THE Miss Tourism Philippines, now on its 11th year, crowned its latest set of winners in a glittering show held at the Aurora Park in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte last December 20.
From the field of 15 beauteous finalists, all advocating for responsible and sustainable tourism, three ladies were crowned as winners along with their court of four runners-up.
Crowned as Miss Tourism Philippines – Queen Worldwide 2023 was Krishia Mae Manteras Abad, 26, from Tarlac City. She will be part of the Miss Tourism Queen Worldwide later this year
Named as Miss Tourism Philippines – Universe 2023 was Julie Mae Panaga Villanueva from Isabela. A native of Cauayan City, she will vie for Miss Tourism Universe in Lebanon in September.
Chosen as Miss Tourism Philippines Ambassador 2023 was Lourdez De Leon from Zamboanga Sibugay. De Leon hails from the capital town of Ipil.
Runners-up were: Kianna Viatriz Aban, first, from Nueva Vizcaya; Mica Ezra Tobias, second, from Ilocos Sur; Ashley Palomata, third, from Bataan; and Micah Castrence, fourth, from Manila.
The pageant, founded in 2013 by Ms. Amy Sunio-Abarquez and erstwhile partner Gareth Blanco, has continually promoted the tourist destinations of the Philippines, including places that are not frequently visited but have a high potential for tourism, as well as unity in diversity of our culture and heritage.
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More than thirty contestants, all winners from their respective provinces and regions, will compete at the grand coronation night of Mrs. Philippines International to be held at Solaire Resort and Casino in Parañaque City this coming March.
Franchisees from some provinces are scheduled to select their winners very soon to join the initial roster of delegates who were presented to members of the media at Marriott Hotel last December.
To be staged by 3 Stars Productions spearheaded by husband-and-wife tandem Maan Cueto Aris and Aries Concepcion, Mrs. Philippines International is considered as the premiere national pageant for married women – inclusive of divorced, separated, widowed and single mothers – in the country.
The winners will represent the Philippines in Mrs. International, Mrs. Planet International, Mrs. National Universe and several other international pageants.
