Mary Liza Diño (born June 25, 1981) is a government official, former beauty pageant winner and actress in the Philippines .
31-576: During her time as a student, she joined Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant and won as Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism International. She then represented the Philippines in the Miss Tourism International pageant in 2001. She then joined GMA 7 artist center and appeared in Daddy Di Do Du , Pira-pirasong Pangarap , Habang Kapiling Ka , Atlantika , and Bakekang . Her first theater role
62-494: A cameo role in the television show The Legal Wife as Nicole's mother in flashbacks, and later became part of the cast of Mirabella as Aster. Following a trip to Spain in 2005, she began to study flamenco dance. Under the tutelage of flamenco dancer Clara Ramona, Diño became a dancer of her company, performing with the group in Asia and the US. In 2008, Diño moved to the US to start
93-591: A family and pursue a culinary career. She completed a certificate program in Culinary Arts at Le Cordon Bleu of Culinary Arts and is presently working as a chef at Spago in Beverly Hills , owned by chef Wolfgang Puck . She continued her acting and cooking careers, appearing in short films and commercials in the US. She starred as the delusional Imelda Marcos in the short film Imelda and Gunter (2009) directed by Ramon Sanchez, which also did some festival rounds in
124-737: Is a member of the Cabinet . The current secretary of the interior and local government is Jonvic Remulla . The Department of the Interior and Local Government traces its roots to the Tejeros Convention of March 22, 1897. As the Department of the Interior, it was among the first Cabinet positions of the proposed revolutionary Philippine government, wherein Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was elected president. The leader of Katipunan 's Magdiwang faction, Andres Bonifacio ,
155-858: Is one of the two oldest annual national beauty pageants in the Philippines (est. 1968). The other being the Binibining Pilipinas pageant (est. 1964). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the competition was not held in 2020 and 2021. The Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant has produced: From 1977–1991 Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia and Mutya ng Pilipinas World competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World . The runners-up compete in Miss Wonderland International, Miss Tourism International , Miss Intercontinental, Queen of Clubs International, Queen of
186-632: The Biak-na-Bato Republic , with Isabelo Artacho as secretary. Article XV of the Biak-na-Bato Constitution defined the powers and functions of the department that included statistics, roads and bridges, agriculture, public information and posts, and public order. Following the American occupation in 1901, the Department of the Interior was among the four departments created by virtue of Philippine Commission Act No. 222. Americans headed
217-613: The Montreal World Film Festival , Sinungaling na Buwan (2007) by Ed Lejano for Cinemalaya, Rome and Juliet (2007) under the direction of Connie Macatuno for Cinema One , and Sa Pagdapo ng Mariposa (2008) by Will Fredo. Her latest film project, a Flamenco dance movie directed by Will Fredo entitled In Nomine Matris , was released in 2012. She played the lead in the film alongside Biboy Ramirez and opera singer Al Gatmaitan . The movie also stars flamenco artist Clara Ramona and actor Tami Monsod . In 2014, she played
248-522: The Philippine government responsible for promoting peace and order, ensuring public safety and strengthening local government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of basic services to the citizenry. The department is currently led by the secretary of the interior and local government , nominated by the president of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments . The secretary
279-503: The Interior and Local Government (DILG). The new DILG merged the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), and all the bureaus, offices, and operating units of the former DLG under Executive Order No. 262. RA No. 6975 paved the way for the union of the local governments and the police force after nearly four decades of separation. At present, the department is headed by the secretary of the interior and local government , with
310-974: The Miss Asia Pacific International franchise to The Miss Philippines in September 2023. Mutya ng Pilipinas in (2022 — Present) , previously called as Mutya ng Pilipinas — International in (2008, 2011) , Mutya ng Pilipinas — Intercontinental in (2010, 2012) , and appointed representatives from (1981, 1983, 1995 — 2007, 2009 — 2011, 2013) were sent to the Miss Intercontinental pageant. Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International in (2006 – 2007, 2010, 2012 – 2018, 2023 – Present) also called Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism in (1975 – 1981, 1986 – 1988, 1991) , Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism Puerto Princesa in (2008) , Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism Aurora and appointed representatives from (1994 – 1995, 1998 – 2005, 2009, 2011, 2019 – 2022) . Previously,
341-399: The Miss Asia Pacific International pageant was completely & officially scrapped with the national titlist nowhere to compete internationally and was retained for 3 years. The winner in 2006 was sent to Miss Intercontinental and in 2007 to Miss Tourism Metropolitan International. The Mutya organizers finally changed the title to Mutya ng Pilipinas International in 2008 as the top winner and
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#1733084764243372-573: The National Assembly. The department was reinstated by President Sergio Osmeña months after the country's liberation from Japanese forces in December 1944. It was then merged with the Department of National Defense in July 1945. President Manuel Roxas ' Executive Order No. 94 in 1947 split the Department of National Defense and the Interior, and tasked the newly reorganized Interior Department to supervise
403-703: The Philippines . Diño is the daughter of DILG Undersecretary and former Barangay San Antonio, Quezon City Captain, Martin Diño . On December 8, 2014, she married singer and former child star Ice Seguerra in San Francisco, California . On May 24, 2024, Diño sued the Philippine entertainment website PEP for cyberlibel over its publication of stories about her, accusing it of tarnishing her reputation by manipulating public opinion. Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya ng Pilipinas (MNP) , in 2019 known as Mutya Pilipinas ,
434-450: The Philippines' tourism, costumes, customs, culture, and traditions to the rest of the world. The current national winner, Iona Violeta Abrera Gibbs, was crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas on December 4, 2022. She will be the Philippines' flag-bearer at the first Miss Mutya International pageant to be held at undisclosed date. Later, she was announced to be the official delegate for the upcoming Miss Intercontinental 2023. Mutya ng Pilipinas lost
465-612: The Presidential Assistant on Community Development (PACD) office was created via Executive Order No. 156, with functions resembling that of the Interior Department sans supervision over the police force. It was renamed the Presidential Arm on Community Development in 1966. The department was restored on November 7, 1972, with the creation of the Department of Local Government and Community Development (DLGCD). The DLGCD
496-484: The US and has shot commercials for KCAL insurance (2008) and 24/7 debit card (2011) with Manny Pacquiao . She has also worked as a host in various Filipino-American social events. At present, she is the spokesperson and director of Public Relations for Miss Philippines USA beauty pageant . On August 12, 2016, Diño was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Chairperson of the Film Development Council of
527-720: The Year International, and Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen. In 2019 (on its 51st year), the franchise and leadership was handed over to Cory Quirino who is now the President of re-branded Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. and Fred Yuson as the Chairman of the Board of the Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. Organization. On July 27, 2022, a press conference was held in BGC ( Bonifacio Global City ), Taguig with
558-563: The Year and Miss Expo International. One of the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas, which was first named Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia has undergone name changes starting from 1965 until 1983 for the Miss Asia Quest. Then it was renamed Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific for Miss Asia Pacific Quest from 1984 until 2004. In 2005, the title was renamed once again to Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International for Miss Asia Pacific International Quest. Then in 2006,
589-626: The administration of the Philippine Constabulary and all local political subdivisions, among others. A 1950 reorganization via Executive Order No. 383 (in pursuance of Republic Act No. 422) abolished the Interior Department once again. Its functions were transferred to the Office of Local Government (later the Local Government and Civil Affairs Office) under the Office of the President. On January 6, 1956, under President Ramon Magsaysay ,
620-479: The department until 1917, when Rafael Palma was appointed by Governor-General Francis Harrison following the passage of the Jones Law . The Interior Department was tasked with various functions ranging from supervision over local units, forest conservation, public instructions, control and supervision over the police, counter-insurgency, rehabilitation, community development and cooperatives development programs. At
651-520: The direction of Mel Chionglo. Since then, she has appeared in a number of films including Pinay Pie (2002) and A Love Story (2007). She played the lead in her first independent film Compound (2006/2010) directed by Will Fredo, which was nominated for best picture in the Golden Screen Awards and was shown in various international film festivals. She subsequently appeared in the independent films Baliw (2006) by Redd Ochoa which competed in
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#1733084764243682-784: The erstwhile Miss Maja International (held in Spain) which was later renamed to Miss Maja del Mundo (Miss Maja of the World) until its last episode in 1995. Maja (fem.) for nice girl in Spanish was distinguished in Madrid back in the 18th century were the Maja wore elaborate traditional Spanish dresses/outfits. The Maja was the frequent subject of painter Francisco Goya and became one of the popular and informal symbols of Spain. Miss Mutya International (translated as Miss Jewel International or Miss Pearl International) will showcase
713-517: The following undersecretaries and assistant secretaries: Under the Office of the Secretary are the following offices and services: A regional director is assigned to each of the 18 regions of the Philippines . A DILG Officer is assigned to every Province, Municipality, City, and Barangay. The DILG is composed of four bureaus, namely: Recognized Leagues under the DILG: The following are attached to
744-610: The onset of World War II, President Manuel L. Quezon abolished the department via Executive Order 390. It was resurrected as part of the Philippine Executive Commission in 1942 under the Japanese Occupation, but abolished once again the following year, upon the establishment of the Second Philippine Republic . Its secretary before the abolition, Jose P. Laurel , was elected Philippine president by
775-409: The organization reverting back to its former honored and dignified name of Mutya ng Pilipinas. In its 52nd year, with the collaboration of the dynamic-duo of Cory Quirino and Fred Yuson, a newly-conceptualized international pageant is to emerge later this year titled Miss Mutya International. This pageant will objectify the vast culture and heritage of the Philippines which will be conveyed to the rest of
806-534: The second winner as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism. In 2010, the top prize received the title of Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International and the co-winners with the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental & Asia Pacific International. In 2014, Miss Intercontinental Philippines delegates are no longer selected by Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization. In 2018, the primary winners of the pageant namely Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Queen of
837-544: The titleholders were designated as Ambassadress of the Department of Tourism – Philippines . From 1994, winners or appointed representatives were sent to the Miss Tourism International Pageant. Department of the Interior and Local Government The Department of the Interior and Local Government ( DILG ; Filipino : Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal ) is the executive department of
868-495: The world in its inauguration and in its ensuing years. Furthermore, the Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization and its global pageant elaborated its core principles and mantra of inclusivity and sustainability. (Mutya (n.) means or synomous to 1. jewel; 2. pearl; 3. charm; 4. darling; 5. amulet.) In 2023, the organizers will be launching the newest international pageant christened as Miss Mutya International with its concept closely-analogous to
899-818: Was at Dulaang University of the Philippines (DUP), where she appeared onstage in The Passion of the Christ under Tony Mabesa , and in Divinas Palabras (2000) and Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale (2002), both under director Jose Estrella. After graduating from the University of the Philippines with a BA in Speech and Communications, her first film role was in Two Timer (2002) under Regal Films where she appeared in Xerex (2003), under
930-507: Was originally elected director of the interior in the convention, but a controversial objection to his election led to the Magdiwang's walk-out and his refusal to accept the position. Gen. Pascual Alvarez would be appointed as secretary by Aguinaldo on April 17, 1897, during the Naic Assembly. The Department of the Interior was officially enshrined on November 1, 1897, upon the promulgation of
961-615: Was reorganized as a ministry in the parliamentary Batasang Pambansa in 1978, renamed the Ministry of Local Government in 1982, and became the Department of Local Government (DLG) in 1987. On December 13, 1990, Republic Act No. 6975 placed the Philippine National Police , Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Philippine Public Safety College under the reorganized Department of