Harden, Gordon Impressed With Young Basketball Talents at NBA 3X Philippines 2013 Presented by Sprite

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James Harden and Eric Gordon got a taste of Filipino streetball at its finest yesterday (July 28) at the Finals of NBA3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Tent.

The ultimate competitions of the three-day three-on-three basketball tournament – which drew 60,000 fans over three days at the double venue -- was moved to the PICC from the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall Sunday afternoon on account of the rain.

Little boys not quite five feet who were members of the RP Team Thirteen Under and wowed the NBA stars as they heaved shots from two-point country in the U13 division. The very young players of the RP Team were only good for a runner up finish, but their ease with the basketball impressed the NBA talents and the avid basketball crowd.

Kuya Manzano Stars As A Spanish Priest in Amor Y Fuerte

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The only born and raised in Spain professional actor in the Philippines, Kuya Manzano, gets a “tonsure” for a priestly role in Cinemalaya 2013’s "Amor y Muerte" (Love and Death) under the direction of Cesar Evangelista and written By Jerry Gracio.

The film is an erotic period drama wherein a half Spanish soldier (Markki Stroem) falls in love and marries an india (Althea Vega).

Kuya Manzano plays the role of Fray Santiago, a Spanish priest who disapproves the way the Filipinas behave in intimacy and their wantoness when it comes to human desires. He is set on making the Indios full of moral fiber and finesse.

Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2013 Crowns Koreen Medina as Mutya Ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific

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Koreen Medina of Quezon City is crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific and will compete in the Miss Intercontinental pageant in Egypt. Congratulations! ‪#‎MutyaNgPilipinas2013‬

Candidates were ranked 80% from the closed door pre judging and 20% for the coronation night. Over all on the competition period of 18 days. They were rated on their character, participation on activities, intelligence, beauty and talent.

Koreen Medina got 6 minor awards, Mutya ng Sheridan, Mutya ng Lancaster, Mutya ng Crimson, Mutya ng Careline of Ever Bilena, Mutya ng Zen Institute, Best in Talent and Top 2 Best in Swimwear. She did her best to fullfill her dreams.Sumakit lang ang ulo ng karamihan sa mga sagot ng contestants sa Question and Answer portion! Walang binatbat sa Q & A ng Super Sireyna of Eat Bulaga! Parang naging barangay beauty contest lang itong Mutya ng Pilipinas daw!