BUBBLING UNDER: Iligan, Negros Oriental, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pateros TOP 30. Albay, Bohol, Camiguin, Cavite, Cotabato Province, Ilocos Norte, Los Baños (Laguna), Luisiana (Laguna), Mountain Province, Pangasinan, Quezon Province, Rizal, Samar Island, San Jose (Negros Oriental), Tandag City (Surigao … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026: The Final Wishlist
MANILA – Justine Beatrice Felizarta. Just when we thought her Miss Tourism World stint already capped off her pageant journey, here comes this esteemed veteran once again, this time representing the capital. Chances are, she’ll maintain her batting average (we’ll … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 5 (In the Running)
ALBAY – Alexandra Oriño. This psychology major may still be awaiting her fate, but it’s easy to assume the outcome. She strongly held her own as Bicol’s lone bet, with her breathtaking Evening Gown performance and poignant Closed Door interview. … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 4 (In the Running)
CAVITE – Jencel Caña. Face it, she isn’t expected to join the esteemed ranks of Billie Hakensson, Victoria Vincent, and Samantha Panlilio, but at least she just ended her province’s placement drought. ILOCOS NORTE (FIL. SOCIETY OF HAWAII) – Charieze … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 3 (The Maya Top Ten)
BACOLOD – Megan Larisse Baldevia. She has Face Card and all, but for someone representing the City of Smiles, she rarely does in her presentations. She’s now one of two Negrenses benched after this round. BOHOL – Kathleen Dale Caseñas. … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 2 (The Round Two Eliminations)
BACOOR CITY – Felicia Aldana. The last Caviteña to make the cut wore this city’s sash, and that lady was none other than Victoria Velasquez Vincent. This year, the gateway to the province sadly occupies the rear of the Evening … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 1 (The Round One Eliminations)
I once said that I may not afford to watch Miss Universe live each year, I’ll at least try to make Miss Universe Philippines an annual habit. So far, I’ve been at it since public gatherings resumed in 2022, even … Continue reading Ripe for the Picking: Watching Miss Universe Philippines 2025
“Puksaan” has obviously replaced “Bardagulan” as Pinoy pageant fans’ favorite word. With a field as formidable as this, who can blame them? It does feel more like an “elimination” than a mere “showdown”. Much as anyone from the 66 can … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2025: My Final Wishlist
ORIENTAL MINDORO to TUGUEGARAO ORIENTAL MINDORO – Rechel Hoco. As Rechel in Dubai, this content creator has quite the following. That’s bound to give her an edge in anything that involves a Fan Vote of sorts (BingoPlus, perhaps?). Not that … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Candidate Round-Up (Part Three)
IFUGAO to OCCIDENTAL MINDORO IFUGAO (FILIPINO SOCIETY OF NEW YORK) – Valerie Claire West. True, this singer’s every inch a New Yorker, with no trace of Cordillera upbringing. Then again, we don’t always see the home of Banaue Rice Terraces … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Candidate Round-Up (Part Two)
ALBAY to GUIPOS, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR ALBAY – Rani Lachmi Dado. Skipping 2023 didn’t go without repercussions for the home of Mayon as it missed the cut upon its return. Hoping to restore its fortunes is this junior architect, whose … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Candidate Round-Up (Part One)
After only five years, Miss Universe Philippines has already entered a new era. This year’s edition began with National Director Shamcey Supsup-Lee announcing her bid for Pasig councilor in the 2025 Local Elections. This left her no recourse but to … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2025: A Prelude
As if fans can’t emphasize it enough, a sad turn of events preceded this year’s Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Celeste Cortesi missed the cut last January, thus halting the country’s longest ever Miss Universe placement streak. While we somehow had an inkling that a blip … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2023: A Prelude
In this extremely well-curated group, everyone has a worthy, justifiable reason to do well. Here’s how I classified the remaining 28, according how they might (or how I hope they will) fare in the finals: THE DARK HORSES (Alphabetical): ANTIQUE, … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2021: My Final Pre-Pageant Leaderboard
AKLAN, ANGELES CITY, CAVITE, CEBU PROVINCE, MAKATI, MARINDUQUE, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, TAGUIG ZAMBALES – Joanna Marie Rabe (Withdrew). Before making waves as Jojowannabe, this streamer tried her luck in Mutya ng Pilipinas 2016 and Miss World Philippines 2017. Although unsuccessful in both … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Candidate Review, Part 3
BUKIDNON, CEBU CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR, DAVAO OCCIDENTAL, ISABELA, LAGUNA, MASBATE, PASIG CITY, ROMBLON, SIARGAO ISLAND PASIG CITY – Princess Kristha Singh. She’s a promising first timer whose resemblance to Pia Wurtzbach can’t be unseen and she consistently slays in … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Candidate Review, Part 2
ALBAY, ANTIQUE, CAGAYAN DE ORO, ILOILO CITY, MANDALUYONG, MANILA, NEGROS ORIENTAL, PANGASINAN, PARAÑAQUE, SAN JUAN NEGROS ORIENTAL – Grace Charmaine Vendiola. Her Occidental counterpart may have garnered more challenge votes, but this former flight attendant is undoubtably her island’s best … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Candidate Review, Part 1
With the pageant approaching its final stretch, it was time to get to know the aspirants in depth. Unfortunately, the roster lost two candidates before the final round, including one early favorite: CAGAYAN PROVINCE – Gianne Kryssee Asuncion (Withdrew). Her … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2021: Eliminations (Round 3)
It was the most number of online challenges in a single pre-pageant round. The remaining 75 candidates were first announced on social media with their best Full Body Swimsuit Photos. Next was the Runway Challenge, where they each demonstrated their … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2021: Eliminations (Round 2)
The first round required the Top 100 aspirants to submit their most striking Headshots, coupled with brief Introductory Video that’ll serve as their profiles. Two candidates couldn’t complete the first round. Daisy Rafea Batch (Withdrew). She pulled out before she … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2021: Eliminations (Round 1)
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