Miss Manila 2018 crowned Kathleen Joy Paton (who also won Miss Teen International 2017 last Year in Thailand where she represented the Philippines). She was candidate no. 25.
Even during the press presentation at the Manila Hotel prior to the coronation night at PICC on June 26, Paton shone above the other 31 candidates.
And on that evening when she snagged the crown, she appeared poised, calm, and confident — the qualities which perhaps impressed the judges.
Her court is composed of 1st Runner-Up Malka Shaver, 2nd Runner-Up Paulina Labayo, 3rd Runner-Up Kristi Banks and 4th Runner-Up Agatha Lei Romero.
Miss Manila is a project of the City of Manila and MARE Foundation and held every year during the celebration of Araw ng Maynila.
Mayor Joseph Estrada said the proceeds of this year’s Miss Manila go to MARE Foundation, a non-profit institution headed by her daughter, Jackie Ejercito as chairman. She is also the pageant director.
According to Jewel May Lobaton, spokesperson of the project, the annual Miss Manila pageant has been very rewarding for the projects of MARE Foundation especially in its program for the wellbeing of Manileños.
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Boxing fans are looking forward to the “Fight of Champions” supermatch between Manny Pacquiao and Argentinian fighter Lucas Matthysse on July 15 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
A lot of netizens are curious about the venue’s history and amenities.
The stadium, located at the National Sports Complex of Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur, is one of several sports facilities in the National Sports Complex, and is just walking distance to other sports facilities, such as the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, National Hockey Stadium, National Squash Centre and the National Aquatic Centre.
The arena has 13,000 upholstered seats and 3,000 retractable seats. It has three main doors leading to a rectangular arena 69 X 39.4 meters large, which can adapt to various sports formats.
Formerly called Putra Indoor Stadium, the complex was formally opened on August 15, 2009, and was rebranded as Axiata Arena on Jan. 16, 2017 in partnership between Axiata Group Berhad and Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia.
Axiata Arena is designed to become the landmark for the redevelopment of Bukit Jalil Sports Complex, which will be known as KL Sports City (KLSC) when completed in July. It was also the main hub of various sporting events in the 29th SEA Games and 9th ASEAN Para Games last year.
Aside from prestigious international sporting events, the Axiata Arena has also served as the concert venue for international music superstars such as Westlife, Super Junior, Jacky Cheung, Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, Michael Buble, and Bruno Mars.
Catch the Pacquiao-Matthysse “Fight of Champions” bout live from the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 15 via GMA-7, ABS-CBN, ESPN-5, Cignal TV, and Sky Cable.
Tickets are available at: https://myticket.asia.
When Norman King made history by becoming the first Aeta to graduate from a premier state university in the Philippines, he was the talk of the town in an instant. His story was an inspiration to many. But what could be his secret to success?
Safeguard Philippines reveals the story behind Norman King’s success and how he became ready to face the big world in a recent video launched. The “Safeguard: Pabaon sa Buhay” film revolves around the life lessons his mom, Warlita King, imparted to him from his younger years until his coming of age. These life lessons or “Pabaon sa Buhay” set Norman ready for the independent life.
Also known as provisions for life, “Pabaon sa Buhay” is derived from the term “baon,” which refers to the money, food or any provision that a person takes from home to set one ready for school, work, or any journey. “Baon” however does not only pertain to material things. It can be the words of wisdom, life lessons, and family values parents teach their kids at home to protect them from the uncertainties of the outside world.
For Norman, his mom’s “Pabaon sa Buhay” became his protection and guide in life to keep focused on his goals despite the struggles of leading an independent life as shown in the short film.
The film begins with Norman about to enter a university auditorium. He is seen wearing a bahag (a native loincloth) as he slowly walks his way through the crowd. All eyes are on him, but Norman remains undisturbed and determined. As he walks, memories of the past keep flashing back. These are moments when his mom taught him valuable lessons or her “Pabaon sa Buhay.”
When he first questioned his ethnicity and color, his mom told him that a clean heart has more value than physical appearance. He was also taught to never be ashamed of their status. In his teenage years, his mom reminded him to be proud of his race. These lessons and more are the things Norman carried with him as he took his own journey away from home.
“There is a universal challenge parents face in bringing up their children, having to balance the desire to keep them close and protected with letting them go explore the world to learn by themselves. At Safeguard, we strive to help parents overcome this tension by fostering a healthy independence between parents and children. Essential to this are the ‘pabaon’ parents give their children —be it an everyday lunchbox, the life-saving habit of hand washing or life lessons—which will help protect them as they explore the world on their own,” says Alex Vogler, Associate Director, Digital Transformation & Brand Communications for Procter & Gamble’s Beauty Division in Asia Pacific.
“By sharing the touching story of Norman King and the life lessons he received from his mother, we are hoping to inspire parents all around the Philippines to impart their personal ‘pabaon’ to help protect their children in life,” concludes Vogler.
Be sure that your children are always protected even outside the home. Give them the protection that lasts with your own “Pabaon sa Buhay.”
Watch the heart-warming story of Norman King and his mother Warlita on Safeguard’s Facebook and YouTube. Join the conversation and share with us your own “Pabaon sa Buhay” stories online with the hashtags #PabaonSaBuhay and #Safeguard.
