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Binibining Pilipinas 2023, the 59th edition of one of the most prestigious and oldest-running national beauty pageants in the world, is taking place tonight at the iconic Smart Araneta Coliseum. Hosted by former queens Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves, and Mary Jean Lastimosa, the grand coronation night will broadcast live from "the Big Dome" on ABS-CBN's channels, iWantTFC, and the official Binibining Pilipinas Youtube channel  from 9:30 p.m. local time. Forty equally beautiful, intelligent, and empowered Binibinis will compete for the Binibining Pilipinas Globe and Binibining Pilipinas International 2023 titles. Last year's winners, Nicole Borromeo and Chelsea Fernandez will crown their successors who will represent the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2023 and Miss International 2024, while Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022 Gabriel Basiano will relinquish her reign at the culmination of the event. The judges designated with the most difficult task of selecting ...

Binibining Pilipinas 2023 is just around the corner and former Miss Universe Catriona Gray is ready to "servvv" as she hosts the much-awaited event this Sunday. The Binibining Pilipinas alumna will be hosting the national pageant for the third time since 2021 with her sister queen and former Miss Grand Philippines Nicole Cordoves. In a post on social media, Catriona shared their latest photoshoot inspired by global icons Cher and Raquel Welch performing "I'm A Woman" in the 70s. Catriona also posted their video lip-syncing to the song and wrote in the caption: "Dedicated to all the capable, strong women going after their dreams this weekend on the #BbPilipinas2023 stage, as well as to ALL women who refuse to cease in their pursuit of their dreams." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) The fourth Filipina Miss Universe also expressed she is excited to return as host in the upcoming edition and ...

After weeks of anticipation, the much-awaited Binibining Pilipinas 2023 grand coronation night, the 59th edition, will be held this Sunday, May 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Araneta City, Cubao. Forty contestants from all over the Philippines are vying for the coveted national titles at stake — Binibining Pilipinas Globe and Binibining Pilipinas International 2023. This year's winners will have the opportunity to represent their country at The Miss Globe 2023 in Albania and Miss International 2024 in Japan. Who will be crowned the next Binibining Pilipinas queens? Meet our FINAL Top 16 favorites: TOP 5 Mirjan Hipolito (Angeles City) Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano (Albay) Atasha Reign Parani (General Trias, Cavite) Anna Valencia Lakrini (Bataan) Lea Macapagal (Dinalupihan, Bataan) TOP 16 Elaiza Dee Alzona (Zambales) Paulina Marie Labayo (Naga City, Bicol) Angelica Lopez (Palawan) Kiaragiel Gregorio (Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija) Xena Ramos (Santolan, Pasig) Paola Allison Araño (Bata...

Fresh from her trip to Vietnam, the reigning Miss International Jasmin Selberg arrived in Manila, Philippines on Thursday, May 25 for her first official visit to the country. The beauty queen will be attending as a special guest in the upcoming 59th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant where the next representative of the Philippines for Miss International will be crowned. Upon her arrival at Novotel Manila in Araneta City, Jasmin met the reigning queens of Binibining Pilipinas and also reunited with former Miss International Philippines Hannah Arnold, a Top 15 semifinalist during last year's Miss International pageant in Tokyo, Japan. The Binibining Pilipinas 2023 (Miss Philippines 2023) grand coronation night will be held this Sunday, May 28 at the iconic Smart Araneta Coliseum. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Binibining Pilipinas (@bbpilipinasofficial) Photos: Binibining Pilipinas / Instagram RELATED POST: Reigning Miss International Jasm...

Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2023, the inaugural edition of the newest national male pageant in the Philippines, was held last Saturday, May 6 at Cove Manila. Hosted by Miss Charm 2023 first runner-up Annabelle McDonnell and Mister Pilipinas Ambassador Ralph De Leon, the event featured 19 Filipino men from different provinces and cities in the Philippines, and from various countries worldwide. Meet the winners: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister Pilipinas Worldwide (@misterpilipinasworldwide) Mister Pilipinas Supranational (Mister Supranational Philippines 2023) - Johannes Rissler of Davao del Norte Mister Pilipinas International Ambassador (Mister International Philippines 2023) - Jefferson Bunney of the UK Mister Pilipinas Manhunt Supermodel (Manhunt Philippines Male Supermodel 2023) - Kenneth Stromsnes of Mandaluyong City Mister Pilipinas Global (Mister Global Philippines 2023) - John Tanting of Cebu City Mister Pilipinas Cosmopolitan (Mister...

Miss Bohol, Pauline Amelinckx was officially crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 following Saturday's final of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant in Pasay City. The 27-year-old Filipino-Belgian and a proud Boholana beauty will now represent the Philippines at Miss Supranational 2023 in Nowy Sącz, Poland this July. No stranger to pageantry, she won Miss Bohol 2017 and went on to participate in Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018 where she clinched the title Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen 2018. Pauline joined Miss Universe Philippines three times. She was third runner-up during her first attempt in 2020 and was proclaimed Miss Universe Philippines Charity (third place) when she returned last year. The new Miss Supranational Philippines holds a degree in international studies from Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU) in Mandaue City. She is an event host and a freediver. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pauline C. Amelinckx (@paulineamelinckx) Ph...

Miss Makati, Michelle Marquez Dee bested 37 other competitors to win Miss Universe Philippines 2023 on Saturday, May 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The 28-year-old actress and model won the national title in her second attempt. She will now prepare to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. Christine Juliane Opiaza of Zamables was named first runner-up while Mary Angelique Manto of Pampanga finished as second runner-up. Following the show, Top 5 finalists Krishnah Marie Gravidez of Baguio and Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol were awarded the titles Miss Charm Philippines 2024 and Miss Supranational Philippines 2023, respectively. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe Philippines was last year second to her predecessor Celeste Cortesi and was awarded the title Miss Universe Philippines Tourism. In 2019, she was crowned Miss World Philippines and went on to compete in the 69th Miss World edition in London where she...

After weeks of pre-pageant events and activities, the grand coronation night of the prestigious Miss Universe Philippines 2023 is happening tonight at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. One deserving Filipina will emerge from a field of 38 contestants the ultimate winner who will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. The much-awaited show live streaming on ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel will be hosted by Filipino actors Xian Lim and Alden Richards, TV presenter Tim Yap, former Miss Globe from the Philippines, Maureen Montagne, and former Miss Universe from South Africa Zozibini Tunzi. Tonight's star-studded edition themed "Inspirational Filipina" will feature musical performances from Filipino group SV Squad, South Korean singer Nam Woo-hyun and "American Idol" runner-up Jessica Sanchez. Reigning Miss Universe from the USA, R'Bonney Gabriel, and Miss Universe 1973 from the Philippine...

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 - ...

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

Filipino-American R'Bonney Gabriel arrived to a warm welcome in the Philippines on Wednesday, May 10 for her first visit to the country as reigning Miss Universe. Paula Shuggart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, and soon-to-be-resigned talent director Esther Swan accompanied her on this official trip. The Thai business mogul and owner of MUO from Thailand, Anne Jakrajutatip, arrived a few days ago. R'Bonney was invited as a special guest to the upcoming grand coronation night of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant this Saturday. Before heading to the luxurious hotel Okada Manila, Miss Universe 2022 gave interviews to members of the press who waited for her at the international airport in Manila. The beauty queen was also beaming with smiles as she posed for photographs with fans, supporters, and her proud parents. According to R'Bonney, the last time she visited the Philippines with her mom and dad was 5 years ago. Here are some photos shared by MUO: ...