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Binibining Pilipinas 2022 first runner-up Herlene Nicole Budol, also known as "hipon girl" has been officially announced as the representative of the Philippines at Miss Planet International 2022. The 23-year-old TV personality from Angono, Rizal will travel to Kampala, Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, to compete for the international title this November. Herlene's manager, entrepreneur Wilbert Tolentino was also revealed as the new Miss Planet International national director for the Philippines. Aside from her first runner-up finish in her first-ever national pageant, the new Miss Planet Philippines also bagged seven special awards, making her the record holder for having the most number of awards at Binibining Pilipinas. She took home the Miss Blackwater, Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice, Binibining Shein, Binibining Pizza Hut, Binibining Kumu, Jag Queen, Binibining Silka and Binibining World Balance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Herle

Joanna Camelle Mercado, representing the Philippines, bested 24 other contestants to win Miss Continentes Unidos 2022 (Miss United Continents 2022) on Saturday, August 6 at Parque Las Vegas in Portoviejo, Ecuador. The 26-year-old resort ambassador from Floridablanca, Pampanga, holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education and worked as a teacher. She is the second woman from the Philippines to win the crown next to Jeslyn Santos. Ivanova Vélez of Ecuador was named first runner-up while Karen Ortíz of Colombia finished as second runner-up. The representatives of Venezuela, Lis Arbelaes, Paraguay, Gretha Matiauda, and Mexico, Ayram Ortíz were third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 10 were Brazil, Larissa Barros, Peru, Kiara Chaud, Panama, Guadalupe Ureña, and South Africa, Jané Bacher. Founded by Maria del Carmen de Aguayo in 2006, this year's competition was the 15th edition of the Ecuador-based international pageant.  Anairis Cadavid of Colombi

Jenny Ramp of Santa Ignacia, Tarlac, bested 20 other finalists to be crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2022 on Saturday, August 6 in Coron, Palawan. The 19-year-old psychology student succeeds last year's winner Naelah Alshorbaji. She will represent the Philippines at the Miss Earth 2022 pageant. Jimema Tempra of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Angeline Mae Santos of Trece Martires City, Erika Vina Tan of Legazpi City and Nice Lampda of Bayugan City were named Miss Philippines Air, Water, Fire and Ecotourism, respectively. Kiara Liane Wellington of Cebu City, Jasmine Paguio of Fil-Com Toronto, Canada, Jennifer de Asis of Mandaluyong City, Micaela Legarda of Muntinlupa City, and Jarizz Borcelas of Sagay, Negros Occidental completed the Top 10. The rest of the Top 20 are the representatives of Alabel, Sarangani, Merhyl Kit Paraluman; Balagtas, Bulacan, Trisha Van Eldik; Dipolog, Rache Santos; Fil-Com Dubai, UAE, Chrisdalyn Abrenica; Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Danielle Mckaye Dela Cruz; Makat

The ongoing "rivalry" between pageant fans from a few countries has lately seemed to have gotten out of control. In her latest Instagram story, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi called out a lot of "edited photos, insults and threats" she is being flooded online. "I have seen quite a lot just today and now before going to sleep," she wrote. After the recent #UniverseUnited conversation she had with Miss Universe Indonesia 2022 Laksmi Shari De Neefe Suardana and Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart, Celeste was hoping this "unnecessary cyberbullying would somehow stop or lessen." The 24-year-old Filipino-Italian beauty, who will represent the Philippines at the prestigious Miss Universe 2022 pageant later this year, asked her fans to "not answer and fight back." "If you want to protect me then simply use the hashtag #kindnesscampaign. Let's not engage with any form of hate," she said. Photo: Dooki

India's Sushmita Naveen Singh has been announced the winner of the Miss Continentes Unidos 2022 Best in National Costume. The event took place on Monday, August 1 at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Joanna Camelle Mercado of the Philippines placed second while Gretha Matiauda of Paraguay placed third. The 15th edition of the Miss United Continents pageant will be held on Saturday, August 6 at Parque Las Vegas in the city of Portoviejo. A total of 25 contestants will battle it out for the title currently held by Colombia's Anairis Cadavid, who won in 2019. Photos: Organización Miss Continentes Unidos

Binibining Pilipinas 2022, the 58th Binibining Pilipinas grand coronation night took place on Sunday, July 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. A new set of Filipina beauty queens were crowned and they will represent the Philippines at Miss International 2023 in Japan, Miss Intercontinental 2022 in Egypt, Miss Globe 2022 in Albania, and Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia. Meet the winners: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Binibining Pilipinas (@bbpilipinasofficial) Binibining Pilipinas International 2022 Nicole Borromeo is a 21-year-old interior design student from Cebu City. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Binibining Pilipinas (@bbpilipinasofficial) Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022 Gabrielle Basiano is a 24-year-old professional model and businesswoman from Borongan, Eastern Samar. She also competed during last year's edition and finished as first runner-up. View this po

Binibining Pilipinas 2022, the 58th Binibining Pilipinas grand coronation, is taking place tonight at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Hosted by former queens Catriona Gray (Miss Universe 2018), Nicole Cordoves (Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up), Samantha Bernardo (Miss Grand International 2020 first runner-up), and Filipino-British actor and host Edward Barber, the event will showcase 40 beauties who are vying for the coveted titles at stake. The panel of judges includes Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman, Miss Globe 2015 Ann Colis, and Miss International 2018 first runner-up Ahtisa Manalo. Filipino boy band SB19 consisting of Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken, and Justin, and actress, singer, television host, and model Maymay Entrata will be the guest performers. Who will be the next set of Filipina queens who will represent the Philippines at Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Globe, and Miss Grand International? Reigning queens Hannah Ar

After several weeks of pre-pageant activities, the 58th Binibining Pilipinas competition will culminate during tonight's coronation event at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Forty "binibinis" representing different towns, cities, and provinces of the Philippines will be vying for the coveted national titles at stake and the opportunity to represent their country at Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Globe and Miss Grand International. Who will win Binibining Pilipinas 2022? Meet our FINAL 9 favorites for the crowns: From left to right: Chelsea Fernandez, Cyrille D. Payumo, Diana Mackey From left to right: Gabrielle Basiano, Jashmin Lyn Dimaculangan, Karen Laurrie Mendoza From left to right: Nicole Borromeo, Herlene Nicole Budol, Roberta Tamondong Alternatives:  Annalena Lakrini, Stacey Daniella B. Gabriel, Graciella Sheine Lehmann, Christine Juliane Opiaza Photos: Binibining Pilipinas

After three years, the traditional Binibining Pilipinas grand "Parade of Beauties" made a comeback at Araneta City, formerly called Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City. Wearing their floral printed one-shoulder one-piece swimsuits by fashion stylist Justine Aliman and floral headdresses, the 40 beauties who are vying for this year's coveted national titles paraded the streets on Friday, July 23. Binibining Pilipinas 2022, the 58th edition of the national competition, will take place next Sunday, July 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The show will air on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channe, A2Z, TV5, IWantTFC, and YouTube. Former Miss Universe Catriona Universe Gray will be the presenter together with former queens Nicole Cordoves and Samantha Bernardo. At the end of the event, Hannah Arnold (Binibining Pilipinas International 2021), Samantha Panlilio (Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021), Maureen Montagne (Miss Globe 2021), and Cinderella Obeñita (Mi

Fuschia Anne Ravena of the Philippines bested 22 other contestants to win Miss International Queen 2022 in Pattaya, Thailand on Saturday, June 25. The 27-year-old business owner who hails from Bogo City, in the province of Cebu, succeeded Valentina Fluchaire of Mexico. Colombia's Jasmine Jimenez and France's Aëla Chanel were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The representatives of Thailand, Kwanlada Rungrojampam, Venezuela, Sofia Salomón, and Vietnam, Phung Truong Tran Dai were the rest of the Top 6 finalists. Completing the Top 11 were Cambodia, India, Korea, Mexico, and Peru. The new Miss International Queen is the third Filipina to win the beauty title next to Kevin Balot (2012) and Trixie Maristela (2015). Miss International Queen is a prestigious international pageant for transgender women which was established in Thailand in 2004 to advocate awareness and equality for transgenders in society. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mi

Miss Philippines, Shane Tormes, was crowned Miss Global 2022 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, June 11. The 30-year-old host, singer, and advocate became the first Filipina to win the international title. She succeeds Karolína Kokešová of the Czech Republic. While Jessica Da Silva of the United Arab Emirates was named Miss Global 2021, the representatives of Malaysia, Sandra Lim, Australia, Brooke Rankin, Lithuania, Sandra Boris, and Brazil, Natalia Gurgel, were the runners-up. "I am and will always be grateful for the 11 years of being on stage representing not just myself but different places all over the country. Finally, this moment has come that has been my long-awaited dream,"  the new Miss Global shared on social media. "I am proud to be called Pinay and I am happy to be able to represent you Philippines," she added. Shane joined several national competitions such as Miss Philippines Earth and Binibining Pilipinas before o