Year two thousand and thirteen  has certainly brought a roller coaster ride to our nation.

We had our highs-

September 7 – Mutya Johanna Datul was crowned Miss Supranational 2013, the first Asian to win the title.

September 28 – Miss Philippines Megan Young was crowned Miss World 2013, the first Filipina to win the title.

November 9 – Miss Philippines Ariella Arida won third runner-up in the Miss Universe 2013 .

November 24 – Manny Pacquiao won a 12-round unanimous decision WBO international welterweight title against the Mexican-American Brandon Rios for first win in 2 years. Continue reading →