katherine Realista, Melba Tan, Leslie Mana, Rev. Fr. Angeles Taladura, Rev. Fr. Dominador Dosdos, Ricky Guido, Ritchelle Libot, Salv Destajo, Susan Tan, Ernest de Guzman, Julie Mae Pasco and former SSS Chief Gilberto Teodoro…Happy wedding anniversary to Drs. Dodo and Nellie Acosta; and Louie and Mila Limjoco… Belated birthday greetings to Abegail Maratas, Adelyn Areja, Akshay Sing-Narang, Albien Jon Cadungog, Atty. Frank Malilong, Edgar Seno, Elizabeth Castaneda, Eugene Tabas, Evangeline Soria-Remolino, Mae Salvador, Mary Claire Villahermosa, Melody Inocente-Abellanosa, Naknak Langga, Nera Arobo, Rev. Fr. Monico Catubig, Rowena Torillas-Nacario, NYK’s senior captain Ruben A. Aritrangco, Guia Yonzon, Efren Borromeo, Rey Valera, John Fontanilla, Allain Sayson and Mark Ian Cortes (May 4) and Analisa Cartagena, Cresencia Baritua, Diana May Sala, Dorothy May Sing of Queensland, Australia, Eugene Lactud, Francis Nicole Semilla, Jon Arsen, Joven Yap, Jovencio Gabut, Melissa Moran of General Santos, Nessy Amaca-Estenzo, Nestor Adiva, Raul Gonzales, Rev. Fr. Dennis C. Boltron, Rudy Arsenal, Milky Rigonan and Keith Reyes (May 5), younger brother of Nino Reyes, administrator at FEU-NRMF…Prudencio Agbayani who peacefully joined his Creator on May 4. His remains lie in state at Chapel Premiere of Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Inc., 25 Commonwealth Ave, Matandang Balara, Quezon City. Cremation will be at Loyola Crematory Service-Commonwealth on Tuesday, May 9 after the 9 a.m. mass… May 8: Rep. Mike Romero, Justice Ines Luciano, Dr. M. Avenido, Butch S. Javier, Manuel Bondad, Tina C. Tensuan, Virgie Buenaobra, Nicolo Javier, Florentino Requimta, Michelle Dianne Lopez Dulce, Sheilah Ocampo Kalfors, Jasmine Kaye Vasquez, Patricia May Cruz, Mecmec Galozo, Donna May Bundalian, MB’s Allan Cambell, Patricio Cabrera, and my New York-based son Lester M. Belen…
Businessman John Fernandez Raspado garnered huge notice winning “It’s Showtime’s” “I Am Pogay” in 2014. He would go on to reach new heights, bagging the right to represent the country at the Mr. Gay World Philippines 2017 tilt ongoing until May 10 in Madrid and Maspalomas, Spain.
The prestigious global competition aims to inspire and empower gay men giving hopefuls a venue to give importance to inner beauty and appearance as well as leadership and confidence.
Raspado is bent on going all the way believing he has what it takes to bring home the crown.
“When you’re representing the country, you have to represent it the best possible way,” shared Raspado, who believes winning as Mr. Pogay made him more confident with a purpose.
“I have given my heart to all those who have inspired me to continue the fight for the LGBT community. Without them who will I fight for? I already fought for myself and I have conquered all my fears. And without this purpose having a crown doesn’t mean anything,” he expressed.
Behind Raspado is the Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization (MGWPO) headed by National Director Wilbert Tolentino.
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Coping with the flu season
TV host Lyn Ching-Pascual is a career-driven person and one can see her passion for work via GMA Network’s “Unang Hirit” which she hosts in tandem with Suzi Entrata.
Lyn is also a hands-on wife and mother.
“I am first and foremost a wife, and second a mom,” Lyn stressed during the launch of the TrangkaSeason campaign of the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control of the Department of Health, which she endorses. Needless to say, the TV host takes good care of her and her family’s health.
“I love my work so I take care of my heath. I love waking up early in the morning and go to work, even if I don’t feel well.”
She added that she doesn’t want to disappoint the viewers who expect to see her in “Unang Hirit” and listen to what she has to say. “I have to serve that need; it is what I’m supposed to do, it’s my commitment to the public.”
She and Jap Pascual have two children. Lyn said she sees to it that they are healthy, that they get their annual flu vaccinations on time.
The TrangkaSeason Campaign aims to generate greater awareness about flu (or influenza) and provide the public with the needed information on how to prepare and protect themselves and their families from this deadly disease.
• • •
Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 6, go to Rey Lanada, Maymay Entrata, Beny dela Luna of Philkraft Marketing, Reynard Mancao, Gerald Tabios, Nicolai Custodio, Ms. Tessie Mariano, Dra. Lupe Lazaro, former OWWA deputy administrator Jijil Jimenez, Miwako Kato of Japan, Richard Nelson, Dr. Buddy Valerio, Meg Quisias, Engr. Benjamin Jonsona and Bobby F. Rodolfo… Happy wedding anniversary to Ed and Marissa Cepe…May 7: Ms. Helen Gamboa-Sotto, Nena Jacinto of D’Swan Bakeshop, Sen. Bam Aquino, Doring Quirino, Corazon Gonzales, Helen B. Martinez, Lily “Mae” Mendoza, Baby Valencia, Noli Yamsuan, Joey Salang of Tagum City, Maricar Agliam, Carlo Tadiar, Princess del Rosario Bata, Eufrosina Arbollente Velasco of DOLE’s International Labor Affairs Bureau, Liza Michaela Castillo, Glenda Esguerra, Sarita Amora, Chisa G. Romaguera, Jovelon Oracoy, Katherine Realista, Melba Tan, Leslie Mana, Rev. Fr. Angeles Taladura, Rev. Fr. Dominador Dosdos, Ricky Guido, Ritchelle Libot, Salv Destajo, Susan Tan, Ernest de Guzman, Julie Mae Pasco and former SSS Chief Gilberto Teodoro…Happy wedding anniversary to Drs. Dodo and Nellie Acosta; and Louie and Mila Limjoco… Belated birthday greetings to Abegail Maratas, Adelyn Areja, Akshay Sing-Narang, Albien Jon Cadungog, Atty. Frank Malilong, Edgar Seno, Elizabeth Castaneda, Eugene Tabas, Evangeline Soria-Remolino, Mae Salvador, Mary Claire Villahermosa, Melody Inocente-Abellanosa, Naknak Langga, Nera Arobo, Rev. Fr. Monico Catubig, Rowena Torillas-Nacario, NYK’s senior captain Ruben A. Aritrangco, Guia Yonzon, Efren Borromeo, Rey Valera, John Fontanilla, Allain Sayson and Mark Ian Cortes (May 4) and Analisa Cartagena, Cresencia Baritua, Diana May Sala, Dorothy May Sing of Queensland, Australia, Eugene Lactud, Francis Nicole Semilla, Jon Arsen, Joven Yap, Jovencio Gabut, Melissa Moran of General Santos, Nessy Amaca-Estenzo, Nestor Adiva, Raul Gonzales, Rev. Fr. Dennis C. Boltron, Rudy Arsenal, Milky Rigonan and Keith Reyes (May 5), younger brother of Nino Reyes, administrator at FEU-NRMF…Prudencio Agbayani who peacefully joined his Creator on May 4. His remains lie in state at Chapel Premiere of Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Inc., 25 Commonwealth Ave, Matandang Balara, Quezon City. Cremation will be at Loyola Crematory Service-Commonwealth on Tuesday, May 9 after the 9 a.m. mass… May 8: Rep. Mike Romero, Justice Ines Luciano, Dr. M. Avenido, Butch S. Javier, Manuel Bondad, Tina C. Tensuan, Virgie Buenaobra, Nicolo Javier, Florentino Requimta, Michelle Dianne Lopez Dulce, Sheilah Ocampo Kalfors, Jasmine Kaye Vasquez, Patricia May Cruz, Mecmec Galozo, Donna May Bundalian, MB’s Allan Cambell, Patricio Cabrera, and my New York-based son Lester M. Belen…
