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Twenty five year old Angelee delos Reyes of Olongapo City is crowned Miss Philippines-Earth 2013.

Angelee, bested 46 other candidates during the coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, May 19.

Asked what criterion she would add  in the usual  list of qualities  expected of a  pageant winner,  Angelee said  that  “a good heart to take care of the environment for ourselves and future generations” is a must.

Joining Angelee in the winners’ circle are Kimverlyn Suiza of Nagcarlan, Laguna (Miss Philippines Air), Nancy Leonard of Zamboanga City  (Miss Philippines Water), Alma Cabasal of  of Fil. West Coast, USA (Miss Philippines Fire) and Bernadette Mae Aguirre of Sta. Maria, Bulacan (Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism).
This year’s candidates came from across the nation and Filipino communities abroad.

In line with the tradition of adopting a global environment movement, this year’s pageant theme celebrates the United Nation’s declaration of 2013 as International Year of Water

Alternative rock band Nada Surf is set perform in Manila this Saturday as part of a highly anticipated music festival comprising of international bands and selected local acts.

"It's our first time there and we'll make the most out of it," shares Nada Surf's lead vocalist Matthew Caws in a phoner with Yahoo! Philippines OMG!

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Together with bands like Temper Trap, Neon Trees, Colour Coding, Avalanche City and Tully on Tully, the New York-based alternative act will play at the first Wanderland Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, May 18, at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds in Makati City.

Local acts Up Dharma Down and Taken By Cars are also on the bill.

As natural as possible

Formed in 1992, Nada Surf is composed of frontman Caws, Ira Elliot (drums, backup vocals), Doug Gillard (lead guitar), and Daniel Lorca (bass, backup vocals).

Asked about the challenge of being the focal point of crowd attention, especially in a place

Expect inhibitions to fly out the window when two actors used to working with each other reunite for a major theater project.
 
Karylle plays the title role and Christian Bautista is Prince Charming in Resorts World Manila’s production of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella,” which premieres in October.
 
"My kiss is gonna be longer and I put that in the contract," said Christian in jest, referring to previous intimate moments on stage moments opposite Karylle..
 
One-two punch
 
Karylle and Christian  acted opposite each other in Ballet Philippines' Rama Hari last year. They also represented the Philippines in the  TV musical drama series  “The Kitchen Musical” in 2011.

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"We know each other so well and we work hard when we work together," Christian added.

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Karylle, on the other hand, is ready to give Cinderella  "a new flavor."
 
"This is one of the biggest things