1. Richard Gomez

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Richard Gomez is an icon of a man being tall, dark and handsome. Call him the total package – sporty, kind, smart and very masculine. Truly he is a matinee idol and girl’s living fantasy. PUPians couldn’t imagine that the most eligible bachelor of the country walked down in the Mabini Campus as a regular student. 

There is no doubt on his acting career, having a grand slam victory over the GAWAD URIAN Best Actor Award. He married Lucy Torres Gomez a very sophisticated women.

At Present Richard is engaged in politics through her wife, re-elect representative of 4th district of Leyte. Also Richard is part of the Philippine Men Volleyball team.

2. Marcelo Santos

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Marcelo Santos III has very prominent name on Facebook. He is a graduate of Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relation in Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He is the mind behind YouTube’s Love story on Video which got viral on 2010. He is the Author of the bestselling novels, “para sa hopeless romantic”, “para sa broken hearted” and his newest “mahal mo siya, mahal ka ba?”

Now Marcelo’s book “para sa hopeless romantic” is now being modified as a movie performed by James Reid, Nadine Samonte and other young stars. Indeed, no matter where Marcelo Santos III goes, he never forgets to return to his home. He often visits PUP to have his Marcelo Talk. Marcelo’s Fan page on Facebook already reached the 5.5 million mark.

3. Ted Failon

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Ted Failon graduated with a degree of Bachelor in Broadcast Communication in 1996. He is one of the news anchors in TV Patrol. Ted is the host on his own TV show “Failon Ngayon”, which tackles some serious issues that needs to be solved in our country.

 Just a correction, PUP Pylon and Pylon run is not named after Ted. He is a proud alumnus of the university; even he does not deny that fact on his TV interviews.

4. Papa Jack

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Have you ever heard of a heart doctor? Heard of a heart doctor that offers service over the radio? Papa Jack or John Gemperle in true life is the famous DJ that solves all the love problems of his callers by giving them advice. But what Papa Jack wants to justify is that he is not good in giving advice, what he does is he gives them the most logical answer to their problems.

He is a famous mass communication student of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Aside from True Love Confessions and Wild Confessions aired at 90.7 Love radio, he also gives advice on his new show called Call me Papa Jack on TV 5.

5. Cristina Decena

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The woman who earned her 1st million at the age of 20 made possible by Cristina Decena. Her story is a true to life from rugs to riches. As a child she suffered poverty in extreme level. Cristina doesn’t want to be a burden to her parents so she decided to work at a young age. She sells candies as a child and when she became a PUPian she began to sell clothes and foods. From these small businesses, she saved them then later invests in real estate which earned her 1st million at the age of 20. 

She took the course BS Economics because she wanted to know more about profit and loss. Now she is a billionaire living on her own mansion. Her great success made her worthy to belong on our list of these amazing PUPians.

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Shall biracial candidates represent a country? This has been an issue in the Philippines even before. Some Filipino pageant savvies seek for the so-called “pure Filipina beauty,” who is a brunet with tanned skin. Furthermore, candidates will surely be criticized by these Filipinos when their last names sound too American or too foreign. 

Nowadays, I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as “pure Filipina.” 

“Why?” you might ask?

How should a Filipino look like?

The Philippines was colonized not just once, not just twice but thrice by the Spaniards, Americans, and Japanese! Modern Filipinos don’t have 100% Filipino blood. Whether we are aware about it or not, all of us have at least American, Spanish, and Japanese ancestry. Include those a few Chinese businessmen who stayed for quite a long time in the Philippines and eventually married Filipinas.

When I was in my third grade, I also remember that during the early times, our country was visited as well by Indians and Arabians. This led me to conclude that Filipinos have such ancestry even only a small percentage.

If there shall be a rule that only pure Filipinas will be allowed in a pageant, I bet no one would qualify. If someone is seeking for a pure Filipina, he must be seeking for a very short woman who has a flat nose, dark skin and frizzy hair. Coz that’s how our natives look like before these colonizers and visitors arrived in our country.

Don’t get me wrong here. I’m not belittling native Filipinos. I’m just describing it and I’m not saying anything.

Our Delegates

Take a look at these two winners of the recently held Bb. Pilipinas, Christi McGary (Miss Intercontinental Philippines) and Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (Miss Universe Philippines). 

Christi McGary is a half-American and half-Filipino who was raised in New Jersey, United States. Her American features most especially her height has become an advantage for her to outstand in the competition. Though speaks a little of Filipino [most of the times, she uses English in her interview], she does consider herself as a Filipina. She could have represented the United States but since she loves our country so much and is proud of her Filipino race, she wholeheartedly chose to represent the Philippines.

On the other hand is Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. She is 50% Filipina 50% German and she was born Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttembeg, Germany. Pia’s face doesn’t indeed fall under the “pure Filipina” category.  On Latina pages, many say that Pia looks like a Latina and this is such a great compliment. 

Most of our delegates have some foreign features as well. Venus Raj (Miss Universe 2010) and her last name, shall I say more? Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe 2012) might have the nearest features of a Filipina (Malay descent) but still not a hundred percent. She was tanned more before she flew to the USA to compete the Miss Universe. 

Via missology.info

Additionally, many Latinos noticed Shamcey Supsup (2011), Ariella Arida (2013) and Mary Jean Lastimosa (2014) have Latina features as well.

Shamcey Supsup, Miss Universe 3rd Runner up
via starmometer

Mary Jean Lastimosa, Top 10 Miss Universe

Can I just forget Megan Young who is crowned as Miss World 2013?

Megan Lynne Young, Miss World 2013 from the Philippines

Conclusion

This just proves that nowadays, we cannot [or should I say it’s rare] to find 100% Filipinas in a pageant.

Our country is really a melting pot of culture and faces. A Filipino can look like an Asian, Malay, White or Latina. One must not demand when someone looks like a foreigner for as long as she is proud of her Filipino blood, no matter how foreigner does she look, she deserves to represent the Philippines. After all, we are all mixed. We are not just aware of it.

Being 100% Filipina is not defined by how someone looks or by her surname. It is defined by someone’s love and passion for the country.

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Powered by Android wear, this watch goes beyond providing time with its other special features that make it stand out among regular watches. It is not your regular accessory, so it’s a great investment for those who are into wearable technology.

Pros

Among its pros are its numerous functions apart from being a watch. It can store music, work as a fitness device, and customizable features according to unique users’ requirements. Buyers will feel as if they have several devices to use without getting all devices, saving them money in the end.

Downloadable apps from Google Play are also compatible with this device. Apps can be installed and sync easily to assure users that they’ll have all the apps they need on the go.

Another advantage is its groundbreaking technology and design combo. Numerous Sony SmartWatch reviews laud its chic and edgy style that doesn’t look like other regular watches. Sony and Android combined both brands’ aesthetic and style elements to guarantee this device will stand out among others.

Monitoring fitness goals is also easy with SmartWatch 3 because of its iFit GPS app. It tracks the users’ distance, elevation, speed and heart rate whenever worn and while doing their activities. Statistics are also saved and sync to its website, which users can access later on.

Finally, this watch is also a comfortable accessory to use. It doesn’t only look great, but also looks light and comfortable to wear, making it an ideal accessory for minimalists.

Cons

While being a praised device, SmartWatch 3 also has its downside. First is some official Sony apps will still need to be updated, which means they can’t be used with the latest device for now.

Another downside is GPS inconsistency experienced when used. It can be too sensitive that results won’t show accurately. Some users thought that this problem can be fixed with firmware update.

As of now, the device doesn't support offline maps, which can be helpful for many users. Developers may update this feature, but consumers would need to wait for some time before updates will be launched.

Finally, the device still lack other accessories that other manufacturers are already offering with their own smart watches.

Product Description

Sony SmartWatch combines the conventional function of the watch with the modern features of Android OS all wrapped in one classy and slick construction.

Features and Specifications

Android Wear support.

Multiple Sensors for GPS, motion, accelerometer, Gyro and others.

Voice recognition features.

Standalone features.

Waterproof body.

IP58 rating.

Long battery life up to 48 hours.

Support for multiple apps.

One year manufacturer warranty.

Lightweight body.

Available in four colors: Lime, White, Pink and Black.

Conclusion

Overall, this Sony SmartWatch has features worth checking out, especially for those who want to experience the modern take on conventional devices. It works fine at its current features, but it obviously still needs some improvements. Knowing the brand, consumers can expect great future for its updates.

Price

$244.99

Chinito Ratings

4.1 stars

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