November Highlights: Top stories of the month

November's last day today, also Bonifacio Day in the Philippines, and I would like to end this month by posting random pictures of the celebrities who, in one way or another, caught my attention. I don't know how November went for you, I'm guessing you went back to your province to pay tribute to your deceased relatives. Some, I'm sure, traveled to places like Boracay to party, party, party. While I did party earlier this month, I would like to set the record straight that I also remembered the life I left in the province and how it saddened me to remember my childhood days. So, anyway, here's Simply Manila's month-ender...

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Manny Pacquiao

For winning his eighth world title in boxing!

He is an eight-division world champion, the first boxer in history to win ten world titles in eight different weight divisions. He is also the first boxer in history to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 2000's by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). He is also a three-time BWAA and The Ring "Fighter of the Year" in 2006, 2008 and 2009.

Coco Martin

For his Best Drama Actor win!

Best Drama Actor, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo

19th Golden Dove Awards

Judy Ann Santos

For her Best Drama Actress win!

Best Drama Actress, Habang May Buhay

19th Golden Dove Awards

Dingdong Dantes

For his Best Drama Actor win!

Best Drama Actor, Stairway to Heaven

24th PMPC Star Awards for TV

Maricel Soriano

For her Best Drama Actress win!

Best Drama Actress, The Susan Roces Cinema Collection: Florinda

24th PMPC Star Awards for TV

Darren Criss

For his appearance on Glee's sixth episode this season!

Darren Everett Criss (born February 5, 1987) is an American television actor, singer-songwriter and Internet personality. He is best known for his portrayals of Harry Potter in A Very Potter Musical and Blaine in the second season of Glee. Originally from San Francisco, California, Darren Criss is half Filipino.

Johan Santos

For his Best New Male TV Personality win!

Best New Male TV Personality, Precious Hearts Romance: ‘Love Me Again’

24th PMPC Star Awards for TV

Jake Mendoza

For his participation in Search for the Hotmen 2010!

I think he's one of the cutest pageant veteran who never won a title yet, but I still like him. He unplaced in the recently-concluded Search for the Hotmen pageant. He's one of the eight finalists.

Daniel Matsunaga

For being the only birthday boy I remembered this month!

Rich Herrera

For keeping us entertained through The Amazing Race Asia 4!