July 2019 – Pinay Sisters

Gia and Jenna

Originally written June 2016

In the Philippines, the importance of beauty is never underemphasized. Past beauty queens such as Pia Wurtzbach have received attention commonly reserved for astronauts and Olympic medalists in countries such as the United States. Regularly scheduled programming is interrupted by news tickers flowing at the bottom of television screens across the country featuring updates of pageant results. Not only is the pageant circuit a desirable career and lifestyle path for women, but it is also a viable option for many born male. As many boys traditionally aspire to become athletes, in the Philippines, a country ridden in socioeconomic disparity, success as a beauty queen offers a fast track from poverty to fame and fortune.

Homosexually and/or transvestitism /transsexuality/transgenderism is perhaps more accepted – if not more apparent – than in many western countries, not because of laws and legal provisions that protect sexual minorities, but by the prevalence of GBLTQ culture. Unlike the United States where many gay events remain on society’s fringe, celebrities such as Vice Ganda and Boy Abunda are television personalities often seen on television…

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NBA Stars Opt to Play in the Philippines

The Philippines is one of the most basketball-crazed countries in the world. From Baguio to Caguyan de Oro, basketball has virtually become the nation’s national pastime. Professional basketball players such as Doug Kramer are household names throughout the archipelago nation and are subjects for reality TV. The once-popular Team Kramer highlighted the family life of Kramer and celebrity wife Cheska Garcia in weekly episodes, however, little is known of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) player internationally. Outside the Philippines, arguably the most famous player in the Philippine league, ironically, is not a basketball player, but a boxer: 5’5” (1.66 m) Manny Pacquiao.

The NBA takes notice of basketball’s undeniable popularity in the Philippines by bringing exhibition games to the Philippines and having All-Star teams complete against the PBA’s best. Despite the NBA’s goodwill visits to the Philippines, which continues to feed the nation’s insatiable appetite for the sport, few players, if given the opportunity, would opt to play in the PBA perhaps until now.

The International Business Times reports the exciting possibility of two NBA stars considering stints in the PBA. In a Saturday, July 29 post, John Tan reports former Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom and Jordan Clarkson’s interest in playing for a PBA franchise team.

Clarkson, a nationalized Philippine citizen, thus far, has represented the Philippines in last year’s Asian Games but has yet to play extensively in the Philippine league. Five years removed from the NBA limelight, Lamar Odam looks to revive his career after being ousted from a 3-on-3 league due to poor health.

Can Odam and Clarkson make a splash in the PBA and make the league a viable option for international players? Only time will tell.

Queen of Mamalakaya Results

Following up on posts to last week’s Mamalakaya Festival, the Miss Queen of Mamalakaya was a success, according to event organizer Kit Flores. Yheng Lavitoria of Tarlac was crowned queen at last Saturday’s event at Wawandue Barangay’s Covered Court. Competing to a packed crowd, Amika Montero of Olongapo City took the last spot as the fourth runner up, Dimple Tan of Manilla placed third, Castillejos native Lian Domingo reached second runner-up status, and placing first was Bataan’s Jenna Maria.

Kit welcomes you to next year’s Mamalakaya Festival, featuring activities and performances for people of all ages.

OLONGAPO: QUEEN OF MAMALAKAYA 2019 (Update)

This is an update on the 2019 Mamalakaya Festival. As mentioned previously, Kit Flores is coordinating the Queen of Mamalakaya Pageant scheduled for Saturday, July 20 at Wawandue Barangay’s Covered Court at 8 p.m.

Flores will be the organizer of the gay event. Approaching its third year, a high turn out is expected for this highly-contested pageant. Open to entries from across the Philippines, the Third Annual Queen of Mamalakaya is expected to be a highly-contested event. Qualifiers will receive the cash prize of ₱300 (6 USD), the fourth-place finisher will receive ₱1000 (20 USD), the third-place finisher will receive ₱3000 (60 USD), the runner up will receive ₱5000 (98 USD), and Miss Mamalakaya 2019 the grand prize totaling ₱10,000 (200 USD).

Contestants interested in entering the pageant may apply the day of the event.

For more information about the upcoming event, contact Kit with the following contact information:E-mail: kit_flores22@yahoo.com

Tel: +639453904134

Sponsorship and contributions for the gala are much appreciated. If you or your business is willing to help in making this event become a success, contact Kit and/or send money via PayPal using the contact address provided.

Kit looks forward to seeing you witness the spectacle of the crowning of a new queen for this year’s Mamalakaya Festival.

Miss Gay Mamalakaya promo

Olongapo: ‘Queen of Mamalakaya 2019’

As part of the Subic/Olongapo area’s Mamalakaya Festival, celebrating the region’s strong fishing tradition, Kit Flores will be organizing the Third Annual Queen of Mamalakaya Pageant, slated for Saturday, July 20, at Wawundue Barangay’s Covered Court at 8 p.m.

Performance from the 2017 Malalakaya Festival

Open to entries from across the Philippines, the Third Annual Queen of Mamalakaya is expected to be a highly-contested event. Qualifiers will receive the cash prize of ₱300 (6 USD), the fourth-place finisher will receive ₱1000 (20 USD), the third-place finisher will receive ₱3000 (60 USD), the runner up will receive ₱5000 (98 USD), and Miss Mamalakaya 2019 the grand prize totaling ₱10,000 (200 USD).

Contestants interested in entering the pageant may apply the day of the event.

For more information about the upcoming event, contact Kit with the following contact information:

E-mail: kit_flores22@yahoo.com