#BENCHUndertheStars Celebrity Models

70 stars mula sa tatlong TV network (Kapamilya, Kapatid, Kapuso), magsasama-sama sa isang "magical night"! #BenchUnderTheStars #Bench30Years
Nobyembre 18, 2017, SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Here are the celebrity models:

• Priscilla Meirelles-Estrada and John Estrada
• Sam Pinto
• Tom Rodriguez 
• Alex Castro
• Luke Jickain
• Brent Javier 
• Benj Basa
• Carlos Concepcion
• Chad Burden
• Janvier Daily
• Joseph Marco
• Rodjun Cruz
• Kris Bernal
• Ryan Eigenmann
• John Prats
• Sam Concepcion
• Coco Martin
• Diether Ocampo
• China’s top male model Ji Huan Bo 
• Haroun Morales
• John James Uy
• Marco Alcaraz
• Jon Avila
• Jon Hall
• Bruce Quebral
• Andrew Wolff
• Luke Conde
• ZEUS Collins
• singers Karylle, Rachelle Ann Go 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
• AJ Dee 
• Robi Domingo 
• David Chua 
• sexy stars Iwa Moto, Iya Villania, and Zanjoe Marudo
• loveteam of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson
• former sexy actress Katrina Halili
• Be Bench winner Carl Guevara
• Eurasian model Benjamin Tang
• Rafael Rosell
• Wowowee girls RR Enriquez, Saicy Aguila, and April “Congratulations” Gustilo
• Kian Kazemi
• Rufa Mae Quinto-Magallanes
• Francine Prieto
• Jomari Yllana
• Antonio Aquitania
• Wendell Ramos
• Angelica Panganiban
• Pokwang
• Carla Abellana
• Enchong Dee
• beauty queen-actress Margaret Wilson
• Carlene Aguilar
• Michelle and Ehra Madrigal
• Alessandra de Rossi
• Bubbles Paraiso
• Jennifer Lee 
• Precious Adona
• Nancy Jane Castiglione
• Railey Valeroso
• Jay-R
• actor-model Victor Aliwalas
• young comedian Thou Reyes
• actor-singer Nico Antonio
• PBB Double Up Big 5 housemates: Paul Jake Castillo, Johan Santos, Tibo Jumalon
• the funny pair of Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros
• Aljur Abrenica 
• Isabelle Daza-Semblat
• Solenn Heussaff-Bolzico
• Georgina Wilson-Burnard
• JC de Vera
• Frencheska Farr and Geoff Taylor
• StarStruck’s Prince Stefan and Dex Quindoza
• Ejay Falcon
• Rayver Cruz 
• Sarah Geronimo
• Shaina Magdayao
• Borgy Manotoc
• Jessy Mendiola
• Sam Milby
• Arron Villaflor

For Impostora's Assunta De Rossi (FAN PAGE) and sister Alessandra de Rossi, she was appeared at One Night Only in 2002, she would wear one-piece again in #BENCHUndertheStars at Mall of Asia Arena.

• Juliana Palermo
• Geneva Cruz
• Jenine Desiderio
• Nicolette Bell
• Robby Mananquil
• Gary Dualtas
• Luis Alandy
• Kiel, Andrew, Benjamin, and Jay of the G4
• Alfred Vargas
• Marvin Agustin
• Yul Servo Nieto
• Rainier Castillo

PPP program reforms to fund ‘Build Build Build’

Revisions to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program are expected to fund a sizeable portion of the Duterte government’s ambitious “Build Build Build” infrastructure program.

In a statement, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda of Albay said approval of House Bill (HB) 788 would enable the government to fund up to P6.3 trillion worth of big-ticket infrastructure projects.

The government, which has already identified 75 projects to be implemented during its six-year term, expects to spend some P9 trillion for “Build Build Build”.

Salceda claimed that HB 788, titled the PPP Rationalization Act, would propel and accelerate the implementation of the 2017-2022 Philippine Development Plan (PDP).


The measure calls for clearer parameters on government undertaking and investment recovery schemes, procedures on project approval and procurement, and fiscal rules on contingent liabilities.

Proposed reforms include clearer and simpler rules, the reduction of project timetables from 30 months to 18 to 24 months, and increased threshold amounts for PPP project approvals.

While the government has insisted that it would implement the projects itself under “Build Build Build”, Salceda said “the private sector’s resources are now awaiting investment opportunities that would translate to more jobs and higher economic growth.”

“Now is the time indeed to forge more public-private partnerships to deliver critical projects that will usher the country’s ‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’,” he added.

Maricar back home for album launch, concert

Maricar Riesgo headlines the “Untold Music” concert at the Music Hall tomorrow.

She started singing at 10 years old, joining contests and doing community performances. She later became a lounge singer in such places as Army & Navy Club, Manila Midtown Hotel, Holiday Inn and Philippine Columbian.

Maricar was 17 when she won as grand champion in the Rachel Alejandro Sing-Alike Competition. Then she went to Japan and fronted bands mostly composed of locals. In 2006, Maricar won in the Japan Karaoke Grand Prix, the only foreigner among the contestants.

After 10 years of stay abroad, Maricar comes home to release an album with the carrier single “Lumuluha.”

Her guest performers in the concert are Angelo Miguel, Gio Levy, Aikee Rapido, Cosmic Wall Band, Sta. Maria Band, Ritmo Band, and Mikhail John Saludo, with Pepita Curtis and Boobita as hosts.

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Movie fan

The 33rd Star Awards of the Philippine Movie and Press Club was held last month at the NPAT of the Resorts World Manila. Movie fan Tony Boy dela Rea recalls having great fun seeing the top awardees of the night Superstar Nora Aunor and Star for all Seasons Vilma Santos who tied for the Best Actress award.

(from left): Former beauty queen Joy Conde, Tony Boy dela Rea and Lea Wells

Other awardees included Pen Medina, Ana Capri, Daniel Padilla and Luis Manzano. The other stars who graced the event were Yassi Pressman and Robi Domingo who hosted the event. Tony Boy came with his friends, former Miss RP Joy Conde, Llea Wells and Jen Cruz.

By the way, Tony Boy’s CD “Simply Tony” is now out, featuring the song “Lord I Offer My Life To You.”

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Oct. 24, go to QC Councilor Alfred Vargas, Cesar Concio, Willie Chipeco, Lourna Pal, Yasmin Dayrit, Jun-Jun R. Ablaza, Narciso Chan, Cesar dela Fuente, Marites Meyer, Mrs. Alice Rosario, Salud Mercado, Mary Cris Borja, Camille Encinas, Emily Dacer, Susie dela Cruz, Ma. Luisa Javier, Nanet Canchela, Hanna Alegre, Rafael Relucio, Gavina Motel, Ester Cumagun, Brenda Arguelles, Fely I. Jimenez, Nickson Pacayra, Mary Anne Cabanizas, Dindo Acosta, Aileen Lorenzo, Ronnie Vivar, MB’s Rory Page, Raffy Sazon, Rosalina Munoz, Hazel Uy, Atty. Ma. Angelina G. Matibag, Arnold Trinidad, Raffy Lim, Tony Tamayo, Nadine Bonoan, Dr. Tito Torralba, Boy Villasanta, Liezl Quilala, Ariel Obera, Rafael Sazon, Gov. Jonvic Remulla, Bill Kevin del Rosario, Michael John Sibal Cojuangco, Garret Tabuzo, Erlinda “Baby” Mendiola of San Pedro, Laguna; Joseph Cruz of Pan Pacific Casino Filipino, and GMA-7’s Pia Guanio…Oct. 25: Senators Lito Lapid and Alan Peter Cayetano, Comelec Comm. Ma. Gracia Dielo Padaca, Ms. Cristina G. Caedo, Chary S. Misa, Jackie Cayuca, Santa So, Mrs. Rosario Corrales Miranda, Rey Espiritu of Walnut, CA; Toni Acaylar, Ma. Bituin Hidalgo, Ceada Tanopo-Nato, Mario Hernando, Jojo Montemayor, Mark Talosig, writer Mario Hernando, actor Leandro Z. Baldemor, Gilleth Sandico, "TWBA" production assistant Andy Ferrer triplets Leonardo Frederick, Alvin Benjamin and Kevin Anthony S. de Leon, and Henry Yap-Espiritu of Campaigns PR… Happy wedding anniversary to Rudolf and Babot Armas; Jessie and Tiffany Simeon; and John and Tini Jacaria…