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Mesmerizingly Marvelous Maureen Montagne

Posted by Norman on December 15, 2017
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Today, I introduce you to my guest writer, Andrea Delgado, who is no stranger to beauty contests. We share the same passion in pageantry, as she has joined several competitions before like Miss Philippines Earth 2016, Miss Global Philippines 2017 and – most recently – Jewel of the Philippines. This year, we both got involved in Miss Scuba Philippines – she as one of the organizers, me as a media partner.

From time to time, Andrea will contribute articles in between my regular blog inputs. Let us welcome her in our midst. Below is her first contribution.

The 2018 beauty pageant season will grace upon us real soon. And with several victories that the country continues to earn these past years, it is imperative to add value and elevate the standards in our aspiring beauty queens.

Maureen Montagne is a Filipino- American from Chandler, Arizona who joined Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 – where she won as a Runner Up, Miss USA 2015 – where she ranked in the Top 15, and Miss World America – a 1st Runner Up finisher just this 2017. Looks-wise alone, she should undeniably be part of the 2018 Roster of Filipino Beauty Queens. She may have been part of national pageants outside the Philippines, but it has always been her advocacy to promote her roots as a Filipina by taking part in events that encourage the appreciation for our Filipino language, culture and arts.

Maureen is perhaps molded to be a crowned beauty queen. She has been modeling since the age of 5, involved in dance classes in her university in Arizona, and of course, her Filipino heritage for which she has a deep-rooted affection for pageantry. Valued supporters believe that a regal aura, maintained physique and prior experience will be her advantage should she once again venture into the industry.

Will we be able to witness this 5’7” Fil-American’s years of hard work and preparations in the coming year? What will be the impact of a combination of Arizona and the Philippines in this scorching beauty? Most importantly, will she meet the residency requirement of the organizers on time?

Share your thoughts, dear readers.

All photos credited to Raymond Saldaña Photography.

Jewel of the Philippines 2017 Press Presentation 

Posted by Norman on September 20, 2017
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John Dela Vega

Still ongoing as I blog this entry, the Press Presentation of Jewel of the Philippines 2017 is in full swing at the Madison 101 Hotel & Tower in Quezon City. Twenty (20) Official Candidates were introduced to members of the media as they will vie for the right to represent the country in Miss United Continents 2018, Miss World Peace 2017, Miss Globe International 2017, Miss Tourism World and Miss Charity Queen International. Pageant owner John dele Vega enthusiastically presented the contenders – most of whom are fresh faces save for a few like former Binibini Sarah Jireh Asido, Miss Tourism Philippines Visayas 2016 Karen Grace Atienza and former Miss Global Philippines 2017 candidate Andrea Delgado.

Achelle Joy Medrano was voted Darling of the Press during the proceedings. She was followed by Sarah Asido and Andrea Delgado.

The twenty Official Candidates are:
1. Jennifer Daguro
2. Maria Gianna Margarita Llanes
3. Czarina Totanes
4. Andrea Delgado
5. Kristine Somera
6. Michelle Carcido
7. Achelle Joy Medrano
8. Kirsten Einna Lister
9. Sarah Jireh Asido
10. Mary Rose Cajayon
11. Mary Grace Tautuan
12. Cyrhill Renn Querejero
13. Kayla Fajardo
14. Gina Faye Belmonte
15. Rhejeam Julienne Duran
16. Karen Grace Atienza
17. Ana Rose Tee
18. Kimberly Joy Asetre
19. Geraldine Dorepes
20. Trixia Anne Flores

Sarah Jireh Asido – easily the most recognizable candidate among the 20

Finals night will be held on October 7 at the UP GT Toyota Auditorium for the national competition that Philippine Culture through Education, possibly the only “Cultural Pageant” in the country right now as the candidates will undergo a battery of culture-related seminars to better equip them with the right knowledge and exposure to its advocacy.