Former Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr. was dismayed by the Man of the World pageant’s misuse of the traditional “bahag” or the loincloth worn by indigenous people. (Photos from YT/Manila Bulletin) The former senatorial candidate, who advocates for indigenous rights, called out the male pageant...
Miss Supranational 2009 Oksana Moria of Ukraine (Facebook) One of the major international beauty pageants has joined the world in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Miss Supranational beauty contest has announced on social media that it will not accept a contestant from Russia because "we...
Samela Aubrey Godin The usual fairy tale ending for any Filipina international beauty queen aspirant often shows the ambitious but kindhearted protagonist finally getting the crown she really worked hard for on her head. She gratefully waves to an adoring crowd, makes the headlines the following...
Mrs. Universe Asia Monique Cantalejo Rivera (right) and Mrs. Universe Australasia Christine Escalante Monique Cantalejo Rivera and Christine Escalante were crowned Mrs. Universe Asia & Mrs. Universe Australasia respectively during the finals of Mrs. Universe Australia 2021 pageant. Unable to...
The beauty queen inspires the youth to believe in themselves and use their voice to make the world a better place NEWLY CROWNED QUEEN Ms. Harnaaz Sandhu in her official portrait as Miss Universe 2021 In our current era, technology is like a magical genie that allows us to have everything we ever...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday, Dec. 13, heaped praises on Miss Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez for bringing honor to the country as she finished in the Top 5 at the beauty pageant held in Israel. Beatrice Luigi Gomez (Miss Universe Philippines Facebook) In a Twitter post, Robredo said she...
Beatrice Luigi Gomez Miss Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez advanced to the Top 5 of the Miss Universe 2021 Competition held in Eilat, Israel Sunday (Monday morning, Manila time). Other candidates in the Top 5 are: India South Africa Paraguay Colombia Miss Nigeria Maristela Okpala won Best in...
Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez Pageant fans cheered as Beatrice Luigi Gomez flew to Israel to represent the Philippines at the 70th Miss Universe Competition on Dec. 12 (Dec. 13 Manila time). Here are some photos taken during her send-off at the Ninoy Aquino International...
Meet one of the top bets in this year’s Miss Earth Philippines and how her personal advocacy and lifestyle set her apart QUINTESSENTIAL QUEEN Roni in her MPE pre-pageant evening gown (Hair by Valerie Corpuz, makeup by Jr Constantino, photo by Bryan Emanuel Termulo) Beauty for a cause. This is...
A young trans woman pens a letter about her love for beauty contests and her dream of joining them Should they compete or should they not? By Aldy Cadupay I started watching beauty pageants in 2003. At the age of five, I could never forget how mesmerizing it felt to see powerful women gathered on...
It's definitely a great way to start Pride month with the announcement of the winner for Miss Trans Global Philippines 2021. Posted on the o fficial facebook page , "Congratulations to our Miss Trans Global Philippines 2021 Albiean Revalde of Iloilo City! A woman of the globe transcends beauty of...
We asked a fashion stylist about the process of dressing beauty queens How much do we know about designer dealings in pageantry? A week after the 69th edition of Miss Universe, the pageant continues to be part of the headlines in the country, unfortunately, not for a good reason. On May 22, 2021,...
