Earlier today at the Orchard Ballroom of Ascott BGC, a charming send-off was hosted by Empire.ph in honor of #MissCharmPhilippines2023 Annabelle McDonnell who is all set to fly to Vietnam tomorrow. She will represent the country in the inaugural edition of Miss Charm International. Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 Pauline Amelinckx hosted the event, while 2nd Runner-Up Katrina Llegado lent her presence in support of the honoree.
Our bet is in high spirits – and undeniably in top physical form – while answering questions left and right from the invited members of the pageant and mainstream media. She promises to do her best in giving an all-out fight for the bigger crown.
When asked about the personal meaning of #charm, Annabelle simply stated that it just is a quality in her that she can meaningfully exhibit while bringing the best of the Filipino warmth and smarts. Aside from touching on the sustainable tourism focus of the pageant, she plans to forge ahead with the more digital aspects of the same – blockchain technology included.
Annabelle asked everyone for the support in her journey and in the voting component of the competition.
From normannorman.com, here’s wishing you the best in Vietnam. Raise the Philippine flag high and do us proud! 🇵🇭
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Mary Justine Teng of Muntinlupa City is riding on the wave of positivity in her bid to do well in the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas. After winning the Darling of the Press award during the Press Presentation, she went on to be named as one of the Sol Y Viento Ambassadors before turning in a good presentation that was awarded 2nd Runner-Up in the Best in Terno Competition held at Ascott BGC. She also did one better for Designer Sony Boy Mindo who was chosen as one of the Top 5 Designers with her modern traditional garb made out of indigenous materials.
I was able to catch Justine right after the awarding of the Best in Terno Competition winners last Tuesday night. She was in high spirits and wants to carry the momentum all the way to Sunday’s Finals.
While everything is still fresh inside my head, allow me to share the ladies of the 50th Mutya Ng Pilipinas who performed well during the Swimsuit and Long Gown Preliminaries held at the Ballroom Hall of Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila. 
Best in Long Gown: Sharifa Akeel of Sultan Kudarat
Best in Swimsuit: Nina Ancheta of Los Angeles
Also, here are the Five Best Evening Gown Creations for the 50th Mutya Ng Pilipinas and they were worn by:
Meanwhile, the Special Award Winners from Sponsors are as follows:
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