Empowering queens: The rise of Reina Filipinas
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...