Beauty Pageant's Most Memorable Questions & Answers

CHARLENE GONZALES 

was asked during the 1994 Miss Universe Contest: "How many islands are there in the Philippines?"

Her reply: "High tide or low tide?"

GLORIA DIAZ 

at 1969 Miss Universe Contest: "If the man from the moon landed in your hometown, what would you do to entertain him?"

Her reply: "I guess since he has been in the moon so long, he would enjoy anything that an ordinary man would."

MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ 

at the Bb. Pilipinas Pageant was asked by one of the judges, Rita Gomez:

RITA: Here’s your question, hija: Are you still a virgin?

MARIA ISABEL: If I say I still am, can I bring home the crown tonight?

RITA: Good answer!

MARIA ISABEL: What about you Ma’am, are you still a virgin?

RITA: Hija, I have 5 children with 5 different fathers, and what do you call that, Immaculate Conception???

MARGIE MORAN 

was asked during the 1973 Miss Universe Contest:

"What’s the difference between being Miss Universe and being a Filipina?"

Her reply: "Being Miss Universe is like having a birthstone, you may lose it. Being a Filipina is like having a birthmark, its forever."

MPULE KWELAGOBE (Miss Botswana) 

at the 1999 Miss Universe Contest and beating Miss Philippines Miriam Quiambao: "Should Miss Universe be allowed to keep her crown if she became pregnant? "

Her reply: "Personally, I think it should not in any way interrupt her duties. She should be allowed to celebrate her femininity."

RUFFA GUTIERREZ 

at the1993 Miss World Contest: "How would you tell a girl who’s suffering from low self-esteem to feel better about herself?"

Her reply: "I’ll tell her to believe in herself because it’s not only physical beauty that’s important but also inner beauty. Like what the Little Prince said, "What is essential is invisible to the naked eye." And I believe that character and personality are more important than physical beauty."

SUSHMITA SEN (Miss India) 

at the 1994 Miss Universe Contest: "What’s the essence of being a woman?

Her reply: "Just being a woman is God’s gift. The origin of a child is a mother, a woman. Woman is sharing, she shows a man what sharing, caring, and loving is all about. That is the essence of a woman."

(Special Thanks To My Good Friend Mary Ann "Mimi" Soriano For This Compilation)

Dubai Duty Free's UNLEASHED Season 3 Creative Team

So much controversy has swirled around the selection of the committee members. 

We have no regrets regarding the choices we've made. 

We have learned to appreciate the idea of doing things in a simpler but fun way. 

So without a lot of fanfare, without any distractions, I present to you 

the Dubai Duty Free's UNLEASHED Season 3 Creative Team.

Over All In Charge
Jophet
(The SHINDIG Divo)

Andrew
Mr. DJ

Archie
Video Director

Mimi
Dance Diva

Cromwell
The Hunk

Demcie
The Boy Next Door

Emily
The Soul Diva

Erwin
Mr. Photographer

Evelyn
Ms. Beauty Pageant

Jasmin
The Party Diva

Jericho
The Matinee Idol

Jobelyn
The Divette

Dines
The Bangs Diva

Keith
Mr. Congeniality

Mark
Mr. Personality

Marvin
Our Program Director With The Season 2 Actress

Mau
Maria La Del Barrio

Melvin
Mr. Quiet But Profound

Queenie
The Aloha Diva

Ramil
Kilabot Ng Colegiala

Rhea
The Pop Corn Princess

Ms. Cheerful

Xylie
The Rising Star

Hazel
The Pro Bono Diva
(Guest Committee)

(Special mention to Joje Callanta: I have yet to find a photo of you and I promise to include it here.)

Today & Everyday, We Remember Our Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your Baby Boy has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy will calm the storm with His hand?
Did you know that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little Baby you kissed the face of God?

Mary did you know..

The blind will see.
The deaf will hear.
The dead will live again.
The lame will leap.
The dumb will speak
The praises of The Lamb.

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
The sleeping Child you're holding is the Great, I Am. 

I Am Eternally Grateful!

The following statements were written 4 years ago, few months after i had the accident. The meaning remains the same. I'd like to thank you guys for making me feel okay. Life's concerns become more bearable with wonderful people like you. 

Read On.

When you have said a lot of "Thank You's" in your life, you know that you have been blessed. Look around you, there's so many things to be grateful for. I know I do.

After that fateful day of March 10, 2007, life has a fresh new meaning to me. And I can't think of a better way to begin it than to thank all the wonderful people God had sent my way during those crucial times of my life.

RNOLD, my best friend, my better half, my second life. Thank you so much for being my guardian angel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During the times when pains are just too much for me to bear, your unconditional love is what keeps me going. Thank you for sacrificing so much of your life to me. Thank you for being my strength. Thank you for making me feel so loved and well taken cared of. When I recover, as I try to everyday, I promise to spend my lifetime trying to make you feel the same way. I love you more than these 3 words could ever convey.

NOEL PARIAL, my room mate, my best friend, my sister. Thank you so much for everything. Thank you for running like a Sprint Queen when you heard about my accident. You did not, even for a second, made me feel like a burden. Thank you for being with me all through out the ambulance ride. Thank you for taking pictures in the middle of my pains. Thank you for being my voice. Thank you for helping me all through out my stay in the hospital. Thank you for all the time, care and love you have been giving me. And most of all, thank you for the wonderful gift of friendship. I love you so dearly.

JANET YALONG, the best supervisor a staff could ever ask for. Thanks for choosing to be personally involved all through out. Thanks for staying with me even beyond the call of duty. I appreciate your words of wisdom, your text messages, your calls, your pasalubong, our bonding moments in the hospital and most of all your presence. I salute you. I adore you. And please know that I will always be around for you. God bless you through and through.

MY Villa 1 family. Buddy, Rian, Jeff, Arvin, John Ray, Rommel, Oliver, Randy, Ronar. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You guys always make sure that I get the best of everything. Thanks for fitting me in your busy schedules. Thanks for the prayers. Thanks for putting up with me. Thanks for standing by me. I am so proud and I feel so blessed to have you guys in my life. When I fully recover, I promise to celebrate my life with you guys. I love you. I hope you all know that.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT esp. to Ms. BETH and Mr. KARIM NIZARI, thanks so much for all the encouragement. Thank you for the time and the concern you have showed me. May God bless you.

Madamme LATA BHARDWAJ and MS. REBECCA GONZALES, two of the most kind hearted Duty Managers I have ever known in Duty Free. Thank you for taking time out visiting me in the midst of your hectic schedules. Thank you for making me feel so important.

MS. AGNES GARMA and MS. JASMIN JAVELOSA, thank you for making me sure that I am okay. I know how busy and demanding your work schedule but thanks for trying to put up to me through your touching phone calls and text messages.

MS. ROSANNA JACOB, thanks so much for taking time out visiting me in the hospital. Thanks for all the pasalubong and all the words of encouragement. Please say THANK YOU also to your husband and friends who were with you that time.

Ms. Rachael Green, one of the kindest, most approachable and most inspiring managers in Duty Free. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking time out sending me an e-mail and for calling me personally. Thank you for reconsidering my application and most of all for thinking about my welfare. May God bless you Ms. Green.

DUBAI DUTY FREE CUSTOMER SERVICE. Thank you so much for the prayers and for touching my life in ways I can't even begin to describe.

Shout outs to Ate Jingle, Ate Mimi, Ate Cel, Ate Ruby, Edwinson, Vera, Pranay. Thank you so much for the nice letter and gift. It was so sweet of you guys to still remember me in the midst of your busy schedules. Thanks for the prayers and may God bless you all.

Miami. My One and Only Meck. Edwin. Wilma and her betterhalf. Thank you guys for rushing to the hospital the moment you heard about the accident. Kahit na may night duty kayu after. Thank you so most. Thanks sa sangkatutak na chowking food that time. Parang nagmistulang may party sa room ko that time. I love you all soo much!

Iris girl, thank so much for the visit. I am so touched. I love you.

Special mention to Ms. Felibel Cadorna. Thanks so much for the prayers and for the surprise visit. God bless you both (RON).

My Zone 6 family, Hamda and Rasi, Mia, Josephine, Myra and Mildred. Special mention to Ate Mitch.

Thanks also to Osang Pernia and Cecille (the unbeatable duo), also to Kaye. Thanks so much for the wonderful gift of friendship. Thanks for never ceasing in surprising me with your visits, foods and kwentos. I love you guys so dearly.

My Cousin Shiela of HERMES, thanks for making me laugh as always. (kahit na naka 3 donuts ka nung bumisita ka sa akin). Thanks also to Donna (ang nag iisang GOLD para sa akin), Jessie, my partner in CHALHOUB before, thanks so much for the friendship and prayers.

Shout Outs to my Chalhoub Family. Claudette Terzian, thank you for wishing me well even though I know that you are also in the midst of trials.

Josephine Bate, thank you so much for taking time out checking me in the hospital.

Jessica Siason. My one and only "JAKE". Thanks so much for showing me how much you care for me. Thanks for the text messages, countless phone calls, visits, gifts and prayers. I am so blessed to have someone like you. May God Bless you and your family.

Roger and Maricar, Thanks for the phone calls and texts.

My break partners. Janis, Marilyn, Wilhelmina and Odette. Thanks guys for visiting me. For putting up with me. For sacrificing your henna appointments because of me. I miss you guys so terribly.

Thanks also to my dear friend SOLEDAD of Christian Dior and her friend Vilma. Thanks for the visit and for the food.

How can I ever forget? Me-anne Soriano, thank you so much for being always 'on the go" when I needed you. Your unselfish and pure heart makes you more beautiful inside and out. You are phenomenal! You continue to prove na walang kwenta ang layo at distansya sa isang tunay na magkakaibigan. Thank you my dear, dear friend from the bottom of my heart. I love you so dearly. God bless you.

I'd also like to thank all the wonderful people who did not make it to the hospital but managed to text and call me.

Thanks to Teresa Sortigosa, Grace of Mirdif, Malou & Hines, Maricel of Puig, John Dexter of YSL, Natasha of Crystallix, Lorelie Dator, Carvin, Anthony and Ace Espiritu, Gritle, Odessa, Bozby, Mario, Ms. Wen, Erniel, Eleonor, JP, Jeff of Versace, Andrea of HR, Tita Dolores Cabrera, Andy, Jenny of Cash Office.

Meliezel and Ate Rachel, thanks so much for the phone calls. I love you both so dearly.

Joseph of Porsche Design, Mheann of MAC, Arjie, Cel, Chappy, Will Yap and Maureen Tiamsic - Dulay ( the youngest IT rep in duty free). Thank you for the words of wisdom. Thank you for remembering even though i perfectly know how busy you guys are and yet you managed to send me something that would inspire me to go on. You guys are so great. May God bless you through and through.

Ate Daisy of CASIO, thank you for making me smile always. Thank you for wishing me well. I love you and may God bless you.




Thanks also for the wonderful people in FRIENDSTER who took time out sending me inspiring messages.

Chona, Gay, Chellie, Tam, EarthAngel, Cheryl Berden, Bebang, Jane, Gerlyn, Melvin and Glenn Vincent. Thank you guys for lifting me up. Godbless you all!


My Family.


My Papa, I know you are watching over me. I miss you and Love you so much.

My mama who have been a symbol of strength in my life. I love you more than I love my self. Thanks for keeping the faith. I'll be home soon.

My sister, brother, nephew & niece. Kuya Harold. You are all that I have. I Love you all.

And Most Of All, Thank you HEAVENLY FATHER for giving me another chance to live again. 


I sometimes feel I am unworthy of your love. 


Your Will Be Done. I praise and thank you Lord.


Pray always. Don't Stop. Be Blessed. I am grateful still.

Papa, They Say That You Are Dead. But We Don't Believe A Word Of It!

Papa, They Say That You Are Dead.

 But We Don’t Believe A Word Of It.

For We Know In This Instance You Are More Alive Than You Ever Were. 

Your Body Has Been Separated From Your Soul And Spirit – But That Death-Separation Is Only Temporary.

We Grieve Your Going Ahead Of Us, For The Melody You Played  In The Piano Of Our Lives Will Never Be Played Quite The Same Way Again.

But We Will Fulfill The Works And Dreams You Left Unfinished, For That Is What You Would  Have Wanted, Till We All Together Someday, Come Together  In The Heart Of Our God.

For John’s Gospel Tells Us In Jesus’ Comforting Words In The Last Supper… “And Ye Now Therefore Have Sorrow, But I Will See You Again, And Your Heart Shall Rejoice, And Your Joy No Man Taketh From You”.    

You Are Constantly Being Remembered With Love & Respect By All Of Us Here.

Happy Father's Day Pa.

Who's There To Save The Hero?

I Lay Alone Awake At Night Sorrow Fills My Eyes
But I’m Not Strong Enough To Cry Despite Of My Disguise
I’m Left With No Shoulder But Everybody Wants To Lean On Me.
I Guess I’m Their Soldier. Well, Who’s Gonna Be Mine?

Who’s There To Save The Hero When She’s Left All Alone?
And She’s Crying Out For Help. Who’s There To Save The Hero?
Who’s There To Save The Girl After She Saves The World?
After She Saves The World?

I Bottle All My Hurt Inside, I Guess I’m Living A Lie.
Inside My Mind Each Day I Die What Can Bring Me Back To Life?
A Simple Word, A Gesture Someone To Say You’re Beautiful
Come Find This Buried Treasure Rainbows Lead To A Pot Of Gold.

Who’s There To Save The Hero When She’s Left All Alone?
And She’s Crying Out For Help Who’s There To Save The Hero?
Who’s There To Save The Girl After She Saves The World?
After She Saves The World?

I’ve Given Too Much Of Myself And Now It’s Driving Me Crazy
(I’m Crying Out For Help?)
Sometimes I Wish Someone Would Just Come Here And Save Me…
Save Me From Myself.

Who’s There To Save The Hero When She’s Left All Alone?
And She’s Crying Out For Help Who’s There To Save The Hero?
Who’s There To Save The Girl After She Saves The World?
After She Saves The World?

Tapos Na Ako!

Sharon : Ang Pangarap Pinag Hihirapang Abutin. Hindi Pwedeng Puro Plano. Hindi Puro Pangarap. Kung Nabigo Ka, Baket Kailangang Hilahin Mo Ako Pababa Kasama Mo?

John: Hindi Mu Ako Puedeng Iwan Dahil Asawa Mo Ako. Kung Nasaan Ako, Nandun Ka Rin.

Sharon: Puede. Tapos Na Ako. Tapos Na Ako Sa Pagiging Asawa Mo.

-from The Movie, Caregiver