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Colombia wins Miss Globe 2024; Philippine bet Jasmin Bungay is 2nd runner-up
Colombia wins Miss Globe 2024; Philippine bet Jasmin Bungay is 2nd runner-up
Reyma Deveza,
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 16, 2024 07:26 AM PHT


MANILA — Philippine delegate Jasmin Bungay emerged as the second runner-up at the Miss Globe 2024 coronation night in Albania on early Wednesday (Manila time).
MANILA — Philippine delegate Jasmin Bungay emerged as the second runner-up at the Miss Globe 2024 coronation night in Albania on early Wednesday (Manila time).
Columbia's candidate Diana Moreno was named Miss Globe 2024.
Columbia's candidate Diana Moreno was named Miss Globe 2024.
The first runner up was Thailand's beauty queen Prada Thansita Dilhokanansakul.
The first runner up was Thailand's beauty queen Prada Thansita Dilhokanansakul.
During the Q&A portion, Bungay was asked to give her thoughts on how to keep real connections and show empathy as technology changed quickly.
During the Q&A portion, Bungay was asked to give her thoughts on how to keep real connections and show empathy as technology changed quickly.
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"I believe that with the advancement of technology and the abuse that is prevalent now in the technological world, I believe to be emphatic is to live in the moment, to make sure that every moment is treasured not on the screen but in real life 'cause only when we have real connections, only when we connect with each other, face-to-face, physically then we can feel each other and then we can experience to fullness of life," she replied.
"I believe that with the advancement of technology and the abuse that is prevalent now in the technological world, I believe to be emphatic is to live in the moment, to make sure that every moment is treasured not on the screen but in real life 'cause only when we have real connections, only when we connect with each other, face-to-face, physically then we can feel each other and then we can experience to fullness of life," she replied.
Days before the coronation night, Bungay unveiled her national costume, which was inspired by the sacrifices of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly those based in the Middle East.
Days before the coronation night, Bungay unveiled her national costume, which was inspired by the sacrifices of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly those based in the Middle East.
Bungay's predecessor, Anna Lakrini, also finished as second runner-up last year.
This year's third and fourth runner-ups were Germany’s Andromeda Schuster and Vietnam’s Ha Trang Do, respectively.
Bungay's predecessor, Anna Lakrini, also finished as second runner-up last year.
This year's third and fourth runner-ups were Germany’s Andromeda Schuster and Vietnam’s Ha Trang Do, respectively.
Since 2004, the Miss Globe pageant has crowned queens advocating for women's role in the world.
Since 2004, the Miss Globe pageant has crowned queens advocating for women's role in the world.
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The Metro Wellness Round-Up: Health & Fitness Glow-Ups for You
The Metro Wellness Round-Up: Health & Fitness Glow-Ups for You
Metro.Style Team
Published Feb 25, 2025 06:00 PM PHT
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Updated Feb 25, 2025 06:51 PM PHT

adidas Optime is your new go-to workout gear
The S/S 2025 adidas Optime collection is finally here and adidas Philippines partnered up with Crossfit Ethos and BareMNL to put their latest gear to the test. The new athletic wear collection is ideal for cardio and strength training like weightlifting and squat workouts as it brings next-level support and freedom of movement with its cutting-edge technology including the newly enhanced ADIMOVE 2.0 material that’s sleek and holds its shape over time and CLIMACOOL sweat-wicking technology to keep you cool and dry during workouts. The collection also features color selections from basic Black to Pure Ruby-hued and Pink Spark sets. Shop adidas here. —Chin Ann Obiedo
The S/S 2025 adidas Optime collection is finally here and adidas Philippines partnered up with Crossfit Ethos and BareMNL to put their latest gear to the test. The new athletic wear collection is ideal for cardio and strength training like weightlifting and squat workouts as it brings next-level support and freedom of movement with its cutting-edge technology including the newly enhanced ADIMOVE 2.0 material that’s sleek and holds its shape over time and CLIMACOOL sweat-wicking technology to keep you cool and dry during workouts. The collection also features color selections from basic Black to Pure Ruby-hued and Pink Spark sets. Shop adidas here. —Chin Ann Obiedo
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Gabbi Garcia Joins Habit for a Wellness Revolution
It’s official—Gabbi Garcia is the newest face of Habit Health Supplements! The actress and now Pinoy Big Brother host was officially unveiled as the brand’s latest endorser at an exclusive launch event at Watsons, The Block, SM North Edsa.
It’s official—Gabbi Garcia is the newest face of Habit Health Supplements! The actress and now Pinoy Big Brother host was officially unveiled as the brand’s latest endorser at an exclusive launch event at Watsons, The Block, SM North Edsa.
With her dynamic lifestyle and commitment to self-care, Gabbi shared her top three must-have supplements—Magnesium, which aids muscle recovery after her intense workouts; Ashwagandha, which helps her unwind and sleep better; and Collagen, her go-to for healthy, radiant skin.
With her dynamic lifestyle and commitment to self-care, Gabbi shared her top three must-have supplements—Magnesium, which aids muscle recovery after her intense workouts; Ashwagandha, which helps her unwind and sleep better; and Collagen, her go-to for healthy, radiant skin.
Expressing her excitement, Gabbi shared how thrilled she is to represent a brand that aligns perfectly with her active and wellness-driven lifestyle. “I’m super happy and of course kasi I've been rallying for good health, good lifestyle so saktong sakto ang pag pasok ni HABIT health supplements… I believe it’s not just about having, you know, being healthy, but also changing your lifestyle into something better,” she mused.
Expressing her excitement, Gabbi shared how thrilled she is to represent a brand that aligns perfectly with her active and wellness-driven lifestyle. “I’m super happy and of course kasi I've been rallying for good health, good lifestyle so saktong sakto ang pag pasok ni HABIT health supplements… I believe it’s not just about having, you know, being healthy, but also changing your lifestyle into something better,” she mused.
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Habit Health Supplements offers a diverse lineup of 16 different products, making it easier than ever to build a holistic and effective supplement routine. Shop HABIT at Watsons. —Leigh Sofia Lazo
Habit Health Supplements offers a diverse lineup of 16 different products, making it easier than ever to build a holistic and effective supplement routine. Shop HABIT at Watsons. —Leigh Sofia Lazo
Noerden Upgrades Our Well-Being with Genius Gadgets
Wellness tech is improving at great speed, with the world paying more and more attention to well-being as a necessity rather than something to put in the back seat. Companies like French brand Noerden have come up with innovative smart products to help us with our everyday lives and to allow us to live our lives to the next level of well-being.
Wellness tech is improving at great speed, with the world paying more and more attention to well-being as a necessity rather than something to put in the back seat. Companies like French brand Noerden have come up with innovative smart products to help us with our everyday lives and to allow us to live our lives to the next level of well-being.
We love their LIZ+ Smart Bottle, a stylish, sleek, and functional water bottle that combines style and innovation to keep water pure and refreshing. Equipped with built-in UV sterilization technology, this vacuum-insulated stainless steel bottle eliminates 99.99% of bacteria using UVC technology, ensuring clean and safe hydration at the touch of a button. A user-friendly digital and touchscreen display enhances ease of use, providing real-time updates on UV sterilization time, water temperature, and hydration reminders. With glowing reminders every 90 minutes, users will never forget to take a sip, ensuring they stay on track. Now we bet your bottle doesn't do that! Shop Noerden here.
We love their LIZ+ Smart Bottle, a stylish, sleek, and functional water bottle that combines style and innovation to keep water pure and refreshing. Equipped with built-in UV sterilization technology, this vacuum-insulated stainless steel bottle eliminates 99.99% of bacteria using UVC technology, ensuring clean and safe hydration at the touch of a button. A user-friendly digital and touchscreen display enhances ease of use, providing real-time updates on UV sterilization time, water temperature, and hydration reminders. With glowing reminders every 90 minutes, users will never forget to take a sip, ensuring they stay on track. Now we bet your bottle doesn't do that! Shop Noerden here.
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Make Meetings Better with Westin Manila
Toxic meetings? We're so over that. In 2025, we're letting our well-being take center stage and avoiding anything unnecessarily stressful. Meetings are notorious for sapping our energy, so Westin Manila took it upon itself to advocate for healthier meeting practices, with their campaign called "Bright Breaks".
Toxic meetings? We're so over that. In 2025, we're letting our well-being take center stage and avoiding anything unnecessarily stressful. Meetings are notorious for sapping our energy, so Westin Manila took it upon itself to advocate for healthier meeting practices, with their campaign called "Bright Breaks".
The signature Bright Breaks program features energizing activities, nourishing beverages, and beneficial snacks that help attendees perform their best before, during, and after meetings.
The signature Bright Breaks program features energizing activities, nourishing beverages, and beneficial snacks that help attendees perform their best before, during, and after meetings.
Clients can choose from various options, such as Focus + Concentrate which is designed to keep minds clear and sharp with focus-enhancing food, known to improve cognitive function, memory, and concentration; Connect + Collaborate, which helps elevate the mood and keep the ideas flowing with food that promotes interaction and connection, and stimulate social exchange; Inspire + Activate, which is made to spark curiosity and creativity with these right brain-boosting foods, selected to inspire ideation and spark “out-of-the-box” thinking; and Energize + Motivate fuels and engages attendees with satisfying, energy-rich foods, handpicked to help them power through.
Clients can choose from various options, such as Focus + Concentrate which is designed to keep minds clear and sharp with focus-enhancing food, known to improve cognitive function, memory, and concentration; Connect + Collaborate, which helps elevate the mood and keep the ideas flowing with food that promotes interaction and connection, and stimulate social exchange; Inspire + Activate, which is made to spark curiosity and creativity with these right brain-boosting foods, selected to inspire ideation and spark “out-of-the-box” thinking; and Energize + Motivate fuels and engages attendees with satisfying, energy-rich foods, handpicked to help them power through.
Clients may also add guided activities into their meetings, such as Total Refresh, which includes 5-minute breathing exercises, stretching, or massage. Another choice is the Heavenly Eye Care Regime, which offers participants eye care tips such as minimizing puffiness and reducing dark circles around the eyes. The Soothing Scent is an aromatherapy experience that uses essential oils to relax the muscles and calm the mind.
Clients may also add guided activities into their meetings, such as Total Refresh, which includes 5-minute breathing exercises, stretching, or massage. Another choice is the Heavenly Eye Care Regime, which offers participants eye care tips such as minimizing puffiness and reducing dark circles around the eyes. The Soothing Scent is an aromatherapy experience that uses essential oils to relax the muscles and calm the mind.
Bright Breaks at Westin ManilaMovement + Mindfulness Program

The hotel recently partnered with movement specialist Mr. Will Devaughn and mindfulness coach Ms. Joanne dela Rama in curating a Movement and Mindfulness Program that clients can add and incorporate into their meeting package and agenda. This one-hour, interactive guided team activity is designed to recharge the mind and body, boost productivity, and inspire healthier habits.
The hotel recently partnered with movement specialist Mr. Will Devaughn and mindfulness coach Ms. Joanne dela Rama in curating a Movement and Mindfulness Program that clients can add and incorporate into their meeting package and agenda. This one-hour, interactive guided team activity is designed to recharge the mind and body, boost productivity, and inspire healthier habits.
Perfect for intentional breaks, it includes guided movements to improve mobility and boost vitality, as well as mindful reset exercises with breathing techniques and purposeful prompts to promote relaxation and presence.
Perfect for intentional breaks, it includes guided movements to improve mobility and boost vitality, as well as mindful reset exercises with breathing techniques and purposeful prompts to promote relaxation and presence.
Spa-themed treats for Bright BreaksEmail westinmanila@westin.com to request a proposal or learn more about the hotel’s meeting and event packages. Log in here to learn more about the hotel’s services and programs.
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NEW Lounge Joins the Wellness Movement
Renowned beauty haven NEW Lounge expands its borders by venturing into the wellness space this 2025! Apart from its offering of signature eyelash extensions and nail services, the brand recently launched its lineup of wellness services at its Westgate Alabang branch. Expect IV Drips, Cold Plunges, Therabody Leg Compression Machine Recovery, foot spas, and more! After all, beauty isn't all about the treatments and services that make us pretty—it's also about the practices that make us feel beautiful from the inside! Book your wellness appointment here, starting February 26, 2025.
Renowned beauty haven NEW Lounge expands its borders by venturing into the wellness space this 2025! Apart from its offering of signature eyelash extensions and nail services, the brand recently launched its lineup of wellness services at its Westgate Alabang branch. Expect IV Drips, Cold Plunges, Therabody Leg Compression Machine Recovery, foot spas, and more! After all, beauty isn't all about the treatments and services that make us pretty—it's also about the practices that make us feel beautiful from the inside! Book your wellness appointment here, starting February 26, 2025.
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