Western Visayas Region Achievements In 2013

Jonathan Yabut

Megan Young

Ilo ilo Film by Singaporean Director Anthony Chen

          Despite of the  violence, tragedies and calamities that befall the country in recent times, it is still a bitter sweet year for the Filipinos. The year 2013 proves to be an auspicious and productive year for the Philippines more specifically the Western Visayas region because each and every province in the region except Guimaras Island has produced and won achievements in the international arena something that every Filipino could be proud of. It is a banner year for the whole region because of its accomplishments so far this year. Here are the individuals or personalities and their accomplishments representing provinces in Western Visayas which brought fame, honor and recognition to the country, and won accolades by the Filipino people:


Aklan - JONATHAN YABUT, won The Apprentice Asia Season 1 in Malaysia. He will work closely with his boss, Malaysian magnate Tony Fernandes for a year.

Antique - MEGAN YOUNG, won Miss World 2013 in Bali, Indonesia. She will travel to different countries as part of her job as Miss World.

Capiz - a CAPIZNON household service worker inherited six million dollars from her boss in New York, United States. Her reward was attributed to her great kindness, unwavering service and pleasant disposition which was greatly appreciated by her boss.

Iloilo - ILO ILO, a Singaporean true to life film by Anthony Chen about a Singaporean family who hires a Filipina maid during the 1997 Asian Economic Crisis. The film won the Palme D'or at prestigious Cannes International Film Festival and several other awards in different international film festival. It is Singapore's official entry to the 87th Academy Awards or Oscars 2014 Best Foreign Language Film. The film is based on true to life story of TERESITA "AUNTIE TERRY" SAJONIA of the town of San Miguel in Iloilo who spent several years working for a Singaporean family and took care of the child who grew up to be Anthony Chen

Negros Occidental - STEPHANIE RETUYA, Asia's Next Top Model Season 1  runner-up




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Rest In Peace, Nelson Mandela

Rest In Peace Nelson Mandela. God Bless You! 

          We are deeply saddened by the passing of an icon and a legend whose legacy for humanity still lives on and continued to be exemplified by selfless men and women. His long battle and suffering with lung complication has come to an end.The vanguard of humanity who changed the world and make a difference has finally rested peacefully with the lord. We are so blessed to have a man who stand up against discrimination, segregation and oppression not only for his beloved South Africa but also served as a great inspiration to all nations in the world. One of the best man that walked the earth showed kindness, unconditional love and selfless service whose only noble desire is equality, justice and fairness among all men with no regards to color or background. What really draws deep in my heart is that after being imprisoned for 27 harrowing and depressing years he showed no trace of bitterness and anger in his heart and even granted sincere forgiveness to those who wrong him - what a kind and gentle soul. May we continue to learn from him, from his legacy and serve him as an inspiration in today's world that in our own little ways we could make a difference in the world. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Madiba family, relatives and friends of Mr. Nelson Mandela and also to the entire nation, South Africa. Our prayers are with you. God bless you, Mr. Nelson Mandela. Rest in Peace.

Miss Earth 2013 Top Twenty Siren Beauties

          Miss Earth 2013 Pageant Finals will take place on Saturday, December 7 at Versailles Palace in Alabang, Muntinlupa at eight o'clock in the evening. Eighty-eight (88) contestants from across the planet will compete for the prestigious Miss Earth crown. Hosted Live by couple Oli Pettigrew of Cash Cab Asia and Linda Black, the finals will be aired live by Star World in all of its subscribing countries, replayed the next day by ABS-CBN and on later dates on The Filipino Channel and other participating countries of the competition. This year's theme "Celebrating The Year of Water Cooperation," focuses on its emphasis of water conservation and preservation. After closely watching the pageant's progress, Watchful Eyes came up with its Top Twenty siren beauties. These are the contestants who caught the attention of the Watchful Silhouette Eyes:

 

Poland - Aleksandra Szczesna

 

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Vera Krneta

 

Serbia - Andjelka Tomasevic

 

Kosovo - Donika Emini

 

Romania - Ioana Mihalache

 

Martinique - Rani Charles

 

Philippines - Angelee De Los Reyes

 

Austria - Katia Wagner

 

Ukraine - Anatasia Sukh

 

Albania - Afroviti Goge

 

Netherlands - Wendy-Kristy Hoogerbrugge

 

Russia - Olesya Boslovyak

 

Zambia - Winnie-Fredah Kabwe

 

Turkey - Ezgi Avci

 

Sweden - Denice Andree

 

Guadeloupe - Marie Vaitilingon

 

Costa Rica - Mariela Aparicio

 

Crimea - Maria Makater

 

Spain - Cristina Martinez

 Thailand - Punika Kulsoontornrut

Sailing Through:

Bolivia
England
India
Mexico
Slovak Republic




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Miss Earth 2013 Twenty Four Best In National Costume

           Last Monday, November 25 Moment for the Earth took place at the F1 Hotel Manila Ballroom in Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Each of the eighty-eight (88) contestants from different countries showcased their national costumes and display a colorful background of their native lands. Each has their own uniqueness, creativity and innovation shown on their native dress. Some contestants even changes national costume to tell the story of their home country.

          After I saw all of the contestants national costumes, here are now Watchful Eyes' Twenty Four Best In National Costume

Philippines 

Thailand

 

Curacao

 

Mexico

 

Indonesia

 

Bolivia

 

Australia 

 

South Africa

 

Cote D'Ivoire

 

Venezuela

 

Ecuador

 

Haiti 

 

Turkey

 

Tahiti

 

Panama

 

Mongolia

 

Albania

 

Spain

 

Korea

 

Guam

 

Nigeria

 

Canada

 

Tanzania

 

Trinidad and Tobago 

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Edmund Chua, Fab Philippines