SEC complaint vs Villars moves to preliminary investigation, subpoenas served

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Cavite’s Lola Bebang Garcia: Is she the oldest living Filipino?

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My RedDoorz escape: Getting lost in Silang, Cavite, Philippines

RedDoorz helped me escape from the noisy and busy city from August 15-16, 2019.

Working as a freelance blogger, scriptwriter and actor in Metro Manila, Philippines could be exhausting. This was why when RedDoorz offered me a chance to escape from my hectic schedule in the metro, especially during rainy days, I easily said yes. The budget hotel startup offered an overnight stay in a list of hotels in Metro Manila and in Cavite and in Pampanga.

Automatically, I ruled out Metro Manila because it would not be an escape if it was in the same place I currently reside in. I lived in Pampanga from 2012 to 2013 so I chose Cavite instead.

It was not my first time to visit Cavite but I was not very familiar with the place. I enjoy going to such places, asking directions from the locals.

The RedDoorz Philippines staff booked a room for me, which was available from 2:00 p.m. of August 15, 2019 to 12:00 p.m. of August 16, 2019, at the Whitewoods Convention and Leisure Hotel at Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road in Silang, Cavite, which is a few-minute ride away from Tagaytay City.

Reaching my destination without the help of technology is very rewarding. It is amazing how nice strangers are as they spare some time to help you get the information that you need without asking for anything in return.

On August 15, 2019, I left Pasay City, Metro Manila at 12:30 p.m. and reached Silang after 1 hour and 30 minutes by bus. Unfortunately, the bus conductor dropped at the wrong place and I had to ride two jeepneys and walk around 3 kilometers to reach the Whitewoods Convention and Leisure Hotel plus another 100-meter walk from the gate to the reception area.

At 5:30 p.m., I reached the Whitewoods Convention and Leisure Hotel at 5:30 p.m. Although I felt very tired, three hours and 30 minutes were shaved off my stay in the hotel so I tried to extend my waking hours and reduced my time to sleep, something I can do at home.

It was rainy in Metro Manila while the weather in Silang was as awesome as the kind locals there. It was a perfect time and perfect place to take a break even just for one day and one night.

Recently, I got rid of 3-in-1 coffee, 8 lbs and toxic people. I felt light and free as I escaped from the noise and rain in the metro without spending much.

Thanks to RedDoorz for helping me do all these. You deserve to escape, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFH-LwxCKVE

Just download the RedDoorz app here: https://reddoorzhotel.app.link/aug3. Take advantage of the 20% off promo code: TRAVELESCAPES10

FACT CHECK: Kiko Barzaga remains suspended from House

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SC: Votes for nuisance candidates should not be counted in favor of any bet

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Cavite’s Migo de Vera crowned Mister Friendship International 2021

Mister Friendship International is one of the online international beauty pageants held amid the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. John Mark “Migo” de Vera, 25, of Cavite, Philippines won the inaugural edition of the contest on June 30, 2021.

De Vera and 17 others competed for the title virtually. Including him, four of the candidates are from the Philippines.

Hailing from Bangkok, Thailand, Joe Kampol Thongchai is the founder of Mister Friendship International. He served as one of the judges along with Mister Global 2019 Jong Woo Kim and Miss World Brazil 2008 Tamara Almeida.

Mister Friendship International results

JUDGES

FINALISTS

SPECIAL AWARD

WINNERS

Hailing from Imus, Cavite, de Vera earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Adamson University in Ermita, Metro Manila, Philippines. He is 5’8″ tall.

The first Mister International Friendship titleholder is interested in environmental protection, particularly in waste management. He worked as an environmental director for a school organization.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDxzJeKG6Ws

#cavite #misterFriendshipInternational

Spotted: Woman lashes out at fast food chain employees, fellow diner in Cavite

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13 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 Victoria Velasquez Vincent

Victoria Velasquez Vincent competed in Miss Universe Philippines twice and Miss Universe New Zealand once. She represented New Zealand in the 73rd edition of Miss Universe.

BIOGRAPHY

Vincent is the Irish-Filipino-Kiwi architect, heritage conservationist and beauty queen born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. Her father is Irish while her Filipino mother Josephine Martinez Velasquez Vincent is from Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines.

On September 7, 2025, Victoria turned 30. Here are 13 more things about her:

TIMELINE

Vincent is 5’9″ tall and she is fluent in English and Filipino. Her Miss Universe 2024 roommate was Irene Mukii of Kenya.

2010s

• In February 2016, she became a University of Auckland student.
• In September 2018, she traveled to Bali, Indonesia.
• In December 2018, she visited different tourist spots in the Philippines including Taal Volcano in Batangas, Boracay Island in Aklan, Dau Falls and Malapascua Island in Cebu and Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte.
• In January 2019, she stayed on Siargao Island and visited Coron, Palawan, Philippines before going back to Auckland.
• In July 2019, she traveled to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

2020s

• On May 6, 2020, she graduated from the University of Auckland but there was no graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• On March 5, 2021, she visited the market in Molino for the first time since she was kidnapped there in 1999.
• On September 30, 2021, she represented Cavite at Miss Universe Philippines 2021 and competed against 27 other finalists at the Henann Resort Convention Center at the Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. She finished third and was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2021.
• On October 12, 2021, she revealed that shortly after the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night, she was offered the Miss Universe New Zealand 2021 title, which she politely declined a week later.
• As Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2021, Victoria appeared in the “It’s Showtime” episode on October 11, 2021 with Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2021 Katrinan Dimaranan and Miss Universe Philippines 2021 runners-up Steffi Aberasturi and Maureen Wroblewitz.
• On June 10, 2022, she gave a speech at the opening ceremony for the national congress of the United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary (UAPSA).
• On February 1, 2024, she was appointed Miss Universe Bacoor 2024.
• On May 22, 2024, she represented Bacoor at Miss Universe Philippines 2024, competed against 52 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila and finished in the Top 10.
• On September 29, 2024, she competed against 15 other Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 candidates at the Dorothy Winstone Centre Performing Arts Centre in Auckland and won the title.
• On November 14, 2024, she wore a dress designed in collaboration with Axel Que featuring manaia patterns created by Tristan Marler in the Miss Universe 2024 national costume competition at the Arena Ciudad de México (Arena CDMX) in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico.
• On November 16, 2024, she represented New Zealand at Miss Universe 2024 and competed against 124 other candidates at the Arena CDMX. She was unplaced.
• On June 24, 2025, she crowned her successor Miss Universe New Zealand 2025 Abbigail Sturgin at the SkyCity Theatre in Auckland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwRT6MC1h6g

#Auckland #Bacoor #Cavite #MissUniverse #MissUniverseNewZealand #MissUniversePhilippines

Maynilad raises P34.3 billion from stock market debut

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MAP: Michelin Guide restaurants in the Philippines for 2026

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