rinking water to maximize its effectiveness on the body: 2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs, 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal helps digestion, 1 glass of water before taking a bath helps lower blood pressure and 1 glass of water before going to bed avoids stroke or heart attack.
Scene: The Philippine Public Transparency Reporting Project (PPTRP) held its 6th training on advanced transparency and anti-corruption reporting called “Numeracy for Journalists, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens” on June 30, 2011 at JJ’s Seafood Village, Tagbilaran City. The training is the second leg of the PPTRP training series in Bohol. The first was held last August 10, 2010, where members of the media and civil society organizations were trained on basic laws on transparency and accountability and anti-corruption in the public sector and ways in monitoring and reporting corruption in their respective local governments. The recent training revisited basic concepts on corruption, followed by inputs in understanding local government finance processes, including the powers and limitations of local government officials on budget management matters. The training also tackled the procurement process and areas where media and CSO could take part to increase accountability in government procurement. Rowena Paraan, secretary-general of NUJP, facilitated the seminar. Aepril Maita “Mytee” Palo was the resource person to discuss extensively on local budget
process.
Seen: A popular singer-actress spent secret “holiday” in Bohol with (unknown) hunk. The singer-actress who’s separated from her husband-singer paid all the expenses including their stay in a high-end resort in Panglao. “For four days, they were just inside their bungalow. They just called the intercom to order when they’re hungry,” said a roving VRS.
Scene: A crying mother (CM) sought this famous personality on air (FPOA) when she learned that her hunky son (HS) was living on board and in bed with this FPOA. HS told his parents that he would look for a job in Manila but instead lived with FPOA who gave HS a decent job. During their “Harapan 101”, CM only scolded HS but not FPOA. To solve the issue, FPOA asked HS to transfer; he gave “pabaon” like rice cooker and other needs for HS to survive. As a doting former gay –in-law, FPOA politely informed CM that HS moved to another house. CM replied “salamat maikog man gud ko magsamuksamuk nimo.” It has been two weeks since their “separation” HS told FPOA “mingaw ko nimo langga. Miss you baby! Muwah!” The clue? “Ang haba ng hair ni FPOA from Tagbi to Loboc! Char!
Seen: Frustrated to acquire a name in the modeling industry, this former aspirant in modeling (FAM) who has a body to die for has turned into a rent boy in the gay community for a high price. FAM’s modus is like a game show: the price is right but the highest bidder wins. A disgruntled high-profile baklush complained that hunky FA isn’t worth the Php 5,000 price tag because the high–profile baklush insists that FAM has a funky smell emanates from his southern regions.
Seen: Is the high-ranking government official (who knows how to use the calculator) fighting the big C? Reports have it that the government official apparently has been battling cancer. “Many of her friends have been worried of her frequent hospitalization. She has been kind and nice to all of us,” said one of the employees.
Scene: Fiel Angeli Araoarao-Gabin gave birth last Thursday, June 30, to her and husband Engr. Jerome John Gabin’s second child at Maternity Hospital. There is no other information about the baby yet, since the couple is still at the recovery room. A nurse said Engr. Gabin is very excited about the new baby boy. Fiel texted Bared that she is thanking everyone for their support and prayers for her safe delivery.
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Last week, aHer absences during practices met with speculation that the candidate had been forced by her handler to stop joining the pageant. Then, the committee announced that Billie Jean Lopez decided to quit as the representative of Sagbayan to the Miss Bohol Sandugo 2011.
Close friends of Miss Sagbayan said "The misunderstanding between Billie Jean and her handler, among other personal reasons, has caused her undue stress, thus hindering her from joining for the contest."
Two other candidates are being feared to back out because they’ve failed to give their registration.
“It is a sad fact that most the candidates have no support from the municipalities they have represented,” one beauty-watcher said. “The candidates and their handlers have to look for resources to pay for the registration, make-up and gowns. How can we celebrate independence, beauty and womanhood when only a few appreciate and support them?” added another beauty fanatic.
As of press time, only 18 hopefuls are competing in the 2011 Miss Bohol Sandugo contest scheduled on July 16 at the Bohol Cultural Center.
There are two candidates representing Dauis and Loon. “The committee has yet to solve this,” according to VRS.
Fans worldwide are now busy supporting their candidates on Miss Bohol Sandugo (Non-Profit Organization) fanpage on Facebook.
The 2011 Miss Bohol Sandugo official candidates are Ma. Genelle Parma (Dauis), Ma. Lorivie Bonao (Dauis), Ely Rose Apple Angcon (Loon), Marylle Paloso (Loon), Yannette Aleria (San Miguel), Charserlyn Clamosa (Bilar), Rajevie Ravindidrakumar (Clarin), Ezra May Corona (Mabini), Charmaine Agas (Jagna), Jade Nica Obedencio (Balilihan), Karen Balbuena (Valencia), Farrah Faye Mian (Tubigon), Juliet Auxtero (Talibon), Kristine Pearl Ladaga (Garcia Hernandez), Renzee June Batoy (Baclayon), Aimee Ann Anunciado (Catigbian), Maria Genelle Parma (Sikatuna) and Stela Florence Rosarah Coronica (Panglao).
The preliminary swimsuit competition takes place July 9 at Miravilla Resort. The talent night is on July 14 at Tagbilaran Pier.
The winner will become Bohol’s Ambassador of Goodwill. She will promote Bohol, work with charitable organizations (if there is any), and become an overnight celebrity. This will be a dream come true for that one lucky girl, and her life could be changed forever.
The Miss Bohol Sandugo pageant is regarded as the most prestigious in the province of Bohol. So far, it has produced one Binibining Pilipinas (Anna Maris Igpit in 2006).
(Addendum: Stay tuned because an additional (new) info will be announced.)
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