Filipino-British Rachel Peters is Miss Universe Philippines 2017!

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Rachel Peters, a Filipino-British beauty was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2017 on Sunday's Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Grand Coronation Night held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. 

Peters who grew up in Camarines Sur, beat 39 other hopeful beautiful ladies.

Hosting the event were Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj, and actor Xian Lim. Daniel Padilla made an appearance as a guest performer, serenading the contestants with Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight” during the long gown competition.

The 2016 Binibining Pilipinas queens have passed their crowns on to their successors - Kylie Verzosa, Joanna Eden, Jennifer Hammond, Nichole Manalo and Nicole Cordoves .

The judges initially selected a 14 candidates for the final round, with a 15th picked through online voting. 

Here are the complete list of winners:

Miss Universe Philippines 2017: #19 Rachel Peters 

Bb. Pilipinas - International: #15 Mariel De Leon

Bb. Pilipinas - Supranational: #22 Chanel Olive Thomas

Bb. Pilipinas - Grand International: #39 Elizabeth Durado Clenci

Bb. Pilipinas - Intercontinental: #31 Katarina Rodriguez

Bb. Pilipinas - Globe 2017: #18 Nelda Ibe

1st Runner Up: #33 Charmaine Elima

2nd Runner up: #40 Kristel Guelos

Special Awards:

Binibining Friendship: Chanel Olive Thomas

The Face of Binibini: Rachel Peters

Binibining Talent: Dane Felisse Marasigan

National Costume: Chanel Olive Thomas

Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice: Christagale Borja

Jag Denim Queen: Rachel Peters

Best in Swimsuit: Rachel Peters

Best in Long Gown: Maria Angelica de Leon

Binibining Philippine Airlines: Katarina Sonja Rodriguez

Binibining Creamsilk: Maria Angelica de Leon

Top 15:

#39 Elizabeth Durado Clenci

#15 Mariel de Leon

#22 Chanel Olive Thomas

#31 Katarina Rodriguez

#10 Jehza Huelar

#13 Sirene Sutton

#40 Kristel Guelos

#18 Nelda Ibe

#32 Charmaine Elima

#20 Christagale Borja

#17 Camille Manalo

#34 Gabriela Ortega

#16 Larah Grace Lacap

#19 Rachel Peters

People's Choice: #28 Juliana Kapeundl

Top 25:

#2 Arienne Louise Calingo

#27 Beatrice Valente

#1 Dane Felisse Marasigan

#37 Sammie Anne Legaspi

#6 Maria Bejieleen Nama

#7 Jennyline Carla Malpaya

#9 Vanessa Saliba

#33 Kristi Rose Cequeña

#26 Ruffa Nava

#38 Ana Patricia Asturias

#39 Elizabeth Durado Clenci

#15 Mariel de Leon

#22 Chanel Olive Thomas

#31 Katarina Rodriguez

#10 Jehza Huelar

#13 Sirene Sutton

#40 Kristel Guelos

#18 Nelda Ibe

#32 Charmaine Elima

#20 Christagale Borja

#17 Camille Manalo

#34 Gabriela Ortega

#16 Larah Grace Lacap

#19 Rachel Peters

#28 Juliana Kapeundl

65th Miss Universe Updates

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The 65th Miss Universe organized by the Miss Universe Organization along with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and LCS Group of Companies, The Miss Universe coronation night will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 30.

65th Miss Universe: Schedule of Events Released (Updated)

Kicking off the festivities of the upcoming international event, the DOT (Department of Tourism of the Philippines) Secretary Wanda Teo informed the local media about the tentative schedule of events for the 65th Miss Universe pageant.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach (center) waves to the crowd as she leads the Miss Universe candidates during its kick off event at the Conrad Manila, Pasay City on Saturday night.
(Photo: Jay Ganzon)

65th Miss Universe Schedule of Events

Jan 12-14: Arrivals, Fittings and Registration

Jan 14: Group taping in Boracay, arrival of last contestants

Jan 15: Visit to Vigan City – Welcome Event with Terno Fashion Show

Jan 16: Governors’ Ball, SMX Convention Center, Manila, 6:30 pm

Jan 17: Parade at Sinulog Festival, Cebu / Swimsuit Fashion Show, Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark, Cebu

Jan 18-19: Visit to Baguio (Street Motorcade), Davao, Batangas (separate groups)

Jan 20: Return to Manila

Jan 21: Fashion Show, SMX Convention Center

Jan 22: Women Empowerment Night, SMX Convention Center

Jan 23: Visit to Malacañang Palace for courtesy call with President Duterte (morning) / National Gift Auction, Conrad Hotel (evening)

Jan 24: National Costume Competition, World Trade Center

Jan 25: Preliminary Interviews (Group 1), Rehearsals

Jan 26: Preliminary Interviews (Group 2), Rehearsals, National Directors’ Meeting

Jan 27: 65th Miss Universe Preliminary Competition, Mall of Asia Arena: All delegates will compete in Cocktail Dresses, Swimsuits and Evening Gowns (to be confirmed)

Jan 28: On-Camera Rehearsals, MOA Arena

Jan 29: On-Camera Rehearsals, MOA Arena / Final Dress Rehearsal, Mall of Asia Arena, 7-10 pm (to be confirmed)

Jan 30: 65th Miss Universe Live Telecast, Mall of Asia Arena, 8:00 am (Jan 29 at 7 pm EST) / Coronation Gala, 8:00 pm

Jan 31: Departures

*Schedule subject to change

Tickets for the Final Gala are being sold through SM; and tickets for the Governor’s Ball are being sold through the telephone.

Tickets for other events such as National Costume Competition, Presentation Show, Dress Rehearsal and Coronation Gala are not out yet to the general public. Information about these should be available any moment now.

Steve Harvey and Ashley Graham are officially confirmed to be the pageant’s hosts for the live telecast on FOX. 

The official Host Hotel in Manila will be the Conrad Hotel.

85 beauties from all over the globe are expected to arrive in Manila in only two weeks, in what is expected to be a big celebration in one of the planet’s leading nations of beauty pageant enthusiasts: The Philippines.

The 65th Miss Universe competition will be held Jan. 30, 2017, at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.

Visit www.missuniverse.com for event updates. For tickets, visit smtickets.com.

* Updated after visits to Albay and Iloilo were cancelled due to the effects of Typhoon Nina

Mothers and married women to compete for Mrs. Philippines Globe-2016

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From hundreds of applicants all over the country, seventeen single mothers and married women have been chosen to compete for this year’s Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016 title, a national competition for married women and single mothers.

“Mrs. Philippines Globe promotes women as symbols of inspiration through their achievements, charitable acts, and life stories” said national pageant director Carla Cabrera-Quimpo. “We want them to be movers of society by bringing out their strengths and encouraging them to be the best versions of themselves.” 

For this year, the candidates vying for the crown are – Darlene Go Conde, Marjorie P. McMurchie, Brooke Irene Rose Cajita, Niezal V. Cayangan, Madonna Caguioa Naval, Maria Giselle Lyn Barrion, Maria Theresa Uhlmann, Annalyn Marie Gayatin, Michelle Duyungan Boyero, Rasha Demonteverde, Timikko Santos, Genieve Uy, Fritzie Lexdy Noche, Coleen Hazel Ramos, Nova Christine Dela Cruz, Geisha Marie Muring, and Angelica Marie Catangay.

Ranging from 25 to 55 years old, this year’s finalists are composed of women from diverse fields of expertise: banking, dermatology, aviation, human resource, online business, beauty, engineering, events, and business process outsourcing.

#10 Rasha Demonteverde, Flight Attendant from Bacolod City 

#12 Genieve Uy, Customer Service representative from Northern Samar

The 17 finalists will compete on October 23, 2016 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig City. The winner of Mrs. Philippine Globe will receive P150, 000 worth of prizes. She will also represent the Philippines in the prestigious Mrs. Globe 2016 World Finals in Hainan, China in December 2016.

Aside from the coveted Mrs. Philippines Globe title, candidates will also vie for the coveted Woman of Substance title alongside other special awards such as Achievement of the Year, Charity or Advocacy of the Year, Best Talent of the Year, Career Woman of the Year, Most Beautiful Face, Darling of the Press, Entrepreneur of the Year, Solane Mother of the Year, Mrs. Body Beautiful, Most Elegant Woman, Personality of the Year, Husband of the Year, and a new addition to the roster of special awards—the Mrs. Philippines Globe Classic 2018.

Candidates will be judged based on the following criteria: 35% beauty charm and poise, 35% personality intelligence conduct, and 30% figure.

Founded in 1996, Mrs. Globe is one of the biggest international beauty pageants for married women and single mothers. It celebrates beauty and culture goodwill, tourism awareness, and charitable acts through pageantry and competition. 

Mrs. Philippines Globe is presented by: Samsung Hall, Lucky Rainbow Makati, SM Tickets, Solane, and Bio-Oil. This pageant is organized by EVI Marketing Communications.