Miss Universe 2025 candidates walk out on Thai exec Nawat Itsaragrisil
It is still not clear whether the incident will affect the outcome of the competition.
Armin P. Adina
China’s ‘10-dash line’ graphics irk pageant fans in Vietnam; Miss Global organisers apologise
The controversial geographical introduction from Beijing also encroaches on the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), but only a few Filipinos took up the cudgels for the…
Behold the Philippine-made pearl-encrusted Miss Universe 2024 crown
Called the “Lumière de l’Infini” (Light of Infinity), the crown is created by Filipino craftsmen using rare south sea pearls harvested off the coasts of Palawan.
Miss Grand International imposes ‘lifetime ban’ on Myanmar national director
The ban on Htoo Ant Lwin was cited as due to “lack of sportsmanship and business credibility.”
Thousands greet Michelle Dee in her homecoming after Miss Universe 2023
Aboard a red Maserati convertible adorned with flowers and Philippine flags, Dee smiled and waved to the crowd, who patiently waited for her motorcade around the SM Mall of Asia…
Filipino-American R’Bonney Gabriel is Miss Universe 2022
Settling for the first runner-up spot in the competition was Amanda Dudamel from Venezuela, while Andreína Martínez from Dominican Republic was proclaimed second runner-up.
New Miss Universe owner bares plans for pageant with focus on ‘sustainable business development’
The historic deal has also made Anne Jakrajutatip the first non-American and first woman to own the organization.