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After travelling around the USA right after her recent Miss Universe stint, Rabiya Mateo finally landed in the BIg Apple. The Gwapang Ilonnga made rounds in the City That Never Sleeps, visiting various places while meeting eager Pinoys along her journey. Rabiya found time to meet up with us (we really missed Mama J!–he wasContinue reading “Rabiya Mateo Visits NYC”

International Film Festival Manhattan Spring 2021 was held during a hybrid event last May 31, 2021. The in-person part of the Awards Night was held at Stuart Cinema and Cafe in Brooklyn. Here is the list of awardees for this year:Professional Category1) Gold Excellence Award”Oasis”  Commercial (France)Director: Adrien Servadio—-2) Silver  Excellence Award”Pianocide” Commercial  (France)Director: Brice Blanloeil—–3)Continue reading “International Film Festival Manhattan (Spring 2021)”

I had the opportunity to touch base with Anthea Robles, Bb. Pilipinas-International 1988 recently. The New York based beauty queen shared her  experience during the pandemic. ‘I was diagnosed with Cpvid 19 during the height of the pandemic last March 2020. I was advised to rest at home and in case  my condition worsens, IContinue reading “Bb. Bingka by Former Bb. Pilipinas Anthea Robles”