Carrot Man Jeyrick Sigmaton: The Next Asian Supermodel?

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This is great for a headliner statement: "Carrot Man" Jeyrick Sigmaton may just be on his way to become the next Asian supermodel.

Well, why not? The guy does have the looks and proud to be rooted from the Philippines, our beloved country where anybody can accidentally become a star if they have the looks that men and women would go gaga about...and all it took was just one viral photo that captured the hearts of Netizens and now he is for the world...ready to see his potential.

Netizens went ga-ga over a photogenic vegetable farmer in Mountain Province. This, after bakeshop owner Edwina Bandong posted on Facebook several photographs of the Igorot man carrying a basket of carrots, earning him the moniker "Carrot Man."

Jeryck Sigmaton has gone from an anonymous vegetable farmer to a famous apparel model. He is the face that launched a thousand clicks. He put Igorots back in the map! “Carrot Man” joins the likes of Kris Aquino, KC Concepcion, Matteo Guidicelli, and Alden Richards, who are also celebrity endorsers of the clothing brand.

What's next after wearing one of the collection of the internationally renowned designer Mr. Avel Bacudio on Boardwalkph Pictorial? Will his luck continue or is this just a fad until the next pretty face comes out of social media?

Badjao Girl Rita Gabiola Scores Photoshoot and Scholarship

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Dream comes true for a very special little 13 year old girl from Estancia, Iloilo who became social media's little darling. Sometimes dreams do come true. Online sensation Rita Gabiola, popularly known as "Badjao Girl," was treated to a makeover. This girl is a gem! She got really something special. Those eyes that need no explanations. It says everything. Beautiful in and out, and of substance, a rarity these days. From 0 to 10 real quick. That's what a 'good face' can do. 

She lands a scholarship from a sponsor, other promises of aid, and now check out her stunning photos below.

I hope help is provided, not only to Rita Gabiola, the Badjao girl who caught the attention of many because she's a beauty, but also to every native who wants to reach their dreams. As the song goes, "You know it's you babe..." When you photograph beauty today, it becomes a memorable past. Tomorrow's generations will be forever grateful of that ‪‎moment‬.

I'm happy for her. I could understand our fascination with aesthetics though I hope we can transcend that initial stage and seek meritorious system that will encourage the not-so-aesthetically gifted people to strive and be rewarded. I hope other Badjao children get the help they need through sustainable access to education and economic opportunities. May this media exposure help their tribes to have proper education, support, livelihood and other things that most of us have been experiencing.

Her only dream is to become a teacher someday and brings hope to the Badjao community and to help her family by getting viral through social media. There are always good things in store for all of us. We just don't know when they come. Just keep the faith for they will be provided in the most unexpected way.

Videos: Harte Hanks MOA Launch

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Opening ceremonies including a small program, a ribbon-cutting and a media tour were held at the Harte Hanks’ BPO facility located at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex in Pasay City, Present at the event were Pasay Mayor Calixto’s representative, Atty. Ray Glenn Agranzamendez, Acie Arroyo-Cruz of IBPAP, Nikki Gilladoga, AVP of SM Prime, Butch Valenzuela of CCAP, Benjamin Chacko, Harte Hanks’ Head of BPO Operations and Jonathan Bondoc, Site Director ofHarte Hanks Philippines.

Moderator during the short discussion was ANC Anchor Ron Cruz.

The Pasay facility, situated at Five E-Com Center, consolidates both of Harte Hanks Philippines’ former primary and secondary locations and creates seats for hundreds of additional new employees.

The US-based firm’s Manila affiliate employs about 2,000 IT-BPO workers, majority of whom are assigned at its primary location in Fort Bonifacio, Global City.

Jonathan Bondoc, Site Director for Harte Hanks Philippines, said the company prides itself as a BPO with a low-attrition rate, or turnover of employees, focusing on in-house programs that engage, enable and retain personnel.

“Our employees generally stay for the culture and work environment we provide,” Bondoc stressed. “We pride ourselves in a culture that is inclusive and embraces diversity.”

Below are videos from the event: