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The Miss Universe fever is definitely on as the prestigious pageant hosts its Preliminary Competition in Bangkok, Thailand. On Nov. 19, 2025, 120 women from all over the world graced the stage, showcasing grace, elegance, and poise as they entered the costume, swimsuit, and evening gown rounds of...

It’s a proud homecoming for Tadhana as one of its first young designers returns, but now as Tadhana 2025’s Master Designer, Mak Tumang. A decade after his first runway with Tadhana, Mak stands as a global symbol of Filipino creativity, forever remembered for the fiery “lava gown” that lit...

Here’s another fiery piece from the Lava gown designer Mak Tumang has forever etched his name on the minds of Filipino pageant fans and fashion savants with his remarkable creations for Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. Who could forget his Ibong Adarna-inspired gown, or his Waling-waling flower...

Fashion designer Mak Tumang, who was behind Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray's viral gowns, recently defended his co-artist Manny Halasan, creator of the headpiece for Rabiya Mateo's national costume that wasn't used. Rabiya Mateo's stylist Rain Dagala said in previous reports that they did not...