The costume is styled with a headpiece and metal accessories by Jerome Navarro Mighty and empowered, Celeste Cortesi’s national costume at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant is inspired by Filipino superheroine Darna. Filipino fashion designer Oliver Tolentino crafted the elaborate garb, paired with...
Looking celestial and truly phenomenal Miss Universe fever is on as the candidates of the prestigious beauty contest walked the stage during its preliminary competition on Jan. 12. Celeste Cortesi, the Philippines’ representative, definitely made local pageant fans proud with her performance and...
#MINDANAO John Tria The funeral of the esteemed Pope Emeritus Benedict 16th was a rare event in Catholic Church history, and its significance to me was deeper than I expected. Being the first to resign in 600 years, Benedict’s resignation fueled many ideas and feelings back in 2013, the same year...
A vision in red Fashion has always been a big part of pageants. In the past years, style has played an essential role in telling a candidate’s story, using design to celebrate culture, heritage, and individuality. For Filipina queens, working with local fashion creatives guarantees that it is...
Having a crown marks the beginning of a new life for any woman competing in a beauty pageant. This time, it also becomes a beacon of a fresh start for one of the most prestigious pageants in the world. On Dec. 19, the Miss Universe Organization presented its newest crown, to be given to the...
Her style is all about color and sophistication After two years, Miss International is back to dazzle pageant fans everywhere and no one is more excited to witness it than Filipinos. For its 2022 edition, Filipino-Australian beauty Hannah Arnold will be representing the country. Since flying to...
Hannah Arnold, the country’s representative to the 2022 Miss International beauty pageant, wowed fans during the competition’s preliminary swimsuit round. Wearing a green one-piece swimsuit from Dia Ali, the 26-year old Filipino-Australian beauty from Masbate looked confident as seen on a...
The Miss Universe Philippines organization has released Miss Universe-Philippines 2022 titleholder Celeste Cortesi’s official headshot. The photo, made available via Instagram Thursday, sees the 24-year old Filipino-Italian beauty queen from Pasay looking all-too fierce, ready. The organization...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Candidates of the Miss Earth pageant arrived on Tuesday, Nov. 15, for the swimsuit competition on Wednesday night, Nov. 16, in a resort here. ZAMBOANGA City Mayor John Dalipe poses with Miss Earth 2022 candidates at the Zamboanga City Hall. (Zamboanga City LGU photo) Mayor John...
Miss Planet International has released a statement concerning the pageant after several complaints about it were made public. National Director of Miss Planet Uganda Monica Akech wrote, "Contrary to unconfirmed reports regarding cancellation of the pageant, the show will go on as planned. "Yes...
Filipina beauty queen Roberta Tamondong was officially crowned as this year's Miss Grand International 5th runner-up. She shared a glimpse of the event on her social media account. In a series of photos, Miss Grand International (MGI) founder and owner Nawat Itsaragrisil could be seen putting the...
Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) is officially withdrawing from the Miss Grand International. In a statement circulating on social media, BPCI offered no actual explanation except that it will "no longer renew its franchise." The announcement issued Monday surprised many. "We thank the...
