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The 65th Miss Universe is a pageant to remember

Why the 65th Miss Universe is a pageant to remember   Photo from Stever Harvey FB page Royalty, fashion, politics, controversy, and 86 gorgeous candidates--the 65th Ms Universe pageant a night to remember.  Here’s why: 8 Queens under one roof A total of eight (8) Miss Universe title-holders graced the beauty pageant including the reigning Queen. Those who lend their Miss Universe appeal were Gloria Diaz (1969), Margie Moran (1973), Dayanara Torres (1993), Sushmita Sen (1994), Natalie Glebova (2005), Riyo Mori (2007), and Leila Lopes (2011). Some of them sat as judges. Photo lifter from FatimaSusmita Sen Twitter Account Steve Harvey’s back Who doesn’t know Steve Harvey? The American host made a huge mistake on live TV last year when he announced Miss Colombia as the pageant’s big winner.  But, he rectified his mistake and proclaimed ‘confidently beautiful with a heart’ the rightful winner.  He made a comeback as main host for this year’s grand coronation night.   There w

Hinulugang Taktak in Antipolo

When I was a kid, the movie I was watching , just don't remember if it was LVN or Sampaguita Pictures,  featured a song that goes "Tayo na sa Antipolo, at dito maligo tayo!" Later, I learned from my nanay the place was called Hinulugang Taktak. I told myself someday I'do go see Hinulugang Taktak. Someday came about 2 weeks ago. I took a jeep from Cubao to Antipolo, then rode a tricycle to the place from Sumulong Highway near Taktak Road. Twas such a beauty to behold....from afar. Unfortunately, the more steps you take forward, the bad the air gets.  Hinulugang Taktak is so polluted you can't even take a dip.   So opposite of what I saw in that old sepia movie.   People there say, rehabilitation is on-going but it would take about 3-5 years before people can finally swim again. Until then, peeps can swim in the pool for free.  Or they can hang with family and friends in one of the cottages around the area.