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The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 swimsuit challenge took place on Saturday, April 20 at Aqua Boracay, a luxurious resort in Boracay Island, Aklan. Wearing their swimsuits by SV Swimwear, the 53 contestants vying for this year's title strutted the runway to impress an esteemed panel of judges. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Eight contestants were announced as "Aqua Boracay Angels" and they are the following: Bacoor - Victoria Velasquez Vincent Baguio City - Tara Valencia Cainta - Stacey Gabriel (also bagged the Miss WE Sportz by Aqua award) Iloilo City - Alexie Mae Brooks Northern California - Kayla Carter Quezon Province - Ahtisa Manalo Taguig - Christi Lynn McGarry Twelve more beauties were chosen to complete the 20 brand ambassadors of Arete Tagaytay and they are the following: Australia - Kymberlee Street Cabanatuan - Daniella Villar Camiguin - Rethiana Rosa Cebu - Kris Tiffany Janson L

The Miss Universe Philippines organization has officially announced former Miss Universe of the USA, R'Bonney Gabriel as host of the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night. To recall, R'Bonney was crowned Miss Universe 2022 during the the 71st Miss Universe pageant held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans in January 2023. The Filipino-American fashion designer became the second Asian-American woman to win the Miss Universe title since Brook Lee (Miss Universe 1997) and so far, the oldest winner at 28 years old, succeeding Andrea Meza of Mexico. This year's Miss Universe Philippines final show will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Tickets are available through smtickets.com . The winner, to be crowned outgoing titleholder Michelle Dee (Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 finalist), will go to Mexico for Miss Universe 2024 in November. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss

The Miss Universe Philippines Organization has officially announced the final date and venue for this year's Miss Universe Philippines competition. In a post on social media, the organization revealed that the coronation night of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 will take place on May 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. This year's event will mark the fifth edition of the national pageant headed by former titleholder Shamcey Supsup-Lee (Miss Universe Philippines 2011 and Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up). Tickets for the highly anticipated final show will be available to the general public starting April 8. More than 50 women from across the country are currently vying for the national title and the chance to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. The reigning Miss Universe Philippines, Michelle Dee of Makati, placed in the Top 10 during last year's Miss Universe competition in El Salvador. View this post on Instagram

Christi McGarry, the former first runner-up of Miss Intercontinental 2015, has been officially appointed as Miss Universe Philippines - Taguig 2024. The 33-year-old Filipino-American model and TV personality will proudly represent Taguig in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 competition. Christi was a fellow contestant of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach in Binibining Pilipinas 2015. She was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2015 and had the honor of representing the Philippines in the Miss Intercontinental 2015 pageant held in Germany. Making history, she became the first Filipina to represent her country twice in the same international pageant. In addition to finishing as the first runner-up, she also received the Miss Intercontinental Continental Queen of Asia and Oceania award. Christi's journey in pageantry in the Philippines began earlier when she joined the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2010 pageant and was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2010. She replaced

Miss South Triangle, Lorraine Ojimba bested 14 other contestants to win the Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City 2024 final competition on Monday, February 5 at the Seda Vertis North in Diliman, Quezon City. The 25-year-old Filipina-Nigerian model will now prepare to represent the "City of Stars" in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant. Aside from winning the crown, she also bagged Miss Kemans QC, Miss Bragais, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, and Light of Representation awards. Cam Lagmay of Bagumbayan was named first runner-up, Nicole Trisha Lao of Don Manuel, Marinella Catngay of Batasan Hills, and Stef Monce of Bagong Pag-asa were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Jocelyn Cubales, the 69-year-old representative of Baesa, placed in the Top 10 along with Carmel Aquino of Project 6, Genesis Durana of Pasong Putik Proper, Niña Ortiz of Matandang Balara, and Jamaica Ramallosa of E. Rodriguez. Former Miss Universe Philippines title

Kris Tiffany Janson, representing Cebu City North, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines - Cebu 2024 on Saturday, February 3 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino. The 34-year-old model edged out 19 other contestants to win the regional competition. She will now prepare to represent Cebu at Miss Universe Philippines 2024. Apart from winning her title, she also bagged several coroporate and major awards such as Miss Oro Galleria, Miss Myra Standout Beauty, Miss Esteem Medica, Best in Evening Gown, and Miss K & L Philippines. No stranger to pageantry, Kris was a winner of Miss Cebu 2009 before competing in Binibinibing Pilipinas 2014 where she won Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2014. She participated Miss Intercontinental 2014 in Germany and placed second runner-up. The glittering Miss Universe Philippines - Cebu 2024 final was hosted by Miss Universe Philippines 2021 second runner-up Steffi Aberasturi with actor and model Andrew Wolff. Natasha Testa of Lapu-Lapu City

Tamara Ocier was crowned Miss Universe Philippines - Tacloban 2024 on Wednesday, January 31 at the Tacloban City Convention Center. The 23-year-old bested 13 other contestants to win the title. She also bagged the Miss Kotex, Miss RD Pawnshop, and Best in Swimwear awards. She will now prepare to represent Tacloban in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant. Yoshabel Lebico clinched The Miss Philippines - Tacloban 2024 crown and will proceed to compete in the next The Miss Philippines pageant. Margarette Odiver, Nesylvie Dupal, Jialyn Castila, and Edlynne Yu were announced as the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The first Miss Universe Philippines - Tacloban competition was hosted by radio DJ and actor KC Montero. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines - Tacloban (@muph_tacloban) Photo: Miss Universe Philippines - Tacloban

Reigning Miss Universe Thailand and Mis Universe 2023 first runner-up Anntonia Porsild reunited with Michelle Dee when she touched down in the Philippines for the first time on Monday, January 29. The Thai beauty was also welcomed by "PorDee" fans and members of the media who flocked to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 for her arrival. Her short trip was for a photoshoot with Mega magazine. In a press conference held at KAO Manila, Anntonia shared she was delighted to be in the country and meet once again with Michelle. Both also expressed they're open to any future collaborations together including acting projects. The beauty queens became very close during their stint at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador and in Mexico after the pageant in November. They remained as good friends after going back to their home countries. To recall, Antonia almost won the Miss Universe crown as she finished first runner-up while her queen sister from the Philippin

Miss International 2018 first runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo has been officially revealed as Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon Province 2024 on Saturday, January 27. The 26-year-old beauty will now represent Quezon Province in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 competition. No stranger to pageantry, Ahtisa joined Binibinig Pilipinas 2018 where she clinched the Binibining Pilipinas International (Miss International Philippines) title. She went on to compete in Miss International 2018 which was held in Tokyo, Japan, and finished as first runner-up to Venezuela's Mariem Velazco. This year's Miss Universe Philippines will be the first edition to be held with contestants chosen by local pageants under the pageant's Accredited Partners Program. Reigning Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 finalist Michelle Dee will crown her successor at a date and venue yet to be announced. Road to Miss Universe Philippines 2024: View this post on Instagram

Cyrille Payumo was crowned Miss Universe Philippines - Pampanga 2024 on Friday, January 19 at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Mabalacat, Pampanga. The 26-year-old fashion model from Porac bested 14 other competitors to win the beauty title. She also bagged the Best in Long Gown, Miss Photogenic, and Miss Luxe Slim awards. Andra Ting of the Municipality of San Fernando clinched the title The Miss Philippines Pampanga 2024 and will go to the next edition of The Miss Philippines pageant. Gwen Tuazon of the Municipality of Guagua and Rena Flores of the Municipality of Apalit were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe Philippines - Pampanga was first runner-up at Mutya ng Pilipinas 2019 and went on to win Miss Tourism International 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 2022, she participated in Binibining Pilipinas and a few months later was appointed by the Mutya ng Pilipinas organization to compete in the World Top Model 202

Alexie Mae Brooks bested 14 other competitors to be crowned Miss Iloilo 2024 on Saturday, January 13 at the West Visayas State University Cultural Center. The 22-year-old athlete and model hailing from Leon also bagged Best in Swimsuit and several corporate awards. She is now expected to represent Iloilo City at the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant. "Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, your Miss Iloilo 2024. Manifesting, working, and claiming – a journey of gratitude. Thank you, Universe," she posted on social media after winning her title. Hamda Judicpa, Raniella Louise Aguila, Angel Jed Latorre, and Nicklyn Jutay were announced as Heartfelt Queens while Pearl Angel France and Shaima Al Yansuri were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The Miss Iloilo 2024 competition was one of the highlights of this year's Dinagyang Festival, an annual religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines. Former Miss Grand Philippines Nicole Cordoves and Miss Universe Phi