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Binibining Pilipinas 2026 winners final

These Binibining Pilipinas 2026 Queens Already Lost Once — On Purpose, Sort Of

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Here’s a version of the pageant story you don’t hear as often: two women compete for the same crown, don’t get it, and instead of disappearing from the circuit, go on to win something arguably harder to get. That’s exactly what happened to Gwendoline Meliz Soriano and Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna. Both represented their provinces at Miss Universe Philippines 2025. Neither one walked away with the crown. Both came back this July and won Binibining Pilipinas instead — the pageant that predates Miss Universe Philippines by over half a century, and the one a lot of pageant purists still consider the real prize. The Long Way Around Soriano’s road here started with a withdrawal, not a win. She was set to represent Pangasinan at Binibining Pilipinas back in 2022 and pulled out for personal reasons before ever reaching the stage. She spent the years after building an actual career instead — professional runway modeling, a stint on Kwentong Jollibee that pulled in over 10 million views, work with established Filipino designers — before trying again through …

Miss International 2025 Winners Colombia, Philippines

Miss International 2025 is Colombia; PH’s Bet Myrna Esguerra Places 4th RU

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The Miss International stage has a new queen, and her name is Catalina Duque of Colombia. In a night filled with elegance, emotion, and cultural pride, Duque emerged victorious among dozens of global candidates, taking home the crown and solidifying Colombia’s status as a pageant powerhouse. The evening concluded with a strong and diverse final lineup representing three continents — Africa, Asia, and the Americas — each carrying impactful advocacies and memorable performances. Miss International 2025 Official Results Miss International 2025 is Catalina Duque of Colombia Colombia’s Catalina Duque captivated the judges with her polished communication skills, timeless beauty, and advocacy on cultural identity and environmental consciousness. Her final speech emphasized unity and purpose — a standout moment that sealed her win. First Runner-Up is Yollanda Chimbarami — Zimbabwe The Zimbabwean representative delivered one of the most heartfelt closing statements of the night. Her advocacy on youth empowerment and inclusive education resonated worldwide, marking the highest placement for Zimbabwe in Miss International history. Second Runner-Up is Paola Guzman — Bolivia Bolivia’s Paola Guzman impressed with …

Miss Universe 2025 Top 5 Winners

Miss Universe 2025 — when beauty, scandal, and mistrust collide

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The coronation of Fátima Bosch of Mexico as Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok was supposed to be a night of celebration. Instead, it became the center of a firestorm — judge resignations, allegations of manipulation, online wars between fandoms, and criminal investigations swirling around the organization’s top leadership. By the next morning, the question wasn’t “Who won?” — it was “Can Miss Universe still be trusted?” The allegations: rigged, manipulated, and mishandled Fans worldwide have been unusually unified in one sentiment: “Something didn’t feel right.” Among the biggest reasons: • Judges resigning before the finale, with at least one cryptically hinting at process issues. • On-stage and backstage altercations circulating on social media. • Delegation walkouts and complaints about inconsistent treatment. • Leadership miscommunication, livestream rants, and contradictory official statements. These were not small hiccups — they were structural cracks. And they pointed to one name repeatedly: Raul Rocha. Raul Rocha: the controversy magnet at the center of it all Even before the coronation, Raul Rocha, co-owner and president of the Miss Universe Organization, was …

Catriona Gray Miss Universe Philippines 2018

Miss Universe 2018: Battle Among The Frontrunners

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ONLY A FEW months more to go before the 67th edition of Miss Universe pageant, and we can hear the pageant fans’ hearts beating faster as days pass by. Die hard pageant fans across the globe are now betting on their most favorite contestants to win the crown. So let’s compare notes. For this post, let’s take a look at the possible frontrunners, and the contestants from the queens-producing countries. First, the queens with the sash factors. Those whose sashes are synonymous to victory, if not the contenders to beat, their performance these past few years being considered.