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Checking In: 47 Jobner Bagh in Jaipur, India
“Paolo, do you speak Italian?” asked Mr. Siva, the 52-year old owner of the 12-key boutique hotel, 47 Jobner Bagh in Jaipur, […]
WATCH: Maxine Medina’s ‘Up Close: Miss Universe Philippines’ Feature
Check out Miss Universe’s quick feature on Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina. Each candidate is featured in the pageant’s official […]
WATCH: 65th Miss Universe Preliminary Competition
We’re as excited as you are — watch the 65th Miss Universe preliminary competition LIVE from Manila, Philippines here. The prelims […]
Valerie ‘Bangs’ Garcia Marries Fil-British Lloydi Birchmore
After their engagement back in January 2016, Valerie ‘Bangs’ Garcia finally ties the knot with Filipino-British Lloydi Birchmore on January 24, 2017. The wedding […]
Miss Universe Pageants in the Philippines: 1974, 1994, and 2017
Now that we’re just a little over a week before the 65th Miss Universe pageant which will be held at […]
Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen Returns to the Philippines as 65th Miss Universe Judge
On her Instagram account @sushmitasen47, Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen has announced her return to the Philippines as one of […]
MORE PHOTOS: Isabelle Daza as Her Mom Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz
In addition to our earlier post (see below) featuring Isabelle Daza‘s impression of her mom Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, […]
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Paolo Ballesteros’ Makeup Transformation as Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach
Eat Bulaga mainstay and MMFF 2016 Best Actor Paolo Ballesteros (for Die Beautiful) made waves online and internationally with his epic […]
LOOK: Isabelle Daza as Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz
In the Miss Universe-themed birthday party of Tim Yap at the Manila House private club, Isabelle Daza came no less than as her mom, Miss Universe […]
Makeup Pegs: Miss Universe 2016 Looks by MAC Makeup Artists
Makeup plays an important role in enhancing and highlighting facial features in any beauty pageant. This year, the prestigious Miss […]
Checking In: Budget Meets Comfort at Hotel ibis Singapore Novena
Unpretentious, simple, and straightforward — Hotel ibis Singapore Novena brings an excellent (and affordable!) hotel alternative to both leisure and business travelers […]
Hot or Not: Miss Universe 2016 Candidates in Filipiniana Wear
The spotlight was on the six Ilocos-based local fashion designers who dressed 20 of the 65th Miss Universe candidates in elegant Filipiniana […]
Highlights: Miss Universe 2016 Governor’s Ball
The Governor’s Ball, one of the many traditions of the Miss Universe organization, is their annual fundraising activity and this year, the glamorous event was held […]
On His Way to Hunkhood: Figure Skater Michael Christian Martinez
Do you still remember Michael Christian Martinez, the young figure skating champion who was the first Southeast Asian skater to compete in […]
Little Fashionista: Zia Dantes Wears Matching Clothes with Mom Marian Rivera
Maria Letizia Dantes, known to many as Baby Zia, is undoubtedly one of the most popular celebrity kids today. Since the day she […]
The Year That Was…
2016 is coming to a close — here we list the Top 10 Most Read Stories on Random Republika published this year. […]
Candidates Start to Arrive in Manila for the 65th Miss Universe Kick Off Weekend
More than a month before the actual pageant, candidates of the 65th Miss Universe have started to arrive in Manila […]
Checking In: Gallery Prawirotaman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
While culture and heritage remain at the core of the town’s DNA, modernity slowly catches up in laid-back Yogyakarta. The proliferation of fancy […]
Pasig City Newest Landmark: The Rebirth of the Revolving Tower and Restaurant
What once stood as a pillar of affluence and prosperity back in the ’70s smacked in the heart of Pasig slowly was […]
Rufa Mae Quinto Marries Fiancé
Comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto officially wed her fiancé, Trevor Magallanes last November 25, 2016. Check out some of the photos below. Wedding venue […]