Donaire vs Arce Results: Donaire Wins Via a 3rd Round Knockout

Dubbed as D-Day (Demolition Day), the Nonito Donaire Jr vs Jorge Arce battle was held on December 15 (December 16 in Manila) at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Nonito Donaire won via a 3rd round knockout, beating the Mexican.

Nonito Donaire clearly dominated the fight scoring a knock down over Arce from a quick short right hand in round 2. Donaire ducks a punch in round 3 and floored Arce again. The shaky Arce stood up but he was welcomed with a monster left hook from Donaire, landing right on his jaw and he's down--end of the fight.

Read: Jorge Arce Announces Retirement After Loss to Donaire

Jorge "El Travieso" Arce is Donaire's fourth world class opponent this year. In February, "The Filipino Flash" moved up to the 122-pound division and captured the vacant WBO super bantamweight title by beating Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. by split decision at the Alamodome in San Antonio. 

In July, Donaire knocked off the IBF belt holder, Jeffrey Mathebula at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, the same venue when he stopped Japanese Toshiaki Nishioka via a round 9 TKO in October, successfully defending his IBF and WBO super bantamweight belts.

Nonito Donaire's record improved to 31-1-0, 20 KOs while Jorge Arce's record now goes 61-7-2, 46 KOs. With Donaire's spectacular win, he might be a candidate for "Fighter of the Year," putting an exclamation point to his credentials this year.

An even bigger 2013 awaits Donaire, who is now up in the pound-for-pound ranking. According to bleacher report, "superfights are still waiting for him at 122 in Abner Mares and Guillermo Rigondeaux. If he chooses to move up to 126, he's got great potential fights in opponents like Orlando Salido, Daniel Ponce de Leon and Billy Dib."

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Full Video: Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary Competition

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon was a stand-out during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition which happened December 13 (December 14, MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Janine effectively worked the crowd with her signature strut called Cobra Walk which was described by beauty queen Joyce Burton-Titular as a "fast criss-cross walk with a slight shoulder shake and a pivot that will render you hypnotized."

With Janine's sterling performance during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminaries (the swimsuit and evening gown rounds, including the interviews which according to Jonas Gaffud was also nailed by Janine), a Top 5 finish all the way to the crown is not at all impossible.

Watch the full video of Janine Tugonon during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition below and don't forget to vote for Janine. You can check how to vote here or go straight to the Miss Universe website.

Video courtesy of The Emerald Videos, photo from Janine Mari Tugonon Facebook (out of OPMB Worldwide photos)

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Janine Tugonon Stuns in Her Swimsuit for Miss Universe 2012 Prelims

The Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary competition happened December 13 (December 14 MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The 89 candidates sashayed with their evening gowns and swimsuits all to capture the judges' eyes.

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon was glowing even at the start when the candidates got to introduce themselves. She was most applauded in her pink cocktail dress along with Misses Puerto Rico, Mexico and USA.

Janine earlier surprised everyone with her cobra walk wearing a powder blue gown (see photos and video here). She once again captured the world with her radiance wearing a blue Kooey Australia swimsuit.

On December 15 (around 12 noon, Manila time), the candidates will be back on stage to showcase their National Costumes. Meanwhile, here is Janine Tugonon during the preliminary swimsuit competition of Miss Universe 2012.

Photos courtesy of Jory Rivera of OPMB Worldwide and rappler.com

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Janine Tugonon Wears a Powder Blue Gown in Miss Universe 2012 Prelims, Applauded by Crowd

Miss Universe-Philipines Janine Tugonon surprised everyone with her cobra walk wearing a powder blue flowy gown during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition on December 13 (December 14 MLA time). Watch Janine during the preliminary swimsuit competition.

Janine Tugonon, along with Misses Mexico, Karina Gonzalez and USA, Olivia Culpo were the most-applauded during the introduction of candidates, very much like a boxing match.

Here is a peek at Janine Tugonon's evening gown for Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition. According to reports, the gown is another Alfredo Barraza creation, a Columbian designer who used to dress our representatives to the said pageant.

Watch Janine as she walks the runway of the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition.

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Karylle, Tippy Dos Santos in for Miss Saigon Call Backs

Kapamilya singer/actress/host Karylle has made it to the call backs of "Miss Saigon" auditions. The international hit musical will have its West End revival and the four-day auditions in Manila, Philippines started Monday, November 19.

Talent manager Carlo Orosa posted a picture of Karylle holding her call-back slip on Facebook with the caption "We made it." Orosa's other talent from Stages, Star Magic singer-actress Tippy dos Santos, also received a call-back slip. 

Related: Karylle Lands Another International Project via Singapore's 'Point of Entry'

Karylle, who is very emotional after she performed the "Miss Saigon" song I'd Give My Life For You, will return on Wednesday, November 21 with Tippy and others who have also received their call back slips to audition for specific roles and to undergo dance auditions.

Others who also passed for the call backs include professional theater actors Jake Macapagal, K-la Rivera, OJ Mariano, Lawrenz Martinez, and Manila-born Singaporean singer-actress Julia Abueva. 

Over a thousand hopefuls enlisted for the much-awaited Manila auditions for the "Miss Saigon" revival which will run until Thursday, November 22 at the Philippine Opera Company’s headquarters in Makati. Some who auditioned were from Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.

The original Miss Saigon was first staged at Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London on September 20, 1989. It opened on Broadway in 1999. Filipina international-singer actress Lea Salonga originally played the lead role of Kim in "Miss Saigon."

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Viral Video: DOT Sleepless Nights TVC for It's More Fun In the Philippines Campaign

The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) has released on Wednesday, November 14 its newest TV commercial as part of the It's More Fun in the Philippines campaign.

The new 30-minute DOT TVC, titled 'Sleepless Nights' features a Caucasian girl having fun with the entertainment and lifestyle the Philippines can offer. Showcasing various restaurants, bars and night markets in the country, the new It's More Fun in the Philippines TV commercial truly exemplified that "nightlife is more fun in the Philippines."

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Watch the new DOT It's More Fun in the Philippines TVC (Sleepless Nights):

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Blessed Pedro Calungsod Now A Saint, Image in 2nd Highest Place of Honor

Blessed Pedro Calungsod has been canonized as a saint today, October 21 in a ceremony led by Pope Benedict XVI in Vatican City. In the canonization rites at St. Peter’s Basilica, the image of Blessed Pedro Calungsod occupies the second highest place of honor.

According to Vice-Postulator for the Canonization Cause of Blessed Pedro Calungsod Msgr. Ildebrando Leyson, Blessed Pedro Calungsod's image occupied the second highest place of honor where it hangs third from the right at the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Leyson explained that the center balcony is the highest place of honor. The next ranks then move out from the center. According to sanpedrocalungsod.com, the “ranks” are decided by three factors: first, martyrs rank higher than non-martyrs; bishops rank higher than priests; priests, who rank higher than religious, and laypeople.

Read: San Pedro Calungsod Documentary Airs on ABS-CBN's Sunday's Best (October 21)

Blessed Pedro Calungsod is not the only one who was canonized as saint today.

Watch the video below to know more about the 6 others who were canonized as saints together with the second Filipino Saint, Pedro Calungsod.

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Philippines' Ayelee Marie Dasalla Wins Miss Humanity International 2012 2nd Runner Up, Jamaica Grabs the Title

Miss Philippines Ayelee Marie Dasalla was hailed 2nd runner-up in the recently concluded Miss Humanity International 2012 held in Barbados Saturday night (October 20). Miss Jamaica, Lesa Gayle Wee Tom was crowned as the winner.

Ayelee Marie Dasalla was also the People's Choice Awardee on the said two-year-old pageant. Last year, Miss Philippines Czarina Gatbonton was also hailed as the 2nd runner up.

Ayelee is not the only Filipino to compete in the 2012 edition of Miss Humanity International. Her fellow Bb. Pilipinas 2012 contestant, Marie Molo Peter also competed representing Norway.

Here is the list of winners of the 2012 Miss Humanity International:

• Miss Humanity International 2012 - Miss Jamaica (Lesa Gayle Wee Tom)
• 1st Runner Up - Miss Guyana (Meleesa Natasha)
• 2nd Runner Up - Miss Philippines (Ayelee Marie Dasalla)
• 3rd Runner Up - Miss Netherlands ( Romina Verdoorn )
• 4th Runner Up - Miss Australia (Cleo Howman)

Special Awards:

• Miss Photogenic - Australia
• People's Choice - Philippines
• Best Swimwear - Jamaica
• Best Gown - Jamaica
• Best Talent - Guyana

The Philippines is the only country, so far to consistently land in the top 5 of Miss Humanity International, a Barbados-based pageant which aims to promote and raise awareness about humanitarian causes worldwide.

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