Aspiring beauty queen Herlene Budol recently met Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach. Of course, she was ecstatic about it. On Instagram, the Binibining Pilipinas 2022 candidate even shared photos of them together, noting how much an "honor" it is for her to have met Pia. "@bbpilipinasofficial...
It’s official. Katrina Dimaranan, the 28-year-old model and beauty queen from Taguig, is retiring from pageantry. Katrina discussed this in a lengthy social media post, expressing gratefulness to people she met along the way. "I am eternally grateful for all of the memories I’ve shared with all...
By DREW RABADON (In celebration of Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) In line with this year’s theme of breaking the bias for International Women’s Day 2022 and the country...
It looks like Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2021 2nd runner-up Steffi Aberasturi is retiring from pageantry. Steffi made an announcement via Instagram, sharing her "2.22.22 BEYOND THE UNIVERSE" message to fans. "Every end is a new beginning. As I close this chapter, looking forward to the bright...
Thia Thomalla, 2018 Miss Eco International, is no longer keen on competing as beauty queen. Blame it on the pandemic. The Filipino-German hottie from Leyte actually intended to stage a comeback in 2020 but the lockdowns put a halt to her plans. “Nung 2020 talaga dapat yung comeback ko and sad to...
"DEEPATAPOS." This is the text on Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee's recent video. In the clip, the daughter of supermodel and Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez could be seen doing some exercises. "Strive for progress and never perfection - pero syempre having the best equipment can...
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray was among those devastated by the recent passing of Cheslie Kryst. Taking to social media, she wrote: “I can’t believe the news. Rest in peace angel. The world will miss your light." Catriona then shared: “If you or someone you know is considering suicide,...
How do you redefine pageantry? Well, for Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, it's simple. You just have to cast her as with good friend and fellow beauty queen Nicole Cordoves as hosts of your pageant. That's basically what she said in a recent post, announcing her and Nicole being the hosts of this...
