Germany wins Mr. Gay World 2015

May 3, 2015, 12:00 am

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Definitely a top. Klaus Burkart of Germany (with trophy) poses with his fellow candidates after being proclaimed Mr. Gay World 2015 in South Africa

courtesy of Mr. Gay World

Adorable-looking Klaus!

21 year-old Klaus Burkart from Germany is the new Mr. Gay World after he was named top of the heap during the finals in South Africa last night. He now replaces Stuart Hatton Jr of the UK who won the title in Rome, Italy last year. He also won Best Written Test among the candidates. The representatives of Hong Kong, Finland, Belgium and Iceland finished the Top 5 next to Klaus in that order.

Klaus started the #oneday campaign which aims to encourage wishing for the betterment of society today, especially the concerns of Gay communities around the world.

The additional winners of the special awards were Belgium for Social Media, Malta for People’s Choice, Spain for Photogenic, Mexico for National Costume, Colombia for Congeniality, Australia for Swimwear, Sweden for the Sports Challenge and Zambia for the Art Challenge.

Congratulations, Klaus! We really hope that you can make a big difference during your reign. :-)

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A Season for Flores de Mayo

May 3, 2015, 9:00 am

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May is the month of Flowers. It is also the season for Flores de Mayo and an excellent opportunity for some of our beautiful titleholders and handsome consorts to parade in public in traditional attires that symbolize an essence of the annual tradition.

At the SM Mall of Asia over the weekend, one such activity took place where the likes of Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2014 Parul Shah, Miss Asean 2014 1st Runner-Up Ferina Ann Juny de Paz, Reyna ng Aliwan 2015 1st Runner-Up Faith Garcia, Mr. Global Philippines Joseph Doruelo and Mr. RP 2015 3rd Runner-Up John Ver Sibangan took centerstage to proudly display the creations of some of our local designers like Edwin Uy, Raphael Louis Gonzales and Renee Salud, as well as be part of the international retail chain’s version of the much-loved activity.

Check out the images in this post. Don’t they just look grand? :-)

Chanel Olive Thomas: Still a top favorite in MPE2015

May 3, 2015, 3:00 pm

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MPE2015 Candidate Chanel Olive Thomas as photographed by Boom Pinili

Another Boom Pinili shot of Chanel

It’s already the 4th of May, and Miss Philippines Earth 2015 will be crowned in less than a month from now. May 31 to be exact.

While there are several favorites to do well among the earth warriors this year, there is one girl who still remains on top of the field as the solid pick to take the competition all the way – Chanel Olive Thomas, originally from Australia, but proudly representing San Antonio, Nueva Ecija.

In this post, Chanel shows us her experienced side as a print model in photographs expertly shot by lensman Boom Pinili. Her aura is very international. And it is one edge that she has over the others, not to mention her excellent communication skills and sleek runway skills.

And yet, another Chanel Olive Thomas shot from Boom Pinili

Can Chanel hold on to the lead tight enough to secure the crown and become our next Miss Earth bet? I have a feeling she can. While a back to back victory in the bigger pageant is an entirely different story, the more important thing is to capture the national title.

And that is where this Fil-Aussie beauty is pinning her undivided attention for now. ;-)

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach and her Cagayan de Oro City Homecoming

May 3, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Miss Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach welcomes her fans and supporters at SM City Cagayan de Oro Activity Area

courtesy of The Emerald

Pia upon her arrival at Laguindingan Airport

Since homecoming trips are musts for all our Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens, Miss Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach had hers last Saturday, May 2. After arrival at the Laguindingan Airport, she headed straight to City Hall and paid a courtesy call to Mayor Oscar Moreno (see photo below) where Cagayanon folk dancers added a more festive spirit to the occasion.

Afterwards, she went to the Activity Center of SM City Cagayan de Oro for the Meet-and-Greet where her fans and supporters gathered to formally welcome her arrival. She had a fun time talking to them and even answering questions thrown in by the more excited ones.

A motorcade followed all around Cagayan de Oro City.

Pia made a courtesy call to Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno (in blue shirt)

Pia in a group shot with her welcoming fans and supporters inside SM City Cagayan de Oro

A top shot of her Meet-and-Greet at SM City Cagayan de Oro

Pia’s tweet after Manny Pacquiao’s loss to Mayweather

Pia was filled with so much happiness all throughout her homecoming trip to Cagayan de Oro City.

I can only agree. She was in such a good mood that, right after the stinging loss of Manny Pacquiao to Floyd Mayweather in yesterday’s boxing match, she tweeted “Kalma lang guys. Ako bahala. Babawi tayo sa Miss Universe!” ;-)

Pic's motorcade around the city

All photos, except for the image during the motorcade, are courtesy of Bruce Casanova.

Colombia wins The Supermodel International 2015

May 4, 2015, 2:30 am

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Alexandra Arboleda of Colombia (center) was crowned The Supermodel International 2015 during the finals held at the Fontana Convention Center. With her are (left to right): 3rd Runner-Up from New Zealand, 1st Runner-Up from Mongolia, 2nd Runner-Up from Cambodia and 4th Runner-Up from Belgium (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

Alexandra (left) being crowned by last year’s winner Stephanie Cruz (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

Over the long Labor Day weekend, The Supermodel International 2015 held its grand finals at the Fontana Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga. 

The Colombian “black-is-beautiful” representative, Alexandra Arboleda, was named winner after she outlasted thirty-one (31) other contenders for the title. She was crowned by her predecessor Stephanie Cruz of Puerto Rico. Joining her in the Top 5 (ranked in this order) are the entries of Mongolia, Cambodia, New Zealand and Belgium.

Lending some glitter to the proceedings was the presence of two (2) Mister International winners – our very own Neil Perez and Jose Anmer Paredes from 2013.

Congratulations for winning another title this year, Colombia! :-)

Mrs. Universe Philippines 2015 Jennifer Cruz

May 4, 2015, 5:00 am

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Mrs. Universe Philippines 2015 Jennifer Cruz for Mrs. Universe 2015

Mrs. Universe 2015 – the Mother of All Pageants – will be held in Belarus come August 25, 2015. And naturally, the country has its official representative to the biggest beauty pageant among married women.

Philippines National Director Gareth Blanco is pleased to present to you Jennifer Mindanao Cruz, our Mrs. Universe Philippines 2015. Some people may know her as Ina Alegre, the educator and entrepreneur. She is also the host of “Thumbs Up” on the ABS-CBN News Channel.

Jennifer will be formally presented to the Press on May 11. Let’s look forward to that one. :-)

Jennifer will see action in Belarus come August

Yvethe in Tokyo

May 4, 2015, 9:00 am

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Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2014 Yvethe Santiago walking the streets of Shinjuku in Tokyo

These days, Japan is fast taking over Hong Kong and Bangkok as the favorite Asian destination of Filipino travelers. Credit goes to the significantly relaxed granting of tourist visas of the Japanese Embassy.

And one of those who took advantage of visiting The Land of the Rising Sun during the Labor Day weekend was Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2014 Yvethe Marie Santiago who tagged along her first-ever best friend (her sister Ivy, actually) and fully enjoyed themselves in Tokyo. In particular, our 2014 Queen was in her happiest mood when time came to visit Tokyo Disney Resort.

Yvethe in Tokyo Disney Resort

By now, Yvethe must have already returned from the trip and looking forward to her next post-Bb. Pilipinas projects.

At least, Tokyo is now one item off her bucket list. ;-)

Janicel Lubina does the tiptoe pose

May 4, 2015, 3:00 pm

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Bb. Pilipinas International 2015 Janicel Lubina does the tiptoe pose during her pictorial at Cowrie Island

Janicel does the island girl shot

While Bb. Pilipinas International 2015 Janicel Lubina draws a good number of oohs and aahs whenever new photos surface online, she also gets her share of less-than-pleasant comments from those who are still unconvinced by her beauty and all. Be that as it may, one things remains – she is a photographer’s delight. The girl knows how to do an assortment of poses for the camera and can actually give deliver delightful shots that will show how she has started to master the art of projecting herself click after click. She may appear catalogue-ish in some of them. But all in all, she is capable of giving her fans and supporters the kind of look and aura they expect from a beauty queen. ;-)

Janicel gives us her take on the leaning-on-an-abandoned-ship pose

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The Shapeliest Earth Warriors of MPE2015

May 4, 2015, 9:00 pm

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The Swimsuit Competition winners of MPE2015 (left to right): Miss City of Manila Angelia Ong, Bronze; Miss San Antonio, Nueva Ecija Chanel Olive Thomas, Gold; Mhon Theress Menaling, Mandaue City, Silver

At the plush Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, the much-anticipated swimsuit competition of Miss Philippines Earth 2015 was held last weekend with much funfare. All the candidates were in their fittest selves as they stepped up to the plate in hopes of getting one of medals at stake in the sub-event that is considered by many as a preview of who will make it to the top on finals night.

As expected by many, Miss San Antonio, Nueva Ecija Chanel Olive Thomas scored the highest among the judges and got Gold. She was followed by Mandaue City’s Mhon Theress Menaling who settled for the Silver, with Miss City of Manila’s Angelia Ong salvaging the Bronze to complete the trio of winners that night.

Chanel Olive Thomas of San Antonio, Nueva Ecija is stamping her class in the competition

I wouldn’t be surprised to see all three ladies taking three of the Top 5 spots on May 31, i.e., if none among them will falter in the pre-final Q&A and sustain the drive to secure an elemental placement. ;-)

P.S. If you want to see all the photos from the swimsuit competition, click HERE.

I met a promising girl in La Carlota

May 5, 2015, 3:00 am

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Back in 2013, Kreenz Amor Cordero (center) was named Pasalamat Festival Queen of La Carlota City in Negros Occidental. She is pictured above with her 1st Runner-Up Franchette Anne Laguda (left) and 2nd Runner-Up Chinky Cantere (Photo credit: Gil Camporazo)

Pasalamat Festival Queen 2013 Kreenz Amor Cordero (Photo credit: Gil Camporazo)

During my brief stay in Bacolod and La Carlota City as a judge in Pasalamat Festival Queen 2015 last weekend, I had the pleasure of being introduced to one of the previous titleholders. And boy, did the girl wow me upon first meeting.

Her name is Kreenz Amor Cordero, aged 20 years and stands 5’7″. She won the Pasalamat title back in 2013. A Medical Technology major of the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos (UNO-R), she is actually considering different possibilities before making the ultimate decision on whether to focus on a career as a full-pledged MedTech or otherwise.

I promised the girl to check out all pageant-related options she can commit to once in Manila. She has a Venus Raj vibe and actually looks a lot more beautiful in person.

Let’s see what I can come up with for Kreenz. ;-)

Your blogger and Kreenz Amor Cordero during our meeting last weekend

Real-life Sweethearts for Miss and Mister Wonderful World Philippines 2015

May 5, 2015, 4:15 am

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Real-life sweethearts Alexis Martinez and Marielle Arrozal are Panama-bound for Miss and Mister Wonderful World 2015

Marielle and Alexis will spread their love to Panama

There is a very interesting development in the search for our country’s male and female representatives to Miss and Mister Wonderful World International 2015 to be hosted in Panama come September. Alexis Martinez, who won Mr. Luzon during Mister United Continents Philippines 2015, was first to be announced as Mister Wonderful World Philippines 2015. Shortly after, I was still awaiting word as to who will be his lady counterpart for the same competition. Lo and behold, Marielle Arrozal – who happens to be the long-time girlfriend of Alexis – was appointed as Miss Wonderful World Philippines 2015. Some sort of a stroke of genius, I might add.

Alexis and Marielle can closely coordinate on their plan of action on how to go about competing in Panama. Since Miss and Mister Wonderful World International 2015 is all about giving to the less privileged ones, I’m pretty sure both of them will find it a breeze to sincerely share their charitable side and give a concerted effort for the Philippines all throughout the pageant duration.

Good luck to both Kapampangans! And may the certified franchise holder Glenn Aparis find success in fielding Alexis and Marielle in the competition. :-)

Can’t help it whenever Ara Arida pops up in my blog

May 5, 2015, 9:00 am

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Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ara Arida during her very recent trip to Cebu

Ara swimming with a whale shark

You can always tell that Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ara Arida is a personal favorite. Aside from staying beautiful all the time, she is easy to blog about, ever thankful with the added exposure and always comes without any kind of pretensions – an all-around joy of a beauty queen.

In this post, I am sharing with you some photos from her trip to Cebu during the Labor Day weekend where she guested in yet another episode of the Ken Alfonso-hosted travel show on GMA News TV called “Touchdown”. Together with Jonas Gaffud, they explored the still under-featured new spots in the Queen City of South, including the uber trendy Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu which is becoming the place to stay and relax while there.

Enjoy the images of our dear Ara in this post! :-)

A very chic Ara dining in one of Movenpick's restaurant

Click above to know more about Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

Prague: Where the next Miss Republic of the Philippines candidate will be chosen

May 5, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Miss Republic of the Philippines CEO and President Lynette Padolina is currently in Prague to select the representative of the Filipino Community-Czech Republic

After Dubai and Vienna (where the very first Miss Filipina Austria Sabine Langer was crowned), the CEO and President of Miss Republic of the Philippines Lynette Padolina has moved to Prague where she will finalize the selection of the candidate that the Filipino Community of Czech Republic will send to the inaugural edition of the country’s most prestigious scholarship pageant.

Ms. Padolina is quite pleased with how things are moving with the pageant screenings and all. In fact, the regional searches here in the country are simultaneously happening with National Director Edu Pillora taking charge of things. Right now, Region 12 eliminations are in full swing with the final screening scheduled for May 21. Last week, the entries of the Province of Antique and Bacolod City have been zeroed in, with a tall, quadri-lingual Filipina with German/Portuguese descent taking the spot for the former and the reigning Masskara Queen for the latter.

More updates on Miss Republic of the Philippines in the days and weeks to come! ;-)

When will I see you again, Alaiza Malinao?

May 6, 2015, 3:00 am

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What are the chances of Alaiza Malinao doing Bb. Pilipinas for a second time?

Alaiza's JAG image during Bb. Pilipinas 2015

Bb.Pilipinas 2015 was not necessarily a life-changing experience for Alaiza Malinao. But it was such an enjoyable phase in her life that may have spurred the interest to prepare harder for a future comeback. And while I may not be the absolute judge of character, this Davaoena could be looking at skipping 2016 before even considering a second attempt. Methinks she will give it a go by 2017 at the soonest. After all, she is only 21 years old.

By then, she will be more polished, more mature, more confident and with that extra spark to make her bid stronger and hard-to-ignore.

I’ll be waiting for that time, my dear Alaiza! ;-)

Alaiza in the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Souvenir Programme

Interesting watch: Men’s Standards of Beauty Around the World

May 6, 2015, 9:00 am

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I was checking out the BuzzFeed site yesterday and came across the more-than-a-month-old article and video (watch below) collaborated upon by Eugene Yang, Eli Vazquez and Kari Koeppel where they compared the “ideal man” attributes of twelve (12) different countries, including the Philippines.

Below is an excerpt, particularly the findings on our country.

• “Hottest” male celebrities: James Reid, Daniel Padilla, Piolo Pascual
• Contemporary Filipino masculinity is a result of mixing local attitudes with those of Spanish and U.S. colonization.
• In traditional Filipino masculinity, important qualities are supporting the family, sexual virility, and being in control.
• In recent years, the “macho ideal” has given way to a booming male beauty market as men embrace “metrosexuality.”
• In a 2004 marketing survey, 84% of men in Manila agreed to the sentiment that “looks are everything.”
• Many Facebook respondents noted that foreign influence for ideal looks and style traditionally came from the country’s Spanish and American ties but is now heavily influenced by Korean pop culture.

courtesy of BuzzFeedVideo

Read the full feature by clicking HERE.

Share your thoughts afterwards. ;-)

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Interesting Watch: Female Beauty Around the World

May 6, 2015, 3:00 pm

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Photographer Mihaela Noroc took pictures of female beauty around the world

After focusing on men in the previous post, let’s go to the ladies now.

Mihaela Noroc – a photographer from Romania and the author of an unique project –The Atlas of Beauty – travelled and captured the natural and diverse beauty of women around the world – thirty-seven (37) countries in particular.

Her findings no longer surprise me. “Female beauty is everywhere.” Indeed.

courtesy of BuzzFeedVideo

And since female beauty is literally everywhere, this is one of the main reasons why we will never run out of annual beauty pageants to celebrate their diversity in femininity. ;-)

Throwback Thursday: Justine Gabionza, Miss Tourism Queen International 2006

May 6, 2015, 9:00 pm

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MTQI2006 Justine Gabionza (middle) and her court

While Miss Tourism Queen International remains to be a highly-criticized beauty pageant because of the organizers’ inability to conduct the annual event for two of our more recent Bb. Pilipinas Tourism titleholders (Katrina Dimaranan and Parul Shah) to compete in, do keep in mind that we have already achieved quite a good measure of success in the China-based tilt back in 2006 when our very own Justine Gabionza (an elemental runner-up – Miss Philippines Air – during MPE2002) won the title. Her participation in the same wasn’t sponsored by BPCI, though, since another group still held the franchise prior.

Watch her crowning moment in this video now.

courtesy of Richard Bautista

After her MTQI reign, Justine went back to her regular life as a commercial model. And even if being a former international pageant winner was no longer played around that much when going to TVC castings and the like, she still successfully bagged a number of them through sheer natural beauty and screen presence. Below is a sample of one of her boob-tube works.

courtesy of proudlypinoytvc

Justine Gabionza in Francis Libiran during the TRESemmé Runway Ready Fashion Event (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova)

Just recently, Justine made her latest appearance as a fashion model when she took part in the TRESemmé Runway Ready Fashion Event where she wore a Francis Libiran during the latter’s segment with Hair Expert Lourd Ramos.

Justine remains fresh and young-looking all the time. She may be one of of our more under-hyped international beauty contest winners, but has managed to go above the achievement on her own merits. Credit goes to her healthy lifestyle and positive outlook in life.

Keep it up, girl! ;-)

More Justine Gabionza group pics with Francis Libiran and Lourd Ramos courtesy of Bruce Casanova

All Justine Gabionza photos during the TRESemmé Runway Ready Fashion Show are courtesy of my friend Bruce Casanova.

Miss Philippines Earth 2015 Press Presentation

May 7, 2015, 1:00 am

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The forty-one candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2015 during the Press Presentation at Diamond Hotel (Photo credit:Edmund Chua for Fabmanilaph)

MPE2014 Jamie Herrell with Darling of the Press Angelia Ong (Photo credit :Edmund Chua for Fabmanilaph)

At the poolside of Diamond Hotel, the Press Presentation of Miss Philippines Earth 2015 finally got underway around lunchtime today. Forty-one lovely candidates paraded in front of the media in their lovely two-piece swimwears to the delight of everyone in attendance.

As is the tradition every year, the Darling of the Press was chosen with Miss City of Manila Angelia Gabrena Ong getting the Gold, Miss San Antonio, Nueva Ecija Chanel Olive Thomas settling for the Silver and Miss Cabanatuan City Diana Mackey completing the Top 3 with the Bronze.

Below are images from the event courtesy of Edmund Chua for Fabmanilaph.

The candidates pose by the poolside of Diamond Hotel (Photo credit: Edmund Chua for Fabmanilaph)

Darling of the Press winners (left to right): Diana Mackey, Bronze; Angelia Ong, Gold and Chanel Olive Thomas, Silver (Photo credit: Edmund Chua for Fabmanilaph)

In terms of standouts, there are five (5) perennial ladies who registered well among all the Press invitees. They are Chanel Olive Thomas, Angelia Gabrena Ong, Diana Mackey, Mhon Theress Menaling (of Mandaue City) and Darlene Pepito (of Ormoc City). In addition, the likes of Carla Valderrama, Alyanna Cagandahan, Jona Sweett, Sofia Loren Deliu, Jian Cayla Salazar and Chezka Carandang deserve to be cited.

Presented by Hana Shampoo – in partnership with SM Markets – Miss Philippines Earth 2015 will be crowned by Jamie Herrell on May 31, 2015 at the SM MOA Arena. ABS-CBN will broadcast the finals.

Bb. Pilipinas and Asia’s Next Top Model beauties for Rhett Eala

May 7, 2015, 9:00 am

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At the TRESemme Runway Ready Backstage Fashion Show Year 2 last Wednesday at the Sofitel Harbour Garden Tent, three (3) designers – Rajo Laurel, Francis Libiran and Rhett Eala – plus three (3) hair professionals – Jing Monis, Lourd Ramos and Victor Ortega – presented their latest collections and hair stylings, respectively.

In particular, Rhett Eala’s segment was interesting because five (5) of his models on the runway are very familiar faces to all of us here. There are Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Official Candidates Kylie Verzosa, Anja-Vanessa Peter and Alaiza Malinao. You can also add to them two (2) of the three (3) Philippine contenders in the currently-running Asia’s Next Top Model Season 3 – Monika Sta. Maria and Franchesca Lagua.

Check out their pictures below courtesy of Bruce Casanova.

Kylie Verzosa

Monika Sta. Maria

Anja-Vanessa Peter

Franchesa Lagua

Alaiza Malinao

Valerie Weigmann and Evee-i, the Electric Jeepney

May 7, 2015, 3:00 pm

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The prime movers of the EVEE-i (left to right): Yuri Sarmiento, Rommel Juan, Miss World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann and Bodie Pulido

Who among you have been to Filinvest City and chanced upon riding one of the electric jeepneys doing the 360 Eco-loop? Well, don’t be surprised to find out that one of our reigning Beauty Queens is behind the successful use of the Evee-i (Electric Vehicle Expansion Enterprises Inc.) in that initial route. Together with her business partners Bodie Pulido, Rommel Juan and Yuri Sarmiento, Miss World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann has invested more than her time and energy in making this venture fully functional.

Valerie calls the Evee-i a “green alter ego” – her significant pitch for the environment, if you will. In fact, she has been involved in the same even before she won MWP2014 last year. And you can tell the excitement in her eyes just explaining the significant advantages of using the electric jeepneys. She hopes that other key business and commercial areas in the country will follow suit.

As she herself stated, “I’m so proud to have co-found EVEE-I. We started the Electric Vehicle Expansion Enterprises, Inc. (EVEE-I) with a simple goal – help stop air pollution and prevent further climate change. Unlike most businesses, ours was mission-driven: dedicated from the very beginning to be socially and environmentally responsible. Profit was not our bottom-line. Instead, our framework is to measure our success by how much we can positively contribute to society.”

Let’s hope the right persons are listening. It’s high time that the busy urban areas start implementing the use of the Evee-i. ;-)

If you want to know more about the Evee-i, click HERE to visit its Facebook page.