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The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) finally put an end to speculations that the Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) franchise has been awarded to the group of Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis Chavit Singson. In an official statement, the MUO said that it will continue working with the Araneta Group on Binibining Pilipinas. The full statement: “The Miss Universe Organization has had a very successful, decades long relationship with Stella and Jorge Araneta and Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. Stella is an icon in the pageant community and under her guidance, many young women have proudly represented the Philippines on the international stage, in addition to four amazing Filipinas who have gone on to bring home the Miss Universe crown; ''Through the country’s pageant system and its leadership, young women who have participated in Binibining Pilipinas have been afforded the opportunity to be the best they can be and lead “confidently beautiful” lives. ''In recent years, T...

The Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 pre-pageant activities shifted to high gear as it presented more special awards during a special presentation held at the Hannah's Beach Resort and Convention Center in Ilocos Norte last Saturday, July 22. Louise Lian Enumerable (Negros Island Region) was named Miss Photogenic. Jannie Loudette Alipo-on (Navotas) was awarded Best In Resort Wear and Mutya ng Hannah's. Savannah Mari Gankiewicz (Hawaii) won 1st runner-up for Mutya ng Hannah's while Suzanne Perez (Mutya ng California) was 2nd runner-up for Mutya ng Hannah's. Savannah Mari Gankiewicz (Hawaii) won Best In Swimsuit. Arianne Deseree Viardo (Mutya ng Pampanga) was 2nd runnerup. The other semi-finalists in the pre-pageant activity were Chella Grace Falconer (Mutya ng Northern Mindanao), Crtelle Ann Tolentino (Mutya ng Manila), Jesas Wada (Mutya ng Japan), Sofia Marie Sibug (Mutya ng Albay), Angela Carla Sandigan (Mutya ng Pateros), Bertmari Bergmannsdottir (Mutya ng Icela...