The Lone Filipino Winter Olympian: Michael Christian Martinez

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Michael Christian Martinez, the lone athlete for the Philippines, is an unlikely competitor from a country without snow. Catapulted into the limelight after qualifying last year, his entire home country, which has never won a medal in the Winter Olympics, is rooting for him. Michael finished 19th overall with a total segment score of 64.81 which means he'll move on to Friday's final free skate.

"I'd love to qualify for the free skate [top 24]; that would be a big accomplishment for me," Martinez, 17, said in an interview with NBCOlympics.com prior to the competition. "I don't know what placement I'll get because my training is so different, but we'll see."

It's likely to be a David-versus-Goliath match-up. Facing medal favorites such as Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu and Canada's Patrick Chan, who rank first and second after the short program, Martinez has not benefited from the same intensive training as many of his competitors.

Bangs Garcia and Dawn Jimenez’ Bomb-Tastic UNO Magazine Covers

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Celebrities Bangs Garcia and Dawn Jimenez graced the autograph signing of the latest issue of UNO Magazine with them on the cover at Powerbooks Greenbelt. Fans came earlier and start lining up the second floor of the bookstore.

As the two ladies arrived with UNO magazine editor-in-chief RJ Ledesma , cameras started to click right and left , and guests were all excited to meet these cover girls in person. I must say they look great in person as they are in the magazine, can’t even believe they can pose daring in the magazine, since they are bubbly and sweet in person.

As RJ Ledesma greeted everyone and introduced Bangs and Dawn, he does a bit of some personal interviews and asked the audience if they have questions as well. Members of the audience (fans and writers) asked questions on their career and some personal stuffs. We found out that Bangs is also a painter and Dawn is a culinary student, very interesting.

What Does It Take To Become A Fashion Icon - A Fashion Forum Set On March 4

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Mega Fashion Hall, Lifestyle Inquirer, Look Magazine and MyOwn Mann Productions proudly presents “What Does It Take To Become A Fashion Icon ” – A Fashion Forum about fashion guru Diana Vreeland.

Diana Vreeland (September 29, 1903– August 22, 1989) was a noted columnist and editor in the field of fashion. She worked for the fashion magazines Harper's Bazaar and Vogue and as a special consultant at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1964.

Come and join the country’s well-known personalities from the Philippine fashion industry in a Fashion Forum as they share their thoughts and experiences how Diana Vreeland inspired their personal life and professional careers.

Host: Ms. Thelma San Juan, Editor of Lifestyle Inquirer.