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Tonight, the Philippines will have a new queen who will represent the beautiful archipelago at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. The final stage is set for the thirty-eight equally stunning, intelligent, and empowered Filipinas to rock the competition at SM Mall of Asia Arena but there can only be one ultimate winner. Who will take home the crown and title of Miss Universe Philippines 2023? Based on their performances in the preliminary competitions, here are our Top 15 final favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Baguio - Krishnah Marie Gravidez Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Cebu Province - Emmanuelle Fabienne Camcam Davao Oriental - Klyza Castro Makati - Michelle Dee TOP 15 (in alphabetical order) Agusan del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso Cavite - Samantha Alexandra Panlilio Lapu-Lapu - Clare Sanchez Inso Mandaluyong - Iman Franchesca Cristal Northern Samar - Layla Adriatico Pampanga - Mary Angelique Manto Parañaque - Clarielle Dacanay Pasig - Kali Navea-Huff Sorsogon - Rein

The grand coronation night of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant will be held this Saturday, May 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Don't worry if you can't make it to the venue. You can still watch the competition live from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the world for free! The much-awaited show will stream live from 7 p.m. local time on the  ABS-CBN Entertainment  YouTube channel. Don't miss witnessing the most beautiful day in the Philippines as Celeste Cortesi crowns her successor from 38 of the country's most stunning and empowered Filipinas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Photos: Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

Miss Universe 2015 from the Philippines Pia Wurtzbach has officially tied the knot with her Scottish entrepreneur fiancé Jeremy Jauncey. The former beauty queen who returned to acting and modeling after her reign, made the announcement on social media on May 5 with a video captioned "Mr & Mrs Jauncey 24.03.2023." While Jeremy was in his traditional kilt, Pia wore her dream wedding dress by Filipino fashion designer Bessie Besana as they exchanged vows in an intimate beach ceremony held on March 24 in one of the world's most exclusive private islands, the North Island, Seychelles. To recall, the adorable couple made their relationship public in 2020 as they appeared on the cover of Tatler Philippines magazine. They announced their engagement two years later. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Jauncey (@jeremyjauncey) Photos: Nelwin Uy Photography, Pat Dy / Jeremy Jauncey / Instagram

The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 contestants turned up the tropical summer heat as they pose for their swimsuit challenge at the Flower Island Resort in Taytay, Palawan. Based on fan votes through the official Miss Universe PH App, the Top 5 results for the best in Avana Swimsuit Challenge have been officially announced. Meet the Top 5: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Agusan del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Bulacan   - Princess Anne Marcos Capiz - Shayne Glenmae Maquiran Pampanga - Mary Angelique Manto Who will take a spot in the final? The winner will be revealed during the coronation night on May 13 at the Mall of Asia Arena (MOA Arena) in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Photos: Miss Universe Philippines RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe Philippines 2023: Photoshoot Challenge Top 5 announced Miss Universe Philippines 2023: Miss Hello Glow Top 5 finalists Miss Universe Philippines 2023 To

Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi will be attending as a special guest at the grand coronation night of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 competition. The South African beauty will be joining the reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel who will also be present at the highly anticipated event on May 13 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. To recall, Zozibini was crowned Miss Universe 2019 by her predecessor Catriona Gray of the Philippines. She then became the longest-reigning Miss Universe titleholder due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The terrifying health crisis in 2020 prevented her from being able to travel to as many countries as possible besides Indonesia, the United States, and her home country. Don't miss witnessing Zozi's grace and elegance in person. Get your tickets at any SM Tickets Outlets or book online through SMTickets.com . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zozibini Tunzi (@zozitunzi) Photos: Miss Universe, Zozibini T

Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel has been announced to visit the Philippines as a special guest in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant. According to the announcement made by the Miss Universe Philippines organization on Thursday, April 13 via social media, the reigning queen from Texas, USA will be joined by former titleholder, Zozibini Tunzi (Miss Universe 2019) from South Africa. Aside from the special guests, the pageant organizers also named K-pop artist Nam Woo-Hyun and American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez as the official guest performers. This will be the first time for R'Bonney, who was born to a Filipino father, to visit the Philippines since she was proclaimed the 71st Miss Universe in New Orleans, Louisiana last January. The highly anticipated Miss Universe Philippines 2023 grand coronation will be held on May 13 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena where the country's official representative for Miss Universe 2023 will be crowned. Filipino act

The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 contestants dolled up in cocktail dresses as they serve glamour in their photoshoot challenge at Ascott Hotel Makati. Based on fan votes via Miss Universe Philippines official app, the Top 5 were announced — Jannarie Zarzoso of Agusan del Norte, Princess Anne Marcos of Bulacan, Airissh Ramos of Eastern Samar, Mary Angelique Manto of Pampanga, and Lesly Joy Sim of Quezon Province. The winner of the challenge will earn a place in the finals on the live coronation night this May 13 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. Meet the Top 5 finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Photos: Miss Universe Philippines RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe Philippines 2023: Miss Hello Glow Top 5 finalists FAVORITES: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 12 early favorites Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 40 officially announced Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night will be he

The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 contestants walked the runway for Hello Glow, a multi-awarded beauty and skincare brand, on Friday, March 31 at the head office of Ever Bilena Cosmetics in Caloocan City. From thirty-eight of the country's most beautifully confident and empowered young women, only five glowing beauties were announced as finalists. They were Miss Cavite, Samantha Panlilio, Miss Bohol, Pauline Amelinckx, Miss Cebu Province, Emmanuelle Camcam (also known as Emmanuelle Vera), Miss Quezon City, Eileen Gonzales, and Miss Makati, Michelle Dee. Who will be Miss Hello Glow of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023? The winner of the award will be announced during the much-awaited grand coronation night on May 13 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. Photo: Hello Glow  / Instagram RELATED POSTS: FAVORITES: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 12 early favorites Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 40 officially announced Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night will

The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 competition began with the official announcement of the Top 40 contestants on February 18, followed by their introduction along with the cities and provinces they represent. Two of this year's batch of beauties were part of last year's Top 5 finalists ⁠— Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 Michelle Daniela Dee (also former Miss World Philippines) of Makati and Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol. This is also the third time the Boholana representative participated. Her first attempt was in 2020 where she finished third runner-up to Miss Universe Philippines 2020 winner Rabiya Mateo from Iloilo City. Some notable crossovers from other national competitions include Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021 Samantha Alexandra Panlilio of Cavite, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2021 Emmanuelle Fabienne Camcam of Cebu Province, and Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2019 Klyza Ferrando Castro. Since

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night will be held on Saturday, May 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines. The official announcement was made by the national organization via social media on Friday, March 3 following the introduction of the Top 40 contestants vying for this year's coveted title. A total of 40 contestants representing various cities and municipalities of the Philippines will fight for the crown and get the opportunity to represent the country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. Due to health reasons, one of the contestants Evangeline Fuentes of Pangasinan withdrew but she was officially replaced by Kristeen Mae Boccang from the beautiful province of Apayao. Save the date and if you don't want to miss the show. See the official announcement below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Photos: Miss Universe Philippines RELATED POSTS: Miss Uni

The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 40 contestants were officially announced last February 18 in Manila and one of them is former Mutya ng Pilipinas winner Klyza Castro. Klyza is 23 years old, pure Filipina beauty with indigenous Mandaya tribe roots, and born in Mati City, Davao Oriental. She is a graduate of Ateneo de Davao University with a degree in political science. No stranger to pageantry, the Miss Universe Philippines aspirant won the 51st Mutya ng Pilipinas while representing Davao del Sur and went on to compete in Miss Asia Pacific International 2019 where she placed in the Top 25 and bagged the Continental Queen of Asia title. Her advocacy is focused on supporting and sustaining the livelihood of her indigenous communities. She recently shared that in 2021, she started a charity drive using her own savings for the Mandaya tribe of Sangab Davao Oriental where she met the woman chieftain of one of the last remaining communities to fully preserve the Mandaya culture. "H

The Top 40 contestants vying for Miss Universe Philippines have been officially announced on Saturday, February 18 at the Citadines Bay City Manila. Following Celeste Cortesi's non-placement at the 71st Miss Universe, this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant is prepared to find the next phenomenal Filipina that embodies transformational leadership. Who will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 later this year in El Salvador? Meet the official Top 40: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Agusan del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso Aklan - Avery Mariane Sucgang Apayao - Kristeen Mae Boccang Bacolod - Jan Mari Bordon Bacoor City - Alexandria Bollier Baguio - Krishnah Marie Gravidez Batangas - Karen Joyce Olfato Benguet - Joemay-an Leo Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Bulacan - Princess Anne Marcos Capiz - Shayne Glenmae Maquiran Cavite - Samantha Alexandra Panlilio Cebu City - Dianne Padillo