Ms. Imelda Papin, dubbed the Philippine Ambassadress of Goodwill, and Mrs. Dionisia Pacquiao (fondly called “Mommy D”) may do concerts abroad very soon.

Offers have been pouring in for them to perform in concerts in the US, Dubai, Hong Kong, and other parts of the world.

This of course is a very exciting news for their fans who’ve warmly accepted their tandem in the music world when they recorded Mel’s hit song “Bakit” in the US no less.

It is recalled that when Mel (once dubbed the “Sentimental Songstress of Asia” and who was also vice governor of Camarines Sur) learned on TV that Mommy D was a fan and that she wanted to see Mel in person, the latter had Mommy D fetched by a limousine for their momentous meeting over dinner. Mommy D was in Las Vegas then for one of her famous son Manny’s championship fights. Imelda has been based in Las Vegas for quite sometime.

Mommy D was thrilled beyond belief when she finally met her idol and was in tears when Imelda offered her to record the song “Bakit,” initially meant as a souvenir. But upon hearing of the recorded output, the producer of 618 International Entertainment, Inc., decided to include the duet in the album of Ms. Papin.

The song “Bakit,” composed by John Manalili, has brought Imelda Papin to phenomenal heights, setting a trend in the local music industry. In a record time of three months, the song reached Double Platinum, paving the way for numerous hits and 13 movie offers, thus conferring on Ms. Papin the title of “Undisputed Jukebox Queen” for five consecutive years and elevating her to the Hall of Fame.

“Bakit” the concert on Oct. 16, the Philippine music icon and international recording artist and Mommy D will topbill “Bakit the Concert” at the Aliw Theater. They will be joined by an array of guest artists.

The concert, which is for the benefit of the dialysis project of the IAP Foundation, Inc., is under the auspices of the Foundation in cooperation with BuzzworksTrading, E Business and 618 International Entertainment, Inc.

By the way, Mel announces that “Bakit” CDs, distributed by Universal Records, are now available in all record outlets in the country.

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Mr. Philippines Int’l grand finale Sept. 4

After the recently concluded Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant where our very own Venus Raj made it to the Top 10 finalists and then as 4th Runner-up, now comes the “Mr. International 2010” which will be held on Nov. 20, 2010 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The Philippine representative will be chosen among 23 handsome gentlemen who will vie for Mr. Philippines International during the grand finale pageant which will be held on Sept. 4, 2010 at the Aguinaldo Hall of the Island Cove Hotel in Cavite.

The event is a post activity of the First Kawit Day celebration, the 410th Anniversary of Kawit, Cavite founded on Aug. 1, 1600.

2009 Mr. International Bruno Kettles, a Bolivian, and 2009 Mr. Philippines International Michael Mananzala and the president of the Mr. Singapore International Pageants will be attending the grand finale of the Mr. Philippines International.

Dr. Joseph I. Pallera is the national director of the Mr. Philippines International.

Like in a beauty pageant, there are several categories of awards or titles to be won in the Mr. Philippines International competition. These are Best in National Costume, Best in Swimwear, Best in Formal Wear, and Congeniality Award.

The contenders were unanimous in saying that they joined the pageant because they would like to showcase their respective talents, help promote Philippine tourism, and to act as role models for the youth.

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Inspirational Pop Prince in concert

Nine-year-old John Mc Earl, another young artist, will showcase his singing talent today, Sept. 4 at 9 p.m. at the Metro Concert Bar.

What makes the concert more significant is that it is for a noble cause – to raise funds for the Kasilya Program of the tribal T3 Community Foundation composed of indigenous Filipinos and to which John Mc Earl is a member.

Because of his work for the foundation, with a membership of about 10,000, John is dubbed as “Munting Tinig – Batang Inspirasyon.” He is also the “Ambassador of Goodwill” in behalf of the members.

The “Inspirational Pop Prince” will have as special guests in the concert Concert Queen Pops Fernandez, Luke Mijares and Billy. Hence, the title of the concert is “John Mc Ear In Fuse with Pops Fernandez, Luke Mijares and Billy.”

The concert is also in line with John’s single entitled “Sama-sama” from his first album.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings for Sept. 4, Bebe Gandanghari, Armanda E. Layug, Ashley Pauline S. Gatdula, Marilyn Legaspi, Liza Margarette B. Lumwig, Mrs. Amelia Junico Gordon, Joshua Allen Manalo, Merinissa ‘Keno’ Manalo, Rizalino Fraga and Ericson ‘Padz’ Paduit… Experience K-POP fever at its peak today (Sept. 4) as Astroplus and SM Megamall bring you K-POP United! A celebration event featuring four of the biggest names in Korean pop – 4Minute, Beast, BigBang and Wonder Girls. Lots of activities and surprises await all K-pop fans, with the biggest fan clubs in the Philippines gathering for a day filled with performances, games, and photo opportunities. Various prizes like signed albums and posters, Pioneer headphones and X-Mini speakers and more will be raffled off to all album buyers during the event…