Bench’s Uncut begins with a Kapuso and ends with a Kapamilya

Futuristic is the theme of Bench Denim and Underwear Fashion Show this year. Titled Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future, this much-anticipated fashion event of the year was held last night, July 2, at the Araneta Coliseum.

Bench, which celebrates its 23rd anniversary this 2010, is already gearing up for 2020 where it aims to introduce the brand to a broader demographic and on a more global scale.

Uncut is divided into five segments featuring the exquisite cultures of five different countries/continents—the Philippines, Far East, Brazil, Africa, and Russia. Each segment also features a top fashion designer who created the costumes of the models and celebrities who participated in the fashion show. They are Cary Santiago (Pinoy Lab), Furne One (Far East), Val Taguba (Brazil), Ezra Santos (Africa), and Michael Cinco (Russia).

PINOY LAB. The Pinoy Lab segment opened up the fashion show with matinee idol Dingdong Dantes waving the Philippine flag. Dingdong, who stripped to his underwear in the Bench Blackout fashion show two years ago, was very much covered this time. But that was enough to excite the fans inside the Big Dome and set the tone for the evening.

Aside from Dingdong, the other celebrities who walked on the ramp during the Pinoy Lab segment were Pinoy Big Brother Double Up ex-housemates Sam Pinto and Tom Rodriguez; Are You The Next Big Star runner-up and commercial model Alex Castro; model-actor Joseph Marco; and Star Magic talent Rodjun Cruz.

Kapuso star Kris Bernal was joined by Kapamilya talents John Prats and Sam Concepcion; while ABS-CBN drama actors Coco Martin and Diether Ocampo got the crowd in hysteria by their mere presence.

FAR EAST. Part 2 was the Far East segment with China’s top male model Ji Huan Bo leading the pack.

He was soon followed by hunks Ron Morales, John James Uy, Jon Avila, Jon Hall, and Andrew Wolff; singers Karylle and Christian Bautista; StarStruck graduates Paulo Avelino, Steven Silva, Sarah Lahbati, Enzo Pineda, Diva Montelaba, and Rocco Nacino; Survivor Philippines castways Shaun Rodriguez and Suzuki Sadatsugu; actor AJ Dee; teen heartthrobs Robi Domingo and David Chua; sexy stars Iwa Moto, Iya Villania, and Zanjoe Marudo.

The loveteam of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, wearing elaborate costumes, closed the segment.

BRAZIL. The show reached its peak during the Brazil segment.

Kapuso sexy actress Katrina Halili, who was surprisingly well-received by the crowd inside the Big Dome, was the first celebrity to appear.

She was immediately followed by Be Bench winner Carl Guevara; Eurasian model Benjamin Tang; returnees Rafael Rosell and Andrew Wolff; Wowowee girls RR Enriquez, Saicy Aguila, and April “Congratulations” Gustilo.

Wendell Ramos remains to be one of the biggest attractions in the Bench fashion shows. The 31-year-old actor wore the skimpiest underwear of all the celebrities that night, showing his flawless buttocks to the delight of the crowd.

Meanwhile, comedienne Pokwang almost stole the show with her grand entrance. Wearing a feathery gown which covered almost all parts of her body, the Wowowee co-host passed through a sea of almost naked gorgeous Caucasian models lying on the floor on her way to the ramp.

Pokwang was followed by Kapuso actress Carla Abellana and Kapamilya heartthrob Enchong Dee.

AFRICA. The next segment was Africa where a line of naked men paraded on stage.

Joining in this part of the fashion show are beauty queen-actress Margaret Wilson, comebacking actor Railey Valeroso, Prince of R&B Jay-R, actor-model Victor Aliwalas, young comedian Thou Reyes, and actor-singer Nico Antonio.

One of the highlights of this segment is the appearance of the PBB Double Up Big 5 housemates: Paul Jake Castillo, Johan Santos, Tibo Jumalon, and the funny pair of Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros.

Kapuso hunk Aljur Abrenica, on his first appearance as a Bench model, was the finale of this segment.

RUSSIA. The last part of the show was the Russia segment.

Print and commercial model Georgina Wilson came out in a Cinderella-like carriage with male models in their undies escorting her on her way down.

Gerald Anderson and Enchong Dee both returned on this segment, as well as Jon Avila, Rafael Rosell, and Andrew Wolff. The other celebrities who appeared on this segment are TV5 hunk JC de Vera; Are You The Next Big Star winners Frencheska Farr and Geoff Taylor; StarStruck’s Prince Stefan and Dex Quindoza; and Kapamilya young stars Ejay Falcon, Rayver Cruz, and Shaina Magdayao.

Jake Cuenca, one of ABS-CBN’s top leading men, was the finale. He entered the stage with a crown and a massive blue robe like a Russian czar. Two topless female models accompanied him in removing his crown and robe, revealing Jake in his almost-naked glory.

But Jake was not yet finished. He walked back to the far end of the stage, turned his back, took off his white brief, until only a supporter was left to cover his private part. That certainly brought the house down.

Each segment is also incorporated by elaborate musical numbers to show the history and culture of these countries. Marc Abaya, Vina Morales, and Robert Seña provided the song numbers while the L.A. Dancers and local dance groups provided the dance numbers.

After this, all the models, performers, and celebrities returned to the stage for the curtain call. The five fashion designers and Bench big boss Ben Chan also took the stage to be acknowledged.

Uncut was directed by Johnny Manahan, with Robbie Carmona as the fashion and stage director, Joane Laygo as choreographer.

TILI METER. One of the most interesting parts in a Bench fashion show is finding out the stars who got the loudest cheers and applause from the audience. This also becomes a useful tool to gauge how popular or hot a celebrity is.

The response of the crowd also depends on the gimmick that a celebrity does on stage to get attention—like touching their crotch, showing their butt, etc.—and we saw some of these moments last night. But in most some cases, a star power is enough to elicit a response from the audience.

Based on last night’s Uncut, it was quite obvious that Kapamilya stars are more popular than their Kapuso counterparts—at least to the people who trooped to the Big Dome.

The ABS-CBN stars who elicited the loudest cheers were Coco Martin, Diether Ocampo, Zanjoe Marudo, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Rafael Rosell (by doing a back flip and putting his hand inside his underwear), Pokwang, Enchong Dee, Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros, and of course, Jake Cuenca.

On the other hand, Dingdong Dantes was the top crowd-drawer among the Kapuso stars. Wendell Ramos and Aljur Abrenica also got overwhelming response from the people. The Araneta crowd also gave Katrina Halili, who just came from a sex-video controversy, a very warm reception.

As for the others, either the background music was just too loud or they simply went unnoticed.

STARS IN THE CROWD. The number of stars who walked on the ramp almost equaled the number of celebrities who watched the fashion show inside the Big Dome.

PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) spotted the following: Richard Gomez and wife Cong. Lucy Torres and her family, Anne Curtis with boyfriend Erwan Heussaff, Jomari Yllana, Maricar Reyes, Chynna Ortaleza, Bing Loyzaga, Pooh, Borgy Manotoc, Isabelle Daza with her foreigner boyfriend, Annabelle Rama and son Raymond Gutierrez, Bettina Carlos, JM Rodriguez, Carlo Concepcion, Tim Yap, Rajo Laurel, and Tessa Prieto-Valdes.

We also saw ABS-CBN executives Cory Vidanes and Deo Endrinal; Star Magic’s Mariole Alberto; GMA-7 executives Wilma Galvante, Marivin Arayata, Lilybeth Rasonable, Ida Henares, Bang Arespacochaga, and Joey Abacan; Regal’s Mother Lily Monteverde and daughter Roselle Monteverde-Teo; talent managers Wyngard Tracy, Manny Valera, and Perry Lansigan; and director Joel Lamangan.

the Bench denim and underwear fashion show was aired on ABS-CBN 2 wayback in Oct. 24, 2010. This is a producer's cut version on Aug. 20, 2017 for BENCH's 30th anniversary

• Directed by Robby Carmona in collaboration with Johnny Manahan
• Set design: Gino Gonzalez
• Lights: John Batalla
• Choreography: Joanne Laygo
• Costume design: Cary Santiago and Doro Barandino, Furne Oñe, Val Taguba, Ezra Santos and Michael Cinco
• Styled by Noel Manapat
• Hair and Makeup: Chechel Joson, Denise Go, Jay Lozada, Jerome Chang, Jigs Mayuga, Juan Sarte, Krist Bansuelo, Leo Posadas, Lowell Buenaventura, Peddy Acebo, Peps Silvestre, Robbie Piniera, Ricci Chan, Steven Doloso, Pia Reyes

MPIC proposes Cavitex-Sangley expressway

The tollway unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. submitted an unsolicited proposal to the government to build an expressway connecting Manila-Cavite Expressway to Sangley Point in Cavite City.

Cavitex Holdings Inc., owned by MPIC, submitted a letter of intent to the Public Works Department on July 3 to build the Cavitex-Sangley Extension Project.

The project aims to connect the Kawit Interchange of Cavitex to Sangley Point in Cavite City and neighboring provinces of Laguna and Batangas and Metro Manila via a reclaimed road and viaduct totaling 4.63 kilometers.

Cavitex is a 14-kilometer expressway linking Manila and Cavite province.

MPCALA Holdings Inc., a unit of MPIC, earlier submitted an unsolicited proposal to build Cavite-Tagaytay-Batangas Expressway, a 46-kilometer road worth P25 billion.

The project aims to link Cavite Expressway and Cavite Laguna Expressway in Silang, Cavite to Tagaytay City and will terminate in Nasugbu, Batangas.

The company is also constructing the P35-billon Cavite Laguna Expressway, a four-lane, 47-kilometer closed-system toll expressway connecting Cavitex and South Luzon Expressway.

The expressway will start from Cavitex in Kawit, Cavite and end at the SLEx-Mamplasan Interchange in Biñan, Laguna.

The MPIC Group is also  building the P11.7-billion C5 Link Expressway, a 7.7-kilometer road that will link C5 Road in Taguig to R1 (Coastal) Expressway. The project is expected to be completed by end-2019.

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., the tollway unit of MPIC, budgeted P130.5 billion in the next five years to build highways and toll roads around the Philippines.

The company said to fund the projects, it is imperative that overdue tariff increases, now ranging between 20 percent and 48 percent on different parts of the network, be implemented.

“We are in constructive dialog with the new administration on how to achieve this,” MPTC said.

MPTC recorded a core net income of P2.1 billion in the first six months, up 27 percent from last year’s P1.6 billon.

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LGUs light up Pampanga lanterns for Asean’s 50th year

LGUs light up Pampanga lanterns for Asean’s 50th year

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — To mark the 50th year of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), 76 local government units (LGUs) throughout the country will switch on 57 lanterns simultaneously, just as President Rodrigo Duterte lights a giant lantern on the grounds of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City on Aug. 8.

LGUs, government agencies and Malacañang tapped craftsmen from Quiman Trading based in this Pampanga city to make the lanterns.

For the Asean event, the craftsmen produced the largest lantern, measuring 24 feet in diameter, with the smaller lanterns measuring six feet in diameter, said Arvin Quiwa, president of Quiman Trading.

Quiwa’s design features the Asean emblem at the center of the lantern, with images of the national leaf (anahaw), the national flower (sampaguita) and the traditional Mindanao boat (vinta) encircling it, graphic references to the Philippines hosting and chairing this year’s Asean summit in November.

PH lantern capital

Dubbed as the “lantern capital of the Philippines,” San Fernando started lantern-making as a Catholic tradition, but it has since evolved into a homegrown industry.

Since 1908, the city has been holding an annual giant lantern festival every December.

Other cities like Manila and Dagupan in Pangasinan province will each display six lanterns. Further north, the Baguio City Hall and Barangay Poblacion in Banaue town in Ifugao province will switch on similar lanterns on Aug. 8.

Meanwhile, Ilocos Norte province will install its lantern at St. Augustine Church in Paoay town. A lighthouse in Burgos town will also be lighted up during the simultaneous switch-on ceremonies.

Bauang town in La Union province was similarly exhibiting its lantern at Saints Peter and Paul Church, while  in San Fernando City, La Union, two lanterns will be arrayed in the middle of Heroes Park.

In Santa Rosa town in Laguna province, the Asean lantern will hang from an arc, while Isabela province’s lantern will be installed at the provincial capitol.

Lanterns will also be put on display in Albay province and the cities of Legazpi, Iriga and Naga in the Bicol region.

In Cagayan de Oro City, Kiosko Divisoria will host an Asean lantern,  while Osmeña Park in Davao City will similarly be lighted up by a lantern.

Among the agencies set to light their Asean lanterns are the Civil Service Commission, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the National Police Commission, the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

The simultaneous lighting ceremony will be followed by a concert of Asean artists at Bonifacio Global City amphitheater in Taguig City. —Tonette Orejas




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Kumbati na sa Cobra Ironman

Taliwala sa malisud nga tahas, ang Australyanong si Tim Reed masaligon nga iyang makab-ot ang talagsaon nga 3-peat kon ‘grandslam’ sa Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines nga mosikad na sayo karong buntag didto sa Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa sa dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu.

“This time of the year, I’m extremely fit and I built my season getting strong and ready to race. I saw the start list and it makes me excited. When you got good guys alongside you, they push you to a level you wouldn’t do if they weren't there. We’ll make each other race a lot better,” matud pa ni Reed.

Malaumon man tuod sa iyang kahigayonan nga dominahon sa ikatulong sunod-sunod nga higayon ang makutas nga lumba nga naglangkob og 1.9K swim, 90K bike ug 21K run, apan ang 32-anyos nga si Reed duna gihapo’y kahadlok gumikan kay mga tang-an man sab ang iyang banggaon nga gipangulohan ni Xterra world champion Mauricio Mendez sa Mexico.

“I’ve been doing triathlon since I was 10. I grew up doing this. There’s just excitement and motivation coming from it. It’s my true passion, what I love the most and combining those kinds of things,” sumala pa sa 21-anyos nga si Mendez.

Sa women’s division, adunay bag-ong makoronahan nga reyna gumikan kay si defending champion Caroline Steffen sa Switzerland mokumbati ning higayona sa relay event.

Kay wala si Steffen, labing lig-on nga entrante sa women’s pro mao si Dimity-Lee Duke, ang kababayan ni Reed nga bag-o lang nanghawod sa Regent 5150 Triathlon didto sa Subic.

Angayan hinuon nga mangandam si Duke alang sa usa ka malisud nga hagit gikan sa iyang mga kababayan nga sila si Jacqueline Thisleton, Alise Selsmark, Kirra Seidel, Monica Juhart ug Kerry Mulholland, Anna Eberhardt sa Hungary, Amelia Watkinson sa New Zealand ug ang bugtong pambato sa nasud nga si Fil-Am Kim Kilgroe.

Sa kinatibuk-an, dul-an sa 3,000 ka triathletes gikan sa 52 ka nasud ang mopakita’g aksiyon ning tinuig nga karera.

Gawas sa ganting salapi, ila sab ilogan ang 30 ka mga luna alang sa Ironman World Championships sunod tuig didto sa South Africa.

Molamas sa aksiyon ang pipila ka mga celebrities sama nilang Matteo Guidicelli, Kim Atienza ug Dyan Castillejo-Garcia nga mokumbati sa full distance ug sila si Enchong Dee (swim), Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Jake Cuenca (bike) ug Kim Chiu (run) sa relay event.

Ang nagsunod sa Guidicelli, Atienza, Castillejo-Garcia, Dee, Pascual, Anderson, Cuenca ug Chiu mao giubanan para sa souvenir photo-op ang mga higala sina Gabby Concepcion, Janice de Belen, Ariel Rivera, Ronaldo Valdez, Eddie Gutierrez, Pilar Pilapil, Mickey Ferriols, Mylene Dizon, Gloria Sevilla, Helen Gamboa, Agot Isidro, Coco Martin, Zanjoe Marudo, Julia Montes, Bing Loyzaga, Albert Martinez, Ayen Munji-Laurel, Diether Ocampo, Gina Pareño, Cherry Pie Picache, Eric Quizon, Coney Reyes, Jolo Revilla, Dante Rivero, Nonie Buencamino, Dimples Romana, Sylvia Sanchez, Ellen Adarna, Ria Atayde, Isabelle Daza-Semblat, JC de Vera, Robi Domingo, Ejay Falcon, Josef Elizalde, Mikee Lee, Xian Lim, John Lapus, Elmo Magalona, Nina Jose, Maxene Magalona, Shaina Magdayao, Jessy Mendiola, Sam Milby, Arci Munoz, Maja Salvador and Arron Villaflor, VIVA Artists Agency talents Anne Curtis, Yam Concepcion, Bela Padilla and Lauren and Jack Reid, GMA Artist Center talents Luis Alandy, Arthur Solinap, Dominic Roco, Jace Flores, Mike Tan, JC Tiuseco and Vince Velasco, “Eat Bulaga!” co-host Jose Manalo, actor turned models Marco Alcaraz and Ian Batherson, band vocalists Rico Blanco and Champ Lui Pio, Derek Ramsay, Aljur Abrenica, Jestoni Alarcon, Lemuelle Pelayo, Regine Angeles, Paolo Serrano, Junjun Quintana, Guji Lorenzana, Dawn Chang, Ella Guevarra, Johan Santos, Raffy Tejada, Cisum Ian Realeza, Lao Rodriguez, Bart Guingona, Gil Wagas, Jr., Jason Dy, Mari Kaimo, Joyce Ann Burton, Zeppi Borromeo, Pooh, Tiptip Fucoy, Delphine Buencamino, Vincent Lim, Carlos Morales, Nathaniel Britt, Benj Bolivar, June Macasaet, Prince De Guzman, Denisse Aguilar, Natalia Moon, Akiko Solon, Ian Galliguez, Erin Ocampo, Elisse Joson, Simon Ibarra, Josh Ivan Morales, Lui Manansala, Arlene Tolibas, Evelyn Guerrero, Garie Concepcion, Dionne Monsanto, Alex Castro, Ran Domingo, Kenjie Garcia, Zyrus Imperial, Kenneth Salva, Tonio Quiazon, Paolo Rivero,Aiko Climaco, Menggie Cobarrubias, Judy Saril, Hazel Faith dela Cruz, Jocelyn Medina, Hannah Ledesma, Arisa Suzuki, Marikit Morales, Maurice Mabutas, Raymund Concepcion, George Lim, Janvier Daily, Jonic Magno, Andrew Miguel, Kaye Alipio, Rochelle Barrameda, Anne Feo-Maniago, Jayson Gainza, Jason Francisco, Marina Benipayo, Atoy Co, Daniel Fernando, Odette Khan, Mike Lloren, Ana Roces, Harold Baldonado, Brando Legaspi, Bimbo Bautista, Rolando Inocencio, King Gutierrez, Jethro Ramirez, Lito Legaspi, Joey Padilla, Nhikzy Calma, Christian Morones, Alma Concepcion, Jaycee Parker, Genevieve Reyes, Katrina Legaspi, Ahron Villena, Ian Valdez, John Medina, Lester Llansang, Michael Roy Jornales, Juliene Mendoza, CX Navarro, Gilleth Sandico, Bea Saw-Tan, Moi Marcampo, Mega Unciano, Lou Veloso and Ynez Veneracion, “It’s Showtime” hosts Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro, Ervic Vijandre, Arjo Atayde, Joe Vargas, Gab Valenciano, model, basketball and football player Jon Hall, Joross Gamboa, Denise Laurel, Meg Imperial, Edgar Allan Guzman, Loren Burgos, Riva Quenery, Sarah Carlos, Raine Salamante, Donnalyn Bartolome, Josh Padilla, Cindy Miranda, Shy Carlos, Debbie Garcia, Phoebe Walker, Devon Seron, Miho Nishida, Mikee Agustin, Yexel Sebastian, Fourth Solomon, Fifth Solomon, child stars Jacob Briz, Angelica Ulip, Francine Diaz, Yogo Singh, Luke Alford, Krystal Mejes, Myel de Leon, John Steven de Guzman, Jana Agoncillo, Marco Masa, Nayomi “Heart” Ramos, Vince Angeles, Clarence Delgado, Lukas Magallano, Dentrix Ponce, Ashley Sarmiento, Giacobbe Whitworth, Miguel Vergara, Kazumi Porquez, Brenna Garcia, Raveena Mansukhani and Carlos Dala, models Wil Dasovich, Tommy Esguerra, Luis Hontiveros, Tanner Mata, Brent Javier, Luke Jickain, Paolo Paraiso, Victor Silayan and Ryan Sy, athlete and model Alison Brandon Carlos, Jessica Everingham, actress Chanel Morales, actors Raphael Robes and Ethan Salvador, model and entrepreneur Joyce Oreña-Stalder, models Carlo Gonzales and LA Aguinaldo, model-actors David Chua, Anjo Damilles and Miko Raval, Mr. Chinatown 2013 Randy See, Jerome Tan, Sydney Du and Sky Yang, supermodels Charlene Almarvez, Cassandra Naidas, Kim Ross Williams, Hannah Locsin, Kelsey Merritt, Jodilly Pendre, Melanie Angeles, Jasmine Maierhofer and Alaiza Malinao, travel blogger Javi Cang, lifestyle blogger Kim Cruz, baseball player Carlos Laurel, basketball player Luigi Pumaren, Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa, Jane Oineza, Janeena Chan, Sonja Cali-Kakilala, Anthony Suntay, Duane Santos, Jovie Villar, James Younghusband, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, ASEAN Law Association of the Philippines president and ACCRALaw founding partner and former Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz, Jr., retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban and wife Leni, virtuoso concert pianist Dr. Jose Artemio Panganiban III, Baron Travel Corporation president and CEO Marilen Sandejas-Yaptangco, Dr. Archie Panganiban and Professor Tet Mañalac, Metro Manila Community Orchestra (MMCO) executive director Chingay Diaz-Lagdameo, Zenas Lozada, Rosario Jurado-Benedicto, Lizzie and Mon Hermosura, ACCRALaw co-managing partner Gina Padilla-Gealdez, Atty. Alan Tantoco, Tim Yap, Rissa Mananquil-Trillo; Randy Precilla, Peter Hager, Ben Wintle, Phil Younghusband, Margot Garcia, Rhett Eala, Phoemela Baranda; George Gordon, architect Gil Coscolluela, Tad Abello, Aly Borromeo, Patrice Ramos-Diaz, Apples Aberin, Baba Parma; Ernie Lopez, Gutsy Tuason, Teddy Dario, Anton del Rosario, Leah Puyat, Ralby Tambunting, Marissa Tambunting, Anton Barretto, Eds Genuino, Angelette Calero, Henry Chan, Valerie Lim, Tonichi Nocom, JC Buendia, Izza Gonzales-Agana, Randy Ortiz, Suyen Chi-Sia, Henri Calayag, Trishan Cuaso, Keren Pascual, Anton San Diego, Mons Romulo, Ben Chan, Noel Manapat and Miguel Pastor, Department of Public Works and Highways spokesperson and undersecretary for legal affairs Karen Jimeno, 2015 Adidas Celebrity Squash Challenge tournament officials and national squash coach Ricky Espinola, Ed Aguilando, Arnel Begornia, Jun Almaida and Mac Begornia, power mother and daughter tandem Regal Entertainment, Inc. executive producer and matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde and Roselle Monteverde-Teo, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (Philippines) general manager Francis Soliven and Noel Ferrer.

Also accompanied in the dinner are “Boracay Sun” editor in chief Freida Dario-Santiago, homemaker Looie Lobregat Ocampo, Ashleigh Rye, Carla Villanueva, Charina Sarte, Jessica Diaz Wilson, news anchor Ria Tanjuatco Trillo, Vicky Tensuan, Jocas de Leon, JP Morgan Chase and Company executive director Amanda Hornberger, Makati Rotary Club president Maila Garcia, jewelry designer Ofelia Nuñez-Wadle, Advance Paper Corporation president and COO Connie Haw, Advance Computer Forms, Inc. general manager Kim Haw, Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. president Beth Ventura, James Chi, Zumba Fitness and Zumba Sentao Instructor Marje Syjuco, Camilla Sundman, Dohme finance director Michael Chiusolo, Ayna Ong, 3D Vizion president and CEO Katrina Bantug, pianist Serla Russel, Dr. Jazel Anne Agnes, Dr. Jose Aquino, interventionalist Dr. Adan Hadzlomerovic, Dr. Alexander Palanca, Dr. Jazel Anne Agnes, Junar Quimpo, RJ Segarra, Richard Amigo, National Peace and Order Maintaining Council Deputy Chief and Royal Thai Navy Chief Narong Pipattanasai, blogger Khai Nunag, Asia World Properties Philippines Corporation president and former University of the Philippines regent Nelia Gonzalez, Tessie Gonzalez,Commission on Higher Education commissioner Nona Ricafort, Marc Ocampo-Tan, Timothy Ocampo-Tan, Emeline Coyiuto-Ocampo-Tan, Elisa Coyiuto-Lim, Sen. Cynthia Villar, James Coyiuto andNathalie Coyiuto-Lim, Jingle Badelles, the wife of former Lanao del Norte 1st District Rep. Alipio Badelles; chef Melissa Sison; Ging Dy, the wife of former Governor Faustino Dy; Vince Lozano; and Young Nieva, Batangas City Tourism Officer Ed Borbon and LEIPC Officer Erick Sanohan, Ed Borbon, Atty. Ro Dimacuha and Louise Borbon, Cynthia Martinez and Evelyn Periña, Sonny Tanchanco, MSO Marketing Manager Carlos Garchitorena, director and writer JP Tanchanco, Frank Shaw, Dr Kimberly Patterson, Rebecca Schlappich, Danielle Kuhlmann aka Cultures in Harmony, MSO President Maan Hontiveros, Liter of Light COO Ami Valdemoro, Asian News correspondent Carsten Stormer, Valerie de Guzman, MSO Executive Director Jeffrey Solares, Ado Escudero, Rosalie Escudero Blume, sister-in-law Millie Escudero, nephew Dondon Escudero, Cora Relova, John Gaddi, Dr. Louella Gonzalez-Santos, Union Bank Foundation's Maria Gonzales-Goolsby, Cindee Teves Jacobs, Philippine Federation of Business and Professional Women treasurer Edith Co, Dennis and Rose Teves, Lily Lim, Juliet Dy, PhilConsA vice president Alfred Ching, former Quezon City 2nd District Rep. and 2010 mayorality candidate Mary Ann Laborero-Susano, Chinese General Hospital chair Dr. James Dy, Rev. Fr. Allan Rieger, ERDA Tech's Dean Rudy Ang, Soroptimst officers Dr. Ligaya Tankeh and Cely Ng, Cora Villareal, Linda Marquez and Ruben Villareal, Rico Lardizabal, former Antique governor Sally Zaldivar-Perez, Dick Escalona, Nelia Gonzalez, Bessie Escalona, Philconsa's Rufino Tan, Dina Aquino, Eli Lilly's poultry expert and veterinarian Dr. Meliton Novilla, Dr. Mario and Eva Labadan, Joao Branquinho and architect Stephanie Tan-Branquinho, Sylvia Reynoso-Gala, Ernest and Luis Gala, lawyers Val Sanchez and Lee Verceles, "Zalora" Philippines' Gigi Mabanta, "Chatime" director Johnyan Koa, Retired Major General Jose Mabanta, "Fonterra"'s Fel Billones, chef Pauline Lagdameo, "Fonterra"'s food service director Leah Barin, Joey and Marissa Orosa Concepcion, Cathy Narcisco and coach Jong Uichico, BHS operations manager Nina Guerrero, French Baker founder and CEO Johnlu Koa, ”Serendra” general manager Joel Reyes, Josh Knight, Chris Walsh Jr., Antoine Guyon, Ashley Dragan, Ryan Williams and Samantha Humphires, "Regatta" associate brand manager Ira Sarmiento, brand director Ronnie Celestial, Todd Forney, University of the Philippines Mountaineers Janet Belarmino, MEGA, Inside Showbiz, Travel Now, Appetite Publisher / Sales & Marketing Manager Ryan Ros Calmante, “PeopleAsia”’s Jose Paolo dela Cruz and Ramon Ruiz, "Regatta" marketing specialist Emille de Vera, Isabel Lopez-Vera Cruz, Jaet Emmrich, Paula Borges, golfers Jun Roque, Carol Matsuda, Jill Raymundo, Joanne Cortez, Ikuo Nishino, Steven Ferrer, Arnel Paraz, Gino Bonifacio, Domingo Bonifacio, MDI Group chairman and Wolfpac Mobile, Inc. founder Myla Crespo Villanueva, Kelly Misa, Chairman of the Board and Independent Director of 2GO Group, Inc., honorary consul to Peru and Honorary President of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. Francis Chua, Art Informal, Art Inday, Art Wednesday, Blanc, Bulacan Artists Group, Galeria de las Islas, Galerie Astra, Grupo Ocho, Kalinawa Art Foundation, L’Arc en Ciel, Nineveh, Philippine Association of Printmakers, FEATI, FEU Fine Arts, U.P. College of Fine Arts, Slash Art/Tin-Aw, visual artist, educator, and cultural worker Alma Quinto, Toto Tarrosa, University of the Philippines Integrated School assistant professor Anton del Castillo, Lory Medina, Carlito Ortega, Frederick Epistola, Batangas 4th District Rep. Mark Llandro Mendoza, Quezon 1st District Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga, Abono party-list Rep. Conrad Estrella, Edwin Galvez, Renel Cecillio, Meryll Yan, Len Davies, Christophe Joyeux, Ron Tolentino, Che Villena, Antonio Oposa Jr., Bo's Coffee Club founder and CEOSteve Benitez, Atlanta Festival Ballet Company and Atlanta Festival Ballet School Artistic Director Nicolas Pacaña, Engineer Patricio Primor, Sen. 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Celebrities at Ironman 70.3 Philippines

Celebrities at Ironman 70.3 Philippines

CELEBRITIES converged on Sunday, August 6, to join the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

Among those spotted are Enchong Dee, Matteo Guidicelli, Gerald Anderson, and Piolo Pascual.

Other celebrity triathletes who are joining this year’s Ironman are Paul Jake Castillo, Bubbles Paraiso, Dyan Castillejo and Kim Atienza who participated in the 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km run event. Jake Cuenca (bike), Enchong Dee (swim), Kim Chiu (run) and Solenn Heussaff (run) are also joining the race as part of their relay teams. The stars are among the 2,756 triathletes from 52 countries competing in this year’s event.