Manila bet crowned Miss Chinese World 2023

FILIPINO-Chinese beauty Annie Uson

Chen, representing Manila, was named Miss Chinese World 2023 during the grand finals, held in Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on May 20. Uson, who was appointed Miss Chinese World Philippines 2023 by the Mutya ng Pilipinas organization led by Cory Quirino, bested 16 other candidates representing Chinese communities from around the world. She was crowned by Miss Chinese World 2017 Yin Zhuo Qun from Shanghai, China. Uson, 26, a top 10 finalist of Eat Bulaga’s Miss Millennial Philippines 2017, also won the subsidiary title of One Doc Miss Charm. Her runners-up were Joan Angelina from Tangerang, Java, Indonesia (first) and Yoong Jia Yi from Melaka, Malaysia (second). Miss Chinatown Philippines 2022 Berjayneth Chee, representing Misamis Oriental,

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The national costume is a favorite among pageant fans and participants among pageant fans participants because it allows creative freedom. But sometimes, it goes overboard, like with Joy, a Binibining Pilipinas candidate from Cebu. Although it was in her best intentions to dress up like a prominent religious figure of the region, she received backlash as many found it irreverent. She did don the garb, from the crown to the coat, so there’s no getting out of the hot water for Dacoron in the meantime.

Kris Aquino won the subsidiary title Miss Kemm Ambassador. A showcase of local designers’ amazing creativity

The Binibining Pilipinas 2023 search is on the home stretch with the holding of the pageant’s National Costume x Fashion Show at the New Frontier Theater and the annual Parade of Beauties around Araneta City leading to the much-awaited Grand Coronation Night happening on Sunday at

Miss International 2022 Jasmin Selberg is arriving in Manila to crown the winner of Bb. Pilipinas International 2023 the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The forty lovely candidates’ national costumes showcased their regions’ rich, cultural heritage with amazing creations by talented local designers. The winner of the national costume award will be known on the finals night. Meanwhile, reigning Miss International 2022 Jasmin Selberg is arriving in Manila to crown the winner of Bb. Pilipinas International 2023.

MBC announces return of Aliwan Fiesta

ALIWAN Fiesta is making a comeback in the streets of Pasay and Manila from July 13 to 15, as officially announced by the Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC).

The grand cultural showcase, known as the Festival of Champions, is being relaunched with great enthusiasm. MBC President Ruperto Nicdao, Jr. signed the memorandum of agreement alongside Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano and Dennis Marasigan, Vice President and Artistic Director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Barbie Forteza and David Licauco

GMA’s hit series Maria Clara at Ibarra continues to make waves today, but fans couldn’t help but feel the spark between its lead stars, Barbie and David. In a Twitter exchange, the pair shared some [mildly] sweet interactions, which David topped off with “Ikaw lang sapat na.” If this is a marketing strategy for their new movie, That Kind of Love, it’s working because fans are hooked on their relationship.

On the other hand, Barbie should also exercise some mindfulness because she’s romantically committed to Kapuso star Jak Roberto

Filipinos are no strangers to the Queen of All Media’s relationships over the years, so it was almost no surprise that she announced a new romance, presumably with Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste. For some time, Kris has been telling the public and Leviste that they’re friends, nothing more, nothing less. But in a recent Instagram appreciation post, she thanks “Marc” for “12 years of perseverance.” Whether it is the Vice Governor or a different Marc/k, Kris deserves love and happiness from her special someone.

Since its inception in 2003, Aliwan Fiesta has gathered participants from the north to the south of our festive islands, capturing regional pride through a vibrant showcase of their socio-cultural and economic profiles encompassing music, dance, pageantry, and physical theater.

However, due to the circumstances brought about by the pandemic, the festival was put on hold, and the Manila Broadcasting Company turned to its digital platforms to sustain the excitement and fervor.

The online search for Aliwan Fiesta Digital Queen (AFDQ) introduced charming young ladies from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, who exemplified social responsibility and community leadership.

This virtual search, which included the prestigious Pride of Place award, also provided an opportunity for young filmmakers who were confined to working from home during the lockdown to present the cultural traditions, ecotourism, and one-town-one product campaigns of their respective regions. During the recent press launch, MBC unveiled the new Aliwan Fiesta logo, characterized by its multi-colored hues and shapes, while employing the Kagitingan font designed by Edsel Pingol, paying tribute to the courageous stance Filipinos took during the pandemic years. Former Reynas ng Aliwan Jamie Herrell (2013) and Marla Alforque (2017) along with AFDQ winners Jannarie Zarzoso (2020) and Marikit Manaois (2022) were present to witness this momentous occasion. When Aliwan Fiesta returns to the streets, albeit on a smaller scale due to road repairs along Roxas Boulevard, the nightly festivities and grand parade will be held within the CCP Complex. Nonetheless, it is a highly anticipated comeback that regional festivals all over the country have been preparing for since the government initiated the easing of public restrictions.