Proudly Pinoy: The Country of Champions

After what happened in our country in the past few weeks, the Filipino spirit still remains. Never stops fighting, until success achieved. From earthquake that strikes Cebu and Bohol, war in Zamboanga and just recently, Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan that devastated the Central Part of the country.

But despite those major problems facing our country today, Filipinos still manage to raise our flag and smile. And show the world that we can still rise up #BangonPilipinas. Filipinos are still blessed with champions.

Just recently November 24, 2013, Manny "Pambansang Kamao" Pacquiao defeats Brandon Rios by unanimous decision in Welterweight fight. After his consecutive losses, the Pambansang Kamao is totally back in track. It was indeed an emotional victory for Pacquiao after Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan devastated his homeland the Philippines. Pacquiao said in the ring "This is not about my comeback. My victory is a symbol of my people's comeback from a natural disaster and a natural tragedy." He added, "My journey will continue. I said we will rise again, and that's what happened." 

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Last November 21, 201, the 8th edition of Mister International was held in Skenoo Hall, Jakarta Indonesia. Although Mister International Philippines Gil Wagas wasn't able to grab the Mister International 2013 title, he makes it to 4th Runner -up and a special award "Fan Vote Winner".

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The first edition of Miss Grand International was held in Bangkok, Thailand on November 19, 2013. Among 71 delegates Miss Grand International Philippines Annalie Forbes crowned as 3rd Runner-up and bring home US$ 2,500 cash prize.

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Miss Universe Philippines Ariela Arida was the one being called in the top 16 of Miss Universe 2013 which was held on November 9, 2013 at Crocus City Hall, Russia. This event was happened after the day Typhoon Yolanda enters central part of the Philippines. As everyone thinks she could be crowned as Miss Universe 2013 because of her precised and best answer during the final round Q&A. Ara Arida was the only contestant who speaks English without interpreter.

Q: What can be done about the lack of jobs for young people starting their career around the world?
A: For the people who have lack of jobs, I do believe we people should invest to education and that's my primary advocacy because if we all know that everyone of us is educated and well aware of what we are doing, we could land to jobs and land our careers in the future. So education is primary source and it's a ticket for a better future.

Unluckily but still the luckiest girl because she was crowned 3rd Runner up in Miss Universe 2013. She may not bring home the bacon, she's still the winner in our hearts.

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The prettiest woman in the whole world is from Philippines. Last September 28, 2013 at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia the 63rd edition of Miss World pageant was held. Among the 127 delegates, Miss World Philippines Megan Young was crowned as Miss World 2013. That makes the biggest turnout in the pageant's history because it is the first time the Philippines won the title since the 1951. Awarded with special awards like:

• 4th Runner Up Beach Fashion
• Top Model Winner
• 3rd Runner Up Multimedia award

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Our very own Miss Mutya Johanna Datul won the Miss Supranational 2013 which was held on September 6, 2013 at Sport's Palace of Minsk, Belarus. This was also the first time for an Asian to win the title of Miss Supranational. She was also awarded Miss Personality , One of the Top 10 Best Talent, and One of the Top 8 Miss Internet.

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A Filipina teen Miss Amber Medoza Delos Reyes was crowned Miss Teen Expoworld Universe 2013 which was held on November 21, 2013 at Guatemala.

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 Filipino spirit is waterproof! Despite this sad happenings, Filipinos have remained positive.
"There's always a rainbow after the rain."

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Stay Beautiful Dearies!

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