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The newly established Reina Filipinas beauty pageant was officially launched at Resorts World Manila on June 10. Led by renowned international shoe designer Jojo Bragais, Reina Filipinas will select three winners, awarding the titles of Reina Filipinas Grand International and Reina Filipinas MGI All Stars. "For the inaugural year, I want to introduce an inclusive pageant. We have three winners: one for the title of Reina Filipinas Grand International and two for the title of Reina Filipinas All Stars," said Jojo, President of the Reina Filipinas Organization, at the beauty pageant's launch. Emma Tiglao, the reigning Miss Grand International from the Philippines, has also been appointed as the National Director of Reina Filipinas. "We're here not just to produce queens but to help them sustain whatever they have started. What comes next after joining the pageant is always a big question. So we will help them after they complete their reign," said Emma. Applic...

In a dazzling display of Filipino talent and creativity, the Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant announced the top 10 finalists for best in national costume special award during a sold-out pre-pageant show held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City May 29. At the same time, the top 3 finalists for best in talent special award were also presented. The winners of both special awards will be announced at the grand coronation of Bb. Pilipinas 2019 beauty pageant at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on June 9. The top 10 finalists for the best in national costume award are:  Leren Mae Bautista, Laguna; Maria Andrea Abesamis, Pasig City; Vickie Rushton, Negros Occidental;  Hannah Arnold, Masbate; Samantha Mae Bernardo, Palawan; Cassandra Chan, Bacolod; Samantha Ashley Lo, Cebu; Jessarie Dumaguing, Puerto Princesa; Resham Saeed, Maguindanao; and   Emma Mary Tiglao, Pampanga. Voting for the winner of best in national costume began M...