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INFOGRAPHIC: The Philippines in Miss Universe, by the Numbers

The Philippines inherited the practice and promotion of beauty pageants from the Kingdom of Spain and United States which colonized the country and reflected their keen interest in pageantry through the Santero culture. The first officially recorded beauty pageant in the Philippines was held in 1908 during the Manila Carnival, which organized both American and Philippine diplomatic relations,with the aim to exhibit achievements…

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On Instagram, Gazini posted a photo as she arrived at the airport while waving the Philippine flag.

Miss Philippines Universe 2019 Gazini Ganados arrives in Atlanta for pageant week

Atlanta, Georgia — After a 14-hour long flight from the Philippines to Los Angeles, and then to Atlanta, Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados still looks stunning as she walked through the baggage claim area of the Atlanta International Airport. On Instagram, Gazini posted a photo as she arrived at the airport while waving the Philippine flag. Gazini…

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Pia Wurtzbach, the country's 3rd Miss Universe in 2015, will serve as the muse of the Philippines. Megan Young, who became the first Filipina to win Miss World in 2013, will be the muse of Indonesia.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Pinoy beauty queens will be ‘muses’ during the 2019 SEA Games

MANILA, Philippines – Pinoy beauty queens will serve as the muses of participating countries during the opening ceremony of the 30th SEA Games at the Philippine Arena on November 30. Pia Wurtzbach, the country’s 3rd Miss Universe in 2015, will serve as the muse of the Philippines. Megan Young, who became the first Filipina to…

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