| Subject: Miss Norway 2009 |
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Date Posted: 23:17:35 04/03/09 Fri
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OSLO, March 28 –Sara Skjoldnes, a 17-year old student from Skien, was chosen Froken Norge (Miss Norway) World, and 24-year old Eli Landa of Stavanger was chosen Froken Norge Universe during an event held March 28th in Oslo.
Sara, 1.70 m tall, will represent Norway at the Miss World 2009 contest in Johannesburg next December; Eli, who stands 1.76 m tall, will compete at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas next August.
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| Subject: Miss Costa Rica 2009 |
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Date Posted: 23:04:00 04/03/09 Fri
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SAN JOSÉ, March 27 – A Business Administration student from Moravia, 21 year-old Jessica Umaña Solís was crowned Miss Costa Rica 2009 at the beauty pageant held on Friday March 27th at the Museo de los Niños theater in San José.
The event was telecast live through Teletica, organizers of the pageant. Lovely 9 candidates completed for this event.
Umaña, A Beauty Queen 1.75 m tall, was one of the favorites for the title. This was her second try at the crown - she had competed in Miss Costa Rica 2008 -, but withdrew before the finals took place.
She will now represent her country at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas, Aug. 23rd 2009.
The 1st runner-ups was Nancy Montero from Heredia and 2nd runner-ups was Natalia Alvarez from Desamparados.
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| Subject: Nicaragua's Rep to Miss Universe 2009 |
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Date Posted: 23:17:30 03/24/09 Tue
* Miss Nicaragua 2009 was Indiana Sánchez, 21
* 1st RU was Slilma Ulloa, 23
* 2nd RU was Maritza Rivas, 21
* Best Face Avon was Massiel Arévalo
* Best model 2009 was Iris Ordeñana
* Better personality Contempo was Indiana Sánchez
* Miss photogenic was Arlen Mora
* Miss Congeniality was Giovanella Ráudez
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| Subject: Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Winners |
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Date Posted: 23:02:07 03/24/09 Tue
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MANILA, Philippines – The Binibining Pilipinas Pageant 2009 crowned its top three beauty queens, starting with 23-year-old Melody Gersbach as Bb. Pilipinas-International (2nd L), followed by 22-year-old Pamela Bianca Manalo as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe (M) and 22-year-old Marie-Ann Umali as Bb. Pilipinas-World (2nd R). Named before them were 26-year-old Regina Hahn as second runner-up (L) and 20-year-old Richell Agalot as first runner-up (R).
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| Subject: Miss World Canada 2009 |
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Date Posted: 00:03:53 03/24/09 Tue
TORONTO - Lena Yanbing Ma, a model/soprano from North York, Ontario, was crowned Miss World Canada 2009 at an event held on March 21st.
The 1.80 m beauty, who currently pursues a Bachelor of Music and Life Sciences, will compete at the Miss World 2009 pageant in Johannesburg next December. She also won the Talent portion of the competition and the Best in Evening Gown Award.
Her runner-ups were Nelly Hadi (1st Runner Up)
Sabeen Chaudhary (2nd Runner Up)
Jasmine Pham (3rd Runner Up)
Patricia Singh (4th Runner Up).
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| Subject: Miss Israel 2009 Winners |
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Date Posted: 23:40:57 03/23/09 Mon
 
HAIFA, - The Beautiful girl 19-year old Adi Rodnitzki was crowned Miss Israel 2009 or Israel's Queen of Beauty (IQB) at the beauty pageant held on March 18th in Haifa, Israel. Lovely 20 candidates completed for this event.
The New Beauty Queen is 5' 7.5" tall and will represent her country at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in The Bahamas next August.
The 1st runner-up, crowned Israel's Maiden of Beauty (IMB), was 20-year old Yulia Liubianitzki. The 5'9.5" beauty will compete at the Miss World 2009 pageant in The Johannesburg next December.
Other winner were Noy Michaelov (2nd runner-up, Israel's Queen of Grace, off to Miss International 2009 pageant or Miss Europe 2009 contest) and the 3rd runner-up, Israel's Teen Queen (ITQ) , was Adaya Zeidman (will go to Miss Earth 2009 pageant).
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| Subject: Miss Finaland Universe 2009 |
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Date Posted: 01:07:40 03/23/09 Mon
The Annual Miss Finland 2009 Beauty Pageant or locally known as Miss Suomi 2009 was held at MTV3 channel in Helsinki,Finland on March 01, 2009.
A Beauty 21-year old Essi Pöysti of Jyväskylä was crowned Miss Suomi (Finland Universe) 2009.
The new beauty queen stands 1.74 m will represent Finland in Miss Universe 2009 beauty contest next August.
The first runner-up was 19-year old Elsi Suolanen of Helsinki.
The 2nd runner-up was 19-year old Linda Wikstedt of Helsinki, who was crowned Miss Finland World last year and represented her country in Miss World 2008, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Beauty 21-year old Essi Pöysti of Jyväskylä was crowned Miss Suomi (Finland Universe) 2009.
Thank you photo: mtv3.fi
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| Subject: Press Presentation - Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2009 |
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Date Posted: 01:02:49 03/23/09 Mon
The Miss República Dominicana Universo 2009 beauty pageant will be held on May 7th, 2009.
Miss República Dominicana Universo 2008, Marianne Elizabeth Cruz González of Hermanas Mirabal, will crown her successor at the end of this event. Cruz was named the second runner-up in the Miss Universe 2008.
Lovely 22 candidates are expected to compete.
The 2009 República Dominicana Universo Beauty Queen will represent the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2009 beauty pageant.
Thank you photo : bufeo
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| Subject: Miss Czech Republic 2009 |
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Date Posted: 00:56:55 03/23/09 Mon
Ceska Miss 2009, the Miss Czech Republic Universe beauty pageant, was held in Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC on Saturday night Febuary 28, 2009. Iveta Lutovská, 25, was crowned Miss Czech Republic Universe (Ceska Miss) 2009.
Iveta Lutovská, the 1.83-tall winner, will represent Czech Republic in Miss Universe 2009 pageant. If she wins, Iveta will become the first ever Czech Miss Universe.
Iveta has also in the past, won the title of Miss Model of the World 2007.
The 1st runner-up was Tereza Budková. Tereza will compete in Miss Earth 2009.
The 2nd runner-up was Zina Šťovíčková. Zina will complete in Miss Intercontinental 2009.
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| Subject: Miss Curacao 2009 |
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Date Posted: 00:50:29 03/23/09 Mon
Willemstad, CURAÇAO - Last night, the Miss Curaçao 2009 finals took place at the World Trade Center Curaçao in Willemstad. Winner was 23-year-old ASHANTA MAFALDA MACAULY (center). In 2004 she won the Miss Teen Playa Mundial title.
Ashanta, who is 23 years old and 1.66 m-tall, will represent Curaçao in Miss Universe 2009.
The runner-ups were Angenie Simons (left), and Fabina Martins (right).
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| Subject: Miss Cuba Earth 2009 |
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Date Posted: 00:45:56 03/23/09 Mon
Jamillette Gaxiola(born in Havana), 19 year-old stand 175, a Communications major at the Community College of Southern Nevada, is Miss Cuba Earth 2009. She will represent Cuba in Miss Earth 2009.
Jamillette attended Miss Cuba Organization casting hosted by Lenz Modeling Agency in Las Vegas. The selection process was judged by celebrity photographer Andres Gonzalez, Jessica Silva Miss Cuba 08 & Geisy Hernandez Miss Intercontinental Cuba 09.
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| Subject: Miss Belgium 2009 |
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Date Posted: 00:39:51 03/23/09 Mon
 
Brussels, BELGIUM — Miss Belgium 2009 was crowned last Dec 23, 2008 in Brussels, and she is Zeynep Sever (Center), Miss Brussels. The 1st runner-up was Cassandra D'Ermilio (Left) and the 2nd runner-up was Michèle Thissen (Right).
The winner is 18 years old and 1.76 m-tall. She participated in Miss Turkey last year, country where she was born. Zeynep's dream was to become Miss Belgium to try out her luck as an actress and to represent Belgium internationally.
Zeynep Sever will participate in Miss World 2009 and Miss Universe 2009.
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| Subject: Miss Angola 2009 Winner |
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Date Posted: 00:33:39 03/23/09 Mon
 
Nelsa Suraia Pombal Alves, 21 year old, won the title of Miss Angola 2009 Beauty Contest held at the Cine Atlântico, in Luanda. She will be the representative of Angola at the Miss Universe 2009 Pageant.
Nelsa Alves won a brand new car, US$ 3000 and some jewelry. But aside from this fabolous prizes, as the new Miss Angola 2009 titleholder, Nelsa will dedicate her reign to the fight against AIDS, a serious matter in southern African countries.
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| Subject: Miss Atlantico International 2009 |
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Date Posted: 00:26:55 03/23/09 Mon
URUGUAY January 24: Eliana Quintero, Miss Ecuador 22 year-old stand 1.76, was name Miss Atlántico Internacional 2009 in Punta del Este, Uruguy where 14 contestants have completed.
Results Miss Atlántico Internacional 2009 Beauty Pageant
Miss Atlántico Internacional 2009: Eliana Quintero - Miss Ecuador
First runner-up: Nazareth Cascante - Costa Rica
Second runner-up: Karina Pinilla - Panama
Miss Internet Amanda Capote Miles - England
Best Fantasy Costume: Karina Pinilla - Panama
Best National Costume: Claudia Aquino - Paraguay
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| Subject: Miss Chinese International 2009 Winner |
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Date Posted: 00:21:42 03/23/09 Mon
Foshan, China: January 17, 2009 - Christine Kuo, 25 from Toronto, has won the 21st Miss Chinese International 2009. The first runner-up was Skye Chan from Hong Kong followed by Cici Chen from Vancouver.
Miss Chinese International 2009, 24 years old
Christine KUO from Toronto,Canada
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| Subject: Miss Bulgaria 2009 |
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Date Posted: 00:13:43 03/23/09 Mon
A student and model Antonia Petrova (2nd left) won Miss Bulgaria 2009. The Bulgaria beauty pageant was held on March 14 at the Rainbow Plaza in Sofia. 24 contestants completed in this event.
The beauty queen 24 year old Petrova is 1.80 m tall and will represent Bulgaria at Miss World 2009 next December in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia crowned Miss World 2008.
And First runner-up was name Miss Bulgaria Universe 2009 as 18 year old Elitsa Lubenova (left). Lubenova, stand 1.70 m, will be going to compete in Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas next August.
While 2nd runner-up and 3rd runner-up were Ruslana Kaneva and Polina Gergusheva. Ruslana will be going to Miss Beauty of the World and Polina to Miss Tourism Planet of the World.
The contest was held after a 2-year.
  
Miss Bulgaria 2009 :
Antonia Petrova
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| Subject: MISS ESTONIA 2009 |
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Date Posted: 23:59:50 03/22/09 Sun
TALLINN, March 13, 2009 a–25-year old Diana Arno was chosen Miss Estonia 2009 during a ceremony held in Tallinn on March 12th. The 1st runner-up was Sille Liisi Eving (left), and the 2nd runner-up was Julia Lindvall (right).
Diana Arno stands 1.81 m in height and will represent Estonia at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas.
Three contestants competed in this year's event.
THANKS TO THE GLOBAL MISS AND GLOBAL BEAUTIES.
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| Subject: 3rd Sexiest man in the world - Philippines |
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Date Posted: 01:19:03 03/11/09 Wed
    
Name: Dingdong Dantes
Full Name: José Sixto Gonzales Dantes III
Birthday: August 2, 1980
Hometown: Quezon City
Occupation: Actor, Host, Model
Known for: his role as Sergio in the Philippines' no. 1 tv program "Marimar"
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| Subject: 3rd Sexiest man in the world - Philippines |
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Date Posted: 01:17:40 03/11/09 Wed
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Name: Dingdong Dantes
Full Name: José Sixto Gonzales Dantes III
Birthday: August 2, 1980
Hometown: Quezon City
Occupation: Actor, Host, Model
Known for: his role as Sergio in the Philippines' no. 1 tv program "Marimar"
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| Subject: Mr International Philippines 2008 |
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Date Posted: 00:54:12 03/11/09 Wed
 
24-year-old Ryan Roberts, formerly from the US Army, bested 15 contestants for the Mister International Philippines title on Sept. 1 at the A.Venue Mall in Makati City.
The 6-footer Fil-Am hunk won a cash prize of P20,000.00 and the privilege to represent the country in the Mister International 2008 pageant to be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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| Subject: Philippines Representative to Mr World |
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Date Posted: 00:47:15 03/11/09 Wed
  
Emanuel Mago
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Born into a large family with nine siblings, Emanuel learned early on in his life that you have to learn to stand on your own two feet to be successful in life. Starting to play basket ball while at secondary school, he became a varsity player at high school and competed in the National Games and other commercial leagues, earning him the title of Athlete of the Year. Emanuel is immensely proud to be able to represent his country at the Mr. World competition and wants to show the world the wonderful traits and talents of Filipinos.
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| Subject: MISS CROATIA 2009 |
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Date Posted: 00:07:47 03/11/09 Wed
Miss Universe Croatia 2009
Economics student from Split will compete in Miss Universe 2009
Zagreb, CROATIA - The new Miss Universe Croatia 2009 is 20-year old Sarah Æosiæ, an Economics student from the city of Split.
She was crowned in the event held in Croatia's capital city, Zagreb.
The winner stands at 1.78 mt. She will now get ready to compete in Miss Universe 2009 in August.
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| Subject: Miss Russia 2009 |
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Date Posted: 23:38:51 03/10/09 Tue
MOSCOW, March 7 - Sofia Rudieva (center), a 18-year old model from St. Petersburg, was crowned "Miss Russia 2009" during a ceremony held at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in Moscow.
Rudieva stands 1.78 m tall and will represent Russia at the Miss World 2009 contest to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December. In addition to that, she wins $100 thousand dollars, a set of jewelry, a trip to Sweden, among many other prizes.
The runner-ups or "Vice-miss" were Svetlana Stepankovskaya, a 1.83 m model from Krasnodar; and Ksenia Shepilova, a student from Kohma city. They won scholarships to study in the institution of their choice.
One of them is expected to represent Russia at the Miss Universe 2009 contest in The Bahamas.
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| Subject: Miss Nicaragua 2009 |
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Date Posted: 23:31:29 03/10/09 Tue
 
Miss Nicaragua 2009
Indiana Sanchez will represent Nicaragua in several events
MANAGUA, March 7 – Indiana Sanchez (21), a nursing student from Managua, was crowned Miss Nicaragua 2009 during a show televised live from the Ruben Dario National Theatre on March 7th, 2009.
Indiana -chosen Miss Photogenic- stands 1.78 m in height, and will represent Nicaragua at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas. She will also compete in other international events.
The 1st and 2nd runner-ups were Slilma Ulloa -who competed in Reina Hispanoamericana 2007- and Maritza Rivas.
16 women competed in the annual event.
Thanks to Miss Nicaragus website & Global Beauties.
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| Subject: Manhunt 2008 Winner |
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Date Posted: 23:15:39 03/10/09 Tue
    
The new Manhunt International 2008 winner Abdelmoumen El Maghraouy hails from Morocco from the North West Coast of Africa. You can call him Moumen for short. He is 26 year old, a Libra and stands at 1.90m. Moumen is the second African Manhunt International winner and the first Arab winner in the contest’s history.
Born in Tangier, Morocco in North Africa, Moumen studied sports science, gymnastics and computers. At 25 years of age, he has been modelling for only two years, after he was scouted when taking part in the filming of “Kingdom of Heaven”.
He is the son of a residential home manager who manages the Cheshire Home in Tangier and has a younger sister. He enjoys summer sports and is a great fan of the beach spending as much time as he can there. He also loves playing the guitar and singing. He speaks fluent Arabic, French, Spanish and English.
Moumen has modelled underwear for Jolidon and Pull-in and other big fashion names. He has also taken part as an action extra in many films to include “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Body of Lies”, and worked alongside Leonardo Di Caprio, Angelina Jolie, Oliver Stone and Orlando Bloom.
Armed with the Manhunt International 2008 title, he is now determined to pursue his career in modelling and the film industry and hopes to make it big. He’s the next big thing in the making.
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| Subject: Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Winners |
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Date Posted: 22:01:49 03/09/09 Mon
The new Bb. Pilipinas World, Bb. Pilipinas Universe and Bb. Pilipinas International were chosen last Saturday, during the coronation night at the Araneta Coliseum with a delayed broadcast on GMA-7. They will be our ambassadors of beauty in the 3 prestigious international pageants this year - Miss International in Macau/Japan, Miss World in South Africa and Miss Universe in Bahamas.
Bb. Pilipinas International - Melody Gersbarch
Bb. Pilipinas Universe - Pamela Bianca Manalo
Bb. Pilipinas World - Mary Ann Umali
1st Runner-up - Richelle Angalot
2nd Runner-up - Regina Hahn
Thanks to Starmometer
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| Subject: 2009 Binibining Pilipinas Candidates |
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Date Posted: 22:54:23 02/25/09 Wed
2009 kicks off with the most refreshing faces from all over the Philippines vying for the most coveted title of Binibining Pilipinas. 24 promising beauties have been selected as official candidates in the country’s longest-running and most prestigious pageant.
24 candidates aspire to live up to the ideals of being the embodiment of the true Filipina beauty—a dazzling combination of poise, grace, and intelligence—committed to various humanitarian and ideal causes. The selected candidates were formally presented to select members of the media on February 6 at Cinema 4 of Gateway Cineplex 10 in Araneta Center. The coronation night is set on Saturday, March 7 at the Araneta Coliseum, which has been the official home of the pageant in its four decades of glorious existence.
The winners who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas International, Binibining Pilipinas Universe, and Binibining Pilipinas World will serve as the official Philippine representative to the three different international pageants. They will be joining the elite roster of past beauty queens that the pageant has produced such as Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1969; Margie Moran, Miss Universe 1973; Aurora Pijuan, Miss International 1970; Melanie Marquez, Miss International 1979; Ruffa Gutierrez, Miss World 2nd Princess 1993; Miriam Quiambao, Miss Universe 1st Runner-up 1999; and Precious Lara Quigaman, Miss International 2005.
With a new batch of the most beautiful young ladies in the country as official candidates, Binibining Pilipinas continues to carry on not only its heritage of producing international winners, but also serving as the gateway to many meaningful opportunities to prove that real beauty is truly beyond skin deep. For more information about the pageant and the lasting legacy of beauty of Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc., log on to bbpilipinas.com.
The annual Binibining Pilipinas Beauty Pageant is a project of Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated (BPCI), a non-stock, non-profit organization. The pageant was envisioned as a prestigious fund-raising activity for projects that would benefit orphans, indigent families and other less fortunate members of Philippine society.
The 2009 Binibining Pilipinas Pageant is presented by Natasha in cooperation with Araneta Center and GMA 7. Philippine Airlines and Sofitel Philippine Plaza is the official airlines and residence, respectively, of the pageant. Other sponsors include Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, David’s Salon, Gold’s Gym, Picture City, Dale Carnegie Training, Berlitz Language Training Center, KL Bus Lines, Manila Bulletin, and The Journal Group of Companies.
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| Subject: Bb Pilipinas Candidate No. 3 |
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Date Posted: 22:27:16 02/25/09 Wed
Richell Angalot
Candidate No.3
Age: 20 years old
Place of birth: Tagbilaran City
Province: Bohol
Education: BS Tourism
Participation In Other Pageants:
Ms. Tagbilaran 2005
Ms. Bohol Int'l- Finalist
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| Subject: BB Pilipinas 2009 |
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Date Posted: 21:39:01 02/25/09 Wed
Pls Watch Binibining Pilipinas 2009 on March 7, 2009 to be held at Araneta Coliseum, Cubao Quezon City.
24 Lovely ladies will vie for the crown as:
Bb. Pilipinas World
Bb. pilipinas Universe
Bb. Pilipinas International
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Date Posted: 04:19:32 02/24/09 Tue
Diane Morgan was the editor of the Odessa Factsheet. The Odessa Factsheet is published for times annually by The American Horse, which is (or was) in Los Altos, Calif. Can anybody tell me if The Odessa Factsheet is still in existance or not? Did they go out of business?
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