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Fatima Figueroa Álvarez of Pampanga shone brightly as she was crowned Mrs. Universe Philippines 2026 in a vibrant celebration held at The Manila Hotel Tent City on June 28. With pride and determination, Fatima will carry the Philippine flag at the upcoming Mrs. Universe competition in Sri Lanka later this year, inspiring others with her grace. The four Filipino queens competing in pageants abroad. She follows in the footsteps of Filipino businesswoman Vivian Vicente Caramba, who, together with Mrs. Universe Philippines President and CEO Maria Charo Laude, joyfully crowned her at the finals. Vivian also brought honor to the country as 2nd runner-up at the 48th Mrs. Universe International pageant in Manila, proving the strength and elegance of Filipinas on the world stage. Charo expressed heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors, media, and all the remarkable guests who helped make the 2026 Mrs. Universe Philippines an unforgettable and uplifting event. "Thank you, everyone, for making M...

Mrs. Asia – Pacific Global 2019 Avon Morales led guests in cheering an orphanage in Pasay City, treating them to games, food, and gifts recently. The special treat at the Social Development Center Orphanage coincided with the advance birthday celebration of Morales whose birth anniversary originally falls on March 3. Celebrities and beauty queens who joined Morales in treating the orphans include Johnny Litton, Patricia Javier, Charo Laude, Mitzie Go-Gil, Limpayen Sibug Las, Glynes Evangelista Olbes, Llena Tan, Mary Chris Abacahin, Eren Noche, Mary Joy Araracap, Boy Lizaso III, Jo Jacinto Ticzon, Rose Casaje, General Virtus Gil, and Xiamzzy Dy. Some of the media guests were Armin Adina, Philippine Daily Inquirer; Celso Caparas, Philippine Star; Jay Patao, Malaya; Noli Berioso, OPMB Worldwide; Mel Caparas, Tempo; Joy Arguil, Edmund Ong Chua II, Ferdinand Abejon; Gilbert Kim Sancha, Daily Tribune; Timmy Basil, and Lito Calleon. The single mom was also joined in by...

Actress Charo Laude, who will represent the Philippines in Mrs. Universe 2019 beauty pageant in China, thanked Manila Mayor Isko Moreno for allowing his son Joaquin to join in her outreach program nationwide. "Mayor Isko, thank you for allowing your son Joaquin to help me in my nationwide outreach program," said Laude during an interview at Simon's Place Acoustic Bar and Restaurant in Timog, Quezon City. In their nationwide tour, both Laude and Joaquin will conduct medical missions and other worthwhile projects for the poor. Laude said that she and Mayor Isko have been friends for many years now because they belong to the same talent management under Daddy Wowie Roxas. "I also want to thank Daddy Wowie because andiyan pa rin siya to guide us," the single mom said. Asked what she can share about the popular city mayor, Laude said: "Si Isko noong hindi pa siya mayor, pagnagkikita kami sa events, very humble siya. Minsan magulo at makulit. Hindi ...

Four successful married women, incuding two showbiz personalities, who through their professions and personal efforts are making extraordinary differences in the lives of others or the community, will represent the Philippines in international beauty pageants. These beauty queens are: actress Patricia Javier, who will be the country's delegate to Noble Queen of the Universe 2019 in December; actress Charo Laude, Mrs Universe 2019, China; Cheryl Fordan Villanueva, Mrs Tourism 2019, October; and Ching delos Reyes, Mrs Plus-Size contest, 2020. Under the auspices of Mrs Universe Finest Woman (MUFW), these honorable women were presented to the press by its national director Marilou Tolico-Villanueva during meet-and-greet at Dulcinea Restaurant in Quezon City Wednesday. PH HONORABLE QUEENS - From left: Ching delos Reyes, Charo Laude, Marilou Tolico-Villanueva, and Patricia Javier. Not in photo is Cheryl Fordan Villanueva. Marilou has represented the Philippines...