BENCH: THE NAKED TRUTH UNDERWEAR SHOW - Photos

BENCH: THE NAKED TRUTH UNDERWEAR SHOW ,Originally scheduled for September 19 at the same venue, the show was postponed to Saturday due to bad weather brought about by Tropical Storm Mario.
From rising stars to the country’s most respected, the celebrities lit up the runway at the Bench Naked Truth denim and underwear show Saturday, September 20, at the Mall of Asia arena.
Georgina Wilson and Borgy Manotoc opened the show. She had earlier asked fans to arrive on time, announcing that they would open the evening. She walked the runway in a sexy-sporty black and white set and sky-high heels.

Fellow it girl Solenn Heussaff took to the stage in a black ensemble with matching black garters and an embellished fascinator.

Paulo Avelino, also one of the main centerfolds of this year’s Cosmo bachelors, confidently walked the stage, at one point raising both arms, rallying the crowd.

Enchong Dee also had the crowd shouting when he stripped off his white shorts and finished his turn on the catwalk in a pair of dark undies.

Jake Cuenca had the audience in a frenzy, too.

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Ellen Adarna Nude Photos - Esquire Magazine

Esquire Philippines has issued a statement on its Facebook page after it was reported that photos from actress Ellen Adarna’s shoot with the magazine leaked online.

Here is the statement in full:

“Esquire Philippines and Summit Media condemn the unauthorized distribution of photographs of Ellen Adarna that were originally taken from a shoot the magazine had staged for its April 2014 edition. She had agreed to be featured in Esquire Philippines with the understanding that no nude photographs taken of her then would be published or disseminated. The recent circulation of such sensitive photos without her (or our) knowledge or consent is in blatant violation of her privacy, and her right to dignity. We share her outrage; we are deeply angry; we will not hesitate to take the appropriate legal action.

“The images in question, staged with photographer Jake Versoza, were never used in the magazine itself, and in most cases, were never even in the possession of the magazine. The images we did use from the shoot were treated to make sure any sensitive areas were artfully covered or obscured, as had been the agreement.”

“It is apparent as well to Esquire magazine that its own rights, as well as that of photographer Jake Versoza, have been infringed. We will take the proper measured action to protect its rights. Most importantly, we urge all not to participate in the dissemination of sensitive images that were not intended for public by the one person whose rights and dignity above all else’s should be respected at this time.”

RORO vessel sinks off near Southern Leyte-Surigao

A Roll-on, Roll-off (RORO) ferry boat, MV Maharlika-2, sank between Southern Leyte and Surigao after it was battered by big waves. All its passengers abandoned the ship and were rescued by sister vessel, Maharlika 4, and a foreign vessel.
MV Maharlika-2 was manned by Capt. Juan B. Cayago. According to the ship's manifest, it carried 58 passengers (56 adults and two children), 26 crew members, and 13 rolling cargoes. These figures were cited in the initial incident report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
However, in a phone interview with ANC on Saturday, Southern Leyte Governor Roger Mercado said they were checking out reports that said the ship actually had over 100 passengers. Mercado later said that at least 23 people were not recorded in the ship's manifest.
Deputy presidential Spokesman Abigail Valte revealed that Cayago had told the Coast Guard there were actually 116 people on board when the vessel went down. The figure is in contrast with earlier reports that there were only 84 passengers and crew on the manifest.
"They are trying to get a more precise number of the people who were on the vessel," Valte said.
As of 12:30 p.m., there were 113 people reported rescued. The authorities also said that three people had died.
Ship's route
At around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, MV Maharlika-2—a vessel of Archipelago Ferries Corporation—departed from Lipata Port. It was bound for the Liloan Port.
The ship was six nautical miles northwest of Binit Point, Panaoan Island, it experienced steering problems due to the big waves and strong current.
Search and rescue efforts
The Coast Guard District Eastern Visayas (CGDEV), Coast Guard Station (CGS) Maasin, Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS), and CGSS Liloan were immediately directed to provide assistance to the ship.
At around 9:20 p.m., the passengers and crew abandoned MV Maharlika-2.
At around 11 p.m., the responding ship, MV Maharlika-4, arrived at the Lipata Port carrying 32 survivors.
Meanwhile, foreign vessel MV Lara Venture rescued 18 people, while MT St. Martin rescued five people. MV Orient King was also in the area to help in the search and rescue efforts.
As of early Sunday morning, September 13, at least 29 people were still missing.
Search and rescue operation continue to be conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Emergency Response Services of Surigao City.
CGS Surigao and MV Maharlika-2's manager are now assisting survivors for processing and proper disposition.

Class Suspensions Due To Typhoon Luis

Malacañang has suspended classes in all levels in several areas as typhoon 'Luis' continues to bring heavy rains in different parts of the country.

The announcement was made by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. Sunday night.

Note: This list will be updated from time to time as we receive news on class suspensions.

Aurora

Bataan

Batangas

Bulacan

Cavite

Calamian Group of Islands

Laguna

National Capital Region (NCR)

Nueva Ecija

Occidental Mindoro

Oriental Mindoro

Pampanga

Quezon

Rizal

Tarlac

Zambales

Meanwhile, the local government units of different provinces have earlier declared class suspensions.

Benguet (all levels)

Ilocos Norte (preschool to high school)

San Fernando, La Union (all levels)

Pangasinan (preschool to high school)

Deniece Cornejo and Cedric Lee Allowed To Post Bail

The Taguig Regional Trial Court has allowed model Deniece Cornejo, businessman Cedric Lee and Simeon Raz, Jr. to post bail in connection with the serious illegal detention case filed against them by actor-host Vhong Navarro.
The court said the prosecution was not able to present enough proof that serious illegal detention was done.

According to a source at the Department of Justice (DOJ), the bail doe Lee, Cornejo, and Raz was set at P500,000 each.
Vhong Navarro's lawyer reacts in another dzMM interview, Navarro's lawyer, Atty. Alma Mallonga said that she was "shocked" and "dismayed" by the court's decision.

She went on to point out that Navarro's testimony, wherein he said he was threatened with a gun and asked to pay money in exchange for his freedom, clearly proved that Lee, Cornejo, and Raz were guilty of serious illegal detention.